KW Writers Alliance
@kwwriters.bsky.social
Waterloo Region's biggest writers collective. Connecting local authors with each other and with readers.
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WPL and KWWA are hosting another Local Author Showcase! Join us on Thursday, December 11th, 6pm-8pm at the main branch and pick up your new fave local read or grab gifts for the holidays! #KitchenerWaterloo #UptownWaterloo #ExploreWR #SupportLocal
calendar.wpl.ca/event/15027845
calendar.wpl.ca/event/15027845
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✨complete series✨
Boycotting Amazon? Good! Fuck 'em! But remember there are lots of other ways to support #IndieAuthors. This sale is on Itchio only! Get the complete Fireborn series for only $20 till Dec 11! HTTYD with firebending sword lesbians 🔥 🌈📚 #booksky #QueerAdultSFF #CompleteSeries
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December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
✨complete series✨
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local pals, i know there's a zillion markets this weekend, but this one will be super nerdy 👀
Surprise! I've added one more holiday market to my insanely busy year! 🤣 Shop local artisan TTRPG, fantasy, sci-fi, and other one-of-a-kind homemade geekery! You can also shop Ravenwood gift certificates, membership, or book your immersive TTRPG events. #KitchenerWaterloo #DTKitchener #SupportLocal
December 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
local pals, i know there's a zillion markets this weekend, but this one will be super nerdy 👀
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25-year-old Eli Wood, a Wilfrid Laurier student, has been missing for 6 wks. Concerned community members have organized a ground search this Sun Dec 7 from 11:30am - 2:30pm not far from his last known location. Consider lending a hand. Learn more at www.facebook.com/groups/1156553859879048/.
December 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
25-year-old Eli Wood, a Wilfrid Laurier student, has been missing for 6 wks. Concerned community members have organized a ground search this Sun Dec 7 from 11:30am - 2:30pm not far from his last known location. Consider lending a hand. Learn more at www.facebook.com/groups/1156553859879048/.
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firefox AI and slop disablers from tumblr for the people from local hero mckitterick. Tried it on my end and the browser is significantly faster now
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December 2, 2025 at 3:47 AM
firefox AI and slop disablers from tumblr for the people from local hero mckitterick. Tried it on my end and the browser is significantly faster now
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I will be doing MadLibs at 10 with one of my stories. Join ussss...
Coming SOON! An entire day of FREE literary fun. You can even wrap presents (or...shop online, if you're not at that point yet) while you attend. How can you possibly resist?
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December 2, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I will be doing MadLibs at 10 with one of my stories. Join ussss...
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Though it's been about twenty years since I last worked in radio, and though the technology has changed, I still feel at home in a recording studio.
December 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Though it's been about twenty years since I last worked in radio, and though the technology has changed, I still feel at home in a recording studio.
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This is coming up fast! See you there!
WPL and KWWA are hosting another Local Author Showcase! Join us on Thursday, December 11th, 6pm-8pm at the main branch and pick up your new fave local read or grab gifts for the holidays! #KitchenerWaterloo #UptownWaterloo #ExploreWR #SupportLocal
calendar.wpl.ca/event/15027845
calendar.wpl.ca/event/15027845
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
This is coming up fast! See you there!
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it's the perfect time to read Lonely in Happy Town because
- @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social gave it a starred recommendation
- it's a Christmas book (set the week after Christmas)
- Animal Crossing is getting a new update
- it's my birth month 1/
- @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social gave it a starred recommendation
- it's a Christmas book (set the week after Christmas)
- Animal Crossing is getting a new update
- it's my birth month 1/
Lonely in Happy Town is now out everywhere that’s not Canada so it’s promo time~
if you like mistletoe puns, ska appreciation, dream sequences with video game NPCs, and an absurdist side plot with Ramy locked in battle with Florida wildlife, head over to:
lorimer.ca/childrens/pr...
#BookSky #LGBT
if you like mistletoe puns, ska appreciation, dream sequences with video game NPCs, and an absurdist side plot with Ramy locked in battle with Florida wildlife, head over to:
lorimer.ca/childrens/pr...
#BookSky #LGBT
December 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
it's the perfect time to read Lonely in Happy Town because
- @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social gave it a starred recommendation
- it's a Christmas book (set the week after Christmas)
- Animal Crossing is getting a new update
- it's my birth month 1/
- @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social gave it a starred recommendation
- it's a Christmas book (set the week after Christmas)
- Animal Crossing is getting a new update
- it's my birth month 1/
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This only works if Doug Ford 1. Accepts Federal money that he has to use for healthcare, and 2. Doesn't, like, misplace the money like he did with a few billion dollars during Covid.
Canada’s new government is investing in new health infrastructure across the country — to help build hospitals, emergency rooms, and urgent care centres Canadians rely on.
December 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This only works if Doug Ford 1. Accepts Federal money that he has to use for healthcare, and 2. Doesn't, like, misplace the money like he did with a few billion dollars during Covid.
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Things I Wish I’d Known When Starting a Book Collection
Handy advice for overly enthusiastic bookworms (you know who you are)
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Handy advice for overly enthusiastic bookworms (you know who you are)
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Things I Wish I'd Known When Starting a Book Collection - Reactor
Handy advice for overly enthusiastic bookworms (you know who you are)
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December 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Things I Wish I’d Known When Starting a Book Collection
Handy advice for overly enthusiastic bookworms (you know who you are)
reactormag.com/things-i-wis...
Handy advice for overly enthusiastic bookworms (you know who you are)
reactormag.com/things-i-wis...
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Give like you live. At Spectrum, we don’t show up just once in the community, we show up all year.
Spectrum doesn't just run our 60-70+ monthly programs once, we run them all year.
Today on Giving Tuesday set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
Spectrum doesn't just run our 60-70+ monthly programs once, we run them all year.
Today on Giving Tuesday set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Give like you live. At Spectrum, we don’t show up just once in the community, we show up all year.
Spectrum doesn't just run our 60-70+ monthly programs once, we run them all year.
Today on Giving Tuesday set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
Spectrum doesn't just run our 60-70+ monthly programs once, we run them all year.
Today on Giving Tuesday set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
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“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
December 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
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Just imagining how much better it would be if ALL news stories about vaccine-preventable illnesses were illustrated with pictures of people with the disease, not pictures of needle injections. If you must show something that people will find scary & unpleasant, make it the disease, not the cure.
I'm so tired of measles.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
I'm also tired of people using needle shots on stories like this.
Show what measles looks like.
Gallatin Co. reports 2nd measles case, warns of exposure sites nbcmontana.com/news/local/g...
December 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Just imagining how much better it would be if ALL news stories about vaccine-preventable illnesses were illustrated with pictures of people with the disease, not pictures of needle injections. If you must show something that people will find scary & unpleasant, make it the disease, not the cure.
This is coming up fast! See you there!
WPL and KWWA are hosting another Local Author Showcase! Join us on Thursday, December 11th, 6pm-8pm at the main branch and pick up your new fave local read or grab gifts for the holidays! #KitchenerWaterloo #UptownWaterloo #ExploreWR #SupportLocal
calendar.wpl.ca/event/15027845
calendar.wpl.ca/event/15027845
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
This is coming up fast! See you there!
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Hey SFWA pals, nominations are open for the Nebulas! I've got 2 works eligible this year, 1 in short story and 1 in the novel category ✨️
is it too soon for an eligibility post? cuz i got an eligibility post! it was a good year! i'd love it if you considered my work when filling out nomination ballots! #booksky
more here: thodestool.ca/blog/2025-awards-eligibility-1
more here: thodestool.ca/blog/2025-awards-eligibility-1
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Hey SFWA pals, nominations are open for the Nebulas! I've got 2 works eligible this year, 1 in short story and 1 in the novel category ✨️
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Surprise! I've added one more holiday market to my insanely busy year! 🤣 Shop local artisan TTRPG, fantasy, sci-fi, and other one-of-a-kind homemade geekery! You can also shop Ravenwood gift certificates, membership, or book your immersive TTRPG events. #KitchenerWaterloo #DTKitchener #SupportLocal
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Surprise! I've added one more holiday market to my insanely busy year! 🤣 Shop local artisan TTRPG, fantasy, sci-fi, and other one-of-a-kind homemade geekery! You can also shop Ravenwood gift certificates, membership, or book your immersive TTRPG events. #KitchenerWaterloo #DTKitchener #SupportLocal
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oh ffs half of these were on for me. 🚮
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
oh ffs half of these were on for me. 🚮
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Folks from a community group are putting together a local ground search effort in attempt to locate Eli or get further information for their family and support the ongoing investigation. Their Facebook group is: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GRY6Njkcg/
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Folks from a community group are putting together a local ground search effort in attempt to locate Eli or get further information for their family and support the ongoing investigation. Their Facebook group is: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GRY6Njkcg/
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looking for a complete series? how about HTTYD but with firebending sword lesbians? even better if it's on sale? check out fireborn and get the entire series for only $20! only via itchio 🌈📚 #CompleteSeries #QueerAdultSFF #booksky
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December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
looking for a complete series? how about HTTYD but with firebending sword lesbians? even better if it's on sale? check out fireborn and get the entire series for only $20! only via itchio 🌈📚 #CompleteSeries #QueerAdultSFF #booksky
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The last 2025 monthly writing update is POSTED!
Check it out: clarislam.ca/december-202...
Link in bio is also available to view the blog!
#writinglife #writingupdate #December2025update #indieauthor #December2025 #booksky #writesky
Check it out: clarislam.ca/december-202...
Link in bio is also available to view the blog!
#writinglife #writingupdate #December2025update #indieauthor #December2025 #booksky #writesky
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The last 2025 monthly writing update is POSTED!
Check it out: clarislam.ca/december-202...
Link in bio is also available to view the blog!
#writinglife #writingupdate #December2025update #indieauthor #December2025 #booksky #writesky
Check it out: clarislam.ca/december-202...
Link in bio is also available to view the blog!
#writinglife #writingupdate #December2025update #indieauthor #December2025 #booksky #writesky
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Is the only reason we can't have both that insatiable corporate greed has a lock on the government?
"Which do you agree with most?"
Growth/Creating jobs should be the top priority, even if the environment suffers some: 57% (+33)
Protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth/some loss of jobs: 35% (-32)
Growth/Creating jobs should be the top priority, even if the environment suffers some: 57% (+33)
Protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth/some loss of jobs: 35% (-32)
December 1, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Is the only reason we can't have both that insatiable corporate greed has a lock on the government?
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it's always a great day to read my story about a plague that kills billionaires ✨
LMAO I love the content notes on my short story about a plague that kills billionaires: Includes cursing, death by communicable disease (albeit not by the usual means). ✨NOT THE USUAL MEANS✨ Want to know more? Check it out!
Escape Pod 1003: Billionaire’s Tears
I wake up to the sound of screaming, and know I’m going to die. I shoot out of bed, calling for my mother. First thing I’ve spoken clearly in two days. “Maria!” My mother bursts into my room. “Baby…
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December 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
it's always a great day to read my story about a plague that kills billionaires ✨
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My familiar is a raccoon — Those with raccoon familiars find themselves chronically misunderstood. Misfits and outsiders through no fault of their own.
What's yours?
stealingfromwizards.com/familiar-quiz
What's yours?
stealingfromwizards.com/familiar-quiz
Familiar Quiz — Stealing from Wizards
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November 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
My familiar is a raccoon — Those with raccoon familiars find themselves chronically misunderstood. Misfits and outsiders through no fault of their own.
What's yours?
stealingfromwizards.com/familiar-quiz
What's yours?
stealingfromwizards.com/familiar-quiz
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Despite the shit weather, I'm here at the Stanley Park Community Centre till 2! Books make great gifts! #KitchenerWaterloo #ExploreWR #SupportLocal
November 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Despite the shit weather, I'm here at the Stanley Park Community Centre till 2! Books make great gifts! #KitchenerWaterloo #ExploreWR #SupportLocal