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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 23

An excellent clarification 😅

Fiction lovers, lend your ears — Seattle’s audio drama scene is booming

Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 22

I am not comfortable saying I'm middle-aged yet because I plan on living to at least 100

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Girl In Space @girlinspacepod.bsky.social · Aug 9

WE LOVE TO HEAR IT

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Homegrown shows like mysteries “Metropolis” and “Dirt” can take listeners across the state or around the world. All you need are some headphones.

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 8

Writers! Join me at noon CT today for a sci-fi flash fiction writing workshop! It's free and a great excuse to exercise your creative muscles. ☺️✍️💜 www.youtube.com/live/j9VhaYK...

Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Writing Workshop!

Podcast fund for BIPOC, queer and transgender creators — Podcasting, Seriously Podcast learning platform

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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) @airmedia.bsky.social · Aug 6

Attention independent BIPOC, Queer, and Trans audio creators in Canada, the UK, Australia, and the US!

Submissions are now open for the Black Podcasting Awards and the Ambies 2026—and if you apply, you may be eligible for up to $200 in reimbursement through The Podcasting Seriously Awards Fund!

Podcast awards fund supporting independent QTBIPOC audio producers in submitting high-quality work to media/journalism awards. With AIR and Pacific Content as Fund Partners, the Fund helps independent...

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 6

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Spec Fic Story Club: "The Star" by H.G. Wells

Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 6

Story Club is happening soon!!! 🔜🔜🔜 Join me and Asa at 2:00 CT as we discuss H.G. Wells' "The Star" — and what we can learn from it for our own writing! 🤩🤩🤩 www.youtube.com/live/Y5THL--...

let’s become sff/horror writers this year (step by step plan)

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 5

Writers!!! I'm co-hosting a twice-weekly STORY CLUB with my good friend Asa, where we read and discuss sci-fi and horror short stories (Wednesday and Thursday, respectively) to improve our craft. It's free and should be a lot of fun! Learn more and join our Discord here: youtu.be/FwUhtq_Ijig?...

YouTube video by Asa Merritt

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Kestrel is in academic hell @tipplersbane.bsky.social · Aug 4

"Wow I'm so glad Magnus Protocol has a lot of women in it since audio drama has such a lack of shows that are women-led."

I'm going to burst an artery. Tell me you've not looked beyond the Big Shows without telling me.

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 4

This made my entire day. 🙌

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 4

There aren't different rabbit holes. They all meet up eventually at the ONE BIG HOLE

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 3

I am nearly 6 feet tall and I am wearing barrel jeans get out of my way

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 2

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Join the 48-hour giveaway and stand for the freedom to buy games.

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Ashley Lynch ✂️🎞️ @ashleylynch.bsky.social · Aug 1

This is extremely cool. GOG is taking a stand against payment processors caving to fundamentalist religious groups and is offering a bunch of "banned" games for free.
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Freedom To Buy

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Aug 1

@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social I've been collecting your books for a while now, and after receiving this absolute UNIT today, I have to ask: When do you sleep?!

WHEN DO YOU SLEEP???

The Big Book of Science Fiction, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Jul 30

Join me for a chill live create-along tonight from 7-9 pm Central! Bring your work-in-progress and a cup of tea (or something stronger) and let's do some good work together. ☺️🙌
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Write-Along Wednesday!

Join me and my good friend Asa Merritt for an all-in-one workshop where we'll explore what the heck a drabble is (?!) and write one ourselves! Tips never required but always appreciated at: https://...

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Jul 25

What's a Drabble? Find out today at noon CT in this fun writing workshop I'm teaching with Asa Merritt! www.youtube.com/live/uAf0auv...

Drabble Writing Workshop

Ghost Short Story Writing Workshop!

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Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Jul 18

My friend Asa and I are leading a flash fiction ghost story writing workshop tomorrow—Friday, July 18th at 9:30am CT! Join us LIVE on YouTube or Twitch as we talk about what makes a good ghost story... and write our own!
youtube.com/live/sDsJtAo...

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Weird Wild West Flash Fiction with Asa Merritt

Sarah Rhea Werner @sarahrheawerner.bsky.social · Jul 11

Today at HIGH NOON (CT), join me and my good friend Asa for a Weird Wild West flash fiction workshop! It's free and we're going to look at what makes this genre so cool AND write, revise, and submit pieces LIVE! 🤠 Subscribe, hit "notify me," and we'll see you there!
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