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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · 12d

Come out this Saturday to the Provo Library. A few dozen authors, including me, will be there signing books. I’d love to see you there! #ReadLocal #ProvoLibrary

Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · 21d

Knowing that there are at least three places named “Bug Tussle” or “Bugtussle” in the States (in Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama) makes me inordinately happy.

Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · 25d

Congratulations to all the winners, finalists, semi-finalists, silver honorable mentions, and honorable mentions. Looks like I appeared on the list for the first time, too. #WritersOfTheFuture writersofthefuture.com/writers-of-t...

Writers of the Future 3rd Quarter Winners Announced for Volume 42 | Writers & Illustrators of the Future

The judging results are in! And here are the 3rd Quarter 2025 Writers of the Future Contest winners for Volume 42. Congratulations to you all!

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Aug 25

All of the acceptance and rejection letters have gone out for Tales from the Silver City Saloon. If you submitted two works, you should receive a letter for each one.

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jul 22

The Chestomathy of Desire, the latest collection from D. J. Butler, is out today!
#hemeleinpubs #chrestomathyofdesire #djbutler

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jul 14

Finished reading Carrying Albert Home, by Homer Hickam, the other day. What a fantastic story! I loved Rocket Boys, and I may love this one more! #goodreading #storyisking #Coalwood #McDowellCounty

Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jul 2

Coming July 22!

The Chrestomathy of Desire, a new collection of science fiction and fantasy adventure stories by D. J. Butler.

Preorder today! #legacyofthecorridor #hemeleinpubs

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jun 24

Hemelein Publications is proud to announce the acquisition of Long Night: A Speculative History of World War II (working title), an alternate history novel by Sidewise Award-winning author Eric G. Swedin. #alternatehistory #alternateww2

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jun 18

But how big is it in bananas? #precisemeasurements #dinosaurs #utah

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jun 6

For those in or near Provo, come to the opening of the Fantastically Human art show at The Compass Gallery.

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · May 27

Thank you to those who gave their all that others might be free. You are remembered and appreciated. #MemorialDay2025

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · May 3

Sad to hear of the passing of Ruth Buzzi. She brought many hours of happiness to me through her work on #RowanandMartinsLaughIn and other shows. #RIP

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Apr 28

So, my youngest son came into my room where I was relaxing on my recliner, climbed up on one of the arms, and snuggled into my arm. He sat there quietly for a few minutes, then told me, “Stop breathing on my nose.”😅

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Apr 20

Woohoo!

Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Apr 18

We’ve received a lot of submissions so far, and there’s still time to get yours in! You have just over a month to dazzle us!

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Mar 31

The call for submissions for Tales from the Silver City Saloon is out! Humorous weird western science fiction. Details here:

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Mar 21

Hemelein is proud to present the stories that will be in For Glory and Honor, a military science fiction and space opera anthology and the seventh of the LTUE Benefit Anthologies! Mark February 2026 on your calendar.

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Feb 7

I’ll be at @ltuesymposium.bsky.social February 13-15 moderating a panel about #HayaoMiyazaki, leading a memorial for Melva Gifford, releasing the latest LTUE Benefit Anthology, signing books, and teaching moderators.

I’ll be at a hall table just outside the Boardroom. Come and say hello!

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jan 3

Two stories from The Horror at Pooh Corner have been included in the Tangent Online Recommended Reading List! Congrats to Michaelbrent Collings and @alexshvartsman.bsky.social ! tangentonline.com/news/tangent...

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jan 1

Maetel was singing at the New York ball drop. #GalaxyExpress999 #銀河鉄道999 #Maetel #メーテル

Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jan 1

It was a full editing year in 2024, and we released three books (two versions of one of them, so really four books). Thank you to everyone who supported our works this year, and we look forward to 2025! #hemeleinpubs

Happy New Year!

Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jan 1

December 31 of my 366 Places I Want to Visit. Today is Orinoron Rotko (Orinoro Gorge) in Finland. It’s fairly small (about 700 feet long), but the scenery is simply beautiful. You can walk along a winding boardwalk pathway and just enjoy nature. #366PlacesIWanttoVisit #FortheBeautyoftheEarth

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jan 1

December 30 of my 366 Places I Want to Visit. Today is Whakatipu Waimāori (Lake Wakatipu) in New Zealand. During the day, there are forests, rivers, mountains, and streams to explore. At night, dark skies and (often) aurora are waiting. #366PlacesIWanttoVisit #FortheBeautyoftheEarth

Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jan 1

December 29 of my 366 Places I Want to Visit. Today is Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. There are miles of large dunes with impressive mountains (sometimes with snow) behind them. It’s also great for stargazing. #366PlacesIWanttoVisit #FortheBeautyoftheEarth

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Joe Monson, editor and author @joemonson.bsky.social · Jan 1

December 28 of my 366 Places I Want to Visit. Today is Aulani Resort in Hawaii. It seems like it would be really fun for a family with youngish kids. It also has beatiful ocean views. #366PlacesIWanttoVisit #FortheBeautyoftheEarth