Lorraine Wilson
@rainewilson.bsky.social
Author, biologist, cat herder | BFA & SoA winner, Kavya & Saltire Awards SL | THE SALT ORACLE out now https://geni.us/saltorac | rep Julie Gourinchas | she/her 🏴
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✨It's Double Publication Day!✨
If you like science fantasy, folklore with a twist, digital ghosts, nature having opinions, and ghost cats/orcas living their best lives please do give these books a go?
geni.us/weallghostsPB
geni.us/saltorac
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
If you like science fantasy, folklore with a twist, digital ghosts, nature having opinions, and ghost cats/orcas living their best lives please do give these books a go?
geni.us/weallghostsPB
geni.us/saltorac
@solarisbooks.bsky.social
Second chance & a ridiculous amount of *understated yearning* sound like your thing?
Writing romance is HARD please appreciate my noble efforts to make my characters suck at dealing with their feelings
Writing romance is HARD please appreciate my noble efforts to make my characters suck at dealing with their feelings
With #ValentinesDay fast approaching Tis the season for love! ❤️
From regency romance to Scifi Shenanigans, demonically attractive bosses, to creepily alluring housekeepers, there's a #RomaticRead for everyone to fall in love with at Solaris!
Hop downthread to see whose included in our selection!
From regency romance to Scifi Shenanigans, demonically attractive bosses, to creepily alluring housekeepers, there's a #RomaticRead for everyone to fall in love with at Solaris!
Hop downthread to see whose included in our selection!
February 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Second chance & a ridiculous amount of *understated yearning* sound like your thing?
Writing romance is HARD please appreciate my noble efforts to make my characters suck at dealing with their feelings
Writing romance is HARD please appreciate my noble efforts to make my characters suck at dealing with their feelings
That Big Issue review by the wonderful @dougjohnstone.bsky.social still warms me to think about. So thoughtful and understanding of what I was trying to do with this book 🖤
"Thought provoking and quietly profound." @bigissue.com
Dive into @rainewilson.bsky.social 's WE ARE ALL GHOSTS IN THE FOREST, where the internet has collapsed, leaving digital ghosts to wander the world, infecting books, people and nature itself...
Buy https://geni.us/weallghostsPB
Dive into @rainewilson.bsky.social 's WE ARE ALL GHOSTS IN THE FOREST, where the internet has collapsed, leaving digital ghosts to wander the world, infecting books, people and nature itself...
Buy https://geni.us/weallghostsPB
February 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
That Big Issue review by the wonderful @dougjohnstone.bsky.social still warms me to think about. So thoughtful and understanding of what I was trying to do with this book 🖤
I love your threads, they're always such a joyous read 🤗
February 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM
I love your threads, they're always such a joyous read 🤗
Love this.
I feel like it also fits for those who like to play oppression Olympics whenever a conversation about marginalisation doesn't center them. Sometimes it's okay to just listen, my loves.
I feel like it also fits for those who like to play oppression Olympics whenever a conversation about marginalisation doesn't center them. Sometimes it's okay to just listen, my loves.
Mornington Crescent: a rant.
Or: how a goofy word game about train stations is the key to how devout causes can ruin people's ability to have a conversation.
Stand clear of the closing doors, let's begin.
1/18
Or: how a goofy word game about train stations is the key to how devout causes can ruin people's ability to have a conversation.
Stand clear of the closing doors, let's begin.
1/18
February 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Love this.
I feel like it also fits for those who like to play oppression Olympics whenever a conversation about marginalisation doesn't center them. Sometimes it's okay to just listen, my loves.
I feel like it also fits for those who like to play oppression Olympics whenever a conversation about marginalisation doesn't center them. Sometimes it's okay to just listen, my loves.
He has several cat beds, blankets, *heated blankets*, sofas & human beds to sleep on.
And yet.
Recycling bin is tops.
And yet.
Recycling bin is tops.
February 7, 2026 at 12:10 PM
He has several cat beds, blankets, *heated blankets*, sofas & human beds to sleep on.
And yet.
Recycling bin is tops.
And yet.
Recycling bin is tops.
I am connipting
February 7, 2026 at 10:31 AM
I am connipting
Reposted by Lorraine Wilson
Thrilled to see Shadow Jack (@giganotosaurus.bsky.social) included on @wtalabi.com's list!
He calls it, "Weird, dark, intense, beautiful, strange, surreal, unsettling, and vivid..."
Fab to be in the company of excellent writers like @tadethompson.bsky.social - so many cool new stories to read.
He calls it, "Weird, dark, intense, beautiful, strange, surreal, unsettling, and vivid..."
Fab to be in the company of excellent writers like @tadethompson.bsky.social - so many cool new stories to read.
2025 was another great year for African short fiction! Author @wtalabi.com recommends 10 highlights across science fiction, fantasy, and horror, from "magic-for-wealth schemes" to an unsettling religious organization (in space). And if there's some ties in there...? We're not complaining.
Ten(ish) of the Best African Speculative Short Fiction Stories of 2025 - Reactor
Here are some of the speculative fiction gems that may have flown under the radar in 2025...
reactormag.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Thrilled to see Shadow Jack (@giganotosaurus.bsky.social) included on @wtalabi.com's list!
He calls it, "Weird, dark, intense, beautiful, strange, surreal, unsettling, and vivid..."
Fab to be in the company of excellent writers like @tadethompson.bsky.social - so many cool new stories to read.
He calls it, "Weird, dark, intense, beautiful, strange, surreal, unsettling, and vivid..."
Fab to be in the company of excellent writers like @tadethompson.bsky.social - so many cool new stories to read.
Ughhh The Fear™️ is so real. But you've got this. Go kick that last 40k's arse 💪🏽
February 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Ughhh The Fear™️ is so real. But you've got this. Go kick that last 40k's arse 💪🏽
Ha I love that strategy!
February 4, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Ha I love that strategy!
Have tea, need to find a die!
February 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Have tea, need to find a die!
This is true. Lil dopamine rewards!
February 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM
This is true. Lil dopamine rewards!
I am enjoying this concept ngl
February 4, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I am enjoying this concept ngl
Yes omg we need it, don't we!
February 4, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Yes omg we need it, don't we!
I am HAVERING like a CHAMPION despite special decision-making tea. So someone please tell me what to work on next:
☀️Edit solarpunky stories
🌊New dark oxygen/divergent evolution/class short story
✨Edit braided cyclic clifi/storytelling novella (again sob)
🌳Draft new murder trees wip
🍵Moar tea
☀️Edit solarpunky stories
🌊New dark oxygen/divergent evolution/class short story
✨Edit braided cyclic clifi/storytelling novella (again sob)
🌳Draft new murder trees wip
🍵Moar tea
February 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I am HAVERING like a CHAMPION despite special decision-making tea. So someone please tell me what to work on next:
☀️Edit solarpunky stories
🌊New dark oxygen/divergent evolution/class short story
✨Edit braided cyclic clifi/storytelling novella (again sob)
🌳Draft new murder trees wip
🍵Moar tea
☀️Edit solarpunky stories
🌊New dark oxygen/divergent evolution/class short story
✨Edit braided cyclic clifi/storytelling novella (again sob)
🌳Draft new murder trees wip
🍵Moar tea
Reposted by Lorraine Wilson
New Review - happy publication day to All That Is In The Earth by @aknighton.bsky.social a trip to a deadly planet also asks questions about why we do what we do! Strongly recommended thanks to @lunapress.bsky.social www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/2/...
All That Is In The Earth By Andrew Knighton — Runalong The Shelves
I would like to thank Luna Press Publishing for an advance copy of this novella in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – Luna Press Publishing Published – Out Now Price – £10.66 p...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
February 3, 2026 at 7:18 AM
New Review - happy publication day to All That Is In The Earth by @aknighton.bsky.social a trip to a deadly planet also asks questions about why we do what we do! Strongly recommended thanks to @lunapress.bsky.social www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/2/...
Happiest pub day to @lyndseycroal.bsky.social! Another stunner of a @lunapress.bsky.social novella! 🤩🤩🤩
New Review - happy publication day to this wonderfully spooky atmospheric tale of hauntings - In This City, Where It Rains by @lyndseycroal.bsky.social out now! Thanks to @lunapress.bsky.social www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2026/2/...
In This City, Where It Rains by Lyndsay Croal — Runalong The Shelves
I would like to thank Luna Press Publishing for an advance copy of this novella in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – Luna Press Publishing Published – Out Now Price – 10.66 pa...
www.runalongtheshelves.net
February 3, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Happiest pub day to @lyndseycroal.bsky.social! Another stunner of a @lunapress.bsky.social novella! 🤩🤩🤩
Happy pub day! Looking forward to reading this!
February 3, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Happy pub day! Looking forward to reading this!
Reposted by Lorraine Wilson
Hey look! A new book!
Some of you may have caught The Packet serialised in ParSec magazine but this is its first outing as physical book. If you like stormy sea voyages and sci-fi, this is the one for you.
Out in April, opening for pre-order now.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
Some of you may have caught The Packet serialised in ParSec magazine but this is its first outing as physical book. If you like stormy sea voyages and sci-fi, this is the one for you.
Out in April, opening for pre-order now.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
February 3, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Hey look! A new book!
Some of you may have caught The Packet serialised in ParSec magazine but this is its first outing as physical book. If you like stormy sea voyages and sci-fi, this is the one for you.
Out in April, opening for pre-order now.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
Some of you may have caught The Packet serialised in ParSec magazine but this is its first outing as physical book. If you like stormy sea voyages and sci-fi, this is the one for you.
Out in April, opening for pre-order now.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
ooooooh 👀 Excellent news, congrats!
February 3, 2026 at 9:56 AM
ooooooh 👀 Excellent news, congrats!
Reposted by Lorraine Wilson
🎉 We're so excited to see SIX Solaris books on @locusmag.bsky.social 's 2025 Recommended Reading list! https://bit.ly/3ZwRhK5
Feat. @rainewilson.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @isabelcanas.bsky.social @pennyvixen.bsky.social and @deuceofgearsmusic.bsky.social
Locus Awards Voting closes 1 April.
Feat. @rainewilson.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @isabelcanas.bsky.social @pennyvixen.bsky.social and @deuceofgearsmusic.bsky.social
Locus Awards Voting closes 1 April.
February 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
🎉 We're so excited to see SIX Solaris books on @locusmag.bsky.social 's 2025 Recommended Reading list! https://bit.ly/3ZwRhK5
Feat. @rainewilson.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @isabelcanas.bsky.social @pennyvixen.bsky.social and @deuceofgearsmusic.bsky.social
Locus Awards Voting closes 1 April.
Feat. @rainewilson.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @isabelcanas.bsky.social @pennyvixen.bsky.social and @deuceofgearsmusic.bsky.social
Locus Awards Voting closes 1 April.
Bloooooooock 🚫🧨💥
ICYMI, Gai*man is slinking out of the shadows and posting again, trying to scuttle his way back into the public's good graces.
Please take care of yourselves, believe women, believe survivors, and fuck that guy.
Please take care of yourselves, believe women, believe survivors, and fuck that guy.
February 2, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Bloooooooock 🚫🧨💥
What she said 👆🏽
February 2, 2026 at 1:35 PM
What she said 👆🏽
So delighted to see Cat's wild words getting the love here 🥰
I am absolutely thrilled to have work included on the 2025 Locus Recommended List, alongside @rainewilson.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @seraph76.bsky.social @matociquala.bsky.social and many others.
Thank you, and I appreciate any and all votes!
locusmag.com/2026/02/2025...
Thank you, and I appreciate any and all votes!
locusmag.com/2026/02/2025...
February 2, 2026 at 1:34 PM
So delighted to see Cat's wild words getting the love here 🥰
In nice Monday news, very grateful to see THE SALT ORACLE on the Locus Recommended Reading List alongside a wealth of brilliant stories.
Without a US release, it's nigh impossible to get seen, but everyone can vote in the Locus Awards, so please go celebrate your favs🖤
poll.voting.locusmag.com
Without a US release, it's nigh impossible to get seen, but everyone can vote in the Locus Awards, so please go celebrate your favs🖤
poll.voting.locusmag.com
Welcome to the Locus Awards Poll. Deadline for voting is April 1. You can return and edit or add to your ballot up until the deadline.
poll.voting.locusmag.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:22 PM
In nice Monday news, very grateful to see THE SALT ORACLE on the Locus Recommended Reading List alongside a wealth of brilliant stories.
Without a US release, it's nigh impossible to get seen, but everyone can vote in the Locus Awards, so please go celebrate your favs🖤
poll.voting.locusmag.com
Without a US release, it's nigh impossible to get seen, but everyone can vote in the Locus Awards, so please go celebrate your favs🖤
poll.voting.locusmag.com