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G.G. Silverman

@ggsilverman.bsky.social

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Award-winning writer. My book THE BLOOD YEAR DAUGHTER coming 2026 from Creature Publishing. Nommed for Pushcart, Best American Short Fiction, and O. Henry Prize. Also a visual artist. www.ggsilverman.com

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · May 20

THRILLED to announce that my debut short story collection THE BLOOD YEAR DAUGHTER has found its home at Creature Publishing! I love what they're doing in the women-driven horror space, & am deeply grateful for their exquisite care. Coming in spring 2026!

G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · 11h

This is darling. Love your work!

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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 16h

Hey, weirdlings and norms... my book tour celebrating the release of the Absolution trade paperback kicks off Oct 20 in Santa Cruz, in convo with the wonderful writer @poingu.bsky.social ! So looking forward to it.

Free book talk and signing
10/20, 7:00 p.m. - Santa Cruz, CA
Bookshop Santa Cruz
in conversation with Claire Oshetsky

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · 12h

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Michael Czyzniejewski @mczyzniejewski.bsky.social · 13h

Patty Q with a new piece at Ghost Parachute!

@patriciaqbidar.bsky.social

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The Untranslatable German Word for a Gate Slamming Shut — Ghost Parachute

My only friend, Little Hansel, smells like closet. That’s what my mother said the one time she met the four-year-old. I was babysitting him for my weed dealers, a pair of comfy old dykes. My mother sn...

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · 12h

Aww, your goal looks like mine! So sweet!

G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · 12h

I love this SO MUCH

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This is SO GOOD.
Dang.
Just, wow.

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💀 evelynn 💀 @ladyartaud.bsky.social · 12h

i have a new post up! and it contains a (very pretentious) description of the big project I'm working on. Also, the piece here is the introduction to a series of prose bits & poems i'm writing about my girl The Machine God.

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The Machine God Awakens

Hi everyone,I’m back with another piece here. I’m working on a series of poems/prose pieces about the machine god. This is the introduction post for her. Eventually there will be a seri…

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · 12h

And gratitude to @tinhouse.bsky.social Winter Workshop 2020 & Writing x Writers Boulder (especially Ramona Ausubel) for more craft inspiration that led to my manuscript being not just publishable, but notable—a finalist for 8 awards. Ok, come back tomorrow for COVER REVEAL?

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · 12h

My forthcoming book also features stories originally published by @saratantlinger.bsky.social at @roosterreppress.bsky.social & @sequoian.bsky.social & Cole Bucciaglia at Psychopomp, as well as one from @expositionreview.bsky.social.
COVER REVEAL TOMORROW—can't wait!

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · 12h

Hey, #shortfiction fans!! Tomorrow is the COVER REVEAL of my new book THE BLOOD YEAR DAUGHTER coming from Creature Publishing April 2026! Featuring stories workshopped with @joycecaroloates.bsky.social who gave great advice on shaping the collection, & also workshopped with Ted Chiang & Amy Hempel.

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · 21d

Loved LIFE CEREMONY. Just picked up The Coiled Serpent and excited to dig in!

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Ariel Marken Jack @arielmarkenjack.bsky.social · 21d

I hear people are talking about more short story collections. Yes, hello, I would like more collections by @seanbirnie.bsky.social, @casskhaw.bsky.social, @acwise.bsky.social, @thomasha.bsky.social, @stevetoase.bsky.social, @sillysyntax.bsky.social, and many others not on Bsky please and thank you 🖤

Picture shows 12 colourful paperback books on a red and blue patterned rug. Books are by Seán Padraic Birnie, Cassandra Khaw, A.C. Wise, Thomas Ha, Alexander MacLeod, Sayaka Murata, Steve Toase, Aoko Matsuda, Camilla Grudova, Suzan Palumbo, and Yukiko Motoya.

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 21d

Calling all students ~ get a year's worth of digital issues of Locus Magazine for only $30 by applying for our student discount. Locus Magazine could be the thing to take your writing from good to great by giving you insights into what makes fiction work! subscribers.locusmag... | Link in bio

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · 21d

Congrats! Looking forward to reading!

G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · 28d

In advance of my book release next spring, I have started receiving jaw-droppingly beautiful endorsements from authors I love, and CAN't WAIT to share what they said about my book. I am losing my mind with gratitude over their words.

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · 28d

Hello, friend-o's! I recently started an Instagram account for my art and writing & to build community around those topics. If you're on Insta and want to be friends there too, see: www.instagram.com/gg_silverman/

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · Sep 4

TOO REAL. 😭

G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · Sep 4

Also, dogs—my dogs have told blatant, utter lies. As in, "No, Mommy. I have NOT been fed by Daddy while you were out. You MUST feed me...again." All this to say, TRUST NO ONE.

G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · Aug 26

My latest SUPER VULNERABLE #Substack post: on becoming psychic to stay safe—a.k.a., my brain grew tentacles. It feels scary to share this, but thanks for taking the time to read & engage in heartfelt dialog—I appreciate it!

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · Aug 14

Sooooooo excited for this. Congrats!

G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · Aug 14

Hoping your day goes better! A fave book of mine: The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein. Narrated by a dog, this book will crack you open in the best way.

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · Aug 12

Also, I was humbled to start getting pledges for this content. I haven't turned on payments yet, but I'm honored to know that people would pay, if they could. Writing is often an unpaid art form, & your support takes my breath away. I'm grateful. ❤️

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Stranger Than Fiction, Episode 2: Buried Alive

Or, OH FUCK, I am going to die

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · Aug 12

It has felt super scary & vulnerable to share this material in my Substack, but so I've only gotten the kindest messages from people saying they've also had similar experiences. Thank you, friends, for telling me I am not alone. Much love!

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Stranger Than Fiction, Episode 2: Buried Alive

Or, OH FUCK, I am going to die

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G.G. Silverman @ggsilverman.bsky.social · Aug 12

Forgot to share my second Substack post: "Buried Alive" or "OH FUCK, I'm going to die!"

Part of my series exploring my real-life experiences with the #TheUnexplained. #Reincarnation. #Ghosts. #Psychic phenomena. Hecks yes, it's weird. Enjoy?

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Stranger Than Fiction, Episode 2: Buried Alive

Or, OH FUCK, I am going to die

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