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Waterloo Region's biggest writers collective. Connecting local authors with each other and with readers.

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KW Writers Alliance @kwwriters.bsky.social · 15d
WPL and KWWA are hosting another Local Author Showcase! Join us on Thursday, December 11th, 6pm-8pm at the main branch and pick up your new fave local read or grab gifts for the holidays! #KitchenerWaterloo #UptownWaterloo #ExploreWR #SupportLocal
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Local Author Showcase. Thursday, December 11, 6-8pm, Main Library. Drop-in. with a stack of books and the logos for KW Writers and WPL on a pink and orange background.
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This is coming up fast! See you there!
kwwriters.bsky.social KW Writers Alliance @kwwriters.bsky.social · 15d
WPL and KWWA are hosting another Local Author Showcase! Join us on Thursday, December 11th, 6pm-8pm at the main branch and pick up your new fave local read or grab gifts for the holidays! #KitchenerWaterloo #UptownWaterloo #ExploreWR #SupportLocal
calendar.wpl.ca/event/15027845
Local Author Showcase. Thursday, December 11, 6-8pm, Main Library. Drop-in. with a stack of books and the logos for KW Writers and WPL on a pink and orange background.
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
Hey SFWA pals, nominations are open for the Nebulas! I've got 2 works eligible this year, 1 in short story and 1 in the novel category ✨️
vriccithode.bsky.social Ness 🎃🇨🇦 @vriccithode.bsky.social · 14d
is it too soon for an eligibility post? cuz i got an eligibility post! it was a good year! i'd love it if you considered my work when filling out nomination ballots! #booksky
more here: thodestool.ca/blog/2025-awards-eligibility-1
a space-themed, bluish graphic with text in white that reads: 2025 Awards Eligibility. Nebulas, Hugos, Auroras & more! Best novel: The Dragon Next Door. Best Short Story: Billionaire's Tears. Best Series: Fireborn.
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
Surprise! I've added one more holiday market to my insanely busy year! 🤣 Shop local artisan TTRPG, fantasy, sci-fi, and other one-of-a-kind homemade geekery! You can also shop Ravenwood gift certificates, membership, or book your immersive TTRPG events. #KitchenerWaterloo #DTKitchener #SupportLocal
Ravenwood Tabletop TTRPG Holiday Bazaar. I'm a Vendor! Sunday, December 7, 1-5pm, $2 admission includes snacks and drings. Proceeds donated to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. 28 Weber St W, Downtown Kitchener. Find your adventure @ravenwoodtabletop.ca
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
oh ffs half of these were on for me. 🚮
modmad.bsky.social modmad @modmad.bsky.social · 10d
THEY ADDED NEW GARBAGE reblog to save a life
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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ourspectrum.bsky.social
Folks from a community group are putting together a local ground search effort in attempt to locate Eli or get further information for their family and support the ongoing investigation. Their Facebook group is: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GRY6Njkcg/
A photo of Eli Wood is in the right corner of this graphic. The title reads: Missing and is advertising for a Ground Search happening on Sunday December 7 from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Where: 326 Riverbend Dr. Kitchener, ON, N2K (The meeting point is Riverbend Parking)
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
looking for a complete series? how about HTTYD but with firebending sword lesbians? even better if it's on sale? check out fireborn and get the entire series for only $20! only via itchio 🌈📚 #CompleteSeries #QueerAdultSFF #booksky
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Black Friday. Fireborn series bundle. 6 books for $20. Book cover art for Dragon Whisperer, Trueflame, Fireborn, Firebound, Favour Fire, The Dragon Next Door. Itch.io logo.
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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clarislamauthor.bsky.social
The last 2025 monthly writing update is POSTED!

Check it out: clarislam.ca/december-202...

Link in bio is also available to view the blog!

#writinglife #writingupdate #December2025update #indieauthor #December2025 #booksky #writesky
Image reads December 2025 writing update. The background is a lit candle and two ornaments sitting on top of a small stack of books. A Christmas tree is in the background.
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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ekjohnston.bsky.social
Is the only reason we can't have both that insatiable corporate greed has a lock on the government?
canadianpolling.bsky.social Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 1d
"Which do you agree with most?"

Growth/Creating jobs should be the top priority, even if the environment suffers some: 57% (+33)

Protecting the environment should be given priority, even if it causes slower economic growth/some loss of jobs: 35% (-32)
December 1, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
it's always a great day to read my story about a plague that kills billionaires ✨
vriccithode.bsky.social Ness 🎃🇨🇦 @vriccithode.bsky.social · Jul 29
LMAO I love the content notes on my short story about a plague that kills billionaires: Includes cursing, death by communicable disease (albeit not by the usual means). ✨NOT THE USUAL MEANS✨ Want to know more? Check it out!
Escape Pod 1003: Billionaire’s Tears
I wake up to the sound of screaming, and know I’m going to die. I shoot out of bed, calling for my mother. First thing I’ve spoken clearly in two days. “Maria!” My mother bursts into my room. “Baby…
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December 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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jessicavitalis.bsky.social
This is your friendly reminder that books make the very best holiday gifts! #kidlit
November 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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My familiar is a raccoon — Those with raccoon familiars find themselves chronically misunderstood. Misfits and outsiders through no fault of their own.

What's yours?

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Familiar Quiz — Stealing from Wizards
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November 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
Despite the shit weather, I'm here at the Stanley Park Community Centre till 2! Books make great gifts! #KitchenerWaterloo #ExploreWR #SupportLocal
A table full of books of various genres with my logo and the logo for the KW Writers Alliance.
November 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
if you're part of #WeAintBuyingIt, you can still support authors by requesting our books at the library. supporting and defending libraries supports and defends communities *and* the arts
vriccithode.bsky.social Ness 🎃🇨🇦 @vriccithode.bsky.social · Aug 5
Want to support me without spending a dime? Request my books at your library! The library pays for their copy so I still get paid and you get to read it for free! Best part, others can enjoy it after you! 🌈📚 #booksky
The covers for six of my books: The Young Necromancer’s Guide to Ghosts, Dragon Whisperer, Trueflame, Fireborn, Firebound, After the Dragon Raid. Text across the middle reads: Request them at your library! Dark grey text on a beige background that reads: Get it at the library! Did you know you can ask your library to purchase books? Free for you! Authors still get paid! Others get to read it as well! Support libraries! With a print mockup of The Dragon Next Door on a wooden shelf.
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
Boycotting Amazon? Good! Fuck 'em! But remember there are lots of other ways to support #IndieAuthors. This sale is on Itchio only! Get the complete Fireborn series for only $20 till Dec 11! HTTYD with firebending sword lesbians 🔥 🌈📚 #booksky #QueerAdultSFF #CompleteSeries
itch.io/s/167057/com...
Black Friday. Fireborn series bundle. 6 books for $20. Book cover art for Dragon Whisperer, Trueflame, Fireborn, Firebound, Favour Fire, The Dragon Next Door. Itch.io logo.
November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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This is a big part of it, for me. Instead of glancing at the image and continuing to listen to the talk, I’m noticing that the table leg is connected to the chair, that the shirt buttons sideways, that the window bleeds weirdly into the wall. And wondering why the presenter didn’t notice or care.
neurograce.bsky.social Grace Lindsay @neurograce.bsky.social · 3d
It's also just distracting because usually the image has some weirdness to it, and it doesn't tend to add explanatory value. So if you're just adding them for ambience or to represent a generic concept, just use a regular picture.
astrokatie.com Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 3d
I don’t know if anyone else notices or cares, but when I see a presentation in which the speaker uses obviously generated-AI images to illustrate their slides, it makes me immediately less confident in whatever other content they’re presenting.
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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I don’t know if anyone else notices or cares, but when I see a presentation in which the speaker uses obviously generated-AI images to illustrate their slides, it makes me immediately less confident in whatever other content they’re presenting.
November 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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canadiangreens.bsky.social
Big news! @morricemike.bsky.social is now a Deputy Leader with the Green Party of Canada!

Grande nouvelle ! Mike Morrice est désormais chef adjoint du Parti vert du Canada !
November 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
want to check out my work but don't want to commit to a series? i got you! the dragon next door is my sapphic ace romantasy standalone novel set in the fireborn universe! 🌈📚 #QueerAdultSFF #booksky #romancelandia
books2read.com/u/bpVEQ6
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A trope card with cover art featuring two women and a dragon in the centre surrounded by white text on a blue night sky background that reads: friends to lovers*, *they’re ace, found family, loveable rogue, big magic, secret baby**, **she’s a dragon, sword lesbian (she’s bi), queernormative. Art by @leeshahannigan
November 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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clarislamauthor.bsky.social
TWO DAYS LEFT to nominate my books for the #IndieInkAwards!🏆

If you enjoyed reading any of my books this year, please consider nominating all of them!

Nominations end on Nov. 30th, 2025.

Learn more about the Indie Ink Awards at: indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-...

#booksky #writesky #awards
Nominate my books at: https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2025 Nominate my books for the 2025 Indie Ink Awards!! Nominations close Nov. 30th, 2025!
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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sillysyntax.bsky.social
I believe I see free standard shipping on Bookshop today! If you were thinking of picking up indie books, you can buy them here and save on shipping while supporting a local indie bookstore. Feel free to pick up Countess or Skin Thief. 😀

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Countess
Check out Countess - <b>A queer, Caribbean, anti-colonial sci-fi novella in which a betrayed captain seeks revenge on the interplanetary empire that subjugated her people for generations</b><BR> <BR>V...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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shanmonster.bsky.social
Come check this out! I'll be hosting mad libs with one of my stories first thing. Fun stuff happening all day with wonderful authors and readers.
swsworlds.bsky.social Strong Women, Strange Worlds @swsworlds.bsky.social · 4d
It's coming! A whole Saturday of wild literary fun, presented by your favorite organization that promotes women & nonbinary speculative fiction authors! Just look at that lineup! 👀

Register below to get the FREE link!

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Strong Women Strange Worlds HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA December 13, 2025 LIVE ON ZOOM (All times US/Canada Eastern) 10:00-10:55am MadLibs (This is your chance to participate in the creation of a new... masterpiece?) 11:00-11:55 Ghost Seance (Today's SW-SW authors channel those who came before us.) 12:00-12:55pm Speed-Date a Book (Which books will win your heart in these zany, high-speed pitches from authors?) 1:00-1:55 Holiday-Themed QuickReads (After all, QuickReads are what we do best!) 2:00-2:55 Improv Storytelling (We're just making it up as we go along.) 3:00-3:55 More MadLibs BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Brand New Round Robin Stories by SW-SW Authors! Digital Giveaways! Unique Collection of Flash Fiction, Poetry, Art, and Recipes! Preregister now at StrongWomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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nathanburgoine.bsky.social
Okay, (a) congratulations to @kamielke.bsky.social for their Hi-Lo *star!* in the Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens for "Lonely in Happy Town," which you should read, and (b) hey, there’s me too with "Dogs Don’t Break Hearts"! #BookSky
The cover of Dog’s Don’t Break Hearts, with the review star. The book is described as "A gentle romance about a teen, gaslit by his former boyfriend, who takes solace in volunteering at pet rescue—where he finds his life brightened both by a special dog and a promising new relationship. With the help of his loyal canine friend, he learns to trust again and open his heart to love." The cover of Lonely in Happy Town, with the following description: "In this romance, set in the world of gaming, a lonely teen works nights at a convenience store, only coming alive in the game Happy Town—but he soon finds himself crushing on the same girl in both places. Juggling the complexities of his feelings, he must confront the blurred lines between fantasy and reality while navigating his own identity. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he faces the challenge of bridging the gap between his two worlds."
November 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
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November 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
three days left!
vriccithode.bsky.social Ness 🎃🇨🇦 @vriccithode.bsky.social · 11d
Nominations for the #IndieInkAwards are open till Nov 30! Head over and nominate your faves! Some categories to consider for Dragon Next Door: ace rep, LGBTQ+ rep, book cover, friendship, side character MVP, made me hungry #IndieAuthor #booksky #QueerAdultSFF
indiestorygeek.com/story/10108
Nominations are open! Indie Ink Award Categories. ace rep, LGBTQ+ rep, book cover, friendship, side character, made me hungry ...and more! indiestorygeek.com with the award logo and the cover image for The Dragon Next Door.
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM