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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 19h

And for even MORE FUN...

#AuthorsAgainstAbuse is also selling prize calendars as part of our fundraiser!

✅ Purchase a calendar (or two)
✅ Get free ebook
✅ Get entered into drawing for fun prizes

You also get a free wall calendar with purchase: iknowwhyshestayed.org/product/priz...

K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 19h

And if you're interested in my daytime work - check out the #AuthorsAgainstAbuse event on November 2nd at BOUNTI-FARE.

Pam the Berkshire Medium and singer Lita Williams will be rockin' our fundraiser to help victims and survivors of financial abuse. iknowwhyshestayed.org/news-and-eve...

First Friday - Third Thursday QuickRead

K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 19h

And if you think my stories might be interesting, you're in luck!

On November 7th - you can find me at #SWSWQR (Strong Women, Strange Worlds) I'll be reading some of my book about a woman who's life goes from weird to WTF. Reserve your (FREE) spot!

www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid...

6 authors * 8 minutes each - come find your next favorite read with us!

www.eventbrite.com

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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 19h

I'm also releasing a new book next year that has no visuals yet. But it's basically #spacedragons adjacent.

THE MOUNTAIN AND THE MOON will release in 2026 - once my editor glares at it hard enough. More info coming after the new year.

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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 19h

I wrote some science fantasy stuff - futuristic tech set in a medieval world surrounded by a (maybe) derelict starship.

kjharrowick.com/books/bloodf...

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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 19h

I've been a bit silent on socials lately so it's time to introduce myself again for all my new followers. ❤️

I'm K. J. Harrowick (Kat), a SFF author who also lingers in nonfiction. By day I'm the co-founder and CTO of @iknowwhyshestayed.bsky.social - at night I roam the dark halls of strange worlds.

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Guitar Concerto in C Flat Minor, Op. 12: Lucina by S. Morgan Burbank

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S. Morgan Burbank @anotherindiewriter.com · 2d

My novella of trans self-discovery is now up for pre-order! You can get Guitar Concerto in C Flat Minor, Op. 12: Lucina (short name Opus) for preorder now. Release date December 12,2025. Ebook $3. Paperback $8.

Thread time.
Itch: anotherindiewriter.itch.io/opus
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/s/994d56a7cb

anotherindiewriter.itch.io

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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 5d

It's been a week, so let's end it with something positive - Books! ❤️

If you're an indie author, drop your book links here for some weekend reads. 📚 I'll retweet everyone who comments.

Start your adventure with BLOODFLOWER: www.amazon.com/Bloodflower-...

K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Book Birthday to this incredible anthology! 🎉

This anthology captivates readers with gripping tales of real life horrors faced every day in regard to sexuality, gender identity, and the dehumanizing devaluation of a reproductive host.

Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 7d

Release day is over but it's still a good time to buy #ChoicesAnthology for stories that confront the terror people of marginalized genders feel every day as our reproductive rights are threatened or taken away, ranging from extreme body horror to tragedy to pure catharsis

books2read.com/u/3JYo9Q

Red paint background with the cover for Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror on the left. The cover lists the editor, Dianna Gunn, the author of the foreward, Alex Woodroe, and the names of the authors: R Haven, Ondine Mayor, Enoli Lee, Ash Vale, Justine White, Kelli Etheridge, Ava Victoria Black, Allay Rei, Soyam Siddha, Sam Rosewilde, A.H. Davison, Meg Calendaria, KT Wagner, Anne Wilkins, Bogi Takacs, Amanda Cecelia Lang, Elise Scott, Mia Dalia, Raluca Balasa.

The right side says: “As the horrors close in around us, we turn to story to process our fears, our desires, and our futures. In Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror, nineteen writers whose reproductive rights are under threat explore the stories of those who, like them, have had their choices stolen from them.
These stories serve as a reminder of the power of choice and the importance of fighting for every human’s right to choose their own future.”

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 11d

Finally, we have this moving blurb from @KJHarrowick.bsky.social, author and co-founder of I Know Why She Stayed, a nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of financial abuse

These stories aren't easy to read, but they are important & I hope you'll appreciate them too books2read.com/u/3JYo9Q

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 15d

With just one week left until the #ChoicesAnthology release, I'm thrilled to share this incredible blurb from @kjharrowick.bsky.social, one of my favourite writers in the indie space

Want to experience these harrowing yet beautiful stories for yourself? Preorder today books2read.com/u/3JYo9Q

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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 29d

Apparently a short story I sent into the universe a few months ago, one I'd carefully crafted and cleaned and formatted, landed in the editor's submission pile with comments magically reappearing.

I'll go die now.

a black and white cartoon cat is standing on one leg in front of a door .

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Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror

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Dianna Gunn Does (Fictional) Murders 🇨🇦 @diannalgunn.bsky.social · 29d

More love for #ChoicesAnthology!! I'm so thrilled with how these stories are already being received & I can't wait for them to take the world by storm

K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 29d

This week I'm reading CHOICES: AN ANTHOLOGY OF REPRODUCTIVE HORROR, and the stories are so powerful.

There's a deeper truth beyond the fiction. A pulse of small actions that resonates across cultural boundaries: "Stop silencing our pain."
@diannalgunn.bsky.social

www.amazon.com/Choices-Anth...

Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror [Gunn, Dianna] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror

www.amazon.com

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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 29d

Dear gawd yes, give me this book. I mean... the opening line:

"The taste of my brother's flesh still haunted me."

I can not wait to dive into this. 😍

Maria Tureaud 🕯✒️🕯✒️ @mariatureaud.bsky.social · 29d

It's the last day to enter to win an ARC of #ThisHouseWillFeed on #Goodreads so enter the #giveaway today #newbook #irishhorror #historicalhorror #booksky #horrorsky

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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · 29d

This week I'm reading CHOICES: AN ANTHOLOGY OF REPRODUCTIVE HORROR, and the stories are so powerful.

There's a deeper truth beyond the fiction. A pulse of small actions that resonates across cultural boundaries: "Stop silencing our pain."
@diannalgunn.bsky.social

www.amazon.com/Choices-Anth...

Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror

Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror [Gunn, Dianna] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror

www.amazon.com

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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · Sep 8

In today's news... I just realized I'm not following the amazing @susannahwilley.bsky.social on BlueSky. Our connection must have gotten lost in the shuffle.

Everyone should follow this wonderful historical fiction author. She does deep dives from her own family history, too! 😍

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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · Sep 8

When you live in the north, life revolves around the summer months and getting outdoors.

But in the south, when the first leaf falls, and you're no longer drenched in sweat at 6am, but the first faint traces of a chill touch your skin....

Life becomes magic.

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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · Sep 4

I'm not, but I'm checking her out now. Thank you for the rec! 😍

K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · Sep 3

I am searching for music/score recommendations. Creating a playlist with music in the vein of Steve Roach and Rok Nardin... slower, quieter ambiance tracks I can add to the playlist for a new writing project. 🥰 Something very moody and broody.

K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · Sep 3

Most people couldn’t stand the silence. Deep, penetrating nothingness could drive someone mad. Especially when the stars were left behind, far beyond the rim systems, where the blackness of space hid nothing… and everything.

#SFTeaser

K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · Sep 1

#ScienceFantasyTeaser

She’d already been dragon vomit once today, what was a little more mystery flesh?

#TheMountainandTheMoon2026

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I Know Why She Stayed @iknowwhyshestayed.bsky.social · Aug 31

If you’re not already subscribed to our newsletter, sign up! It contains monthly insights to help you tackle your trauma and move forward. This month, we’re sharing Tips for Effective Grounding.
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K. J. Harrowick @kjharrowick.bsky.social · Aug 29

For all the days you have 5000 things to get done, and no time to do it...

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