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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · 14d

I'm proud to confirm that I will be the editorial guest of honor at the inaugural TriCon in Kjipuktuk | Halifax, Nova Scotia. See you in the Maritime!

Joanne Merriam @joannemerriam.bsky.social · 14d

TriCon: The Trident Conference for Speculative Fiction
May 15-17, 2026
Kjipuktuk | Halifax, Nova Scotia

Registration now open! More details: tricon-halifax.com.

GOHs: @amalelmohtar.com @englelaird.bsky.social @kurestinarmada.bsky.social

#amwriting #speculativefiction @tricon-hfx.bsky.social

Photo of Editor Guest of Honour Carl Engle-Laird.

Photo of Author Guest of Honour Amal El-Mohtar.

Photo of Agent Guest of Honour Kurestin Armada.

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Jon Bois @jonbois.bsky.social · May 15

working on stuff

screenshot: Publishers Marketplace Deal Report
Category: Fiction: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
May 15, 2015
50007 By Jon Bois
Imprint: Tor
Sportswriter, documentary filmmaker, and executive producer at Secret Base Jon Bois's 50007: AN AMERICAN FOOTBALL ODYSSEY, about the future history of footbal, from the perspective of a sentient space probe, to Carl Engle-Laird at Tor, in a good deal, in a pre-empt, by Kate McKean at Howard Morhaim Literary Agency.

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · May 15

This is my second time playing for Coach Bois, 10 years after I showed up in Breaking Madden www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/10/...

People do awful things for Breaking Madden infamy

Did you make it into Breaking Madden? Well, goodness, I hope not. Here are the 21 people who have disgraced their way into Week 7's episode.

www.sbnation.com

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · May 15

Huddle up, folks. I’m going to publish @jonbois.bsky.social ’s debut novel, 50007: AN AMERICAN FOOTBALL ODYSSEY

Screenshot of a deal announcement on Publishers Marketplace. The announcement reads:
50007 By Jon Bois
Imprint: Tor
Sportswriter, documentary filmmaker, and executive producer Jon Bois’s 50007: An American Football Ofyssry, about the future history of football, from the perspective of a sentient space probe, to Carl Engle-Laird at Tor, in a good deal, in a pre-empty, by Kate McKean at Howard Morhaim Literary Agency

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Apr 7

And last, it's the greatest honor to share the list with editors I respect so much. Congratulations to @alifisher.bsky.social, @leeharris.net, @dtmooreeditor.bsky.social, @dianapho.bsky.social, and @stephlystein.bsky.social!

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Apr 7

(sorry to all non-2024 authors past, present, and future, there are TOO MANY OF YOU TO THANK!!)

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Apr 7

Thank you most of all to my authors! In 2024 that was, @jedediahberry.bsky.social, @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social (congratulations on the Astounding nom!) @maxgladstone.bsky.social, @vajra.me, @leemandelo.bsky.social, and @mosesoseutomi.bsky.social (co-edited w/ @mattrusin.bsky.social)

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Apr 7

Over the last decade, I've tried to push the limits of science fiction and fantasy with every book I've worked on. I've worked to contribute wonder, strangeness, and imagination to the field that built my own imagination. It's wonderful seeing that work recognized.

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Apr 7

I'm so happy to be nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Editor, Long Form! It's an honor to be recognized by the Hugo voters, and to fulfill a dream I've nurtured since my first Worldcon.

Seattle Worldcon 2025 @seattlein2025.org · Apr 6

✨ 2025 Hugo, Lodestar, & Astounding Awards Finalists (🧵 5/10) ✨

🚀 2025 Hugo Awards Finalists for:
- Best Editor Long Form
- Best Editor Short Form
- Best Game or Interactive Work

Congratulations to all of the finalists!

#HugoAwards #HugoAwards2025 #Worldcon #Worldcon2025 #SeattleWorldcon2025

BEST EDITOR
LONG FORM
Carl Engle-Laird
Ali Fisher
Lee Harris
David Thomas Moore
Diana M. Pho
Stephanie Stein
162 ballots cast for 89 nominees
Finalists range 15 to 40

BEST EDITOR
SHORT FORM
Scott H. Andrews
Jennifer Brozek
Neil Clarke
Jonathan Strahan
Lynne M. Thomas
and Michael Damian Thomas
Sheila Williams
322 ballots cast for 165 nominees
Finalists range 28 to 80

BEST GAME OR
INTERACTIVE WORK
CAVES OF QUD co-creators Brian Bucklew and Jason Grinblat; contributors Nick DeCapua, Corey Frang, Craig Hamilton, Autumn McDonell, Bastia Rosen, Caelyn Sandel, Samuel Wilson (Freehold Games); sound
design A Shell in the Pit; publisher Kitfox Games
DRAGON AGE: THE VEILGUARD
produced by BioWare
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: ECHOES OF WISDOM
produced by Nintendo
298 ballots cast for 187 nominees
Finalists range 19 to 34

BEST GAME OR
INTERACTIVE WORK
LORELEI AND THE LASER EYES
produced by Simogo TACTICAL BREACH WIZARDS
developed by Suspicious Developments
1000xRESIST developed by sunset visitor 4/" 0,
published by Fellow Traveller
298 ballots cast for 187 nominees
Finalists range 19 to 34

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Apr 12

Hey guys uhhhh
I bought three books from Isabel J. Kim
(yes, THAT isabel j kim)
Universal is adapting the first one for TV
All because I read a story about a hole
thank u hole

Isabel J. Kim @isabel.kim · Apr 11

Hey guys my book is being adapted for TV by Universal International Studios haha oh did I mention that I sold a book haha did I mention it was. Uh. Three books. To Tor.

Anyway read the deadline article for deets.

deadline.com/2024/04/subl...

Sci-Fi Novel ‘Sublimation’ Lands At Universal International Studios For TV Adaptation

EXCLUSIVE: Isabel J Kim’s debut novel Sublimation, which has been causing quite a stir in publishing and television circles, has landed at Universal International Studios. The USG-studio acquired the ...

deadline.com

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Jan 26

Annnnnnd that's it! I probably won't post again this year, so have fun in the sky and read everything I've ever edited. It's better than my social media was anyway.

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Jan 26

On 9/24, THE NAMING SONG by Jedediah Berry @jedediahberry.bsky.social: When the words went away, the world changed. Now there’s nothing more dangerous than an unnamed thing. An epic fantasy for people who want some Miyazaki in their novels. (CONTAINS A VERY GOOD CAT) bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Cover image for The Naming Song by Jedediah Berry

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Jan 26

On 7/16, THE WEST PASSAGE by Jared Pechacek @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social : In a castle ruled by Big Ladies From Space, a couple of kids have to do their little tasks and meet a bunch of weirdos. It's Bloodborne x Phantom Tollbooth, and FULLY ILLUSTRATED by the author!! bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Cover image for THE WEST PASSAGE by Jared Pechaček

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Jan 26

On 6/18, RAKESFALL by Vajra Chandrasekera @vajra.me: an eon-spanning science fiction epic that will make your minds explode. Sort of like if James Joyce knew about the Dying Earth. Will you follow me to the end? bookshop.org/p/books/rake...

Cover image for Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Jan 26

On 4/9, WICKED PROBLEMS by Max Gladstone @maxgladstone.bsky.social : book 2 in the Craft Wars, in which I made my rarepair canon at the author’s expense. I won't say who, but it's the best ship in Craft history (is this a joke? does Max forgive me?) bookshop.org/p/books/wick...

Cover image for Wicked Problems, book two of the Craft Wars series by Max Gladstone

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Jan 26

On 3/19, THE WOODS ALL BLACK by Lee Mandelo @leemandelo.bsky.social: A trans historical horror novella about killing everyone who ever deadnamed you and accepting the glory of monster cock. I’m fired for writing that sentence, so buy the book and change their mind. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Cover image for The Woods All Black by Lee Mandelo

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Jan 26

On 3/5, THE TRUTH OF THE ALEKE by Moses Ose Utomi: the triple-star-reviewed sequel to THE LIES OF THE AJUNGO (co-edited with @mattrusin.bsky.social). The Aleke is cruel. The Aleke is clever. The Aleke is coming. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Cover image for The Truth of the Aleke by Moses Ose Utomi

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Jan 26

On 2/13, FRACTURED FABLES by Alix E. Harrow: An omnibus edition of A SPINDLE SPLINTERED and A MIRROR MENDED! (Edited by @jonathanstrahan.bsky.social, with my administrative oversight) bookshop.org/p/books/frac...

Cover image for Fractured Fables by Alix E. Harrow. Text reads: containing A Spindled Splintered and A Mirror Mended. Fractured Fables. New York Times Bestselling Author Alix E. Harrow.

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Jan 26

Hey folks! I'm not really on social media, but since I've been asked what I'm working on, here's a list of my upcoming books for 2024.

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Jared Pechaček @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social · Aug 24

the ladies and their book

collage of six illustrations, five featuring the Ladies (eldritch creatures) fighting a green serpentine monster, the last featuring three small characters left to fight the creature alone in smoldering ruins

The cover of The West Passage by Jared
Pechacek, featuring each of the Ladies from the book

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Jared Pechaček @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social · Aug 24

I don’t think they have a Bluesky presence yet so it’s up to me to do a

COVER REVEAL

art by Kuri Huang
design by Christine Foltzer

The cover of The West Passage by Jared
Pechacek, featuring each of the Ladies (five eldritch beings) from the book.

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Jared Pechaček @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social · Jul 6

What’s the matter

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Jul 11

(he does not get better in group; he gets radicalized in group)

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Carl Engle-Laird @englelaird.bsky.social · Jul 11

THE SAINT OF BRIGHT DOORS is out today! By chapter three the novel sends its chosen one protagonist to group therapy, which should happen to every epic fantasy hero.

Vajra Chandrasekera @vajra.me · Jul 11

Hey, my book's out in the world at long last! I've collected some of the very nice things people have been kind enough to say about it, along with links to buy it in hardcover, ebook, or audiobook. Thank you for your patience, and I hope you enjoy it!

The Saint of Bright Doors

The Saint of Bright Doors is my debut novel, out July 2023!

vajra.me

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Jared Pechaček @vandroidhelsing.bsky.social · Jul 11

heartwarming: we gave these kids a dog

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