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Sonia Spookyman

@soniasulaiman.bsky.social

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I write stories inspired by Palestinian folklore. Pushcart, Palestine Book, & Lammy noms. Ignyte x2, BNW and Locus finalist. (she/her) Clarion West '25 https://www.soniasulaiman.com

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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · Dec 17

For the many new followers. Hi, I..

* write fantasy inspired by Palestinian folklore
*have been nominated for a few awards
* am spiritually fruity
* am aroace
* curate a reading list of Palestinian spec fic

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Palestinian-Egyptian actor May Calamawy as Scarlet Scarab with the caption "DRAMATIC MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC PLAYING).

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Jannis J Grimm @jannisgrimm.bsky.social · 22m

"Most moral army", "surgical precision", "targeted operations", "reducing the number of casualties"

samuel @quilombo.bsky.social · 1d

This is what is left of Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 7m

I’m opening for client work for the first time in years! If you need a writer or editor, get in touch! Link is in my profile. My work has been recognized with nominations for several awards.

I’m also into game dev, and would love to work on some games.

Please help by signal boosting 🙏

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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 21m

Not that I think writing novels, and developing games will be better for my thriving. But it’ll be different. Sometimes that’s what I need.

Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 25m

I was friends with that person. They openly said how exhausting it was, keeping up the appearance of caring. I am not by nature a cynical sort of person but I’ve seen a lot of ugliness.

Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 34m

This isn’t a ding on CW. I loved it. It just capped a chapter in my life, I suppose. I may return to writing short stories, hopefully longer ones. But I think my creative drive will be going into long form fiction ands game dev for the foreseeable future.

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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 37m

After i graduated from Clarion West, I’ve deliberately retired from writing short fiction. I have a lot to process. I don’t think I can do that while chasing submission windows.

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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 39m

It is bitter to know that a good chunk of people over there are certainly relieved that, as someone put it, they “dont have to pretend to care anymore.”

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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 41m

There’s a genocide happening and your primary concern is how you can remain unmoved and escape blame for your cold hearted apathy? No, how to shift that blame onto someone who *is* moved!

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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 46m

I keep thinking back, about how I had to see all of those folks on the SFWA discord strategizing openly about how to say nothing about Palestine.

I did eventually write again. I still don’t know how to navigate this scene.

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the idea slumlord✨ @mollytanzer.bsky.social · 2h

“Publisher didn’t register copyright”

Marjorie James Keenan @unenthusiast.com · 10h

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

rm -rf ~/

hammancheez @hammancheez.bsky.social · 10h

"The chancellor approved it"

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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 2h

bitch what

Onedrive settings. A toggle for using AI to detect and identify faces is set to on. The caption says, you can only turn off this setting 3 times per year.

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الكسندرا ميراي @lexialex.bsky.social · 1h

The aid trucks Israel wasn't blocking

Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 9h

Hundreds of aid trucks carrying food, medicine, and fuel await entry into Gaza at the Rafah crossing with Egypt under the ceasefire.

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Rn.raghad @nurseraghad.bsky.social · 1d

Hello BlueSky
I’m Raghad a registered nurse and new here I’m happy to join this space and connect with people who share compassion and humanity
I dedicate my life to caring for others and am now hoping to find safety and help my family rebuild after all we’ve been through
Thank you for welcoming me

Rn.raghad @nurseraghad.bsky.social · 1d

Donate to Please Help Raghad and her family survive the starvation, organized by Yomi Abdulazeez

Hi my name is Yomi and I'm fundraising for my friend and h… Yomi Abdulazeez needs your support for Please Help Raghad and her family survive the starvation

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M Healy @mofhealy.bsky.social · 2d

Lackingtons was some of the best when I was more actively following short stories. If you haven’t you should give it a look.

Vajra Chandrasekera @vajra.me · 3d

For people who love weird short stories—Did you know the incredible Lackington's archive is still online? You should read it now while we still have an internet lackingtons.com

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M.O.T.A.Z @motaz-aarchitect.bsky.social · 9h

Please Share & Donate if you can🚨

I’m Motaz again from Gaza🍉

I still rely on your donations to keep going in this life that remains so hard after losing all the basics of a decent living💔

Donations have almost stopped… please don’t leave us halfway🙏🏻
🔗 gofund.me/a09bc4cc9

✅ @mommunism.bsky.social

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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 3d

It has to be said, I’m struggling. I am still in over draft after paying my bills. If you’ve ever enjoyed what I do here, be it writing, curating the Palestinian Speculative Fiction reading list, or just my vibe, please consider using my tip jar: ko-fi.com/soniasulaiman

Buy SoniaSulaiman a Coffee

Sonia is writing speculative fiction inspired by Palestinian folklore. Leave her a tip to support her work!

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Hannah Rutherford (she/her) @lomadiah.bsky.social · 4d

Please signal boost, it's for a good cause! 🙏

Hey folks - I'm working with an MS (multiple sclerosis) charity to find streamers to support fundraising in November. It's retro gaming themed, so if you're interested in more info - or you know someone who would be amazing - please chuck me a reply 💚

a young boy covering his face with his hands while a man says please say yes behind him .

Alt: a young boy crossing his fingers and screwing up his eyes, saying please say yes

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Joyce (Wolf) Chng/Ch'ng 🐺 @jolantru.bsky.social · 5h

C'mon, people, let's do this!

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Support African Translation Project

African Translation Project, Goal 4: Fully Fund Two Translations, by 31 October, still needed: $3345, 67%, If this goal is met: Translations will be fully funded for Bengithi Lizokuna and Zvinobvinza,...

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Sonia Spookyman @soniasulaiman.bsky.social · 17h

A games writer is me! Download the play test for this solo narrative game for free, tell me how it plays! soniasulaiman.itch.io/once-upon-a-...

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 8h

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Raghad. Raghad is 22 years old and was finishing her studies to be a nurse. She wanted to go into nursing because her mother had a stroke that made her lose movement in her arms and legs. They are now displaced with her 10 siblings.

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Samaa🍉🍉🍉 @samaa1329.bsky.social · 10h

From the midst of pain, destruction and killing we will rise
I became homeless, jobless and without a stable future
My little girls, under 3 years old, need your support and standing by my side, my brothers.
Your support is important to us.
@mommunism.bsky.social
gofund.me/db56c7ce3