Julie E. Czerneda
@julieczerneda.bsky.social
SF/F author and editor. Biologist, Canadian, and friendly person. Optimism rules me. All you need to know about my books (including links) is at https://www.czerneda.com (with bonus silly photos.)
Doing some worldbuilding for a new SF story, as one does.
Needed to solve a math problem, as one sometimes must.
Oh look.
"It's unsolved."
What do I win? Hmm?
Needed to solve a math problem, as one sometimes must.
Oh look.
"It's unsolved."
What do I win? Hmm?
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Doing some worldbuilding for a new SF story, as one does.
Needed to solve a math problem, as one sometimes must.
Oh look.
"It's unsolved."
What do I win? Hmm?
Needed to solve a math problem, as one sometimes must.
Oh look.
"It's unsolved."
What do I win? Hmm?
So yes, I keep paper and pencil at my bedside and when I get a "must remember" notion, I write it down, in the dark. Have for years and, typically, legibly.
This one's for a new SF short story in progress. Not so much legible. (Fortunately, I remember the notion)
This one's for a new SF short story in progress. Not so much legible. (Fortunately, I remember the notion)
November 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
So yes, I keep paper and pencil at my bedside and when I get a "must remember" notion, I write it down, in the dark. Have for years and, typically, legibly.
This one's for a new SF short story in progress. Not so much legible. (Fortunately, I remember the notion)
This one's for a new SF short story in progress. Not so much legible. (Fortunately, I remember the notion)
We'll be there...will you???
One month left for Early Bird tickets! The all-weekend pass is just $85, and mystery t-shirt pre-order, $20! Prices on both will go up Dec 21st.
3 days of panels, workshops, lectures, launches, and networking with other writers & creatives in speculative genres? Yes plz!
tricon-halifax.com
3 days of panels, workshops, lectures, launches, and networking with other writers & creatives in speculative genres? Yes plz!
tricon-halifax.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We'll be there...will you???
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Yes, peeps! Another reminder!
Upcoming on Friday November 21, 2025 at 7 pm: my sole book signing this year!
You are invited to join Ann Aguirre and me at Powells (Cedar Hills Crossing, not the downtown store) #booksky
www.powells.com/events/kate-...
Upcoming on Friday November 21, 2025 at 7 pm: my sole book signing this year!
You are invited to join Ann Aguirre and me at Powells (Cedar Hills Crossing, not the downtown store) #booksky
www.powells.com/events/kate-...
Kate Elliott in Conversation With Ann Aguirre
The Legendary Independent Bookstore
www.powells.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Yes, peeps! Another reminder!
Upcoming on Friday November 21, 2025 at 7 pm: my sole book signing this year!
You are invited to join Ann Aguirre and me at Powells (Cedar Hills Crossing, not the downtown store) #booksky
www.powells.com/events/kate-...
Upcoming on Friday November 21, 2025 at 7 pm: my sole book signing this year!
You are invited to join Ann Aguirre and me at Powells (Cedar Hills Crossing, not the downtown store) #booksky
www.powells.com/events/kate-...
#writerlystuff Like many pro writers, I'm on social media to engage with you, readers and fellow scribes.
Never think I'm too busy or you're bugging me. Please don't hesitate to get in touch or ask your questions.
We've always been in this together.
Never think I'm too busy or you're bugging me. Please don't hesitate to get in touch or ask your questions.
We've always been in this together.
November 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM
#writerlystuff Like many pro writers, I'm on social media to engage with you, readers and fellow scribes.
Never think I'm too busy or you're bugging me. Please don't hesitate to get in touch or ask your questions.
We've always been in this together.
Never think I'm too busy or you're bugging me. Please don't hesitate to get in touch or ask your questions.
We've always been in this together.
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This year we should be supporting our fellow artists and writers as much as possible. Help us continue to give independent creativity a space to be celebrated by reading Locus Magazine! linktr.ee/locusmagazine
November 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This year we should be supporting our fellow artists and writers as much as possible. Help us continue to give independent creativity a space to be celebrated by reading Locus Magazine! linktr.ee/locusmagazine
Reposted by Julie E. Czerneda
Since @onspecmag.bsky.social is closing up shop next month, its publishers have reduced prices on all 100+ back issues of OnSpec to just 99 cents! weightlessbooks.com/category/pub...
November 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Since @onspecmag.bsky.social is closing up shop next month, its publishers have reduced prices on all 100+ back issues of OnSpec to just 99 cents! weightlessbooks.com/category/pub...
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There’s Storyteller: A Tanith Lee Tribute Anthology, which had great stories. My “Data Ghost” was reprinted in Pseudopod #995
pseudopod.org/2025/09/26/p...
pseudopod.org/2025/09/26/p...
November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
There’s Storyteller: A Tanith Lee Tribute Anthology, which had great stories. My “Data Ghost” was reprinted in Pseudopod #995
pseudopod.org/2025/09/26/p...
pseudopod.org/2025/09/26/p...
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One more sleep! See you at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social tomorrow afternoon!
November 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
One more sleep! See you at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social tomorrow afternoon!
I made a list of my own scary #hallowe'en stories and am now afraid to reread a single one. What was I thinking?!
Yes, I'm a #ghostbusters level of chicken when it comes to #horror
Yes, I'm a #ghostbusters level of chicken when it comes to #horror
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
I made a list of my own scary #hallowe'en stories and am now afraid to reread a single one. What was I thinking?!
Yes, I'm a #ghostbusters level of chicken when it comes to #horror
Yes, I'm a #ghostbusters level of chicken when it comes to #horror
Hearing the joy about this year's @canconsffh.bsky.social ?
It GETS BETTER!
The discount to register for next year continues to the end of October! GO AND GET IT! www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
It GETS BETTER!
The discount to register for next year continues to the end of October! GO AND GET IT! www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Can*Con 2026
Ottawa’s Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Literature Convention, with panels, readings, book launches, pitch sessions, parties, and so much more! Organized by The Rocket Words Society (same people, new non...
www.zeffy.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Hearing the joy about this year's @canconsffh.bsky.social ?
It GETS BETTER!
The discount to register for next year continues to the end of October! GO AND GET IT! www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
It GETS BETTER!
The discount to register for next year continues to the end of October! GO AND GET IT! www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
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Apparently Bluesky is seeing an influx of new users. Welcome!
If you're interested in science, journalism, and/or science writing, here are a bunch of folks worth following.
go.bsky.app/7Z8u31b
If you're interested in science, journalism, and/or science writing, here are a bunch of folks worth following.
go.bsky.app/7Z8u31b
October 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Apparently Bluesky is seeing an influx of new users. Welcome!
If you're interested in science, journalism, and/or science writing, here are a bunch of folks worth following.
go.bsky.app/7Z8u31b
If you're interested in science, journalism, and/or science writing, here are a bunch of folks worth following.
go.bsky.app/7Z8u31b
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There is also still space in our Friday Master Class sessions!
We have: 'The Plot Toolkit' with Kim Abrahamse of Firefly Creative, a Zine Workshop with Derek Newman-Stille, and you can Write a Story in a Weekend with David Schultz and Brandon Butler!
Register: www.can-con.org/master-classes
We have: 'The Plot Toolkit' with Kim Abrahamse of Firefly Creative, a Zine Workshop with Derek Newman-Stille, and you can Write a Story in a Weekend with David Schultz and Brandon Butler!
Register: www.can-con.org/master-classes
Master Classes — Can*Con
www.can-con.org
October 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
There is also still space in our Friday Master Class sessions!
We have: 'The Plot Toolkit' with Kim Abrahamse of Firefly Creative, a Zine Workshop with Derek Newman-Stille, and you can Write a Story in a Weekend with David Schultz and Brandon Butler!
Register: www.can-con.org/master-classes
We have: 'The Plot Toolkit' with Kim Abrahamse of Firefly Creative, a Zine Workshop with Derek Newman-Stille, and you can Write a Story in a Weekend with David Schultz and Brandon Butler!
Register: www.can-con.org/master-classes
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Tonight I’ll be at The Strand Bookstore in New York, with Meg [email protected]
www.strandbooks.com/event18225-2...
www.strandbooks.com/event18225-2...
Purchase a Ticket for Event Martha Wells + Meg Elison: Queen Demon | Strand Books
Join us at Strand Books for Martha Wells + Meg Elison: Queen Demon event. Discover author talks, book signings, and unique literary experiences.
www.strandbooks.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Tonight I’ll be at The Strand Bookstore in New York, with Meg [email protected]
www.strandbooks.com/event18225-2...
www.strandbooks.com/event18225-2...
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Submissions are OPEN for Year's Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction: Volume Four (the best of 2025). Send me your SFF published in 2025, you crazy Canucks! Details on my site at the link below. DON'T SELF REJECT! You can't win if you don't play ;) Subs close Feb 28, 2026. Pls share WIDELY.
Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction | Stephen Kotowych
kotowych.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Submissions are OPEN for Year's Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction: Volume Four (the best of 2025). Send me your SFF published in 2025, you crazy Canucks! Details on my site at the link below. DON'T SELF REJECT! You can't win if you don't play ;) Subs close Feb 28, 2026. Pls share WIDELY.
For #bookqw the word is #strong and I couldn't imagine a better character than Henry--nor a better designer than my Roger. Look at this! @dawbooks.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
For #bookqw the word is #strong and I couldn't imagine a better character than Henry--nor a better designer than my Roger. Look at this! @dawbooks.bsky.social
It's the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Serious thoughts and reflections. Sharing hope, even if it's orange sprinkle doughnut fundraiser at Timmies. And this year's tee by www.patrickhunter.ca, a Two-Spirit Ojibwe artist.
Making a vow. #everychildmatters
Making a vow. #everychildmatters
September 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
It's the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Serious thoughts and reflections. Sharing hope, even if it's orange sprinkle doughnut fundraiser at Timmies. And this year's tee by www.patrickhunter.ca, a Two-Spirit Ojibwe artist.
Making a vow. #everychildmatters
Making a vow. #everychildmatters
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Sept 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Today and every day we encourage you to reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and colonization in Canada, support Indigenous businesses and creators, engage in community events, and listen to Indigenous voices.
September 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Sept 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Today and every day we encourage you to reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and colonization in Canada, support Indigenous businesses and creators, engage in community events, and listen to Indigenous voices.
So, we're being ALL FANCY with our schedules and WHY NOT!!
See you @canconsffh.bsky.social
See you @canconsffh.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
So, we're being ALL FANCY with our schedules and WHY NOT!!
See you @canconsffh.bsky.social
See you @canconsffh.bsky.social
Happy Autumnal Equinox! The events in my first fantasy novel revolve around this day and it will always have a special place in my heart.
"When anything is possible..."
From @dawbooks.bsky.social cover by Matt Stawicki.
"When anything is possible..."
From @dawbooks.bsky.social cover by Matt Stawicki.
September 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Happy Autumnal Equinox! The events in my first fantasy novel revolve around this day and it will always have a special place in my heart.
"When anything is possible..."
From @dawbooks.bsky.social cover by Matt Stawicki.
"When anything is possible..."
From @dawbooks.bsky.social cover by Matt Stawicki.
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REMINDER! THE FIRST THOUSAND TREES is the final book in the ANNUAL MIGRATION OF CLOUDS trilogy -- following Henryk as he wanders dangerously north into bandit and wildfire (also bears, sorry) territory. Out Sep 30 from @ecwpress.bsky.social !
ecwpress.com/products/fir...
ecwpress.com/products/fir...
September 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
REMINDER! THE FIRST THOUSAND TREES is the final book in the ANNUAL MIGRATION OF CLOUDS trilogy -- following Henryk as he wanders dangerously north into bandit and wildfire (also bears, sorry) territory. Out Sep 30 from @ecwpress.bsky.social !
ecwpress.com/products/fir...
ecwpress.com/products/fir...
Your fav indie sf bookstore...GO!
(Mine is @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social)
(Mine is @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social)
September 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Your fav indie sf bookstore...GO!
(Mine is @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social)
(Mine is @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social)
While I've been writing #fantasy the last couple of years, #sf is my mainstay. As there's been some buzz recently about my latest, from @dawbooks.bsky.social I thought I'd share it myself. #aliens #farfuture #spaceexploration
czerneda.com/to-each-this...
czerneda.com/to-each-this...
August 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
While I've been writing #fantasy the last couple of years, #sf is my mainstay. As there's been some buzz recently about my latest, from @dawbooks.bsky.social I thought I'd share it myself. #aliens #farfuture #spaceexploration
czerneda.com/to-each-this...
czerneda.com/to-each-this...
It shall be EPIC!
Also, treats.
Also, also, glitter.
Also, also, and absolutely...FRIENDS!
Also, treats.
Also, also, glitter.
Also, also, and absolutely...FRIENDS!
Well this was on my writer’s bucket list!
I’ll be at Ottawa Comicon in Sept with friends:
@julieczerneda.bsky.social
@mariebilodeau.bsky.social
And
Lydia Hawke
talking about friendship in SFF.
Come join us!
There will also be book signings.
ottawacomiccon.com/marcato_work...
I’ll be at Ottawa Comicon in Sept with friends:
@julieczerneda.bsky.social
@mariebilodeau.bsky.social
And
Lydia Hawke
talking about friendship in SFF.
Come join us!
There will also be book signings.
ottawacomiccon.com/marcato_work...
Friendships in Storytelling - Ottawa Comiccon
Frodo and Sam. The Doctor and companions. You name it, the stories with real friendships capture our attention and our hearts. Join this panel of, yes, friends, to learn how they’ve made friendship th...
ottawacomiccon.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It shall be EPIC!
Also, treats.
Also, also, glitter.
Also, also, and absolutely...FRIENDS!
Also, treats.
Also, also, glitter.
Also, also, and absolutely...FRIENDS!