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I'm a poppa, writer, publisher, editor, retreat director, and now retired teacher. Links to websites, socials, & new books: linktr.ee/patrick.swenson

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Speculative Insight journal @speculativeinsight.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
You can get The Book of Bots from Fairwood Press: fairwoodpress.com/store/p213/T... (Tag @patrickswenson.bsky.social)
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THE BOOK OF BOTS
JAMES PATRICK KELLY August, 2026   978-1-958880-41-8 trade paperback, 5.5 x 8.5​​ Pre-order copies below; or buy print or ebooks of this title from these dealers  (more to come) ​Cover art by Devrim…
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Speculative Insight journal @speculativeinsight.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
This essay, from James Patrick Kelly's new collection The Book of Bots, considers the various ways robots have been presented over the last century or so - particularly their motivations. Read it here: www.speculativeinsight.com
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Up today on @maryrobinettekowal.com's My Favorite Bit, is @celldeathvic.bsky.social's debut novel THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR.
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My Favorite Bit: Victor Ladis Schultz talks about THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR
Victor Ladis Schultz is joining us today to talk about his novel, The Book of the Jaguar. Here’s the publisher’s description: ​The legions of New Serraña have a sacred custom: when a legionnaire fa…
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ExpendableMudge (he/him) @expendablemudge.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
@patrickswenson.bsky.social/Fairwood Press brought out an alt-hist/fantasy story THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR by @celldeathvic.bsky.social /VICTOR LADIS SCHULTZ, that I loved: #Booksky expendablemudge.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...
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THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR, alt-hist post-Conquest fantasy
THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR VICTOR LADIS SCHULTZ Fairwood Press ( non-affiliate Bookshop.org link) $6.99 ebook, available now Rating: 4....
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Kev McVeigh @kevmcv.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Just 34 years from it's last physical edition Judith Moffett's brilliant ecological SF novel Time, Like An Ever-Rolling Stream is back in print from @patrickswenson.bsky.social Fairwood Press. I reviewed it of course almostwisdomreviews.wordpress.com/2026/08/26/t...
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Time, Like An Ever-Rolling Stream  — Judith Moffett
Holy Ground Book 2 This sequel to Judith Moffett’s The Ragged World is a very different book to its predecessor. Not least is that Time, Like An Ever-Rolling Stream (henceforth TimeStream) is…
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Fran Wilde @franwilde.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
In other news, I’m at Worldcon starting late tonight! Here’s where to find me: Friday: Reading 6:30pm; Panel - switching hats between author and editor: 7:30pm Saturday: Signing 1 pm Erewhon; Signing 2pm Fairwood; Table Talk 4:30pm Sunday: Autographing 1pm www.franwilde.net/appearances/...
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LA Worldcon — Fran Wilde
Friday: Reading 6:30pm; Panel - switching hats between author and editor: 7:30pm Saturday: Signing 1 pm Erewhon; Signing 2pm Fairwood; Table Talk 4:30pm Sunday: Autographing 1pm; Hugos
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
What's James Patrick Kelly's favorite bit about THE BOOK OF BOTS? FInd out below, at @maryrobinettekowal.com's My Favorite Bit. maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/my-f...
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My Favorite Bit: James Patrick Kelly talks about THE BOOK OF BOTS
James Patrick Kelly is joining us today to talk about his novel, The Book of Bots. Here’s the publisher’s description: Hugo and Nebula award winning writer James Patrick Kelly has spent the last th…
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
When you bring home cash from the bank for your Worldcon dealer table, and you transfer it into your money pouch and find $150 in change already in there from the last event 3 months earlier!
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Audio book coming soon from rbmedia! @celldeathvic.bsky.social
audio book cover for THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A new interview over at paulsemel.com with THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR author @celldeathvic.bsky.social went live today. Pub date tomorrow!
Front cover of THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR by Victor Ladis Schultz
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Last day for me to get way too much done before I drive down over the next few days to L.A. for the 84th Worldcon. I'll be in the dealer room, welcoming debut authors and brand new books (and yes, a whole BUNCH of Fairwood books), hosting signings, and more. If you're there, stop by!
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
And an essay from Carolyn Ives Gilman about TESTAMENT OF LEAVES is up today on @scalzi.com's THE BIG IDEA. whatever.scalzi.com/2026/08/24/t...
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The Big Idea: Carolyn Ives Gilman
Having a miscommunication can be annoying, or even cause some real tension, but rarely does it lead to something as severe as losing your life. Author Carolyn Ives Gilman is taking the miscommunica…
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Saw one of my fave writers last night at Elliott Bay Book Company for her new book SUNRISE! Third time to meet her at this same store. Go read her books, they're so good.
me and Tea Obreht and her new book SUNRISE Tea Obreht signs SUNRISETea Obreht in conversation with Rachel SobelElliott Bay Book Company sign announcing the Tea Obreht event
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Some ARCs for the new Jack Cady debuting in hardcover in November (but hoping to have it the end of October for World Fantasy).
ARCS of HOOCH TUESDAY by Jack Cady
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A new interview over at paulsemel.com with TESTAMENT OF LEAVES author Carolyn Ives Gilman went live today. paulsemel.com/exclusive-in...
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Testament Of Leaves · Carolyn Ives Gilman · Exclusive Interview · paulsemel.com
Exclusive Interview: "Testament Of Leaves" Author Carolyn Ives Gilman \ In which she talks about his science fiction murder mystery novel.
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
And an essay from James Patrick Kelly about THE BOOK OF BOTS over on @scalzi.com's THE BIG IDEA. whatever.scalzi.com/2026/08/18/t...
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The Big Idea: James Patrick Kelly
Humans have been fascinated by robots for as long as the idea of a machine with a heart has existed. Hugo award-winning author James Patrick Kelly is no exception, evidenced by his newest collectio…
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A new interview over at paulsemel.com with THE BOOK OF BOTS author James Patrick Kelly is live today! paulsemel.com/exclusive-in...
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The Book Of Bots · James Patrick Kelly · Exclusive Interview · paulsemel.com
Exclusive Interview: "The Book Of Bots" Author James Patrick Kelly \ In which he talks about this collection of sci-fi short stories.
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Two happy book birthdays today! Give it up for THE BOOK OF BOTS by James Patrick Kelly and TESTAMENT OF LEAVES by Carolyn Ives Gilman. Order at Fairwood or other venues online, or order from your fave brick & mortar store.
Front covers of TESTAMENT OF LEAVES by Carolyn Ives GIlman and THE BOOK OF BOTS by James Patrick Kelly.
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Summer books are arriving! See all debut at Worldcon if you're going. All 3 fab authors will be there.
Box showing copies of THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR by Victor Ladis Schultz, front and back coversBox showing copies of THE BOOK OF BOTS by James Patrick Kelly, front and back coversBox showing copies of TESTAMENT OF LEAVES by Carolyn Ives Gilman, front and back covers.
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Wow, I'm a finalist for a World Fantasy Award, not only for Fairwood but also for the Rainforest Writers retreat. Also, Fairwood's publication of BLACK HOLE HEART AND OTHER STORIES by K.A. Teryna and translated by Alex Shvartsman is a finalist for best collection! locusmag.com/2026/08/2026...
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2026 World Fantasy Awards Finalists
The World Fantasy Awards ballot for works published in 2025 has been announced. The awards will be presented during the 2026 World Fantasy Convention, scheduled for October 22-25, 2026 in Oakland C…
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
And guess what? Also over on @clarkesworldmagazine.com, with @arleysorg.bsky.social leading the charge, is an interview with James Patrick Kelly. Robots & AI are featured in his new collection THE BOOK OF BOTS, out from Fairwood Press during Worldcon. clarkesworldmagazine.com/kelly_interv...
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The Minds and Bodies of Robots: A Conversation with James Patrick Kelly by Arley Sorg
Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Check out the interview with Carolyn Ives Gilman over on @clarkesworldmagazine.com, led by the inimitable @arleysorg.bsky.social about her writing career and about her new novella TESTAMENT OF LEAVES, forthcoming from Fairwood Press later this month. clarkesworldmagazine.com/gilman_inter...
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What We Want to Leave Behind: A Conversation with Carolyn Ives Gilman by Arley Sorg
Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.
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Mike Jasper @michaeljasper.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Your covers are always excellent.
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Full cover time for another books forthcoming in October. This is THE NIGHT PARADE AND OTHER STORIES by @sbfeldman.bsky.social a collection of stories and the all new title novella. Full cover original art by someone I know well. Artemis Swenson really hit the mark with this piece!
full cover of THE NIGHT PARADE by Stephanie Feldman
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I've got the full cover for one of the books forthcoming in October, TROPES by @sharonshinnauthor.bsky.social, a collection of stories and poems! Amazing full cover original art by Tom Canty. Order at the Fairwood site, or wherever you find books online and elsewhere.
Full cover of TROPES by Sharon Shinn with wraparound art by Tom Canty
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Paul Semel @paulsemel.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
With "The Bird Shaman," Fairwood Press have completed their reissues of Judith Moffett's classic #ScienceFiction series "The Holy Ground Trilogy." In this exclusive Q&A, Moffett discusses what inspired and influenced this first contact #SciFi story. paulsemel.com/exclusive-in... 📖👽🛸
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Happy book birthday to THE BIRD SHAMAN by Judith Moffett. The reprint trilogy is complete!
front cover of THE BIRD SHAMAN by Judith Moffett The full Holy Ground trilogy showing book spines
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Here's book 3 of 3 summer book full covers! This is the novella TESTAMENT OF LEAVES by Carolyn Ives Gilman. Order at Fairwood or wherever you find cool books.
Full cover for TESTAMENT OF LEAVES by Carolyn Ives Gilman
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Second of 3 summer book full covers to show. No particular order by the way. This one, THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR by Victor Ladis Schultz @celldeathvic.bsky.social. Order at Fairwood Press or wherever you find spiffy books
Full cover of THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR by Victor Ladis Schultz
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
One of 3 summer book full covers to show. This one, THE BOOK OF BOTS by James Patrick Kelly. Order at Fairwood Press or wherever you find spiffy books.
Full cover of THE BOOK OF BOTS by James Patrick Kelly
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Kev McVeigh @kevmcv.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Judith Moffett's The Ragged World should be an exception. The new @patrickswenson.bsky.social Fairwood Press edition is the first physical publication for 34 years and it couldn't be more timely in some ways. A pioneering work of environmental SF up there with KSR, a radical look into sexuality 2/3
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Kev McVeigh @kevmcv.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Reissued books don't get reviews in places like @locusmag.bsky.social @strangehorizons.bsky.social or @ancillaryreviewofbooks.org etc often, most attention goes on the new. Unfortunately that means that it doesn't take much for a writer to be forgotten especially a woman or writer of colour. 1/2
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The Ragged World  – Judith Moffett
Holy Ground Book 1 It seems slightly shocking to me that this new edition of The Ragged World from Fairwood  Press is its first physical publication since 1992.  Just four years earlier Judith Moff…
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
My car 🚗 and my sister's roses 🌹 First day in Kalispell MT for the 4th
re Mazda CX-5 and red roses
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I received copies of two anthologies from Wandler publications in Germany, each of which have a Jack Cady story. I sent the stories from Fairwood's Cady Collection on a foreign rights deal with their publisher Michael Schmitt, and with blessings from Jack's widow Carol Orlock.
Germany anthologies with Jack Cady stories including "The Sons of Noah.back cover of one German anthology showing the table of contents, including two Cady storiesopening page of the German edition of Jack Cady's The Sons of Noah.illustration page for German edition of anthology including Jack Cady's story The Curious Candy Store
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
With Book II in hand and its official pub date this Tuesday, it's time to show the full cover for Book III, THE BIRD SHAMAN, the final book in the trilogy by Judith Moffett. Coming in July.
Full cover of THE BIRD SHAMAN by Juidth Moffett
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Copies of book 2 of the Holy Ground Trilogy, TIME, LIKE AN EVER-ROLLING STREAM by Judith Moffett, have arrived. Officially out next week, joining book 1 THE RAGGED WORLD, already out. Book 3, THE BIRD SHAMAN will be out in July. fairwoodpress.com/store/p195/T...
Copies of TIME, LIKE AN EVER-ROLLING STREAM by Judith Moffett, showing front and back cover
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Cover reveal, last of the 2026 titles to show, coming this fall.... Here's TROPES by @sharonshinnauthor.bsky.social, a collection of stories and poems. The beautiful original artwork is by Tom Canty. Available for early preorder at the Fairwood site. fairwoodpress.com/store/p215/T...
Front cover of TROPES by Sharon Shinn showing a woman feeding apples to a unicorn
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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
I really do recommend this forthcoming novel from Fairwood Press if you can. It's a very human story, tragic and comic together, and also just really great world building of a kind my nerdy heart loves. Preorders and more info: fairwoodpress.com/store/p198/T...
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
New praise for THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR by @celldeathvic.bsky.social. Thank you @kateelliottsff.bsky.social and @sueburke.bsky.social!
New praise for THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR by Victor Ladis Schultz, from Kate ElliottNew praise for THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR by Victor Ladis Schultz, from Sue Burke
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
This 'summer reading' highlight from @jonathanstrahan.bsky.social and Alvaro Zinos-Amaro looks forward to THE BOOK OF BOTS by James Patrick Kelly.
Cover of THE BOOK OF BOTS by James Patrick Kelly, and short notes about the book, from Jonathan Strahan and Alvaro Zinos-Amaro
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
A big book announcement and cover reveal! (And preorders now open on the Fairwood site.) Fairwood Press is publishing HOOCH TUESDAY, a never-before published novel from Jack Cady in hardcover. It's a masterclass in satire, and an eye-opening work. fairwoodpress.com/store/p214/H...
Front cover of Jack Cady's HOOCH TUESDAY, with intro by Gordon Van Gelder
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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I'm reading an ARC of The Book of the Jaguar (Fairwood Press August 2026) by @celldeathvic.bsky.social It is hard to describe this unique & beautifully written travelogue of grief, colonialism, history, guilt, mystery, & discovery except to say I recommend it! fairwoodpress.com/store/p198/T...
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THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR
VICTOR LADIS SCHULTZ August, 2026  978-1-958880-42-5 trade paperback, 5.5 x 8.5​​ cover art by Anato Finnstark Pre-order copies below; or buy print or ebooks of this title from these dealers  (mo...
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
ARCs arrived for 3 summer books (a week and a half after my authors got theirs)! Here's a small stack of each. You've got choices where to preorder yours: the Fairwood Press site, some of the bigger online retailers, or at your fave local bookstore. www.fairwoodpress.com
A stack showing the front covers of ARCS for THE BOOK OF BOTS, THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR, and TESTAMENT OF LEAVES ARCS for THE BOOK OF BOTS, THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR, and TESTAMENT OF LEAVES, showing the spine.
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
I've landed in Minneapolis MN to meet my sis, who's been working here with fellow company workers. They were going to the Minnesota Twins game tonight, so I thought: why not? Not even playing the Mariners, but another Ms team, the Marlins. I hotel it tonight and fly right back tomorrow afternoon!
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
We've got the full cover for TIME, LIKE AN EVER-ROLLING STREAM by Judith Moffett, Book II of the Holy Ground Trilogy, and we're off to the printer. Coming June 9! Available at Fairwood and also major online retailers fairwoodpress.com/store/p195/T...
Full cover of TIME, LIKE AN EVER-ROLLING STREAM, Book II of the Holy Ground Trilogy, by Juidth Moffett
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Has a visitor wake me up this morning. Got in, I would guess, through an open door (no screen) last night when cooling down the house (AC on the fritz). Of course she resisted my attempts to get her out for a while but at least she has good taste in drinks.
Little bird on Diet Coke canLittle bird studying the Year's Best Fantasy.Little bird appreciating some artwork
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Tacoma Literary Festival starts in about half an hour at the Tacoma Armory! Free to attend. Come see me at the Fairwood booth until the festival closes at 6 pm. @gritstudio.bsky.social #tacomalitfest
Fairwood Press boothPart of the Fairwood Press boothMain stage for speakers and panelsThe vendor floor
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Happy birthday (yesterday) to this kiddo! Artemis at 24. They are always an inspiration and joy!
Artemis with birthday glasses and butterfly head pieceArtemis receives a gift of 2 more Terrabytes of storage
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Happy book birthday to THE RAGGED WORLD and Judith Moffett! Book 2 comes in June, Book 3 in July. All 3 available to order or preorder at the Fairwood site, and at your favorite bookstore.
A pile of THE RAGGED WORLD by Judith Moffett and the front cover
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Fairwood Press- Patrick Swenson @patrickswenson.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
ARCs for summer books are at the printer! All available for early preorder at Fairwoodpress.com @celldeathvic.bsky.social
ARC cover for THE BOOK OF BOTS by James Patrick KellyARC covers for THE BOOK OF THE JAGUAR by Victor Ladis Schultz and TESTAMENT OF LEAVES by Carolyn Ives Gilman
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