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

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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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This is coming up fast! See you there!
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
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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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 ✨️
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
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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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
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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oh ffs half of these were on for me. 🚮
THEY ADDED NEW GARBAGE reblog to save a life
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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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/
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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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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December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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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
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Is the only reason we can't have both that insatiable corporate greed has a lock on the government?
"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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it's always a great day to read my story about a plague that kills billionaires ✨
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…
escapepod.org
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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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?

stealingfromwizards.com/familiar-quiz
Familiar Quiz — Stealing from Wizards
stealingfromwizards.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Despite the shit weather, I'm here at the Stanley Park Community Centre till 2! Books make great gifts! #KitchenerWaterloo #ExploreWR #SupportLocal
November 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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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
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
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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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
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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.
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.
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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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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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
vriccithode.itch.io/the-dragon-n...
November 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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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
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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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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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.
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!

www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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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
November 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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three days left!
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
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM