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We are *franjous* with excitement for our Vice-Admiral!!
Oh damn - surprise news!!
So stoked to see CASTOFF included as a nominee for this year's @specawards.bsky.social. Did not expect this!
And I'm in excellent company w/ books from @tychebooks.bsky.social @aanpress.bsky.social and elsewhere. Congrats to the other nominees!!
#SSBA #SSBA2026 #Booksky
So stoked to see CASTOFF included as a nominee for this year's @specawards.bsky.social. Did not expect this!
And I'm in excellent company w/ books from @tychebooks.bsky.social @aanpress.bsky.social and elsewhere. Congrats to the other nominees!!
#SSBA #SSBA2026 #Booksky
February 5, 2026 at 11:58 PM
We are *franjous* with excitement for our Vice-Admiral!!
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The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has announced a two-week residency with Nalo Hopkinson @nalohop.bsky.social, Sheree Renee Thomas @shereereneethomas.bsky.social, and Joshua Whitehead. Yes you DO want to do this.
banffcentre.ca/programs/lit...
banffcentre.ca/programs/lit...
Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency 2027
This residency supports writers exploring potential futures, perspectives, and narratives.
banffcentre.ca
February 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has announced a two-week residency with Nalo Hopkinson @nalohop.bsky.social, Sheree Renee Thomas @shereereneethomas.bsky.social, and Joshua Whitehead. Yes you DO want to do this.
banffcentre.ca/programs/lit...
banffcentre.ca/programs/lit...
Little Ghosts has become a precious resource for the SFFH community and we love them dearly!
Help them do even more of the great work they do!
Help them do even more of the great work they do!
We’re running a big crowdfund at Little Ghosts to convert our garage out back into accessible workshop space!
We have loved hosting many great events and writers circles, and would love to do more for our community. Every little bit helps.
Fun rewards for donors, too
crowdfundr.com/littleghosts...
We have loved hosting many great events and writers circles, and would love to do more for our community. Every little bit helps.
Fun rewards for donors, too
crowdfundr.com/littleghosts...
January 31, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Little Ghosts has become a precious resource for the SFFH community and we love them dearly!
Help them do even more of the great work they do!
Help them do even more of the great work they do!
What could we possibly have to talk about?
Pretty much everything, from puppies to publishing!
See you there!
@dawbooks.bsky.social @canconsffh.bsky.social
Pretty much everything, from puppies to publishing!
See you there!
@dawbooks.bsky.social @canconsffh.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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Somehow it feels even weirder to promote a non-fiction piece, go figure.
Anyway, I wrote this for @heartlines-spec.com about volunteering at @canconsffh.bsky.social & it's now widely available: www.heartlines-spec.com/volunteering...
Anyway, I wrote this for @heartlines-spec.com about volunteering at @canconsffh.bsky.social & it's now widely available: www.heartlines-spec.com/volunteering...
Volunteering Something of Myself
Volunteering Something of Myself by Monique Cuillerier
www.heartlines-spec.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Somehow it feels even weirder to promote a non-fiction piece, go figure.
Anyway, I wrote this for @heartlines-spec.com about volunteering at @canconsffh.bsky.social & it's now widely available: www.heartlines-spec.com/volunteering...
Anyway, I wrote this for @heartlines-spec.com about volunteering at @canconsffh.bsky.social & it's now widely available: www.heartlines-spec.com/volunteering...
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This is such a cool project from @jayodjick.bsky.social - excited to see this series!
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
Indigenous superheroes take on colonialism and saving the planet in new graphic novel | CBC News
In an upcoming graphic novel by Jay Odjick illustrated by KC Oster, a network of Indigenous superhero operatives battle colonialism, threats to the environment and reclaim stolen Indigenous artifacts ...
www.cbc.ca
January 23, 2026 at 12:51 PM
This is such a cool project from @jayodjick.bsky.social - excited to see this series!
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
Wishing the very best for our past GoH @sheilawilliams.bsky.social, currently in hospital.
Sheila has been a mighty force in the community for years and we hope she recovers quickly.
locusmag.com/2026/01/shei...
Sheila has been a mighty force in the community for years and we hope she recovers quickly.
locusmag.com/2026/01/shei...
Asimov’s Editor Sheila Williams Hospitalized
The Must Read Books Team has shared that Sheila Williams, editor of Asimov’s, has been hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm. Asimov’s senior managing editor Emily Hockaday will…
locusmag.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Wishing the very best for our past GoH @sheilawilliams.bsky.social, currently in hospital.
Sheila has been a mighty force in the community for years and we hope she recovers quickly.
locusmag.com/2026/01/shei...
Sheila has been a mighty force in the community for years and we hope she recovers quickly.
locusmag.com/2026/01/shei...
Happy Birthday to 2025 GoH @kateheartfield.com! Kate is a wonderful member of our community and we hope she has a splendid day!
If you'd like to get her a gift consider pre-ordering her upcoming novel 'Mercutio', currently available as a Most Anticipated Book from Indigo!
If you'd like to get her a gift consider pre-ordering her upcoming novel 'Mercutio', currently available as a Most Anticipated Book from Indigo!
January 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Happy Birthday to 2025 GoH @kateheartfield.com! Kate is a wonderful member of our community and we hope she has a splendid day!
If you'd like to get her a gift consider pre-ordering her upcoming novel 'Mercutio', currently available as a Most Anticipated Book from Indigo!
If you'd like to get her a gift consider pre-ordering her upcoming novel 'Mercutio', currently available as a Most Anticipated Book from Indigo!
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Finally (for now), rounding off with my Can*Con (@canconsffh.bsky.social) 2025 retrospective: buttondown.com/SHSenhaji/ar...
So glad and grateful for the community I've found there, and for the amazing experiences year after year.
So glad and grateful for the community I've found there, and for the amazing experiences year after year.
Writing, Community, and On Being Included: Can*Con 2025
What I have grown to love the most about Can*Con in the three years I’ve attended so far is truly the community. The wider writing community, both Canadian...
buttondown.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Finally (for now), rounding off with my Can*Con (@canconsffh.bsky.social) 2025 retrospective: buttondown.com/SHSenhaji/ar...
So glad and grateful for the community I've found there, and for the amazing experiences year after year.
So glad and grateful for the community I've found there, and for the amazing experiences year after year.
Clown music, you say?
Only (roughly) 100 minutes remain!
DO NOT MISS!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
Only (roughly) 100 minutes remain!
DO NOT MISS!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
November 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Clown music, you say?
Only (roughly) 100 minutes remain!
DO NOT MISS!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
Only (roughly) 100 minutes remain!
DO NOT MISS!!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
We are not sure how feral Avi will get if this hits 100 backers bu it would probably be fun to find out?
Also this audiobook is going to be SO GOOD, friends - jump aboard!!
Also this audiobook is going to be SO GOOD, friends - jump aboard!!
i'm gonna shut up for a minute and eat something but i will continue screaming later between hades 2 runs bc hitting 100 backers would also be neat. i stg i am satisfied, i just like going as feral as humanly possible from time 2 time
feral-making machine: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
feral-making machine: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming: An Orchestrated Audiobook
Help fund the long-awaited audiobook of this cult-classic fantasy novel, complete with musical accompaniment.
www.kickstarter.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
We are not sure how feral Avi will get if this hits 100 backers bu it would probably be fun to find out?
Also this audiobook is going to be SO GOOD, friends - jump aboard!!
Also this audiobook is going to be SO GOOD, friends - jump aboard!!
Congratulations to friend of the con @suyidavies.com for his 2025 Nommo Award win!
Suyi's work is amazing and you should read all of it.
Suyi's work is amazing and you should read all of it.
“Lost Ark Dreaming” by @suyidavies.com won the 2025 Nommo Award for Best Novella.
🔗 torpublishinggroup.com/lost-ark-dre...
🔗 torpublishinggroup.com/lost-ark-dre...
November 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Congratulations to friend of the con @suyidavies.com for his 2025 Nommo Award win!
Suyi's work is amazing and you should read all of it.
Suyi's work is amazing and you should read all of it.
This is going to be great!
Our understanding is that Brandon is going to share a secret family recipe!
TUNE IN!
Our understanding is that Brandon is going to share a secret family recipe!
TUNE IN!
In two days! Join me, @valerievaldes.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com @gregoryawilson.com as we dive into how Canadian vs American authors are navigating economic and political uncertainty, staying connected across the border, and more.
9 pm EST on www.twitch.tv/arvaneleron
#Booksky
9 pm EST on www.twitch.tv/arvaneleron
#Booksky
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This is going to be great!
Our understanding is that Brandon is going to share a secret family recipe!
TUNE IN!
Our understanding is that Brandon is going to share a secret family recipe!
TUNE IN!
Our final Guest of Honour for 2026 will be author @chuckwendig.bsky.social!
Chuck is a NYT bestselling author, writes games, comics, film and TV, and we are so excited that he will be joining us in the fall!
Chuck is a NYT bestselling author, writes games, comics, film and TV, and we are so excited that he will be joining us in the fall!
November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our final Guest of Honour for 2026 will be author @chuckwendig.bsky.social!
Chuck is a NYT bestselling author, writes games, comics, film and TV, and we are so excited that he will be joining us in the fall!
Chuck is a NYT bestselling author, writes games, comics, film and TV, and we are so excited that he will be joining us in the fall!
We are very excited to announced that our 2026 Agent Guest of Honour will be @hel-no-wai.bsky.social!
Hana is a Literary Agent and Rights Manager at Cooke McDermid and a co-founder of BIPOC Publishing in Canada.
We are super thrilled that Hana can join us next fall!
Hana is a Literary Agent and Rights Manager at Cooke McDermid and a co-founder of BIPOC Publishing in Canada.
We are super thrilled that Hana can join us next fall!
November 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We are very excited to announced that our 2026 Agent Guest of Honour will be @hel-no-wai.bsky.social!
Hana is a Literary Agent and Rights Manager at Cooke McDermid and a co-founder of BIPOC Publishing in Canada.
We are super thrilled that Hana can join us next fall!
Hana is a Literary Agent and Rights Manager at Cooke McDermid and a co-founder of BIPOC Publishing in Canada.
We are super thrilled that Hana can join us next fall!
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Fun video interviewing some authors @canconsffh.bsky.social in October, including yours truly! 😀📚
youtu.be/gHaEtTlCWuE?...
youtu.be/gHaEtTlCWuE?...
THE CAN*CON EXPERIENCE 2025 - D.G. VALDRON TALKS TO WRITERS.
YouTube video by The Attic, with D.G. Valdron
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November 19, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Fun video interviewing some authors @canconsffh.bsky.social in October, including yours truly! 😀📚
youtu.be/gHaEtTlCWuE?...
youtu.be/gHaEtTlCWuE?...
We are HYPED to announce that our 2026 Editor Guest of Honour will be @jenralbert.bsky.social - Jen is an acquiring editor at ECW Press, won a British Fantasy Award for her editing work and has been nominated for the Hugo, Ignyte, and World Fantasy Awards.
So excited to have Jen with us next fall!
So excited to have Jen with us next fall!
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We are HYPED to announce that our 2026 Editor Guest of Honour will be @jenralbert.bsky.social - Jen is an acquiring editor at ECW Press, won a British Fantasy Award for her editing work and has been nominated for the Hugo, Ignyte, and World Fantasy Awards.
So excited to have Jen with us next fall!
So excited to have Jen with us next fall!
We are EXCITE to be able to announce our Guests of Honour for 2026 this week!
First up is @tonialaird.bsky.social! tonia is a Michif writer from Treaty 6 who does video games, comics, an interactive novel, and her debut novel Seventhblade was released in June from ECW Press.
First up is @tonialaird.bsky.social! tonia is a Michif writer from Treaty 6 who does video games, comics, an interactive novel, and her debut novel Seventhblade was released in June from ECW Press.
November 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
We are EXCITE to be able to announce our Guests of Honour for 2026 this week!
First up is @tonialaird.bsky.social! tonia is a Michif writer from Treaty 6 who does video games, comics, an interactive novel, and her debut novel Seventhblade was released in June from ECW Press.
First up is @tonialaird.bsky.social! tonia is a Michif writer from Treaty 6 who does video games, comics, an interactive novel, and her debut novel Seventhblade was released in June from ECW Press.
We are EXCITE to be able to announce our Guests of Honour for 2026 this week!
First up is @tonialaird.bsky.social! tonia is a Michif writer from Treaty 6 who does video games, comics, an interactive novel, and her debut novel Seventhblade is forthcoming this summer from ECW Press.
First up is @tonialaird.bsky.social! tonia is a Michif writer from Treaty 6 who does video games, comics, an interactive novel, and her debut novel Seventhblade is forthcoming this summer from ECW Press.
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We are EXCITE to be able to announce our Guests of Honour for 2026 this week!
First up is @tonialaird.bsky.social! tonia is a Michif writer from Treaty 6 who does video games, comics, an interactive novel, and her debut novel Seventhblade is forthcoming this summer from ECW Press.
First up is @tonialaird.bsky.social! tonia is a Michif writer from Treaty 6 who does video games, comics, an interactive novel, and her debut novel Seventhblade is forthcoming this summer from ECW Press.
In one week, LIVE ON THE INTERTRON, join 2025 GoH @premeemohamed.com, @gregoryawilson.com, Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social, and @valerievaldes.bsky.social as they engage in a rare and perilous cross border communique!
9 pm EST on Nov 25th on the Arvan Eleron Twitch channel!
9 pm EST on Nov 25th on the Arvan Eleron Twitch channel!
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In one week, LIVE ON THE INTERTRON, join 2025 GoH @premeemohamed.com, @gregoryawilson.com, Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social, and @valerievaldes.bsky.social as they engage in a rare and perilous cross border communique!
9 pm EST on Nov 25th on the Arvan Eleron Twitch channel!
9 pm EST on Nov 25th on the Arvan Eleron Twitch channel!
TOMORROW! @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social hosts @thescreambean.bsky.social and Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and we have been promised things will get WEIRD!!
November 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
TOMORROW! @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social hosts @thescreambean.bsky.social and Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and we have been promised things will get WEIRD!!
One week from NOW!
You can see Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and Certified Brilliant @thescreambean.bsky.social at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social discussing found family, their rad new books, and what else?
WHO KNOWS?
YOU MUST COME AND FIND OUT!
You can see Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and Certified Brilliant @thescreambean.bsky.social at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social discussing found family, their rad new books, and what else?
WHO KNOWS?
YOU MUST COME AND FIND OUT!
November 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
One week from NOW!
You can see Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and Certified Brilliant @thescreambean.bsky.social at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social discussing found family, their rad new books, and what else?
WHO KNOWS?
YOU MUST COME AND FIND OUT!
You can see Can*Con Vice Admiral @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and Certified Brilliant @thescreambean.bsky.social at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social discussing found family, their rad new books, and what else?
WHO KNOWS?
YOU MUST COME AND FIND OUT!
Much beloved friend of the con Sienna Tristen is bringing out an audiobook of their 'Heretic's Guide to Homecoming'!
If you had a chance to listen to the sample in our vendor's room, you know this is going to be AMAZE!
If you didn't - it's going to be AMAZE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
If you had a chance to listen to the sample in our vendor's room, you know this is going to be AMAZE!
If you didn't - it's going to be AMAZE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
The Heretic's Guide to Homecoming: An Orchestrated Audiobook
Help fund the long-awaited audiobook of this cult-classic fantasy novel, complete with musical accompaniment.
www.kickstarter.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Much beloved friend of the con Sienna Tristen is bringing out an audiobook of their 'Heretic's Guide to Homecoming'!
If you had a chance to listen to the sample in our vendor's room, you know this is going to be AMAZE!
If you didn't - it's going to be AMAZE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
If you had a chance to listen to the sample in our vendor's room, you know this is going to be AMAZE!
If you didn't - it's going to be AMAZE!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/sie...
CONGRATUMALATIONS to 2025 Guest of Honour Premee Mohamed for pillaging another award!
Huzzah!
Huzzah!
HEY
THEY ANNOUNCED THE PRIZE BEFORE THE ACTUAL CEREMONY
LE HOLY CRAP I WON THE JULIA VERLANGER PRIZE
THEY ANNOUNCED THE PRIZE BEFORE THE ACTUAL CEREMONY
LE HOLY CRAP I WON THE JULIA VERLANGER PRIZE
October 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
CONGRATUMALATIONS to 2025 Guest of Honour Premee Mohamed for pillaging another award!
Huzzah!
Huzzah!
As #CanCon2025 comes to an end, we'd like to thank all our amazing volunteers who made the whole weekend possible, all the vendors who brought wonderful things for us to take home, and all the guests who came to be a part of our community's weekend!
Thank you for supporting us, and see you in 2026!
Thank you for supporting us, and see you in 2026!
October 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
As #CanCon2025 comes to an end, we'd like to thank all our amazing volunteers who made the whole weekend possible, all the vendors who brought wonderful things for us to take home, and all the guests who came to be a part of our community's weekend!
Thank you for supporting us, and see you in 2026!
Thank you for supporting us, and see you in 2026!