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Fairytales-meet-musicals fantasy novels! books2read.com/u/bzKXBj books2read.com/u/bp1nBW books2read.com/u/bOD2LE Short fic/poetry retelling collection! books2read.com/u/bOqZKN
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It’s funny because promoting and marketing a book in any way, shape, or form is actually NOT the author’s job. At all. It is unpaid labor we’ve been forced to do for so long the expectation has mutated like a virus into “okay now you also have to be a TikTok sensation to do this as a job.”
Brava!
It is a crafting day! I have my Killjoys rewatch going and many things to make! First up, some more mildly cursed monster pendants. 🧶
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I have a set of these and they're fantastic! You need some!
Today’s test print: Gingerbread Dino (ornament)! ☺️ #3Dprinting
I mean?! If we're assuming they're sentient, musical number is the natural next step Perhaps each one has the tiniest little hat, a la A Chorus Line
ICYMI!
Looking for a new Arthurian read? The last piece in my collection, the timeloop novella "All the Ways We Drown" is perfect for anyone who's ever been annoyed by Lancelot AKA "Elaine of Astolat and Elaine of Corbenic take matters into their own hands" #BookSky 📚💙
"Stay Magical," my magical-girl inspired short story collection, IS PUBLISHED TOMORROW! ✨🎉😍 Did you just finish rewatching Sailor Moon or K-Pop Demon Hunters? Want some short stories with the vibes of Life After Magic or a Magical Girl Retires? Preorder: books2read.com/u/38wBlr #booksky #writesky
Birthday pup! 😍
All good and very fair ❤️ snuggle Starbuck for me please?
Small Wonders will be open to original flash fiction submissions this Friday, September 12th. We'll be open through October 31st! We'll also be closing to reprint flash fiction on Friday, September 12th. Send us your weird, wild, wonderful little stories with big emotions!
...aren't they the same guy?
Today's #Swordtember short story! A knight in training and his mechanical dog.
Sure! I'm a huge Dorothy Dunnett fan and always up for historical settings (especially if they're pre-1900) and I love KJ Charles too. Recent faves includes Premee Mohamed's What Can We Offer You Tonight and Helena Greer's Carrigans series (also, thank you!)
We need your support in the next 3 days, before the fall of eternal night. Help us breathe new stories that keep us alive, each word and phrase building the monster’s body, the one who rends and tears and protects us from darkness. kck.st/4mIkEm1
Looking for a new Arthurian read? The last piece in my collection, the timeloop novella "All the Ways We Drown" is perfect for anyone who's ever been annoyed by Lancelot AKA "Elaine of Astolat and Elaine of Corbenic take matters into their own hands" #BookSky 📚💙
OR you'll be treated to the oddest but most charming of musical numbers?
👀 and yes (Also, because I only saw this movie for the 1st time maybe 10 years ago, I immediately yelled "It's vampire Eric!" when a certain actor appeared 😂)
👀❤️ I would love to read more international/translated books, and I'm also Jewish and always interested in reading more Jewish writers from around the world
as always, if you're an SFF or romance girlie (gender neutral) who would like to dip a toe in the litfic waters, please hit me up for recs! I tend to skew more plotty, less prosey. I read a lot of international fiction and books in translation.
This'll be my last post on the matter, then I'm out. Here are three great books from 2024! 2025! that you can read right now, instead of engaging in odd litfic assumptions: - Dead in Long Beach, California, by Venita Blackburn - The South, by Tash Aw - Japa and Other Stories, by Iheoma Nwachukwu
ICYMI!
Ridiculous? Buying extra crafting supplies/books/teas?! Never
I now have a Shop All and Shop Collection! (up next: figure out a sale coupon banner and fix the shop collection images)
Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion
Ahem. *shameless plug* mythopoetica.com/2024/09/01/p... 💙 📚
timeline cleanse
Looking for a new Arthurian read? The last piece in my collection, the timeloop novella "All the Ways We Drown" is perfect for anyone who's ever been annoyed by Lancelot AKA "Elaine of Astolat and Elaine of Corbenic take matters into their own hands" #BookSky 📚💙
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"When I got engaged to Demetrius, I didn't know he was an enchanted Prince who turned into a bird every night. It's not the sort of question you think to ask." - Book 1, An Uncommon Curse #BookSky 💙📚
well this sounds fun!
timeline cleanse
"When I got engaged to Demetrius, I didn't know he was an enchanted Prince who turned into a bird every night. It's not the sort of question you think to ask." - Book 1, An Uncommon Curse #BookSky 💙📚
I don't understand why we only get superman and spiderman movies when there are like 100 muppets and every single one of them has leading man/woman potential
timeline cleanse
Such a sweet and comfy looking fellow!
Via my stepmom, due to tremendous demand: Percy Update!
So glad they're both safe and back with you. May there following days bring lots of good rest for all of you *extends gentle snugs for floofs*
"Make sure he rests and doesn't stress out that leg too much" We're doing OK at the moment but I'm considering whether it would be easier to drug the KITTEN instead so she stops hassling him to play
Do you love epic fantasy? Then you'll love this bundle. Everything is epic, including the price! Grab it before it's gone! 💙📚 #queerwriters #queeradultsff 🌈🚀💫 📚🌎 #writingcommunity 📢📚 🩷🧙♂️⚔️ 🪐📚 #Books #readingcommunity #readers #readersofbluesky #booksonbluesky itch.io/b/3251/an-ep...
Translunar Travelers Lounge is looking for First Readers for the upcoming submission period. If you'd like to find out more about how the magazine is put together, or just want to help out, let us know! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
"When I got engaged to Demetrius, I didn't know he was an enchanted Prince who turned into a bird every night. It's not the sort of question you think to ask." - Book 1, An Uncommon Curse #BookSky 💙📚
One of the problems of short fiction is *finding* it. There's so much out there, it's hard to know how to find what you'll like. Enter InkFoundry. There are so many ways to search! Search by venue (Small Wonders, for example), by author, by tags... or have the site surprise you ! inkfoundry.net
If you read my poem "Shears" smallwondersmag.com/piece/shears/ and think "hey, that's a fun twist on a familiar tale" then you'll LOVE my collection of retellings!
Looking for a new Arthurian read? The last piece in my collection, the timeloop novella "All the Ways We Drown" is perfect for anyone who's ever been annoyed by Lancelot AKA "Elaine of Astolat and Elaine of Corbenic take matters into their own hands" #BookSky 📚💙
And this is how I found out! Thank you for that
all these most anticipated lists, I would like a "least anticipated, most underrated, please read this weird new book no one is talking about" list (though I understand this would immediately negate its own title, at least in an ideal world)
🥰Thank you!
Just in time for autumn!
Sharks taken litteraly 🦈 #art #sharks
A thread of all the Nerezia novellas so far (whether released or available for preorders) 🧵 You can get more information at claudiearseneault.com/nerezia/ 🌈📚 💙📚 🌈🚀💫
I don't care how storied the legacies of these magazines were. They have been vulture capitaled. A lot of the contract talk in here might be a bit insider baseball to people who haven't dealt with short fiction publishing contracts but this is THE AUDACITY. This is Pistols at Dawn level bullshit.
It's bad enough discovering your fiancé is a cursed prince, but then someone writes a magical musical about it... In Curses & Curtains, musical theatre is the dominant form of pop culture, and I have SO much fun developing and writing lyrics for all the in-universe musicals. #BookSky 💙📚
ok well I'm pretty sure @chotoranii.bsky.social just ensured at least 6 of us on discord pre-ordered this by posting the blurb & cover, but you know if anyone else wants to put it over the top???
Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Underdog One of my favorite things about knits on Poirot is a lot of them look handmade. This is a neat sweater, with raglan construction and houndstooth-like colorwork. I love the choice of colors here too!
I have a story in this book! If you want to read an ecological horror story with footnotes (!) and sentient plants, please back this incredible project. 👁️ 🌿 But also, back it anyway, because @blaft.bsky.social consistently puts out some of the best, most compelling books I've read anywhere 🖤
In case you were worried, here's proof that Rosco is still cute.
Looking for a new Arthurian read? The last piece in my collection, the timeloop novella "All the Ways We Drown" is perfect for anyone who's ever been annoyed by Lancelot AKA "Elaine of Astolat and Elaine of Corbenic take matters into their own hands" #BookSky 📚💙
Our intro thread has been going around again, but we've been busy since March... so, it's time for a new pinned thread! We are OTHERSIDE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit magazine of speculative fiction and poetry by 2SLGBTQIA+ writers! We open for submissions in January 2026. See thread for more! 🪐🗡️🌈 (1/5)
*nibbles on toast, salutes with armored sheep teacup*
as I just got a "witchy reads for the fall" newsletter, allow me to call your attention to my debut novel, Exit Ghost! Modern witchy girl Hamlet at the Jersey Shore hardcover and ebook, including Hoopla! (support your local library) books2read.com/ExitGhost jenniferrdonohue.itch.io/exit-ghost
Oh HELL yes
It's bad enough discovering your fiancé is a cursed prince, but then someone writes a magical musical about it... In Curses & Curtains, musical theatre is the dominant form of pop culture, and I have SO much fun developing and writing lyrics for all the in-universe musicals. #BookSky 💙📚
Just in time for autumn!
I finished Ben's newest blanket!
Further cat update (sorry for ALL CAT CONTENT ALL THE TIME I usually try to mix it up at least a LITTLE bit): nothing broken! Fiasco may have a sprain and the cough doesn't seem to be dire; very likely smoke inhalation since he's not doing it since coming back inside.
It's that time again so: B&N members can pre-order my debut novel YEAR OF THE MER and get a 25% discount using code PREORDER25 thru 9/5. Adult, sapphic, mermaid-y, I go on a rant about Ariel (The Little Mermaid Who Lived) and Ursla gets the attn she deserves! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/year-of-th...
do yourself a favor and read this story! it has everything: witchcraft, home renovations, excerpts of fictional articles and academic presentations, absolutely fascinating story structure, and more
ICYMI!
Vivi has lived at my expense seven years as of Saturday, maybe she live to trouble me at least another seven. Here she is on her way home the first day, you can see the mischiefs in her eye.
An early spooky-season celebration! Plenty of novels and omnibuses (omnibii?) are 20% off in ebook through my Payhip store, until 9/15. payhip.com/lilithsaintcrow
ICYMI!
C'EST MOI! I feel so seen by this spooky little creature
Hey folks! Premee's Ko-fi is linked in her bio and the Bastard Man Escapee is headed to the vet. Let's chip (ha ha) in!
🌹 LOST TRADITIONS Cover Reveal! 🍇 Here it is, the cover for Nerezia's February 2026 reveal, the 7th novella in the series, "Keza's Episode", LOST TRADITIONS. As always, cover illustrated and designed by @isthiseva.bsky.social 💙 For full blurb + links: buttondown.com/ClaudieArsen... 🌈📚
So much judgy so much murder (This is Asmodeus, my murderous Fallen Angel character, as an animal. His husband is Thuan who's a dragon spirit/resident cinnamon roll. Together they, well. Try to solve problems without creating more problems) www.aliettedebodard.com/bibliography...
¡Sí, Se Puede! Our newest ChariTea (and our first ever mulling spice blend!) supports the incredible work done every day by United Farm Workers to protect farmers and their communities.
My very fave is the haunted teapot whose name I can never remember, but it's impossible not to love Squirtle!
No wonder mr potato head has stars in his eyes
If you've ever belted along to an Original Broadway Cast Recording, you'll love my Curses & Curtains series!
need something spooky to read today?
He demands lots of blankets! devan-barlow.itch.io Fairytales-meet-musicals fantasy novels! books2read.com/u/bzKXBj books2read.com/u/bp1nBW books2read.com/u/bOD2LE Short fic/poetry retelling collection! books2read.com/u/bOqZKN
Ok, here goes a question that y'all will know the reason for immediately: What makes you decide to buy a comic/book? As in: where do you normally hear about new stuff? Who's opinion you take into consideration? Y'know. Also, if you feel like helping out, please repost this! Thank you! 🌟
This is Delta. He just had his first bath. And you just had your last day of peace. 12/10 (IG: camphusky)
Today is the LAST DAY to submit stories to Fascination, a new anthology edited by Rhonda Parrish! Details: tychebooks.com/submissions
I went looking for saxophone gifs and found this 😂
what did they dance their first dance to
devan-barlow.itch.io Fairytales-meet-musicals fantasy novels! books2read.com/u/bzKXBj books2read.com/u/bp1nBW books2read.com/u/bOD2LE Short fic/poetry retelling collection! books2read.com/u/bOqZKN
If you like my fairytale poem "At My Command" you'll adore my collection! smallwondersmag.com/piece/at-my-... #Booksky 💙📚
❤️thanks!
Is it time for lunch yet?
*boops gently*
I continue to love this tradition so much
No more bird-kini. Hot goose summer is over
I finished Ben's newest blanket!