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Steven D. Brewer
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Author of #LGBTQIA+ #ScienceFiction & #Fantasy #Books. Teacher of scientific writing. Lover of natural history. Faculty at UMass Amherst. Presiding Officer of the Faculty Senate. SFWA Secretary. Straw Dog Writers' Guild. Ekskabeinto. #WesternMass (he/him)
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.org · 11h
👆 At Quasar, join us for Science Fact in Science Fiction, helmed by @kashinggiwa.bsky.social & featuring @juliannesf.bsky.social, @stevendbrewer.com, @bertoliverboehmer.bsky.social, & @gkbyrne.bsky.social.

We're going to chat about a wide range of ways to integrate science well in our storytelling!
Science Fact in Science Fiction: Getting It Right in SFF - Julie Nováková is an award-winning Czech author of science fiction and detective stories. She is also the editor of Life Beyond Us, an anthology pairing SF stories with science fact essays. Science Fact in Science Fiction: Getting It Right in SFF - Bert-Oliver Boehmer (Panelist): Bert-Oliver Boehmer is a science fiction writer and author of the award-winning novel Three Immortals. Science Fact in Science Fiction: Getting It Right in SFF - Steven D. Brewer (Panelist): Steven D. Brewer is the author of LGBTQIA+ science fiction and fantasy stories. Science educator, biologist, technology guru, and award-winning author of Esperanto-language haiku, haibun, and prose. Science Fact in Science Fiction: Getting It Right in SFF - Gabrielle K. Byrne is a book coach and published middle grade fantasy author with 20 years of experience in non-formal science education.
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 9h
The cover for my new dark, cozy fantasy A Familiar Problem is finally out! I look forward to the book's release soon! stevendbrewer.com/cover-reveal...
Cover Reveal: A Familiar Problem - Steven D. BREWER
Becoming a powerful demon’s familiar might be the best thing ever. But what’s the catch? Rory Soletsa is supposed to find his magical familiar, but he doesn't want something trite, like a cat; or stup...
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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 11h
I am not claiming that finding “work worth doing” will make it easier to pay the rent or put food on the table.

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My claim is that finding (and doing) "work worth doing" helps the mental health issues.
Mental health, not economics
My brother suggests that I missed the point in my recent post, where I claimed that being depressed about work is nothing new, and that finding work worth doing was the solution. I beg to differ. ...
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 12h
He laid them on his bunk and got the iron that the men kept on the stove.
"Oh! I'd wondered what that thing was!" Curtiss said
Roughneck sighed again. He expertly ironed the creases on first one pant leg and then the other.
"Hang 'em up right next time!"
"I will," Curtiss said. "Thank you." #wss366
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 12h
"Does it matter?" Curtiss asked.
Roughneck sighed.
"Don't you know how to hang up pants?"
Curtiss, who had always had servants attend to his wardrobe, could only shake his head.
"The #crease won't fall straight. You'll need to iron 'em."
"Iron them?"
"Hand 'em over!" Roughneck barked. (2/3) #wss366
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 12h
"Inspection on the hour!" Sergeant Baker yelled.
The men of Squad 6 squared away their bunks and began to change into dress uniforms.
Curtiss pulled his out and began to dress.
"Wait!" Roughneck said. "What happened to your pants?"
He pointed at them folded crosswise on the hangar. (1/3) #wss366
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 16d
James Cambias is offering a presentation about worldbuilding in science fiction organized by the Straw Dog Writers Guild. Join us at 3pm on Sunday Nov 9, 2025 in the North Amherst Library Community Room. The presentation is free & open to the public. strawdogwriters.org/event/worldb... #WesternMass
Worldbuilding 101
In science fiction and fantasy, the strength and depth of the author's world building can make the difference between a forgettable story and a classic. Join veteran SF writer James Cambias for a step...
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Adria Bailton @adriabailton.com · 1d
Harvey was cuddling so close to me. What a handsome boy!
a black-masked brindle and fawn, with a white stripe, boxer head.
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 1d
We got an email today with the subject line "Action Requested: Your Solar System Is Underproducing."
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 1d
I'm scheduled to appear on the Science Fact in Science Fiction: Getting It Right in SFF panel at @sfwa.org Quasar at 9am PT on Sunday, October 16, 2025. Sign up today! membership.sfwa.org/event-6301796
handsome graphic with my picture, biography, and title of the panel.
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 1d
#WIPSnips "trail" from Tablelands.
Two days later, Heather was taking one weary step after another in the midst of the barren Tablelands. She had wanted to join a caravan, but the swindlers had staked out the yard where the caravans were organized. The cat walked nearby, though out of habit she avoided looking at it. The high mesa was flat with low vegetation permitting views into the distance in all directions. She looked back along the trail frequently. Twice, when she had seen horses or wagons in the distance, she had pulled the invisibility over herself and waited discretely until well after they had passed, before beginning her trek again. With each step she took, hope grew in her that the swindlers would not pursue her into the Tablelands.
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 1d
This only succeeded in alienating their base. I hope a take-away lesson of Mamdani is that you appeal to your base by championing their issues and not by triangulating to avoid offending the rich. #uspol
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 1d
Since Clinton (and Citizens United) Democrats have positioned themselves as Republican-lite, in order to get the big money from the rich that they believe they need to compete with Republicans. #uspol
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 1d
"But that wouldn't work with Mother at all," she said. "With Mother…"
"Do tell!" Brunhilde's mother said.
Brunhilde looked up, shocked. Composing her features, she said, "I'm sorry, Mother. I sincerely regret the disappointment I've caused."
"Four," Forrest said.
"Ten," the bear said. (2/2) #wss366
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 1d
Tears rolled down Brunhilde's cheeks as her lower #lip trembled. She clasped her hands together.
"I'm sorry, Daddy!" she sobbed. "I won't do it again!"
"Two!" Forrest said.
"Oh, I'd give that a nine," the bear said. He clapped his paws together.
Brunhilde smiled and took a bow. (1/3) #wss366
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 2d
Curtiss realized how she had maneuvered him into getting past his doubts and uncertainties.
"You are too good for me," he said. "I hope you will always be here at my side."
"Always, my love. Always and forever." (4/4) #wss366
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 2d
She reflected for a moment, then cautiously spoke. "Perhaps my father could…"
"No!" Curtiss raised his head. "What happens must be done directly, openly, and above board."
"Well," she said, smiling gently. "You have your answer then." (3/4) #wss366
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 2d
"That may or may not be," he said finally. "But what happens next will be. And there are no good choices. I cannot sanction what they have done. But to pursue justice will put me at odds with the most powerful members of the Council." (2/4) #wss366
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 2d
Serena found him in the Rose Garden. He stood by the fountain, his head bowed, surrounded by the beds of dead rose bushes. She approached and put a hand on his shoulder.
"It's not your fault," she said.
He said nothing for a moment. Then sighed. (1/4) #wss366
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 2d
So, I get it, now. Make internet search and shopping so broken that you can only do it with some AI agent. Then the AI can learn about you and gently steer you to what its owners want you to know and buy. It's like enshitification on crack.
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 3d
On November 22, 2025, from 12-2pm, I'll be with the Straw Dog Writers Guild at the Northampton Book Fair! stevendbrewer.com/straw-dog-no...
Straw Dog Northampton Book Fair Appearance - Steven D. BREWER
The Straw Dog Writers Guild has secured two tables at the Northampton Antiquarian Book, Ephemera, and Book Arts Fair on November 21 and 22, 2025 for authors to display and sell books! Roughly twenty a...
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 3d
"Your panties?" he echoed.
She nodded.
"Do they feel… different?"
She nodded again.
"Do they feel…"
"Well, they don't feel dry, if that's what you're asking!" she snapped. (3/3) #wss366
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 3d
"I can just tell," LuluBelle said.
"You can predict the #weather?"
"Well… Sorta."
"How can you tell? Is like a joint that aches?"
"No…" she said blushing.
"Well, what is it?"
"It's embarrassing…"
"Tell me!" he pressed.
"It's my panties." (2/3) #wss366
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Steven D. Brewer @stevendbrewer.com · 3d
"Don't forget to take an umbrella," LuluBelle said.
"But it's sunny!"
"Now. But it's going to rain later."
"No way!" He laughed as he left.
Later, he returned home drenched. She handed him a towel as he came in.
"How did you know it was going to rain?" he asked, drying off. (1/3) #wss366
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Philip Brewer @philipbrewer.net · 4d
Especially if you're a SFWA member, check out the link I mention here. There's some cool stuff happening!

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SFWA Worlds of Giving
Invited by my brother (SFWA's board secretary), I just attended the kick-off meeting for SFWA's Winter Worlds of Giving. If you're a writer, and especially if you're a SFWA member, check out that ...
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