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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 · 14h

As you can read in the newsletter, there's been a lot going on, so I haven't been on socials as much lately. Hope everyone is finding some joy in these trying times

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Kelsey Josephson @kelseyjosephson.com · 14h

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 · 14h

Thank you so much! I'm sorry I'm just now seeing this. I had a deadline that was keeping me off socials for the most part

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

I haven't heard of that one, but I will definitely look into it. Thank you! And hello! 😊

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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

(Yes, I know it's been a minute since my last newsletter, but there was an excellent reason for the near radio silence. Fun things are happening! 🎉)

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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

It was also suggested that I just get a footrest. Yay for research!

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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 · 12/08/2026

Over on Threads, everyone is telling me SecretLab. It's expensive, though, so I'll need to really think about it (and save)

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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

The little muscle (trapezius?) between my neck and shoulder has been horribly sore almost every time I'm done with a revision session. While it could be the hours I was putting in, I'd still love to see recs for desk chairs!

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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

But, hey, my newsletter is done & I handed in a manuscript over the weekend! 🎉

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

In my defense, my street is too noisy today: road construction, the neighbor I've dubbed The Winchester House because they're always having work done is having MORE renovations, & everyone decided to mow. It's been a day 🙃

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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

📚 More fun and exciting projects that are in early days. Since it is also International Cat Day, here is Willow judging me for working late again today. (Hazel is too busy snoozing on my feet for a pic. She's just happy I'm done for now.) Willow eventually forgave me:

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

📚 I'm steadily getting more notes together for the Gothic steampunk convention tie-in novel, with plans to start outlining soon! 👀

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

Other cool things I'm up to: 📚 I'm the newest member of the Comics Comittee for SFWA! 📚 My critique group has started reading the revised chapters of Clockwork Coffin. It's getting there! (Please don't ask when because even though I'm not a superstitious person, that seems to jinx this book.)

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

There will be more work to do on this book after the editor does her job, but I'm so excited for this project and can't wait to share more when it's time. I'm so happy this draft is done (and so tired!) 💖⚙️📚

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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

In other project news, I handed off the revised first chapter of The Clockwork Coffin to my critique group. All the work I've been putting into that book is paying off. I'm anxious to focusing more on that book once this other deadline is finished. 💖

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

I'm having so much fun with this secret book and can't wait to share more when it's time!

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

(It turns out the long chapter needed to be broken into three chapters, and one of those scenes needed to occur later in the book with other characters.)

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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

Anyway, grateful for nights like this to get me through until I can (finally) announce my vague publishing news 💖 (Also, Moonlight Peaks is delightful! As someone who struggles with Stardew Valley, I wasn't sure how I'd like this game, but it's everything I love in a cozy game.)

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

But instead of isolating and working myself to the bone, I snuck away for a few hours to see my long distance best friend and I've been calling it quits on revisions at a reasonable hour to recharge with some of my favorite hobbies. (2/3)

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

Bwhahahaha true! They probably lack imagination 😅😂

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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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