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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My schedule for #FlightsofFoundry is below—all times in Philippine time!

Once Again Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Retellings (Sept. 19, 12pm)

Chill-n-Chat with Vida Cruz-Borja (Sept. 19, 2pm)

Everything Your Developmental Editor Wants You to Know (Sept. 19, 5pm)

All times in Philippine time!

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I cackled, all this does describe my story succinctly 🤣 grab your copy now!

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Olivia Atwater @oliviaatwater.com · 15/09/2026

It's celebration time! The Hopeless Romantic's Guide to Enchantment releases today from @titanbooks.bsky.social! This anthology contains one of my short stories, "The Last Train from Faerie", along with eleven other stories by various romantasy authors! oliviaatwater.com/book/hopeles...

A copy of The Hopeless Romantic's Guide to Enchantment, displayed on a silver platter next to pink flowers. The cover also reads: "12 magical romantasy tales. Kelley Armstrong, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Rebecca Thorne, Alexis Hall, A.Y. Chao, L.R. Lam, and many more. Edited by Marie O'Regan & Paul Kane."

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We are open for work! Editing - developmental editing - copy editing - line editing - proofreading - sensitivity reading - book coaching Design - typesetting - layout - book design - cover design (we don't illustrate ourselves but we can connect you to someone!). arcaneoblong.com

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Arcane Oblong

Making stories come together

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

My god, it's so hard to dress a sleeping toddler without waking them 😅

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hey all, I'll be teaching how to write endings for your stories c/o @clarionwest.bsky.social on October 9! More details at the link: secure.clarionwest.org/nx/portal/ne...

Rendering Justice: The Craft of Endings with Vida Borja Cruz
Oct 9
Online | 7:00—9:00 PM PT

Have you ever gotten stuck on a story because you didn’t know how to end it? Learn how to give everyone, from the main character to a side character with no speaking lines, their just desserts in this class on writing endings through a justice framework.

This class is for writers of all skill levels—just come with a story that you have no ending for yet.

Together we'll explore:

Different definitions of justice and how to apply them creatively
Deciding—and then writing—endings
You'll leave understanding:

A “Desire, Decision, Deserve” framework for figuring out endings that feel right
A firm understanding of how to approach and apply concepts of justice in fiction
This class is limited to 20 participants. Because this class relies on discussion and collaboration participation and attendance is essential. We may ask you to contribute by voice, video and/or chat. Participants must be 18+

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Very late and remiss in not posting this, but if you're in the UK, "The Hopeless Romantic's Guide to Enchantment" is now 25% off at pre-order until tomorrow! I have a story here called "Speaker snd Calligrapher" and I had lots of fun writing it!

The Hopeless Romantic's Guide to Enchantment is 25% off at pre-order til tomorrow!

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

It's been years since we last cooked shakshuka, to the point that some of our friends haven't tried the dish my spouse and I are known for. Made it earlier and it's just as good as I remember. Baby liked it too 💜

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

More and more I am discovering that the later it is in the morning, the more I cannot think on an empty stomach. I have no idea how I have been working like this up until now. Must be age.

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We have slots for the month of July! For edits, do developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and book coaching. For design, we do interior page layout, cover design (not full illustration), typesetting, image retouching, and general art direction. Hit us up at arcaneoblong.com ✨

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Arcane Oblong

Making stories come together

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Always wanted to lecture to the @clarionwest.bsky.social six-week workshop class, so thank you CW for making it happen earlier!

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Gautam Bhatia @gautambhatia88.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Want to be a “patron of the arts”? Want to sponsor a short story, a poem, or a piece of art, and be publicly credited when we publish it? Back the Strange Horizons fund-raiser here! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

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Strange Horizons 2027 Fundraiser

The annual Strange Horizons fundraiser! Support this free, online, award-winning, weekly magazine of SFFH, which runs entirely on reader - YOUR - donations!

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I am delighted to announce the launch of Arcane Oblong Editorial and Design ✨ We are a small group of freelance book editors and designers who can work on your manuscript from the first page to galley proof stage—and now we're open for business! For more, please see our website: arcaneoblong.com

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Arcane Oblong

Making stories come together

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

.@tomgauld.bsky.social gets it. Again.

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I know I've been quiet on here. If you'd like to know what happened, the update on my life in general is in the link—there's been no change really, except I used a credit card to get a very good HMO and that I quote Edward Elric to myself once a day: "I'm pretty relentless at staying alive."

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R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Tomorrow's the final day to enter my giveaway of autographed copies of my fantasy novella! My new update has some final details, but I also wanted to say thank you for donating & boosting these posts. I was able to afford blood tests this week thanks to your help! www.gofundme.com/f/help-r-s-a...

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Donate to Help R. S. A. Garcia Pay for Cancer Expenses, organized by Arula Ratnakar

Hi everyone, I'm Rhonda, also known as R. S. A. Garcia, a speculative … Arula Ratnakar needs your support for Help R. S. A. Garcia Pay for Cancer Expenses

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Tade "Will Eat Your Heart in the Marketplace" Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Forget Looksmaxxing. Try BOOKSMAXXING! I shaved forty-five minutes off my beauty* routine** and used it to read an extra book each week! Join the booksmaxxing revolution today and be the envy of your friends! [*very beholdery beauty] [**not an actual routine. More like random hygiene tics]

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Cover reveal day! Super stoked to be in this one 💜

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N. R. M. Roshak (Natalka) @nroshak.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Join me in helping a talented writer, awesome human, and friend - for @laviecestmoi.bsky.social

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Thank you, Rochita! The story in question is free to read over at @strangehorizons.bsky.social. Rochita is helping me with my fundraiser for my medical needs. If you liked the story and feel so inclined, my fundraiser is linked below: gogetfunding.com/medical-and-...

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Medical and Post-Hospital Care for Vida Cruz-Borja

Hello, I am Vida Cruz-Borja, author of the Cirilo F. Bautista Award-winning Song of the Mango and Other New Myths and the IGNYTE Award-winning essay “We are the Mountain: A Look at the Inactive Protag...

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 23/01/2026

Er sorry I should have been clearer: order any of the books in the series and get an EXCLUSIVE ebook with bonus shenanigans involving our Fallen angel cast, a birthday party and a decidedly over-friendly magical fungus.

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Explorer Rowan @explorerrowan.northsky.social · 03/01/2026

“Sin, young man, is when you treat people like things. Including yourself. That’s what sin is.” - Granny Weatherwax, Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

I closed my eyes as I took the screenshot, so it must be meant to be! Claiming this energy and throwing all my troubles to the sky ✨

Your 2026 Word is "hopeful" on a gradient backgroundof sea green to eggshell white

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Hello all, I'm sure some here are wondering why I've gone quiet lately. The TL;DR: I have Polycystic Kidney Disease for a long time. This year, I was pregnant and gave birth prematurely. And while dealing with the baby's NICU stay, a nephro told me I will need a kidney transplant in 4 years. +

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Evergreen reminder, especially if you find these holidays difficult!!!

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Thomas Franz @thomasafranz.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Ask and you shall receive

A rabbit bursting in saying, “A message to all bitches! Please survive!”

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Shapeless Ink (but spooky) @shapelessink.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Advice to all writers from my most fucked up character.

Amelia is pointing a gun at the viewer, text over her reads "Get writing, bitch. Infinite worlds cry out to be born and you are to be a god."

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

It's awards eligibility time and I finally have something to put forward for you all:

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 03/12/2025

I'm relaunching Dominion of the Fallen in the US with @awfulagent.bsky.social Magnificent covers by @fringe-element.net Deliciously gothic atmosphere, queer characters from across the world, and high intrigue--in a Paris wrecked by magical cataclysms March 10th, 2026! awfulagent.com/ebooks/the-h...

Cover of the House of Shattered Wings by Aliette de Bodard: a banyan tree with grey heraldry showing Notre Dame bisected by a sword
The text above reads "Enter a Ruined Paris", and below "March 10, 2026"

Cover of The House of Binding Thorns by Aliette de Bodard: a dragon wrapped around grey heraldry showing a crowned hawthorn tree. The background is blue with spatters of grungy black
The text reads "Ruled by Fallen Angels..." and "March 10, 2026"

Cover of The House of Sundering Flames by Aliette de Bodard: a tiger in flames wrapped around grey heraldry showing a hawk above a tower The background is blue with spatters of grungy black
The text reads "And Dragons of the depths", "March 10, 2026"

Covers of all three books, The House of Shattered Wings (banyan tree and Notre Dame), The House of Binding Thorns (eastern dragon and crowned hawthorn tree), The House of Sundering Flames (tiger in flames and hawk over tower)
The text reads "Read the Complete Trilogy", "Available in Ebook and Trade Paperback March 10, 2026"

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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

New Review - today for Monday a treat of a novella Mirror Marked by @laviecestmoi.bsky.social is both a fascinating bit of storytelling and exploring who the main character is - strongly recommended! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/12...

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Mirror Marked by Vida Cruz-Borja — Runalong The Shelves

Publisher - PS Publishing Published - Out Now Price - £18 hardback ebook to come Old, rich, and deeply rooted in witchcraft, the Petronio family's youngest daughter is getting married. Ther...

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Your girl finally got her author copies!!!

Long-haired Southeast Asian woman holding purple-toned book up to her face so that only her eyes are visible

Twelve copies of purple-toned Mirror Marked laid out in two rows, fan-like, against a gray sofa seat

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

I cannot wait until my copies get to me 🥹

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

They're so beautiful! 🥹 (Waiting for my own copies)

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

So happy to have been a part of this first-ever Philippine sourcebook on speculative fiction! Congrats to all my fellow contributors but especially @sundialgirl.bsky.social Anna, and @sydneyficant137.bsky.social !!! ✨

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Little update. Mostly been off bsky coz I've had some complications involving fevers, bleeding. It's been a rough six weeks, physically, mentally, emotionally. Would have liked to have rested but I gotta pay for the hospital bills and various tests and medications. Anything you can spare will help.

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

A decade after the Paris Agreement, global greenhouse gas emissions are barely rising, up just 0.3% a year since 2015, compared with 1.7% before. buff.ly/JXM4dIv #ShareGoodNewsToo

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Paris Agreement at ten – ‘brakes slammed on’ emissions growth, finds…

Annual increase slowed fivefold to just 0.32% since agreement signed

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Marve with an 'E' @justmarvewrites.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

WATERSTONES PREORDER CAMPAIGN! Eager readers, I have a special surprise for you! If you preorder FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN through @waterstones, we’ll send you some gifts☀️ Head to the form in my bio to share your proof of purchase🧡

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

If you've been wondering how this turned out, I'm doing better. We do need a lot for my care going forward. But in a horrible twist of fate, we were victims of the sudden downpour-turned-flood in Quezon City yesterday—specifically, our house's first floor. Grateful for anything you can spare.

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