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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Yesterday's "How to Read a Script" panel is on hand for SFWA Members at any time from the SFWA Events Theater! Today, we're sharing a rich Scriptwriting Showcase on YouTube at 12pm PT, then diving into the delights of producing a reading series at 5pm PT. We hope to see you out! 👇️ 👀 sfwa.org/events

Scriptwriting Showcase, featuring P.C. Verrone, Dilman Dila, Reina Hardy, Angeli Primlani, and Richard Moon

Notes on Producing a Reading Series, featuring Alex Kingsley in conversation with Anthony Eichenlaub and Kate Ristau

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Bill Bodden (he/him) @b1llz1lla.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Greetings Fellow Steampunks! We’ll be discussing M.J. Baerman’s Aether’s Call on Saturday Sept. 20, at 7:30 PM (Eastern) for roughly 90 minutes. Please join us! October’s book will be the weird western Boneyard by Seanan McGuire, on Sunday October 18. www.facebook.com/events/18695...

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 2h

Happy Friday! 💖⚙️📚 This week's newsletter is live! 🎉 Here's what's inside: 📖 Bookish news 📖 Updated convention schedule 📖 The AI-free writing software I've been beta-testing 🎉 🔗 read here: news.kelseyjosephson.com/p/upcoming-e... #BookSky

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Upcoming Events, Bookish News, and... 💖⚙️📚

I’ve been beta testing new AI-free writing software! 🎉

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 14/08/2026

Printeded draft is on my desk, rain is pouring (again), and coffee is ready to go. Today is all about character arcs and revising scene lists for The Clockwork Coffin. How is your writing week ending? #BookSky

Vinyl record of Howl's Moving Castle soundtrack

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 13/08/2026

It's been thunderstorming all morning. I had leftover homemade zuppa toscana for brunch, put a record on, and now I have my revisions binder out for The Clockwork Coffin. Perfect weather for this Gothic fairy tale retelling 💖

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Madame Askew --> prepping for Tucson Comic-Con @madameaskew.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Things to know about our little Book Club: - we just celebrated our 5th anniversary - we're virtual - we do not charge anyone money - we do encourage our readers to buy or check out the books from the library - we don't make unrealistic marketing promises

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Bill Bodden (he/him) @b1llz1lla.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Steampunk Virtual Book Chat is Aug. 16, discussing The Engineer by C.S. Poe Start at 7:30 PM East/4:30 PM Pacific for 90 mins. Zoom link posted to the event page the day of. September’s book will be Aether’s Call by MJ Baermann, on Sunday September 20 Please join us! www.facebook.com/events/15925...

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 13/08/2026

It was thunderstorming earlier today, and even though it's hot outside, I decided to make inside of my house cozy. Cooking dinner and letting my WIP simmer while the soup is doing the same. 💖 I didn't realize how much I needed the stillness until now. Hope everyone can take a moment to pause, too.

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 12/08/2026

Happy Wednesday! This week's newsletter is live. 💖⚙️📚 Here's what's inside: 📚 I turned in my secret project! 👀 📚 New bookish events starting NEXT MONTH! 🔗 Read here: news.kelseyjosephson.com/p/i-turned-i... #BookSky 📚💙

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 12/08/2026

Your last saved meme is now your moral philosophy

Scully and Mulder from X-Files inside her house.

Scully: Mulder, Listen to me.
Mulder: No.

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 11/08/2026

This is so good! I included it on my recommended reading list for the monstrous women panels I've done at conventions.

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 11/08/2026

Hey, author friends: I could use some recs for a new desk chair. Up until recently, I thought I had a decent one, but after spending several long hours at my desk almost all summer, it's not enough.

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We are in the last leg folks! Funding ends Fri, Aug 7, 6PM! Don't forget, ALL backers will unlock access to a digital collector's pack, no matter what pledge tier. There is a ton of stuff in there, & we've had great feedback so far! Back ASAP at kck.st/4wtYJ6... in bio

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 11/08/2026

My goodness, I am out of practice for writing my newsletter, but it is done and scheduled to go out tomorrow! 🎉

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 08/08/2026

Anthropic copyright settlement update: next steps on payment (assuming no appeals or other delays--the 30-day appeal window ends Aug 19), what to do if there are disputes between claimants blog.taaonline.net/2026/08/bart...

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Bartz v Anthropic: When to Expect Payments, Next Steps » Abstract

By Kim Pawlak While the final settlement in the landmark $1.5 billion copyright infringement class action Bartz v. Anthropic was finalized by the court on July 20, Class Counsel said class members wi...

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 09/08/2026

I've been a lot less active online since returning from all my adventures back in June, but it was for an excellent reason: I turned in my secret project to its editor tonight! 🎉🎉

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 23/07/2026

Sometimes self-care looks like heating up leftover chicken tacos at 10 am. 😅😂 Everything else sounded like too much effort before jumping back into revisions, and I know better than to work hangry. This draft is due one week for tomorrow!! #BookSky

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 23/07/2026

Today was very loud and full of distractions. Hazel and I were not impressed by the influx of construction and renovation vehicles on our street (again), but I finally made it out of revising the much-too-long chapter! #BookSky

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

If you, like me, love Jimothy, check out some of his neighborhood orgs in this ongoing thread and consider donating so that they can help other beloved trash pandas and such, whether they are cryptid shaped or regular trash friend shape, Seattle folks, feel free to add other wildlife rescues! 🖤🦝

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

SFWA is gearing up to a wealth of work in genre - and we're looking for our next Events Coordinator and Web Contractor to support member and public services. You'll be joining a team dreaming big for writer advocacy, uplift, outreach, and education. Thank you for your consideration and applications!

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Now Hiring: Events Coordinator and Web Contractor - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association

Now Hiring: Open Call for SFWA's Next Executive Director. Read on for full details about the position and requirements.

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 22/07/2026

I'm on a tight deadline, which means I haven't been online as much lately. (1/3)

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SAG-AFTRA @sagaftra.org · 10/07/2026

Meta now lets anyone use your Instagram photos in AI images without your consent. SAG-AFTRA recommends that #SagAftraMembers (and all Instagram users) opt-OUT of Meta’s new AI image generation tool, Muse Image. Take action to protect your likeness.

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Christiane Knight @christianek.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Please read this thread and consider supporting my favorite [online for me] tea shop! Everything they offer is amazing and if you don't want tea there are other ways to support this very worthy small business.

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Queen of Swords Press @qospress.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

#Booksky Remember last year when our publisher, Catherine Lundoff, won a lifetime achievement award for her work in sapphic fiction? We do! In fact, there have been 4 Minnesota winners of the award and they’re having an event at Quatrefoil Library on 7/25 at 2PM! facebook.com/events/s/ali...

Poster for event - Ellen Hart, Jessie Chandler, Catherine Friend and Catherine Lundoff pictured

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 08/07/2026

Taking a break from revisions tonight to start playing Moonlight Peaks! The demo was cute. Reminds me of Goth Stardew Valley/Animal Crossing. Also, yes, I immediately decided to romance Death, because look at the shirt:

A skeletal Death wearing a flamingo shirt, holding a tropical drink and a scythe decorated woth flowers.

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Bill Bodden (he/him) @b1llz1lla.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Our next book is The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi on Sunday July 19, at 7:30 PM Eastern/4:30 PM Pacific for 90 mins on Zoom. August’s book is The Engineer by C.S. Poe, on Sunday August 16. Please join us! www.facebook.com/events/29052...

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Cynthia Gómez @cynthiasaysboo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Muñeca, my queer witchy historical Gothic book dropped 5 weeks ago today -- my birthday! My wish is this: if your library doesn't carry the book, today would be a wonderful day to request it. If you liked the book and want to sing its praises, please sing them, wherever/however you would like.

“I know why you’re stuck in your bed. I know why you’re stuck in your body. The doctors couldn’t see it, because this won’t show up on their tests. And they can’t fix it, but I can.”

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 04/07/2026

I'm all the tired and happy. My draft is printed out and bound (after I cussed out both my printer and my 3-hole punch.) It'll be in my editor's hands by the end of the month, but I have things to do before then. But first, a double feature from the Monsters & Curiosities box set. 💖 #BookSky

A 3-ring binder with a copy of Intuitive Editing by Tiffany Yates Martin on top of it

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Madame Askew --> prepping for Tucson Comic-Con @madameaskew.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Have you checked out the auctions?? Holy cats!!

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Madame Askew --> prepping for Tucson Comic-Con @madameaskew.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

My darlings, if you want to infuse your upcoming novel with plenty of undergarments to pull off dramatically or you want to break out of tired corset tropes, I've got a virtual session for you! you can also support democracy and get cheeky @romancingthevote.com! www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Undressing the Victorian Woman w/Madame Askew #1

Auction item 'Undressing the Victorian Woman w/Madame Askew #1' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 03/07/2026

This draft is DONE!! 🎉 I still have a lot of work to do on it, but after this hellscape of a year, it feels amazing to start this month off with a finished draft. I can't wait to share more when it's ready. 💖 #BookSky

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Leanna Renee Hieber @leannareneehieber.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

@romancingthevote.com is OPEN! Buy-it-nows for my STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL prequel & finale will post later, but my 1ST EDITIONS are ready for you! The books won 3 Prism-Awards for Excellence in Fantasy Romance ( #Romantasy!), B&N & Borders Bestsellers & I'd love to sign these out-of-print copies to you!

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 01/07/2026

At the point in this draft where I know it'll be done by the end of the week, but I kinda want to finish it tomorrow 👀 #BookSky

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Madame Askew --> prepping for Tucson Comic-Con @madameaskew.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

My darlings! @teagrandarbiter.bsky.social and I have more tea and tomfoolery to share this week! Join me live tonight at 5 pm Pacific (Seattle/ Tucson) on YouTube or Twitch for some cheeky stitching nonsense madameaskew.com/2026/06/30/w...

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Weekly Tea and Tomfoolery

The Grand Arbiter and I plan to carry on celebrating Pride into the rest of the summer which means we certainly have more cheeky nonsense planned for July. This week is a little quiet in deference …

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Madame Askew --> prepping for Tucson Comic-Con @madameaskew.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Romancing the Vote starts tomorrow and is such a huge undertaking. I admire the folks putting this together tremendously, and I'm deeply grateful to be a small contributor this year. Over the years I've learned so much from these folks,

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 30/06/2026

So excited to be off to Seattle next summer!! The Nebulas are the week before the Chicago Steampunk Expo again, so I'll be busy, but it's going to be so much fun!! 💖⚙️📚 #BookSky

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 30/06/2026

If you see this, post your fictional mentor. Watching Sailor Moon when I was growing up, I was always drawn to Sailor Jupiter. She was also the tallest in her friend group, could throw hands, cook, trash talk, game, wore gorgeous dresses, and kept her heart on her sleeve, too. 💖

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Sailor Moon Sailor Jupiter

Alt: Sailor Jupiter

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 30/06/2026

Finally settling in with my haul from Free RPG day! I can't wait to dig into these: * Vaesen: The Archivist's Curse * Daggerheart: The Dying Spire * Legend in the Mist (looks like there's a solo adventure, too!) * Pathfinder: Things go to Hell

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 30/06/2026

Today started off as the Mondayest Monday to ever Monday (and it's far too hot out!), but I still wrote 4,900 words this afternoon. Then one of the local indie bookstores sent me a check for my book along with a fun bookmark. The day is looking much better now! #BookSky

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 28/06/2026

I had the BEST time making a friend at the West Des Moines Public Library tonight!! They hosted an after-hours Rocky Horror Picture Show crafty night. We made Frankentoys! It was amazing. 💖💖💖

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Elly "Enormity" Bangs @ellybangs.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

For a fiction author there can be no glory so great, no award so gleaming, no praise that so warms the heart, as unsolicited fan art

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Effie Seiberg @effies.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Want to listen to two stories that are BOTH Nebula, Hugo, and Sturgeon Award nominated? HERE YOU GO! My "Laser Eyes Ain't Everything" and @jrdawson.bsky.social's "Six People to Revise You" are both in this video!

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 26/06/2026

I love libraries so much. One of my local ones is having the coolest after-hours craft night tomorrow: a screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show and supplies to make our own Frankentoys!

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Romancing the Vote @romancingthevote.com · 26/06/2026

we finally updated the form with all the coloring sheets & this year's stickers & magnets, and a few cool "attend a zoom" Buy it Nows... and the numbers are now approaching silly levels. LOL

Auction Items: 566, Buy it Nows: 12,832, Donors: 336

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Just a girl and her books @thebookwyrmshoard2.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Good morning! I still cannot get a hold of anyone, which I suppose that is a bit of an upside but if you can't donate please share and thank you all again!

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Support Kelly

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The Trandalorian @charliejaneanders.com · 24/06/2026

Sometime in early 2025 someone wrote something or gave a speech in which they said there are planting times and then there are reaping times, and the next few years were going to be a planting time. I cannot find this now bc google suxx... does anyone remember who this was?

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Stephanie Burgis @stephanieburgis.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This week's Wednesday snippet comes from my cozy-spooky fantasy rom-com Wooing the Witch Queen, which is out in ebook, paperback, and audiobook: stephanieburgis.com/books/wooing-the-witch-queen In which Queen Saskia begins to soften towards her new librarian of magic... #romancelandia

An image of the front cover of Wooing the Witch Queen shows a sinister witch queen in a spectacular beaded dress embracing her handsome and adoring new librarian (in a black wizard's robe) inside a library of magic filled with crows and masks and flying books. Above and beside it is this snippet from the book:
“Hmm.” Saskia watched his gesturing right hand arc dangerously close to her youngest male crow, Oskar, who was veering excitedly towards him with yet another useless button offering.
Rather than batting or smacking the bird away as any other dark wizard of her acquaintance would have done, the librarian halted his gesture just in time. He even turned over his hand to offer Oskar his palm in a careful—almost apologetic—gesture.
“Perhaps we can find a way to acquire one of those fountain pens for you after all,” Saskia murmured.
He certainly deserved something for worrying about her books and being kind to her noisy, demanding pets—and Oskar, now perched on the table directly in front of him, was now blatantly nuzzling into his hand in a shameless quest for affection. Saskia’s lips twitched as she watched her new librarian hesitate...and then give in.
How often was any sinister, masked, dark wizard approached for cuddling by a bird?

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 24/06/2026

I'm exhausted but happy today! I drafted a scene that wasn't in my original outline, but now that it's done, it feels like it should have been there all along. Love it when that happens!

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Annalee Newitz @annaleen.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

That's right, friends! STARLOG is back and I'm the editor-in-chief. We have so much good stuff for you in our first issue, coming this November!! Science! Sci-fi! Fantastic weirdness! Plus you can subscribe now to our podcast hosted by @jhoffman.bsky.social and @da7e.com!

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