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Allison Pottern
@apottern.bsky.social
Speculative writer, reader, marketing coach, tea drinker | SFWA | VP '23 | Stories in Strange Horizons, Haven Spec, Trollbreath | Digging: green tea, dragons, puzzles | she/her #specfic #sff

linktr.ee/allisonpottern | pottern.com
Ahhhhh you were so eloquent and the book is beautiful and it was an honor to celebrate you!
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
If you need a little feminist revenge story to fight the misogyny of the headlines right now, have I got the pair of jeans for you:

"Bootcut" @havenspec.bsky.social
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(tw: sexual assault)
February 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Look I made a graphic!

Wendy Darling, struggling mother in post-WWI England, tries to extract her recalcitrant daughter from a war-torn Neverland.

Novelette now up @strangehorizons.bsky.social 😍
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February 2, 2026 at 9:39 PM
I got the proof of my upcoming novelette w/ @strangehorizons.bsky.social and reader, I almost cried. @jolantru.bsky.social has been a huge advocate for this story of the beauty and brutality of motherhood, conformity, and growing up, set against the backdrop of a war-torn Neverland.

**Out Feb. 2!**
January 29, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The world is very cold right now but @anniecardi.bsky.social's WINTER WHITE releases today!

Annie writes such brave, resilient characters with heart & sensitivity. Pia must reject her father's imposed isolation to save her brother and herself in this Winter's Tale reimagining. Also there's a bear!
January 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Support indies, support authors, support a woman’s right to cast poetry magic. @dragons.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 8:44 PM
No new pictures.

Where are you at mentally?
January 17, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Since it's my first post in 248573485 months, I wanted to remind you I have a free newsletter! I write about book marketing, craft, and the life of a creative person + resources, news, & tea recs.

I'm weighing if I should keep it going. What do you think?

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January 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
New year, new cover, same cutting-edge speculative fiction. Hot off the presses, the PB edition now also has the new cover!

(Panic shopping right now? Ebook's on supersale at Smashwords! Or tell your reading loved one you'll have them the perfect bokish gift for NYE) books2read.com/newyearnewyo...
December 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I had a really good writing day yesterday, the kind where you lose yourself in the work. I think my brain was grateful to disconnect from this reality for a bit and work through some stuff on the page.

My creative friends, may you have a moment to dig into your art this week. You deserve it.
December 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
(I'm serious about review copies. Visit linktr.ee/newyearnewyoustories to request one!)
December 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It's been pointed out to me that I should take more credit: I designed our new cover, drawing on the original tremendous cover art by @sciencegeekmel.bsky.social + inspo from the gripping stories within. Get the ebook on sale today and see if you can connect the dots! books2read.com/newyearnewyo...
November 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It's been just over a year since this enthusiastically crowd-funded anthology was released by the coolest SFF writers I know. Our contributors have won accolades and the book itself has won an IAP award! Check out it's hot, new cover + pick it up this weekend for $5!
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November 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A Boston-based initiative, encouraging those who can afford it, to have a box of pantry items available for trick-or-treating families who might need the extra support!

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October 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Happy Book Birthday to my fellow writer-parent @mizdoomcookie.bsky.social out there making the magic happen! So excited to read about romantic, magical, winter witches!
September 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Just booked a writing retreat, so, er, I'd love to fit in a couple more clients/workshops for fall to help offset the cost!

I'm a writer, editor, & marketing coach. My sweet spot is helping authors w forthcoming titles navigate the book marketing engine + plan for launch. (pottern.com) 🧵
September 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
In case you are a more visual person, more reasons to read, laugh, and spread the joy. Feel free to share with a friend that needs a pick me up today. Happy Friday folks!

magazine.trollbreath.com/cryptid-car-...
August 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Major FOMO re: #worldcon!! Half of our anthology's contributors will be there, so the ebook is more than half off!

Grab a copy and say hi to @darylwriterguy.bsky.social @chriscampbell.bsky.social @fechoe.bsky.social @brigittewinter.bsky.social @avani.bsky.social
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August 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Our little-anthology-that-could is still randomly on super-sale from Am*zon. Less than $5 for this beautiful paperback: a.co/d/0NE0fgO

It's the perfect time to get your hands on these tremendous SFF stories from Elizabeth Bear, Daryl Gregory, F.E. Choe, Shen Tao and more.

#speclit #booksky
August 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
No idea why, but Am*zon put our book on deep discount!

Get our kickass anthology IN PAPERBACK feat. stories by @matociquala.bsky.social @darylwriterguy.bsky.social and up-and-comers from @viableparadise.bsky.social FOR LESS THAN $5!

Go, now, before the algorithm changes its mind! a.co/d/0NE0fgO 📚🚀
August 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Our awesome cover to help entice folks:
May 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Hello Monday, it's the time of year for matzo brei: eggy matzah fried in butter. Tender and savory; crisp edges & a chewy center. I like mine topped with jam, but the options are endless. Ruth Reichl's ratios are easy to make single serving in less than 5 min. ruthreichl.substack.com/p/matzo-brei
April 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
While I've been waiting for sales data to populate, I've been making graphics and teaching myself about BookBub ads. What do you think? Which one makes you go "Ooooo, must buy!" #booksky

(and if you feel so compelled: books2read.com/newyearnewyo...)
April 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU is eligible for the Best Anthology! Snag it now for only $0.99 and if you love it, consider voting for it as a write-in for the 2025 Locus Awards.

And if you got a kick out of my story "Cryptid Car Rental" that's eligible for write-in too! magazine.trollbreath.com/cryptid-car-...
April 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU is the little anthology that could! Its writers have been winning accolades and the book itself has received so much love from readers and reviewers! See what all the fuss is about: the ebook is on mega sale this week at only $0.99! 🪐📚https://books2read.com/newyearnewyoustories
April 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM