Wendy N. Wagner 🎃
@wnwagner.bsky.social
Horror writer (GIRL IN THE CREEK due out 2025, Tor Nightfire); editor-in-chief of NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE, senior editor, LIGHTSPEED. Rep'd by Lane Heymont. 🏳️🌈
Portland, OR - plant nerd, foot traveler - she/her, they/them
https://linktr.ee/wendynwagner
Portland, OR - plant nerd, foot traveler - she/her, they/them
https://linktr.ee/wendynwagner
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I should probably remind people that I had a novel called GIRL IN THE CREEK come out about a month and a half ago. It got a star in the Library Journal! And look at this awesome blurb from @keithrosson.bsky.social:
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In self-interest but also general interest, folks: Black Friday is coming up, and small publishers/independent creators will always be a better choice than megacorps.
When the sales drop, please remember that!
When the sales drop, please remember that!
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In self-interest but also general interest, folks: Black Friday is coming up, and small publishers/independent creators will always be a better choice than megacorps.
When the sales drop, please remember that!
When the sales drop, please remember that!
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what we don’t have in turkey fryer explosion videos, we make up for with 10-pound grease ball pics.
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
what we don’t have in turkey fryer explosion videos, we make up for with 10-pound grease ball pics.
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For the [ast few years I've been editing the short fiction for Star Ship Sofa, a venerable SF (not F/H) podcast. It's a small joint, and I've turned it primarily into a reprint market as we can afford only $50 per story.
I've also turned it into a reprint market because writers need money fast. 🧵
I've also turned it into a reprint market because writers need money fast. 🧵
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
For the [ast few years I've been editing the short fiction for Star Ship Sofa, a venerable SF (not F/H) podcast. It's a small joint, and I've turned it primarily into a reprint market as we can afford only $50 per story.
I've also turned it into a reprint market because writers need money fast. 🧵
I've also turned it into a reprint market because writers need money fast. 🧵
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Explaining to my Canadian wife that Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursdays because Thanksgiving is the Thursday of holidays
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Explaining to my Canadian wife that Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursdays because Thanksgiving is the Thursday of holidays
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I’ve been running around asking tech execs and academics if language was the same as intelligence for over a year now - and, well, it isn’t. @benjaminjriley.bsky.social explains how the bubble is built on ignoring cutting-edge research into the science of thought www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
November 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I’ve been running around asking tech execs and academics if language was the same as intelligence for over a year now - and, well, it isn’t. @benjaminjriley.bsky.social explains how the bubble is built on ignoring cutting-edge research into the science of thought www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Is this cheese grater conscious? Many users feel they're talking to a real person. Scientists say it's time to consider whether they're onto something.
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One hundred percent agree. If you are an author, don’t do anything about the piracy of your work. Don’t even think about it. It’s a complete waste of time and energy.
Calling authors petit bourgeoisie is indeed insane. We are artisans and we deserve to profit from our labor.
That said, digital piracy has never been shown to represent actual lost sales, and may in fact DRIVE sales. I think authors should cool out about it.
That said, digital piracy has never been shown to represent actual lost sales, and may in fact DRIVE sales. I think authors should cool out about it.
We’re not small business owners, ffs - we’re independent contractors, and we are routinely robbed by the world’s dumbest dingbats.
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
One hundred percent agree. If you are an author, don’t do anything about the piracy of your work. Don’t even think about it. It’s a complete waste of time and energy.
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looks like my novella is for sale over at Rebel Satori.
maybe check it out if you enjoy queer urban fantasy, wildly misconstrued irish mythology and/or brattish protagonists?
rebelsatori.com/product/the-...
maybe check it out if you enjoy queer urban fantasy, wildly misconstrued irish mythology and/or brattish protagonists?
rebelsatori.com/product/the-...
The Hidden Ones
Unlock the secrets of the Hidden Ones dave ring and experience the fading myths of Eire. Come and delve into ancient tales! 🌌
rebelsatori.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
looks like my novella is for sale over at Rebel Satori.
maybe check it out if you enjoy queer urban fantasy, wildly misconstrued irish mythology and/or brattish protagonists?
rebelsatori.com/product/the-...
maybe check it out if you enjoy queer urban fantasy, wildly misconstrued irish mythology and/or brattish protagonists?
rebelsatori.com/product/the-...
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At the moment, I’m regrettably not reading Edgar Allan Poe whilst having cappuccinos and croissants in a dimly-lit quaint café on a cobblestone street in Prague during a snowstorm, so no, I’m afraid your email did not “find me well.”
November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
At the moment, I’m regrettably not reading Edgar Allan Poe whilst having cappuccinos and croissants in a dimly-lit quaint café on a cobblestone street in Prague during a snowstorm, so no, I’m afraid your email did not “find me well.”
Got in a pep talk for my Patreon folks about expanding our definitions of what our annual accomplishments look like.
patreon.com/WendyNWagner
patreon.com/WendyNWagner
November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Got in a pep talk for my Patreon folks about expanding our definitions of what our annual accomplishments look like.
patreon.com/WendyNWagner
patreon.com/WendyNWagner
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Really proud of my colleagues for launching this new series at @coyotemedia.org -- First Aid Kit, a set of pieces that help you be safer, healthier, and more helpful in your community.
How to respond to an overdose by @nuala.bsky.social
How to respond to an overdose by @nuala.bsky.social
COYOTE First Aid Kit: How to Compassionately Respond to an Overdose
Naloxone, rescue breathing, and 911: Learn the do's, don'ts, and best practices for reversing an overdose.
www.coyotemedia.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Really proud of my colleagues for launching this new series at @coyotemedia.org -- First Aid Kit, a set of pieces that help you be safer, healthier, and more helpful in your community.
How to respond to an overdose by @nuala.bsky.social
How to respond to an overdose by @nuala.bsky.social
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If you ever wonder why people say "slippery as an eel" I can confirm that one time we had to hold an eel for a vet to do a blood draw and that eel ended up on the floor 47 times out of 48 attempts
November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
If you ever wonder why people say "slippery as an eel" I can confirm that one time we had to hold an eel for a vet to do a blood draw and that eel ended up on the floor 47 times out of 48 attempts
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Without question. Also, the average monthly residual check is $12. You read that correctly. Twelve f’ing dollars.
Artists are getting fucked to pay for AI-powered drone strikes and surveillance. Spotify is the absolute devil.
An important message about Spotify for #musicsky
November 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Without question. Also, the average monthly residual check is $12. You read that correctly. Twelve f’ing dollars.
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Hello gays and theys, the end of the year approach-eth, so you know what that means:
The second half of 🏳️🌈2025 Queer Adult SFF List! 🏳️🌈
Organized by month again, because that seemed to work pretty well last time!
The second half of 🏳️🌈2025 Queer Adult SFF List! 🏳️🌈
Organized by month again, because that seemed to work pretty well last time!
Hello queers and fears, it's almost Pride Month and I've got a gift for you:
the first six months of the 🏳️🌈2025 Queer Adult SFF List! 🏳️🌈
I'm organizing this by month so click on through!
the first six months of the 🏳️🌈2025 Queer Adult SFF List! 🏳️🌈
I'm organizing this by month so click on through!
November 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Hello gays and theys, the end of the year approach-eth, so you know what that means:
The second half of 🏳️🌈2025 Queer Adult SFF List! 🏳️🌈
Organized by month again, because that seemed to work pretty well last time!
The second half of 🏳️🌈2025 Queer Adult SFF List! 🏳️🌈
Organized by month again, because that seemed to work pretty well last time!
Artists are getting fucked to pay for AI-powered drone strikes and surveillance. Spotify is the absolute devil.
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Artists are getting fucked to pay for AI-powered drone strikes and surveillance. Spotify is the absolute devil.
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More #LegendsOfGeology
Ellen Morris Bishop from Oregon State University
Her seminal book: In Search of Ancient Oregon, mixes her knowledge of earth history and #Geology, and her passion for photography to help bring the fascinating story of Oregon’s origins to life.
⚒️🪨🌋⏳🌎
Ellen Morris Bishop from Oregon State University
Her seminal book: In Search of Ancient Oregon, mixes her knowledge of earth history and #Geology, and her passion for photography to help bring the fascinating story of Oregon’s origins to life.
⚒️🪨🌋⏳🌎
November 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
More #LegendsOfGeology
Ellen Morris Bishop from Oregon State University
Her seminal book: In Search of Ancient Oregon, mixes her knowledge of earth history and #Geology, and her passion for photography to help bring the fascinating story of Oregon’s origins to life.
⚒️🪨🌋⏳🌎
Ellen Morris Bishop from Oregon State University
Her seminal book: In Search of Ancient Oregon, mixes her knowledge of earth history and #Geology, and her passion for photography to help bring the fascinating story of Oregon’s origins to life.
⚒️🪨🌋⏳🌎
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Abolishing ICE is only the beginning. Have you looked at your local cops?
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According to mappingpoliceviolence.us, police kill at least three people per day; from a meta analysis published in NYT, we now know the number could be six or even more.
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According to mappingpoliceviolence.us, police kill at least three people per day; from a meta analysis published in NYT, we now know the number could be six or even more.
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Abolishing ICE is only the beginning. Have you looked at your local cops?
..
According to mappingpoliceviolence.us, police kill at least three people per day; from a meta analysis published in NYT, we now know the number could be six or even more.
..
According to mappingpoliceviolence.us, police kill at least three people per day; from a meta analysis published in NYT, we now know the number could be six or even more.
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This poor child, this poor mom. This is just evil.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/11/24/d...
A Disabled Child’s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old who has an intellectual disability, walked away from his mom’s fruit stand in October. Houston Police called ICE.
thebarbedwire.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This poor child, this poor mom. This is just evil.
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Got sucked into reading @wnwagner.bsky.social 's An Oath of Dogs and stayed up later than intended last night. I have no regrets! #books www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/554319...
An Oath of Dogs by Wendy Wagner: 9780857666673 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Kate Standish has been on the forest-world of Huginn less than a week and she’s already pretty sure her new company murdered her boss. But the little town of mill workers and farmers is more worried.....
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November 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Got sucked into reading @wnwagner.bsky.social 's An Oath of Dogs and stayed up later than intended last night. I have no regrets! #books www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/554319...
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Fucking idiotic. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta government eyes AI to write legislation for 1st time | CBC News
The Alberta government is considering using AI technology to write a law for the first time, eyeing a forthcoming piece of whisky legislation as its test case.
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Fucking idiotic. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Guys I found something worse than asking ChatGPT to do your homework
Russia drafted a 28 point surrender plan, handed it to the Trump team, and the regime delivered it to Kyiv unedited, demanding Zelensky sign it by Thanksgiving or lose all US support. Trump and Vance then promoted the plan exactly as Russia wrote it, verbatim, on TV, online, and in person.
November 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Guys I found something worse than asking ChatGPT to do your homework
Spent Friday adulting and Saturday out hiking in the woods, looking at waterfalls and mushrooms.
November 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Spent Friday adulting and Saturday out hiking in the woods, looking at waterfalls and mushrooms.
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Just finished Girl in the Creek by @wnwagner.bsky.social, just loved the setting (small town Oregon, Clackamas Wilderness) and characters (human and animal). Read some PNW PCT missing persons nonfiction this year and here's a speculative addition 💚🌲
November 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Just finished Girl in the Creek by @wnwagner.bsky.social, just loved the setting (small town Oregon, Clackamas Wilderness) and characters (human and animal). Read some PNW PCT missing persons nonfiction this year and here's a speculative addition 💚🌲
Awesome news, audiobook lovers! GIRL IN THE CREEK is currently on sale at Chirp, Libro.fm, Audiobooks.com and Nook for just $4.99 through 12/3!!!
I really love the narrator for the GITC audiobook; she brings a neat vibe to the story.
I really love the narrator for the GITC audiobook; she brings a neat vibe to the story.
Buy audiobooks & support local bookstores
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November 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Awesome news, audiobook lovers! GIRL IN THE CREEK is currently on sale at Chirp, Libro.fm, Audiobooks.com and Nook for just $4.99 through 12/3!!!
I really love the narrator for the GITC audiobook; she brings a neat vibe to the story.
I really love the narrator for the GITC audiobook; she brings a neat vibe to the story.
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Hey, the book I wrote, Cosplay: A History, is heavily discounted at Amazon! It's been marked down to $16 (45% off the cover price!): www.amazon.com/Cosplay-Hist...
November 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Hey, the book I wrote, Cosplay: A History, is heavily discounted at Amazon! It's been marked down to $16 (45% off the cover price!): www.amazon.com/Cosplay-Hist...