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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Congratulations and really well deserved!

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Canadian Science Fiction & Fantasy Association @csffa.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Announced this evening, the 2026 Aurora Award Winners: BEST NOVEL: The Downloaded 2: Ghosts in the Machine, Robert J. Sawyer, Audible Originals/Shadowpaw Press BEST YA NOVEL: Breath of the Dragon, Shannon Lee & Fonda Lee, Wednesday Books

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Fun facts: - My second publication with Clarkesworld - Story is distantly related to "The Last Fugu House of Shimonoseki" (frictionlit.org/the-last-fug...), with the Dreamscape taken to its logical conclusion - I've had this idea since 2017, and finally wrote the story this year

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The Last Fugu House of Shimonoseki - F(r)iction

A story by Y. M. Pang about a closing neighborhood sushi restaurant and all the dreams and memories held within.

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Summary: In a world where humans are born and die in the virtual reality of Dreamscape, their happy lives curated by the AI Hypnos, Caretaker Zishun struggles with the morality of keeping humanity asleep vs. waking everyone up to an environmentally-ravaged reality.

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

New publication! My science fiction story "The Universal Human Happiness Program" (ft. a "benevolent" Matrix-esque virtual reality) is available in @clarkesworldmagazine.com! clarkesworldmagazine.com/pang_08_26/ #sciencefictionstories #shortstory #sciencefiction #amwriting #SFFWriters

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The Universal Human Happiness Program by Y.M. Pang

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Aww, thank you. I'm glad this sad little talking animal story resonates with someone. <3

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

New story sale! My science fiction story "The Universal Human Happiness Program" will be coming out soon in @clarkesworldmagazine.com! This will be my second publication with Clarkesworld. 🚀 #amwriting #shortstories #sciencefiction

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Stephen Kotowych 🇨🇦 @ourmankoto.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

This nearly slipped by me--but a last-minute reminder that Aurora Voting closes TONIGHT at 11:59pm EDT! There are a TON of great nominees across all the various categories, so vote what you loved and I hope you'll keep Year's Best Canadian F&SF Volume 3 in mind in the Best Related Work category.

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The Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association (CSFFA) – Home of the Prix Aurora Awards and CSFFA Hall of Fame

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

For the first time, you can read my story "Mangy White Dog" online (without needing to listen to my questionable narration 😅) Ft. an acrobatic cat narrator and the titular mangy white dog #fantasystories #shortstories #animalstories #shortfiction

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

New publication! My story "Last Ones on This Earth" is available to read online in Gavagai: gavagai.com/posts/4327 What if someone took "I won't date you even if you're the last person on Earth" to its logical conclusion? #sciencefiction #shortstory #SFFWriters #unrequitedlove

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Beneath Ceaseless Skies Magazine @bcsmagazine.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

From the Archives: "Blood and Desert Dreams" by @ympang.bsky.social BCS #408 (2025 Aurora Award winner) "My twenty-ninth kill. My heart twisted inside me, as if it were tired of pretending to be calm. I’m sorry, I thought, continuing down the hallway." www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/bloo...

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Beneath Ceaseless Skies - Blood and Desert Dreams by Y.M. Pang

My twenty-ninth kill. My heart twisted inside me, as if it were tired of pretending to be calm. I’m sorry, I thought, continuing down the hallway. Lord Farand hadn’t seemed like a bad man. He’d even stopped to help a stranger.

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Happy book birthday to me! ALL THE BROKEN BLADES is one year old. No better time to blog about whether I regret bringing it to life at all. Read about why I chose to self-publish, what other options to consider, and if I'd do it again: www.ympang.com/do-i-regret-... #fantasybooks #authorblog

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Do I Regret Self-Publishing ALL THE BROKEN BLADES? - Y. M. Pang

The author shares thoughts on self-publishing her debut short story collection, whether she regrets it, and whether she would do it again.

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Photos from @anuja-v.bsky.social’s Toronto book launch for A Kiss of Crimson Ash. More info on the book: www.anujavarghese.com/book/a-kiss-... #romantasy #fantasybooks #booklaunch

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Thank you to: - R.H. Wesley for the cover design and running our in-person writing sessions - Melissa Terry for running the online writing sessions - Justin, Katie, Juliana, and Stef for proofreading - And all our authors for participating and making this an awesome anthology!

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Pics from the Emptiness: One-Shot Anthology launch party! It was an honour to host the event and compile the anthology. Sold out on paperback copies during the event. Credit to @donmiasek.bsky.social for the photos #SFFwriters #fantasybooks #sciencefictionbooks #Canadianwriters

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the Emptiness: One-Shot Anthology favourite stories poll: 1st place: “The Pearl Palace Club” by @rachellovesfish.bsky.social 2nd Place: “Emptiness Stew with Neem Leaves” by Abhirup Dutta 3rd place: “mother’s love” by @jyzh.bsky.social #readerspoll #SFFwriters

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

I will be doing a reading at 4pm ET today for Balticon (balticon.org) I'm not physically in Baltimore, but thanks to the power of technology I can make it! If you're attending the convention: see you at the Speculative Poetry Open Mic & Contest Winners reading

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Balticon 60 | Baltimore's Science Fiction Convention

Whether you love science with your fiction or costumes with your books, at Balticon we do too! Join 1500+ fans of all backgrounds to celebrate Science Fiction and Fantasy with 300+ hours of diverse pr...

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

My poem "Terracotta Warrior" is the 1st place winner of the Steve Miller BSFS Poetry Contest! Also glad to share the picture/location that inspired the poem.... Read the poem online (scroll down and click "2026"): bsfs.org/bsfspoetry.htm #poetrycontest #SFFpoetry

Terracotta warrior replica statues standing beside a washroom sign.

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It’s just my natural state of existence. 😭

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

No one's hated anything as much as I hate my book right now... #amwriting #writerslife

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

EMPTINESS is the number #1 Amazon bestseller ft. 48 different stories and poems from the Toronto Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers, all written in a single day. Grab your copy now: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1...

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

In conjunction with the book launch, I am also running a poll where you can vote for your favourite stories in Emptiness! (Voting closes 11am May 23, the morning of the book launch). docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

RSVP now! Launch party for Emptiness: A One-Shot Anthology is set for Sat May 23 at 4:15pm, at the Blake House in Toronto. Join us for book signings, readings, speeches, prizes, and more! www.meetup.com/toronto-scie... #fantasybooks #sciencefictionbooks #anthology #canadianwriters #booklaunch

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

"Mangy White Dog" (originally published in @asimovssfmag.bsky.social) has been reprinted in Plott Hound Magazine issue 5! Grab the issue to read about an acrobatic cat and the mangy dog who turns her life upside down. plotthoundmag.com/issues/ #animalstories #urbanfantasy

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Marisca Pichette (she/they) @marisca.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

"There will be no more gossamer ballgowns and no more soot-stained rags and no more poisoned candy and candied poison, no more sisters to drive black-painted nails through my back and whisper, told you so" Read "BeCause" by @ympang.bsky.social in @heartlines-spec.com 🩸

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

My poem "BeCause" is available to read online in @heartlines-spec.com! Family, fairy tales, royalty, and witches: www.heartlines-spec.com/because-by-y... #poetry #Canadianpoetry #fairytales #darkfantasy

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Can*Con @canconsffh.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Can*Con*Line 2026 is SOON! Our first DISRUPTION approaches: Writing Groups to Propel Your Career! Get LAUNCHED at a VERY HIGH VELOCITY! Featuring: Kim Abrahamse, @mmdaviesostrom.bsky.social @ympang.bsky.social and @deannajvaldez.com! Register at our website!

Ad poster for the 'Writing Groups to Propel Your Career' session at Can*Con Virtual 2027, April 18th from 9:30 am to 10:20 am. With pictures of panelists Kim Abrahamse, Y.M. Pang, Megan M Davies-Ostrom, and Deanna Valdez.

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Participating authors: - J.P. Babb - Brandon Butler - K.M. McKenzie - Jesse McMinn - Don Miasek @donmiasek.bsky.social - Y.M. Pang (me) - Peter G. Reynolds - Danny F. Santos - Colin Searle

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

This Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Toronto Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers will be at Indigo the Well (486 Front Street West, Toronto ON). Say hi to us, get your books signed, and grab some free merch! #booksigning #fantasybooks #sciencefictionbooks #Canadianwriters

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J. Y. Zhang @jyzh.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

This was so fun to be apart of :3 Happy v-day, grab a copy, embrace the existential dread 🥰🥰🥰

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J. Y. Zhang @jyzh.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

The world is not ready ⛸️

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Get the book in one click, no Kindle Unlimited necessary. Available in all territories: Canada, US, UK, and more! Use the universal book link to be taken to your Kindle shop: books2read.com/emptiness

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

Emptiness: A One-Shot Anthology of Speculative Fiction by Y. M. Pang, Justin Dill, David T E Foster, Don Miasek, Abhirup Dutta, Xavier Arcamo, M. S. Arcamo, R. H. Wesley, Derek Edwards, Juliana Brudny

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

EMPTINESS features 48 stories all written in a single day, including: - A mother who destroys her son’s path to becoming a sage - A woman who empties all vessels at a touch - A figure skater who will do anything for Olympic gold, including adopting dangerous futuristic technology

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

For this Valentine’s weekend, EMPTINESS: A ONE-SHOT ANTHOLOGY OF SPECULATIVE FICTION is available as a free ebook on Amazon! CAN: www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GL42LJJZ US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL42LJJZ UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GL42LJJZ #fantasybooks #sciencefiction #Canadianwriters #freebooks #shortstories

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

I had the honour of compiling the anthology, and of receiving so many incredible stories. For my personal contribution: "The Rejuvenation Machine" is a #sciencefiction #figureskating story landing just in time for the Olympics!

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

EMPTINESS, the 9th installment of Toronto SFF Writers' one-shot anthology series, is here! Get 120k words of fantasy and science fiction, all written in a single day. The ebook will be free on Amazon this weekend Feb 14-15! books2read.com/emptiness #sciencefiction #fantasybooks #CanadianWriters

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

"The Laughing Knight and the King of Ink: A Tragicomedy in 2.5 Parts" is a fantasy story first published in ALL THE BROKEN BLADES, a spoof on King Arthur, and eligible for "Best Short Story." 3/4

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

ALL THE BROKEN BLADES is a fantasy short story collection, so it is eligible for categories such as "Best Collection/Anthology" or "Best Related Work." Info on the book: www.ympang.com/all-the-brok... 2/4

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All the Broken Blades - Y. M. Pang

Y.M. Pang’s debut book All the Broken Blades, featuring epic tales in fantastical worlds alongside dark fairy tale retellings.

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Before January ends, here is the award eligibility post for my 2025 publications. #amwriting #fantasybooks #shortstories 1/4

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Current progress: - 1/2 on poems completed - 5/20 on short story or poetry submissions - 2/10 on blog/newsletter posts

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

My personal writer bingo for 2026, focusing on items within my control. #amwriting #writerslife #writergoals

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Happy new year! Latest blog post: a retrospective on 2025, the most pivotal year in my writing career so far. I discuss my debut short story collection, the Aurora Awards, Word on the Street, Can*Con, and a WIP novel. #amwriting #fantasywriter #fantasybooks www.ympang.com/2025-a-retro...

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2025: A RetroSPECtive - Y. M. Pang

A look back at 2025 and my author highlights for this year, including the release of ALL THE BROKEN BLADES, Word on the Street, and Can*Con.

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Y.M. Pang @ympang.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Pics from the Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction Vol. 3 book launch at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social. Thank you to @ourmankoto.bsky.social for bringing this project together! Met so many awesome authors, including my fellow finalists in the Aurora Awards! #fantasyscifi #booklaunch

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