Anne Keck
@annekeck.bsky.social
Speculative fiction author living on Maui, tapping her muse and swimming in the Pacific. Find Anne at https://annekeck.com/.
I'm participating in the SWSW Live Improv Storytelling at 2pm ET, Dec. 13 - come see us spin magic!
Coming SOON! An entire day of FREE literary fun. You can even wrap presents (or...show online) while you attend. How can you possibly resist?
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December 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I'm participating in the SWSW Live Improv Storytelling at 2pm ET, Dec. 13 - come see us spin magic!
In these trying times, it's important to remind ourselves of the beauty in the world - including right off your own lanai! ❤️ Maui
October 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
In these trying times, it's important to remind ourselves of the beauty in the world - including right off your own lanai! ❤️ Maui
The No Kings/No Dictators protest in Kahului, Maui brought out over 1,500 people to express their rage against POTUS. This Maui Indivisable march occurred simultaneously with one in Kihei, and there was an earlier one in Lahaina - making it thousands of Maui people coming together to demand better!
October 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The No Kings/No Dictators protest in Kahului, Maui brought out over 1,500 people to express their rage against POTUS. This Maui Indivisable march occurred simultaneously with one in Kihei, and there was an earlier one in Lahaina - making it thousands of Maui people coming together to demand better!
In honor of Banned Books Week, I gathered all of the banned fiction from our bookshelves. They made only a tiny tower, because when we moved to Maui we had to leave most of our books behind. We've been collecting more, but still have a ways to go!
Please read banned books! They're eye opening.
Please read banned books! They're eye opening.
October 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In honor of Banned Books Week, I gathered all of the banned fiction from our bookshelves. They made only a tiny tower, because when we moved to Maui we had to leave most of our books behind. We've been collecting more, but still have a ways to go!
Please read banned books! They're eye opening.
Please read banned books! They're eye opening.
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Check out this op-ed from leaders of the Colorado chapter of AABB:
Celebrate (and Protect) Your Right to Read
Stand up for free speech during Banned Books Week, October 5-11.
www.westword.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Check out this op-ed from leaders of the Colorado chapter of AABB:
Seattle WorldCon was a blast! Mia and I had a great time manning (womanning!) the Authors Against Book Bans booth, and my 2 panels went great.
August 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Seattle WorldCon was a blast! Mia and I had a great time manning (womanning!) the Authors Against Book Bans booth, and my 2 panels went great.
WorldCon starts tomorrow! If you're going, come by my panels and say hi!
August 13, 2025 at 6:13 AM
WorldCon starts tomorrow! If you're going, come by my panels and say hi!
I'm on 3 panels at Worldcon - see you there!
The #SeattleWorldcon2025 schedule is now live! Hundreds of hours of panels and events over four days with 800+ panelists, now ready for you to go over and start planning how many clones you'll need to do everything you want over #Worldcon weekend. Get started today! seattlein2025.org/program-and-...
Schedule
Worldcon features hundreds of hours of panel programming presented by hundreds of panelists, covering such diverse subjects as science fiction, fantasy, horror, science, costuming, art, writing,…
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July 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I'm on 3 panels at Worldcon - see you there!
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if you have Instagram this is a great brief glimpse into outrigger canoe sprint season, which are 1/4 to one and a half mile races . This is a fantastic close-up of the senior open men crews doing a turn.
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June 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
if you have Instagram this is a great brief glimpse into outrigger canoe sprint season, which are 1/4 to one and a half mile races . This is a fantastic close-up of the senior open men crews doing a turn.
www.instagram.com/reel/DKuyB1e...
www.instagram.com/reel/DKuyB1e...
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My grimsweet fantasy road trip (on foot) lands today w/ a humble deputy courier forced to guide uppity court officials on a back country route that includes a ravenous fungal ghost plague, court intrigue, & a mysterious haunt.
First of a duology (bk 2 in Nov).
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
First of a duology (bk 2 in Nov).
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
June 10, 2025 at 6:49 PM
My grimsweet fantasy road trip (on foot) lands today w/ a humble deputy courier forced to guide uppity court officials on a back country route that includes a ravenous fungal ghost plague, court intrigue, & a mysterious haunt.
First of a duology (bk 2 in Nov).
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
First of a duology (bk 2 in Nov).
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
Just finished the ARC for The Witch Roads, compliments of @kateelliottsff.bsky.social (in consolation for me missing out on paddling this outrigger season)! Kate is a master worldbuilder, and this book proves she’s at the height of her powers. Lovers of High Fantasy are going to eat this one up!
May 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Just finished the ARC for The Witch Roads, compliments of @kateelliottsff.bsky.social (in consolation for me missing out on paddling this outrigger season)! Kate is a master worldbuilder, and this book proves she’s at the height of her powers. Lovers of High Fantasy are going to eat this one up!
Join me in sending an email to your representative to reinstate Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress: action.everylibrary.org/emailhayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
SEND AN EMAIL: Tell Congress to Reinstate the Librarian of Congress!
President Trump has crossed another dangerous line by abruptly firing Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress.
action.everylibrary.org
May 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Join me in sending an email to your representative to reinstate Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress: action.everylibrary.org/emailhayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
On May 15 at 4:00pm PDT, join me and 5 other authors reading 8 minutes each from their speculative fiction stories – it’s free on Zoom! Here’s the registration link: tinyurl.com/m5n37k5n
@swsworlds
@authorterribruce
@joycereynoldsward
@ephemerily
@nicolemwolverton
@pacificnorthwitch
@andreahairston
@swsworlds
@authorterribruce
@joycereynoldsward
@ephemerily
@nicolemwolverton
@pacificnorthwitch
@andreahairston
May 9, 2025 at 5:16 AM
On May 15 at 4:00pm PDT, join me and 5 other authors reading 8 minutes each from their speculative fiction stories – it’s free on Zoom! Here’s the registration link: tinyurl.com/m5n37k5n
@swsworlds
@authorterribruce
@joycereynoldsward
@ephemerily
@nicolemwolverton
@pacificnorthwitch
@andreahairston
@swsworlds
@authorterribruce
@joycereynoldsward
@ephemerily
@nicolemwolverton
@pacificnorthwitch
@andreahairston
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When I write essays in guest posts I usually tend to focus on more abstract and practical issues of theory and craft, but in this case I wrote a very personal essay about art and the fear of having lost the desire or will or ability to create.
THE WITCH ROADS author @kateelliottsff.bsky.social discusses questioning whether or not to continue making art in today's Women in SF&F Month guest post, "If This Can’t Make Me Cry Anymore: Thoughts on Writing and Quitting."
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#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy 📚🪐
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#Books #BookSky 📚💙 #Fantasy 📚🪐
April 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
When I write essays in guest posts I usually tend to focus on more abstract and practical issues of theory and craft, but in this case I wrote a very personal essay about art and the fear of having lost the desire or will or ability to create.
Happy Independent Bookstore Day - let's go buy books! This one is a bit far away - INDIE, not a bookshop, is in Cascais, Portugal. It's definitely a bookshop, though I bought socks rather than a book!
April 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Happy Independent Bookstore Day - let's go buy books! This one is a bit far away - INDIE, not a bookshop, is in Cascais, Portugal. It's definitely a bookshop, though I bought socks rather than a book!
I going to Seattle Worldcon 2025 on August 13-17. Hope to see you there!
There are just 10 days left to snag your Adult Attending Membership to Seattle Worldcon 2025 at the lower rate before prices increase on May 1st! Rates will rise $20 - from $280 to $300 ($50 WSFS + $250 attending)!
Secure your spot now and save! seattlein2025.org/memberships/...
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Memberships
Everything you need to know about joining and attending Seattle Worldcon 2025.
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April 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I going to Seattle Worldcon 2025 on August 13-17. Hope to see you there!
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Fantastic Fiction: Fascism: We live in worrying times. Fascism is on the rise across Europe and America, according to the consensus of many commentators. In this post, I will highlight SF that has speculated on the rise and acti… seattlein2025.org?p=3695
Fantastic Fiction: Fascism
We live in worrying times. Fascism is on the rise across Europe and America, according to the consensus of many commentators. In this post, I will highlight SF that has speculated on the rise and activities...
seattlein2025.org
April 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Fantastic Fiction: Fascism: We live in worrying times. Fascism is on the rise across Europe and America, according to the consensus of many commentators. In this post, I will highlight SF that has speculated on the rise and acti… seattlein2025.org?p=3695
So many reasons to rub the Buddha's belly these days. This one is outside of Danang, Vietnam.
February 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
So many reasons to rub the Buddha's belly these days. This one is outside of Danang, Vietnam.
Mystery author Tana French DM'd me last week. After a few days I figured out that it wasn't really Tana! I trust Tana didn't sanction this deception and that she doesn't know a member of her marketing team (or an AI) is pretending to be her on Bluesky. If you know her, please tell her about it!
February 16, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Mystery author Tana French DM'd me last week. After a few days I figured out that it wasn't really Tana! I trust Tana didn't sanction this deception and that she doesn't know a member of her marketing team (or an AI) is pretending to be her on Bluesky. If you know her, please tell her about it!
I'm a member of Women Writing Other Worlds, an international association of Sci Fi and Fantasy authors. Our new website just went live! Find us at www.womenwritingotherworlds.com.
We're open to new members, so if you're interested, take a look at the website and let us know.
We're open to new members, so if you're interested, take a look at the website and let us know.
February 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I'm a member of Women Writing Other Worlds, an international association of Sci Fi and Fantasy authors. Our new website just went live! Find us at www.womenwritingotherworlds.com.
We're open to new members, so if you're interested, take a look at the website and let us know.
We're open to new members, so if you're interested, take a look at the website and let us know.
Celebrating the launch of the $1 Coin featuring Mary Kawena Pukui, a kick-ass Native Hawaiian scholar, author, composer, and dancer dedicated to strengthening Hawaiian culture. More recognition for awesome women, please!
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2025 Native American $1 Coin to honor Hawaiʻi scholar Mary Kawena Pukui | Maui Now
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) applauded the launch of the US Mint’s 2025 Native American $1 Coin featuring Mary Kawena Pukui, a landmark scholar credited by many as preserving and protecting Native H...
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January 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Celebrating the launch of the $1 Coin featuring Mary Kawena Pukui, a kick-ass Native Hawaiian scholar, author, composer, and dancer dedicated to strengthening Hawaiian culture. More recognition for awesome women, please!
mauinow.com/2025/01/29/2...
mauinow.com/2025/01/29/2...
No question about it - I'm a True Plantser!
Where do you fall on the #DND alignment chart as a writer?
I am the entire Chaotic column, depending on the project. Or sometimes the phase of the project. Or sometimes my mood.
I am the entire Chaotic column, depending on the project. Or sometimes the phase of the project. Or sometimes my mood.
January 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
No question about it - I'm a True Plantser!
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so the gov't no longer cares about book bans. what can YOU do?
📚 attend library board meetings. speak up in defense of attempted bans.
📚 attend school board meetings. do the same.
📚 get involved in orgs like Authors Against Book Bans, ABFE, etc.
📚 and more: misshelved.substack.com/p/a-brief-no...
📚 attend library board meetings. speak up in defense of attempted bans.
📚 attend school board meetings. do the same.
📚 get involved in orgs like Authors Against Book Bans, ABFE, etc.
📚 and more: misshelved.substack.com/p/a-brief-no...
U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban Hoax
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced that it has dismissed 11 complaints related to so-called “book bans.”
www.ed.gov
January 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
so the gov't no longer cares about book bans. what can YOU do?
📚 attend library board meetings. speak up in defense of attempted bans.
📚 attend school board meetings. do the same.
📚 get involved in orgs like Authors Against Book Bans, ABFE, etc.
📚 and more: misshelved.substack.com/p/a-brief-no...
📚 attend library board meetings. speak up in defense of attempted bans.
📚 attend school board meetings. do the same.
📚 get involved in orgs like Authors Against Book Bans, ABFE, etc.
📚 and more: misshelved.substack.com/p/a-brief-no...
Reposted by Anne Keck
Authors Against Book Bans responds to the DOE statement supporting book banning in American public schools
January 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Authors Against Book Bans responds to the DOE statement supporting book banning in American public schools
Reposted by Anne Keck
“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness… The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live…is…victory.” Howard Zinn
November 21, 2024 at 7:11 PM
“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness… The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live…is…victory.” Howard Zinn