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Brigitte Winter

@brigittewinter.bsky.social

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Author. Photographer. Game designer. Co-Founder of Scryptid Games. Viable Paradise ‘23. SFWA. HWA. Rep’d by Sara Megibow.

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · Mar 18

@podcastle.org produced my short story, Redo, today! ✨ 🥹 The narration by @omgjulia.bsky.social is so incredibly gorgeous, and I'm going to be forever striving to live up to @mattdovey.com’s assessment that my story is "like a scalpel under the skin." ❤️ 🔪 bit.ly/3XZJEuW

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · 21d

Happy Bear Day!

Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · 24d

Attending @qgcon.bsky.social next weekend? Channel your inner raccoon and sign up to play my TTRPG Psychic Trash Detectives in the arcade! We are running two demo games on 9/28: 1:30-3:30 and 3:30-5:30. Five seats available for each. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · Sep 2

Allison is a brilliant writer, editor, and marketer (and a joy to work with to boot.)

Allison Pottern @apottern.bsky.social · Sep 2

Just booked a writing retreat, so, er, I'd love to fit in a couple more clients/workshops for fall to help offset the cost!

I'm a writer, editor, & marketing coach. My sweet spot is helping authors w forthcoming titles navigate the book marketing engine + plan for launch. (pottern.com) 🧵

"Writing and Marketing consults with Allison Pottern Hoch. You've spent years crafting your book to get it out into the world — and I've spent 20+ years helping authors develop and market theirs. Now let me help you! Does publishing or marketing overwhelm you?
Are you a debut author with book launch jitters?
Does it feel like your publisher isn't giving you the marketing guidance you need?
Do you need help getting your speculative fiction novel over the finish line?
Are you struggling to figure out what publishing path is right for you?
Book a consult today: pottern.com/book-a-session"

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · Aug 30

This story still makes me actually guffaw.

Allison Pottern @apottern.bsky.social · Aug 29

Most of my posts on BlueSky are boring. You know what isn't boring? This funny, feel-good, paranormal story I wrote last year about a poor sweet muffin of an artist has no clue what she's gotten herself into asking for travel advice online. TGIF. Enjoy!

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · Aug 21

This is a great essay. 🧵 🪡

C.R. Kellogg @crkellogg.bsky.social · Aug 19

I finished the first draft of my WIP right before WorldCon and it got me thinking about the parallels with my other hobby: sewing. Check out 4 things I've learned from sewing and applied to drafting a novel.

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What Sewing Can Teach Us About Drafting Novels

I always get the bug for drafting in the summer.

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · Aug 18

Grateful for a week of joy, inspiration, and writing family at WorldCon. 💖 🪼

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Allison Pottern @apottern.bsky.social · Aug 13

Major FOMO re: #worldcon!! Half of our anthology's contributors will be there, so the ebook is more than half off!

Grab a copy and say hi to @darylwriterguy.bsky.social @chriscampbell.bsky.social @fechoe.bsky.social @brigittewinter.bsky.social @avani.bsky.social
books2read.com/newyearnewyo...

The words $2.99 Worldcon Ebook Sale" above the image of the top half of a tablet displaying the cover for "New Year, New You: A Speculative Anthology of Reinvention" all against a purple background. So wish I could be there but say hi to my friends for me.

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · Aug 7

I got to preview this book and this tale of 🩸🩺 ✨ is 👩‍🍳 💋.

Ash Howell @ash-howell.com · Aug 7

A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC x HOUSE M.D.

An ambitious blood-magic medical student must unravel a government conspiracy before a murderer can close on a corporate takeover of death itself.

HANDS RISE RED (103k) is a queer anticapitalist cassette-punk adult fantasy.

#amquerying #A #F #questpit

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Allison Pottern @apottern.bsky.social · Aug 5

Our little-anthology-that-could is still randomly on super-sale from Am*zon. Less than $5 for this beautiful paperback: a.co/d/0NE0fgO

It's the perfect time to get your hands on these tremendous SFF stories from Elizabeth Bear, Daryl Gregory, F.E. Choe, Shen Tao and more.

#speclit #booksky

A pink and purple paperback copy of New Year, New You: A speculative Anthology of Reinvention displayed against a backdrop of pink, purple, and silver mardi gras beads, with a $5 sticking out like a bookmark because this awesome anthology is currently on sale for less that $5 on Amazon. WHAT? Go buy it now!

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · Jul 31

Can’t wait to read this. 💖

Trae Hawkins @traewrites.bsky.social · Jul 30

SURPRISE 🥹 I’ve dreamed of appearing in Beneath Ceaseless Skies ever since I started seriously writing and I’m so stoked my little story about weird lands, memories, trauma, and solidarity found a home here 💫 the ebook is out today!! Please support if you can!! 💜

Beneath Ceaseless Skies Magazine @bcsmagazine.bsky.social · Jul 30

BCS #438 ebook out early today @weightlessbooks.bsky.social & Kindle Store and for subscribers, featuring stories of lands beyond and what it takes to return from them by @stephenrcase.bsky.social and @traewrites.bsky.social Hawkins: weightlessbooks.com/fiction/bene... www.amazon.com/Beneath-Ceas...

Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · Jul 4

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Trae Hawkins @traewrites.bsky.social · Jul 1

SO HONORED & EXCITED to be a part of this anthology and with so many insanely talented authors 🥹🌱❤️

Apex Magazine (is funding for 2026!) 🎉 @apexmag.bsky.social · Jul 1

NEW BLOG POST ALERT! 🌱🍄
Violet Lichen Books and Apex Book Company are delighted to announce the finalists for the inaugural ECO: The Year’s Best Speculative Ecofiction! Thank you to everyone who submitted and nominated stories this year. Check the post or keep reading for the full table of contents!

Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · Jun 29

Highly recommend this class if you are curious about interactive fiction. Nat is an amazing teacher. ❤️

Nat Mesnard @natmesnard.bsky.social · Jun 28

I'm teaching an interactive fiction class at @onestorymag.bsky.social this summer! Join me online July 10 - August 7 to make interactive stories in Twine. No coding experience required. Sign up here:
one-story.com/product/inte...

Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · Jun 19

Excited to present at Narrascope this weekend! 🦝

NarraScope @narrascope.org · Jun 18

Get the NarraScoop on Brigitte Winter! @brigittewinter.bsky.social

Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · Jun 9

So pumped for this book!! Congrats, Laura!! 🍄‍🟫❤️

Saga Press Books @sagapressbooks.bsky.social · Jun 9

We couldn’t be more excited to share the stunning cover for Laura Cranehill’s WIFE SHAPED BODIES!

The paperback, featuring illustrated French flaps, is out in April 2026. Preorder your copy now!

Cover design by Ella Laytham (IG @ellaytham)
Cover illustration by Kior Ko (kior.bsky.social‬)

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Indie Press Revolution @ipr.bsky.social · Jun 5

New!

The Goodest Girls
Roguelike: A Duo Adventure Game
The Shrike

www.indiepressrevolution.com/xcart/

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · May 31

Stop by @omnihedral.bsky.social in Savage, MD anytime between 1 and 5pm today for games, treats, and rescue cat snuggles!

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · May 28

😻😻😻🐉

Shen Tao @dragons.bsky.social · May 28

I'm so blown away by the UK cover for my debut, The Poet Empress! ❤️ Thank you @gollancz.bsky.social and artist Yohey Horishita for the absolutely stunning design!

#ThePoetEmpress #fantasy #booksky

Cover for the Gollancz edition of The Poet Empress by Shen Tao

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · May 28

It’s so beautiful 😍

Shen Tao @dragons.bsky.social · May 28

So excited to share the beautiful cover of my debut fantasy, #ThePoetEmpress, which I am absolutely floored by! 🥰 It's comes out from Bramble 01.20.26 next year!

(Credits to artist Kelly Chong & designer Esther S. Kim!)

bit.ly/ThePoetEmpress

The cover of Bramble's edition of The Poet Empress by Shen Tao

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Omnihedral @omnihedral.bsky.social · May 26

THIS WEEK! Come in on Saturday 5/31 when local designers @scryptidgames.bsky.social launch their newest game THE GOODEST GIRLS, with special guests, the Feline Rescue Association. Learn more and RSVP here! www.facebook.com/events/71985...

The Goodest Girls Launch Party and Cat Adoption Event

Event in Savage, MD by Scryptid Games and 2 others on Saturday, May 31 2025

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · May 25

🦝💖

Tabletop Bookshelf🔜Gamehole @tabletopbookshelf.com · May 25

Live fast. Eat trash. Solve mysteries.

Inspired by guidebook-style TTRPGs and a pulpy, punk ethos, Psychic Trash Detectives from @scryptidgames.bsky.social is a shared-GM game for 3-4 players about psychic trash animals solving the mysteries no one cares about

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C.R. Kellogg @crkellogg.bsky.social · May 21

@brigittewinter.bsky.social's Youth Playwright Theatre NEA grant was cut a few weeks ago. For many young people in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, YPT provides their only creative writing and theater programming during the school day. Please consider a donation/boost.

youngplaywrightstheater.org/give/

Ways to Support - Young Playwrights' Theater

Donate Online Give a one-time or recurring gift now through our secure, online platform, Givebutter. Donate by Mail Young Playwrights’ Theater 6925 Willow Street NW Suite LL-230 Washington, DC 20012...

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Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · May 21

Grateful for a gorgeous weekend spent seeking moths, magic, and my next writing project in Lost River, West Virginia. 🦋📷✨

Brigitte Winter @brigittewinter.bsky.social · May 14

The launch party for my newest game is also now a cat adoption event!! 😻 Come play games and pet kitties with me on May 31. 💖

Scryptid Games @scryptidgames.bsky.social · May 14

It's official! We are partnering with The Feline Rescue Association for The Goodest Girls launch party at Omnihedral in Maryland! FRA will bring adoptable cats and kittens for you to meet, and we are hoping some of these kitties find their person at our event. RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/71985...

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Chris Campbell @chriscampbell.bsky.social · Apr 15

Last day to vote in the locus awards!

Allison Pottern @apottern.bsky.social · Apr 15

Now I'mma post a lot of folks who's works you should definitely consider for @locusmag.bsky.social noms!

Hat tip to editor and writer extraordinaire @chriscampbell.bsky.social who's star just keeps rising.

Chris Campbell @chriscampbell.bsky.social · Apr 11

A bunch of other things.

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