Marshall Ryan Maresca
@mrmaresca.com
Fantasy Author & Podcaster | Co-host of 5x Hugo Finalist
Worldbuilding for Masochists | Maradaine Saga | Velocity of Revolution |
http://mrmaresca.com
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Worldbuilding for Masochists | Maradaine Saga | Velocity of Revolution |
http://mrmaresca.com
https://linktr.ee/marshallryanmaresca
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Marshall Ryan Maresca
@mrmaresca.com
· Nov 11
Since we have another burst of new followers: Welcome! I work on all sorts of things, including:
-a big interwoven fantasy epic
-a dieselpunk fantasy of motorcycles and mayhem
-a 4x Hugo nommed podcast
-An anthology of magical gates to travel anywhere but bringing nothing
Check it all out!
-a big interwoven fantasy epic
-a dieselpunk fantasy of motorcycles and mayhem
-a 4x Hugo nommed podcast
-An anthology of magical gates to travel anywhere but bringing nothing
Check it all out!
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Looking for a quick audiobook listen while you run around doing umpteen holiday errands? Pick up Untethered Sky, my fantasy novella about murderbirds for 50% off from @audiobookscom.bsky.social for the month of November only
50% OFF Untethered Sky
From World Fantasy Award–winning author Fonda Lee comes an epic fantasy fable about the pursuit of obsession at all costs.
Ester’s family was torn apart when a manticore killed her mother...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Looking for a quick audiobook listen while you run around doing umpteen holiday errands? Pick up Untethered Sky, my fantasy novella about murderbirds for 50% off from @audiobookscom.bsky.social for the month of November only
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share a 90s movie you think deserves more love
November 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM
share a 90s movie you think deserves more love
share a 90s movie you think deserves more love
November 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM
share a 90s movie you think deserves more love
Right? Like, solve for capitalism first, and then things will be free, instead of screwing over the folks who are also just trying to get by.
People who pirate books: “I just think art and literature should be FREE to everyone!”
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
Yes, I too would love to live in a world where art is accessible freely to all and yet artists are paid a living wage, but as this magical wagical pixie wixie land does not exist, please don’t steal from us.
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Right? Like, solve for capitalism first, and then things will be free, instead of screwing over the folks who are also just trying to get by.
I’m waiting for another round of people conjuring up the Morally Perfect Book Pirate: the imaginary person who justifies their actions by somehow being completely lacking in free options for books like libraries but having enough internet to download from pirate sites.
"Fuck Amazon, it's not like they aren't screwing over authors!!"
Amazon pays me 70% royalties on ebooks. You downloading my shit from Anna's pays me *nothing* you dumbass little shit.
"I'm so poor" - And? A bunch of you are steal from my poor friends who are struggling to buy groceries, too.
Amazon pays me 70% royalties on ebooks. You downloading my shit from Anna's pays me *nothing* you dumbass little shit.
"I'm so poor" - And? A bunch of you are steal from my poor friends who are struggling to buy groceries, too.
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I’m waiting for another round of people conjuring up the Morally Perfect Book Pirate: the imaginary person who justifies their actions by somehow being completely lacking in free options for books like libraries but having enough internet to download from pirate sites.
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“HOUSE OF DUSK is a novel that’s very light on angst. It’s vivid and well-paced, with complex and compelling characters.” @hawkwing_lb reviews new work from @devafagan.bsky.social
House of Dusk by Deva Fagan: Review by Liz Bourke
House of Dusk, Deva Fagan (DAW 978-0-75642-010-9, $29.99, 448pp, hc) August 2025. Deva Fagan has a track record as a writer of middle-grade novels. House of Dusk is her first novel for adults. It’s…
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“HOUSE OF DUSK is a novel that’s very light on angst. It’s vivid and well-paced, with complex and compelling characters.” @hawkwing_lb reviews new work from @devafagan.bsky.social
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Books make super great Christmas presents because you're both gifting a sale to an author and a great read to someone you care for!
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Books by Marina Lostetter
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November 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Books make super great Christmas presents because you're both gifting a sale to an author and a great read to someone you care for!
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
bookshop.org/lists/books-...
There’s a certain amount of grace you give your fellow shopper in the “15 items or fewer” line. Like, ok, that’s 19 items, that’s fine.
But, folks, that’s clearly your full weekly shopping. Come on.
But, folks, that’s clearly your full weekly shopping. Come on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
There’s a certain amount of grace you give your fellow shopper in the “15 items or fewer” line. Like, ok, that’s 19 items, that’s fine.
But, folks, that’s clearly your full weekly shopping. Come on.
But, folks, that’s clearly your full weekly shopping. Come on.
I’m just imagining conversations of “ok, we can give some benefit of the doubt that someone might accidentally stumble into what looks like sex trafficking by mistake a time or two—“
“Or sixteen.”
“What? No, that’s ridi—“
“Six. Teen.”
“Or sixteen.”
“What? No, that’s ridi—“
“Six. Teen.”
Instagram’s former head of safety and well-being Vaishnavi Jayakumar testified the company had a “17x” strike policy for accounts that engaged in the trafficking of humans for sex.
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I’m just imagining conversations of “ok, we can give some benefit of the doubt that someone might accidentally stumble into what looks like sex trafficking by mistake a time or two—“
“Or sixteen.”
“What? No, that’s ridi—“
“Six. Teen.”
“Or sixteen.”
“What? No, that’s ridi—“
“Six. Teen.”
Cass may have yelled at me a time or two for... aggressively encouraging her, but SHE GOT THE DRAFT DONE, PEOPLE.
It helps that it measures by percentage of goal, so people can set different word or page counts or whatever. And honestly the only one I'm really competing against is @mrmaresca.com so that he and I can more productively [s]bully each other into working[/s] hold each other healthily accountable. 😂
November 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Cass may have yelled at me a time or two for... aggressively encouraging her, but SHE GOT THE DRAFT DONE, PEOPLE.
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Reskeet with a time you looked cool
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Reskeet with a time you looked cool
The very real shudder in Lindsay's voice as she names some kids shows that you KNOW she has seen 1000 times against her will. All parents know that feeling.
November 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The very real shudder in Lindsay's voice as she names some kids shows that you KNOW she has seen 1000 times against her will. All parents know that feeling.
Reskeet with a time you looked cool
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Reskeet with a time you looked cool
I guarantee you all that ReallyNiceDerek has no idea why he doesn't get laid.
In case anyone wonders how things are going in The Other Place
November 20, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I guarantee you all that ReallyNiceDerek has no idea why he doesn't get laid.
One thing I miss about the early iteration of streaming was platforms like Hulu had shows that only made 13 episodes, and maybe only 5 actually aired, and it gave you a chance to see things that were worth checking out but would never get syndication life.
The infamous flop has released its long-unseen final eight episodes for free, allowing U.S. Friends diehards to watch the spinoff's full run for the first time.
Friends Spinoff Joey Releases 8 'New' Episodes Online — Nearly 20 Years Later - TVLine
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November 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
One thing I miss about the early iteration of streaming was platforms like Hulu had shows that only made 13 episodes, and maybe only 5 actually aired, and it gave you a chance to see things that were worth checking out but would never get syndication life.
Dear Airpods--
I know I, apparently, made the egregious error of having my AppleID tied to multiple devices, like a fool, but PERHAPS consider that if I'm ACTIVELY LISTENING TO A THING ON ONE DEVICE, there's no need to suddenly switch connection to the device on the other side of the house.
I know I, apparently, made the egregious error of having my AppleID tied to multiple devices, like a fool, but PERHAPS consider that if I'm ACTIVELY LISTENING TO A THING ON ONE DEVICE, there's no need to suddenly switch connection to the device on the other side of the house.
November 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Dear Airpods--
I know I, apparently, made the egregious error of having my AppleID tied to multiple devices, like a fool, but PERHAPS consider that if I'm ACTIVELY LISTENING TO A THING ON ONE DEVICE, there's no need to suddenly switch connection to the device on the other side of the house.
I know I, apparently, made the egregious error of having my AppleID tied to multiple devices, like a fool, but PERHAPS consider that if I'm ACTIVELY LISTENING TO A THING ON ONE DEVICE, there's no need to suddenly switch connection to the device on the other side of the house.
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Yeah, writers, if you use AI, I do judge you. I also am reasonably convinced you probably didn’t come by the words honestly, either.
Other artists’ needing to get paid is not unfair. Using stolen work that murders the planet is.
Other artists’ needing to get paid is not unfair. Using stolen work that murders the planet is.
November 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Yeah, writers, if you use AI, I do judge you. I also am reasonably convinced you probably didn’t come by the words honestly, either.
Other artists’ needing to get paid is not unfair. Using stolen work that murders the planet is.
Other artists’ needing to get paid is not unfair. Using stolen work that murders the planet is.
I don't approve.
The swing is over extended, his wrist is loose, he's making contact with the knuckles of his ring and pinky finger. He could really hurt his hand and wrist that way.
It's best to make contact with only the first two knuckles, with a firm line from knuckle to elbow.
The swing is over extended, his wrist is loose, he's making contact with the knuckles of his ring and pinky finger. He could really hurt his hand and wrist that way.
It's best to make contact with only the first two knuckles, with a firm line from knuckle to elbow.
J6er Jake Lang got punched yesterday in Dearborn, Michigan during his anti-Muslim march.
November 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I don't approve.
The swing is over extended, his wrist is loose, he's making contact with the knuckles of his ring and pinky finger. He could really hurt his hand and wrist that way.
It's best to make contact with only the first two knuckles, with a firm line from knuckle to elbow.
The swing is over extended, his wrist is loose, he's making contact with the knuckles of his ring and pinky finger. He could really hurt his hand and wrist that way.
It's best to make contact with only the first two knuckles, with a firm line from knuckle to elbow.
Syracuse, New York is known for two things, cuisine-wise:
Heid's Hot Dogs (especially the white ones, which terrified me as a kid) and Salt Potatoes, a dish that could only come from a city that grew out of a salt mine industry.
Heid's Hot Dogs (especially the white ones, which terrified me as a kid) and Salt Potatoes, a dish that could only come from a city that grew out of a salt mine industry.
November 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Syracuse, New York is known for two things, cuisine-wise:
Heid's Hot Dogs (especially the white ones, which terrified me as a kid) and Salt Potatoes, a dish that could only come from a city that grew out of a salt mine industry.
Heid's Hot Dogs (especially the white ones, which terrified me as a kid) and Salt Potatoes, a dish that could only come from a city that grew out of a salt mine industry.
Every Scooby-Doo Story Is An Adaptation Of The Hound of the Baskervilles, In This Essay I Will...
November 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Every Scooby-Doo Story Is An Adaptation Of The Hound of the Baskervilles, In This Essay I Will...
This is very important stuff but also I really want Must Read Magazines to change their name because posts like these spike my blood pressure until I remember what they're about.
I heard about MRM’s terrible contract and I have heard that individuals have negotiated a more reasonable contract. But MRM didn’t change their boilerplate.
SFF writers can’t unionize, but I won’t send stories to them until their contract is fair for every writer. Solidarity is solidarity.
SFF writers can’t unionize, but I won’t send stories to them until their contract is fair for every writer. Solidarity is solidarity.
Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
November 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This is very important stuff but also I really want Must Read Magazines to change their name because posts like these spike my blood pressure until I remember what they're about.
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You can also find me, every other week, with my incomparable co-hosts, @cassmorriswrites.com and @mrmaresca.com on @worldbuildcast.bsky.social! worldbuildingformasochists.podbean.com
Worldbuilding for Masochists | worldbuildingformasochists
A podcast by three fantasy authors who love to overcomplicate their writing lives and want to help you do the same.
worldbuildingformasochists.podbean.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
You can also find me, every other week, with my incomparable co-hosts, @cassmorriswrites.com and @mrmaresca.com on @worldbuildcast.bsky.social! worldbuildingformasochists.podbean.com
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It's been a LONG time since I've done a little intro here.
I'm Natania. I'm a fantasy author, fashion historian, and fragrance nerd who writes about female rage, lady knights, queer joy, and fabulous frocks.
Most of my books are available from @solarisbooks.bsky.social on audio, ebook, and paper.
I'm Natania. I'm a fantasy author, fashion historian, and fragrance nerd who writes about female rage, lady knights, queer joy, and fabulous frocks.
Most of my books are available from @solarisbooks.bsky.social on audio, ebook, and paper.
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It's been a LONG time since I've done a little intro here.
I'm Natania. I'm a fantasy author, fashion historian, and fragrance nerd who writes about female rage, lady knights, queer joy, and fabulous frocks.
Most of my books are available from @solarisbooks.bsky.social on audio, ebook, and paper.
I'm Natania. I'm a fantasy author, fashion historian, and fragrance nerd who writes about female rage, lady knights, queer joy, and fabulous frocks.
Most of my books are available from @solarisbooks.bsky.social on audio, ebook, and paper.
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✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...