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Charlie Jane "Lessons in Magic and Disaster" Anders 🏳️‍⚧ @charliejane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Australians! I am coming to you! I have amazing events in Sydney and Melbourne, featuring wonderful writers. And I'm also attending the Brisbane and Canberra Writers Festivals. Details at the link! buttondown.com/charliejane/...

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I'm Coming To Australia!

Sorry for the lack of a newsletter for the past week or so. I've been traveling and doing a bunch of events. But also, I kind of needed to pause and reset...

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David R. Slayton (He/Him) @drslayton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Last night, at the Colorado Book Awards, the woman next to me asked if I use AI to write my books. I don't think she was ready for the rant her question unleashed.

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David R. Slayton (He/Him) @drslayton.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I'm running final proofs on Backwoods Banshee today. My acquiring editor says it's my best book yet. There's also another preorder campaign with Books Are Awesome in Parker, CO. Jake has started work on the character art cards. I'll share examples as he wraps them booksareawesome.net/backwoods-ba...

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Jonathan Maberry @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

BOOK LAUNCH EVENT for THE BIG BAD BOOK OF KAIJU tomorrow (9/29) at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social I'm signing with co-editor @henryherz.bsky.social &contributors @scottsigler.bsky.social & Luke Dumas IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT YOU CAN ORDER SIGNED BOOKS! Here's all the info: mystgalaxy.com/92926kaiju

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Author Panel celebrating THE BIG BAD BOOK OF KAIJU

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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Thrilled to announce this ground-breaking new book, Area X: The Southern Reach Files! The Central agent in question is, of course, Hargraves from Absolution. The book includes some new ways of approaching storytelling, and also I hope will be satisfying in lots of other ways. More in a thread. 1/?

Text from Publishers Marketplace, above: Area X by Jeff VanderMeer Imprint: Abrams. Jeff VanderMeer's Area X: The Southern Reach Files, an expansion of the Area X story by way of a hidden metal box full of secret images and documents, purporting to be the last report of a Central agent; a full-color book spanning the 30 years of Southern Reach expeditions, reaching into the past and the future, pitched for Area X completists while adding to the narrative begun with the first four novels, to Michael Sands at Abrams in an exclusive submission, by Joseph Veltre at Gersh Agency and attorney Alex Kohner (world).

Text submitted to Publishers Marketplace: An epic and mind-blowing expansion of the Area X story by way of a hidden metal box full of secret images and documents purporting to be the last report of the Central agent Karen Hargraves. Spanning the 30 years of Southern Reach expeditions, reaching into the past and the future, this full-color book will satisfy Area X completists while adding to the narrative begun with the first four novels, to Michael Sand at Abrams, in an exclusive submission, by Joseph Veltre at Gersh Agency and attorney Alex Kohner (world).

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Jonathan Maberry @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Only a few spots left for tomorrow's #masterclass THE NOVEL: FROM FIRST DRAFT TO BOOKSHELF with NYTimes bestseller Jonathan Maberry. Here's all the info you need: www.jonathanmaberry.com/classes-work...

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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Wow! Portlanders! Marlon James is on the longlist for the National Book Award, just announced, and you can see him tonight at Powell's to help celebrate!

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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 15/09/2026

Announcing our 2026 Nightmare on Story Street Flash Fiction Contest!

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Nightmare on Story Street

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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 03/09/2026

Award-winning author Jeff VanderMeer joins The Epilogue... podcast to discuss writing the uncanny. #writingcommunity, #writingtips, #authorinterviews

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Jeff VanderMeer Author Interview: The Epilogue...

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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 20/06/2026

Hey libro.fm has a BOGO sale! If you would like to stop paying Bezos for another yacht Libro.fm is an independent place to buy audiobooks and support your local bookshop! Not an affiliate link. Just a PSA.

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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 17/02/2026

Award-winning author Ben Fountain visited the Epilogue… to discuss character voice, big themes and complexity, and talks about the process of having one of his works adapted into a film. Give a listen and subscribe! #writers, #writing, #writingcommunity, #authors, #podcast

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Ben Fountain: Giving Voice to Story and Theme - The Epilogue

This episode, we dive into storytelling with award-winning author Ben Fountain.

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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 03/12/2025

Newbery Honor and Caldecott winning author Lauren Wolk just visited The Epilogue... the other week to talk about writing for younger readers, connecting with setting, and letting your characters develop. Give a listen and subscribe! #writers, #writing, #authors, #writingcommunity, #writersky

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Lauren Wolk: Write Your Own Lightning - The Epilogue

Today we get to share a conversation with the delightful Lauren Wolk, Newbery Honor and Caldecott winning author who crafts stories for middle-grade readers.

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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 17/09/2025

Many thank yous to the lovely @gailcarriger.bsky.social who stopped by The Epilogue... to talk about the Heroine’s Journey, writing series, and the writer as archaeologist. Give a listen and subscribe! Read The Heroine’s Journey! #writers, #writing, #authors, #writingcommunity, #writersky

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Gail Carriger: The Heroine’s Journey

Explore the unique storytelling journey of legendary quests and the heroine's path in fiction with bestselling author Gail Carriger.

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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 30/08/2025

Many thanks to @charliejane.bsky.social! She visited The Epilogue… podcast to talk about craft, believing in your characters, and writing through tough times. Also, her new book Lessons in Magic and Disaster just dropped! So pick it up!

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Charlie Jane Anders: Believing in Your Characters

Join celebrated author Charlie Jane Anders as she explores character development, storytelling, and her latest book, "Lessons in Magic and Disaster."

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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 03/06/2025

In this first episode of the Epilogue… I interview author David Slayton. David is the author of White Trash Warlock, award-winning Dark Moon Shallow Sea. And upcoming Redneck Revenant! Thanks to @drslayton.bsky.social for taking the time to talk to me. #writers, #authors, #writingcommunity

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David Slayton: Writing Your Own Story

Explore writing advice from authors David Slayton and Michael Stubblefield, discussing identity, magic, and crafting unique characters.

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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 15/11/2024

Submissions for our “Holidays on Story Street” open today! Click here for rules and details! storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-...

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