C. J. Lavigne
@cjlavigne.com
Canadian SFF writer. Author of IN VERITAS and THE DROWNED MAN'S DAUGHTER. Short stories in On Spec, Fusion Fragment, Augur, PodCastle, and other fine publications. Rep: Arley Sorg. I like coffee and cats. www.cjlavigne.com
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C. J. Lavigne
@cjlavigne.com
· Nov 30
Can't think of a single way in which this is about to go wrong
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They died because they were women.
December 6, 1989.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. www.cbc.ca/montreal/fea...
December 6, 1989.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. www.cbc.ca/montreal/fea...
December 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
They died because they were women.
December 6, 1989.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. www.cbc.ca/montreal/fea...
December 6, 1989.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. www.cbc.ca/montreal/fea...
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Fourteen Not Forgotten: Geneviève Bergeron, Helene Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte.
December 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Fourteen Not Forgotten: Geneviève Bergeron, Helene Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte.
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Kobo has named The Martian Contingency one of its "picks for the best Science Fiction books of 2025," and I'm honored and delighted to be in such stellar company. Read the full list of 10 books here: www.kobo.com/us/en/list/b...
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Kobo has named The Martian Contingency one of its "picks for the best Science Fiction books of 2025," and I'm honored and delighted to be in such stellar company. Read the full list of 10 books here: www.kobo.com/us/en/list/b...
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I finally got my 2025 eligibility post up! In terms of publishing it was a pretty good year.
In terms of life? Meh.
atgreenblatt.com/2025/12/05/2...
In terms of life? Meh.
atgreenblatt.com/2025/12/05/2...
2025 Year End Eligibility Post
What a difficult year. We’ll leave it at that. But I wrote a TON and I am incredibly proud of what was published this year and what is going to come out next year. (Some of which I can’…
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December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I finally got my 2025 eligibility post up! In terms of publishing it was a pretty good year.
In terms of life? Meh.
atgreenblatt.com/2025/12/05/2...
In terms of life? Meh.
atgreenblatt.com/2025/12/05/2...
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More updates to my eligibility and recommendations link post. Keep sending your links my way! I plan to keep updating through the various award nomination periods, so it's not too late.
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
What Have You Done, What Have You Loved 2025 – acwise.net
acwise.net
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
More updates to my eligibility and recommendations link post. Keep sending your links my way! I plan to keep updating through the various award nomination periods, so it's not too late.
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
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As Nebula nominations are opening up, I would like to offer my novelette, "Phantom View," which is free-to-read at Reactor! It's a story of disabilities and the supernatural that I've always wanted to write.
"Phantom View" is a novelette about disabled caretakers, disabled parents, and ghostliness itself being a disability. It's one of my most personal stories.
You can read it for free at @reactorsff.bsky.social!
You can read it for free at @reactorsff.bsky.social!
Phantom View - Reactor
A disabled son care-taking for a disabled father tries to understand the mysterious blur haunting them.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
As Nebula nominations are opening up, I would like to offer my novelette, "Phantom View," which is free-to-read at Reactor! It's a story of disabilities and the supernatural that I've always wanted to write.
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Hey Alberta! My nonfiction story collection about the North, NO SLEEP 'TIL FAIRBANKS, is back in stock at Porch Light Books in Edmonton, and *newly* in stock at Pages Books in Calgary! I am reliably informed that it makes a great gift for the lover of cold, adventure, wilderness, etc. in your life.
NO SLEEP 'TIL FAIRBANKS by Eva Holland | Porch Light Books
For the past fifteen years, Whitehorse-based journalist and author Eva Holland has been exploring and writing about the North. Travelling across the Yukon, Alaska, the Northwest Territories, and Nunav...
www.porchlightbooks.ca
December 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Hey Alberta! My nonfiction story collection about the North, NO SLEEP 'TIL FAIRBANKS, is back in stock at Porch Light Books in Edmonton, and *newly* in stock at Pages Books in Calgary! I am reliably informed that it makes a great gift for the lover of cold, adventure, wilderness, etc. in your life.
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5 Books Featuring Smaller West African Deities:
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5 Books Featuring Smaller West African Deities - Reactor
From nightmare gods to water goddesses, these deities are equally delightful, and terrifying, and crafty...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
5 Books Featuring Smaller West African Deities:
reactormag.com/5-books-feat...
reactormag.com/5-books-feat...
Which Canadian is getting her snacks ready now and hopes to watch her friend win TEN MILLION DOLLARS?
yes I know how Jeopardy! works
GO MARGARET
yes I know how Jeopardy! works
GO MARGARET
December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Which Canadian is getting her snacks ready now and hopes to watch her friend win TEN MILLION DOLLARS?
yes I know how Jeopardy! works
GO MARGARET
yes I know how Jeopardy! works
GO MARGARET
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It’s my birthday month, so here, check out my (debut) book, published by the awesome @neonhemlock.bsky.social
www.neonhemlock.com/books/iron-b...
www.neonhemlock.com/books/iron-b...
The Iron Below Remembers by Sharang Biswas — neon hemlock
Publication date: March 25, 2025. An 8” x 5” novella. Set in an alternate version of the British Isles where South Asian imperial interest colonized much of the globe thanks to their advanced techno...
www.neonhemlock.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It’s my birthday month, so here, check out my (debut) book, published by the awesome @neonhemlock.bsky.social
www.neonhemlock.com/books/iron-b...
www.neonhemlock.com/books/iron-b...
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Over on Bookbrowse, I'm doing a Q&A about The Tapestry of Time for the next couple of days: community.bookbrowse.com/t/bookbrowse...
BookBrowsers ask Kate Heartfield, author of Tapestry of Time
Hi Kim! I’m thrilled to be here. This morning, I’m in my favourite coffee shop just outside Ottawa, Canada, with a latte, a friend, and my laptop. It’s chilly! I’m working on the first draft of a nov...
community.bookbrowse.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Over on Bookbrowse, I'm doing a Q&A about The Tapestry of Time for the next couple of days: community.bookbrowse.com/t/bookbrowse...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Hey Ottawa, come out to St Laurent mall this Friday after work for a book sale to raise funds for the Ottawa Food Bank. It's hard to express how much Alan and the All in a Day crew have done for reading in this city and this is just their latest impressive team effort. Say hi if you see me there!
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Hey Ottawa, come out to St Laurent mall this Friday after work for a book sale to raise funds for the Ottawa Food Bank. It's hard to express how much Alan and the All in a Day crew have done for reading in this city and this is just their latest impressive team effort. Say hi if you see me there!
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I make lovely things out of silver reclaimed from old electrical devices-I cast real flowers in said silver & sculpt teeny wearable versions of birds eg.wrens.My necklaces make smashing presents but take a while to make so order before tmrw eve if you'd like one in time for🌲 (also pls RT tysm x)
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I'll be closing my jewellery order book tmrw at 10pm-
LAST CHANCE to order my individually handmade silver casts of real flowers & tiny wearable sculptures of birds in time for🌲(I ship to the US too)
Designs include blackbird, snowdrop,wild carrot, bluebell, jay feather:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
LAST CHANCE to order my individually handmade silver casts of real flowers & tiny wearable sculptures of birds in time for🌲(I ship to the US too)
Designs include blackbird, snowdrop,wild carrot, bluebell, jay feather:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
December 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I make lovely things out of silver reclaimed from old electrical devices-I cast real flowers in said silver & sculpt teeny wearable versions of birds eg.wrens.My necklaces make smashing presents but take a while to make so order before tmrw eve if you'd like one in time for🌲 (also pls RT tysm x)
👇🌿
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In keeping with the bounty of Godzilla, I often find peace in this statement.
December 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
In keeping with the bounty of Godzilla, I often find peace in this statement.
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Self-promotion doesn't always get easier in publishing. This nominations season--for the Nebulas, or any other award--PLEASE take pride in your work. Voters will ask about eligible works for their consideration, and we hope every SFF writer feels empowered to answer the call. Invest in your success!
Awards nominations are starting and I have things that are eligible but no pretty post (yet) cause I’m kind of overwhelmed and the imposter syndrome is impostering despite the fact that these pieces were literally already chosen for publication and wow aren’t brains the best!?
December 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Self-promotion doesn't always get easier in publishing. This nominations season--for the Nebulas, or any other award--PLEASE take pride in your work. Voters will ask about eligible works for their consideration, and we hope every SFF writer feels empowered to answer the call. Invest in your success!
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@sjonespoet.bsky.social puts obsessive-compulsive disorder centre stage. Attic Rain is an ongoing act of resilience and an honest account of moving through a world obsessed with normality.
buff.ly/DXIjrBZ
#NeWestPress #ReadLocal
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#NeWestPress #ReadLocal
December 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
@sjonespoet.bsky.social puts obsessive-compulsive disorder centre stage. Attic Rain is an ongoing act of resilience and an honest account of moving through a world obsessed with normality.
buff.ly/DXIjrBZ
#NeWestPress #ReadLocal
buff.ly/DXIjrBZ
#NeWestPress #ReadLocal
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I'm one of the crew running the tech backstage. We're friendly and very chill.
SFWA’s Writing Dates Program runs every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM PST.
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
December 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I'm one of the crew running the tech backstage. We're friendly and very chill.
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SFWA’s Writing Dates Program runs every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM PST.
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
December 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
SFWA’s Writing Dates Program runs every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM PST.
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
Volunteer to lead a writing date and connect with fellow creators in a friendly, supportive environment. You don’t need to be a SFWA member to apply as a guest host. Learn more at sfwa.org/volunteer
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Here’s some great info about the Anthropic Settlement for textbook and academic authors.
www.taaonline.net/anthropic-se...
www.taaonline.net/anthropic-se...
Anthropic Settlement
TAA Position Statements
www.taaonline.net
December 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Here’s some great info about the Anthropic Settlement for textbook and academic authors.
www.taaonline.net/anthropic-se...
www.taaonline.net/anthropic-se...
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Hello! Apparently it is now awards season (??!) so I hope I have done this correctly:
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Hello! Apparently it is now awards season (??!) so I hope I have done this correctly:
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December 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This this this
Hello! Apparently it is now awards season (??!) so I hope I have done this correctly:
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Hello! Apparently it is now awards season (??!) so I hope I have done this correctly:
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At the end of each year I publish a community roundup of awards-eligible work for folks to check out! Go add your information so I can put you on the list for 2026.
2026 Community Awards Eligibility Roundup
It's the time of year when I ask folks to share their awards eligibility with me! Send us your information using this form. We'll round up all the eligibility information people chose to share and wil...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
At the end of each year I publish a community roundup of awards-eligible work for folks to check out! Go add your information so I can put you on the list for 2026.