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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 2h

Ooltewah (Oo-tul-wah)

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 1d

There's a part of me that is very tempted by this

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 1d

She is going to be with me on part of this book tour

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Rachel Gutin @rachelgutin.bsky.social · 4d

And I realized I missed one of my August reads. Turns out I read 7 books, not 6.

August Fiction Standout #4:

The Martian Contingency by @maryrobinettekowal.com is the 4th Lady Astronaut book. I love so many of the characters and the way they learn and grow. I cried so much while reading it!

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 1d

Yay!

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Angry Algonquin 😸 📚 🧊 🍸 @angryalgonquin.bsky.social · 3d

OMG @maryrobinettekowal.com and @sentencebender.bsky.social coming to @eagleeyebooks.bsky.social in Atlanta on October 28th!

Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 3d

If you're in the following cities, @sentencebender.bsky.social and I are coming to a bookstore near you soon: New York, Atlanta, WDC, Houston, Portland, Boulder, and San Diego. Plus, a virtual event! See all the details here: maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/appr... @sagapressbooks.bsky.social

Apprehension + Red Star Hustle Book Tour Schedule:
Oct 20, 6 PM MT - Virtual: Poisoned Pen
Oct 22, 7:30 PM ET - NYC: Twisted Spine
Oct 28, 7 PM ET - Atlanta: Eagle Eye Books
Oct 29, 7 PM ET - DC: Little District Bookstore
Oct 30, 6:30 PM CT - Houston: Murder by the Book
Nov 3, 7 PM PT - Portland: Powell's at Cedar Hills Crossing
Nov 4, 6:30 PM MT - Boulder: Boulder Bookstore
Nov 5, 7 PM PT - San Diego: Mysterious Galaxy
At the bottom is the double cover of Apprehension and Red Star Hustle with headshots of Mary Robinette Kowal and Sam J. Miller

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 1d

Thanks for reading! It's exciting to see these out in the wild

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Paz Pardon me, is that a ghost in your pocket or @pazsays.bsky.social · 2d

@maryrobinettekowal.com's APPREHENSION is tightly plotted and shamelessly heartfelt. A vacation-with-grandchild goes AWRY, the past RETURNS, old flames REAPPEAR; it is a joy to read a noir protagonized by an older woman which neither erases her aging body nor reduces her agency because of it.

Red Star Hustle / Apprehension

Check out Red Star Hustle / Apprehension - <B>Two expertly crafted crime stories set in a far-future science fiction universe, from two award-winning authors known for their gripping plots and unforge...

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Paz Pardon me, is that a ghost in your pocket or @pazsays.bsky.social · 2d

@sentencebender.bsky.social's RED STAR HUSTLE is both a nail-biting ride through a thrilling universe & a paean to hope for recovery from addiction. Miller’s keen eye for character & deft hand at worldbuilding make for a story that carries more of a punch than should be legal in a novel this short

Red Star Hustle / Apprehension

Check out Red Star Hustle / Apprehension - <B>Two expertly crafted crime stories set in a far-future science fiction universe, from two award-winning authors known for their gripping plots and unforge...

bookshop.org

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Paz Pardon me, is that a ghost in your pocket or @pazsays.bsky.social · 2d

The Saga Double RED STAR HUSTLE/APPREHENSION (10/21) gives you two delightful noirs for the price of one—

Red Star Hustle / Apprehension

Check out Red Star Hustle / Apprehension - <B>Two expertly crafted crime stories set in a far-future science fiction universe, from two award-winning authors known for their gripping plots and unforge...

bookshop.org

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Sandra Tayler @sandratayler.bsky.social · 2d

Excited to read this new book by @maryrobinettekowal.com . It releases next week, so grab your copy now

Apprehension by Mary Robinette Kowal. An ARC copy of the book is pictured.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 1d

Weird. It is not paywalled for me and I am not a subscriber.

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Hildur Knútsdóttir @hildur.bsky.social · 1d

Anyway, it's a horror/thriller about two women who become unlikely friends and then have to get rid of a dead body, and there is a cat and a lot of blood (but! important caveat – it's human blood!) and if you think you might like it, even though Uggi clearly does NOT, you can preorder here!

Dead Weight

An Icelandic night may hide secrets and affairs – or even bodies – in this gruesomely cathartic horror thriller from the author of The Night Guest.Unnur ...

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💞Sabrina💞 @sabrinarina.bsky.social · 1d

Oregon National Guard Adjutant General, General Gronewold says if they are federalized, that he will advise the Title 10 commander to utilize National Guard Troops to PROTECT protesters at ICE facilities. This is the right answer.

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rax ‘levon honkers’ king @raxkingisdead.bsky.social · 1d

listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 2d

I'm honored and delighted to be on @newscientist.com's list of best new science fiction books of October 2025. I'm in exceedingly good company, so if you're looking to build up your TBR pile, look no further: www.newscientist.com/article/2497... Apprehension is available for preorder.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 2d

Tomorrow, Oct 7 at 8 PM ET, @sentencebender.bsky.social and I are answering your questions about our forthcoming Saga Double titles: Red Star Hustle and Apprehension. To join the live conversation, sign up for a free 7-day trial of my Patreon at the Q&A tier or above: patreon.com/maryrobinette

"Live Q&A" with photos of Mary Robinette Kowal, Sam J. Miller, and the cover of Apprehension/Red Star Hustle. "Tuesday, October 7 at 8 PM ET on Patreon. Free 7-day trial at patreon.com/maryrobinette." Over a purple background with a few stars for decoration.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 2d

I've been an instructor for the last two years and have enjoyed the community. It's an intimate retreat that regularly sells out.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 2d

If you'd like to gain more confidence writing short stories and pitching to markets, I encourage you to apply for my Short Story Cohort. You'll gain camaraderie from other writers, personalized feedback from me, and lots of accountability. Very limited space: maryrobinettekowal.com/short-story-...

Short Story Cohort

WRITING, COACHING, CRITIQUE, and COMMUNITY Join Mary Robinette Kowal for a transformative three-month writing experience, designed to help you learn the craft of short stories while also generating…

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 3d

Their introductory video will give you a taste. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x_r...

And frankly, the website is amazing. proxima-kosmos.com

I hope to see you there.

The Berggruen Institute presents: Proxima Kosmos, Journey to Alien Worlds

YouTube video by Berggruen Institute

www.youtube.com

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 3d

Proxima Kósmos is a project bringing together planetary scientists and speculative designers, and I've loved taking part. On Oct 13, I'm joining the Berggruen Institute at @powerhousearts.bsky.social in Brooklyn, NY to introduce you to alien worlds. Free RSVP: powerhousearts.org/event/journe...

journey to alien worlds: proxima kósmos at powerhouse arts - Powerhouse Arts

A performative lecture by Dr. Claire Isabel Webb with planetary scientist Estelle Janin, designer Shane Griffin (Grif Studio), and science-fiction writer Mary Robinette Kowal, followed by a participat...

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 3d

And by "WDC" I mean Washington, DC. I'm not sure how that extra W got in there! Also, for disambiguation purposes, Portland is Portland, OR. See you soon, friends!

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 3d

If you're in the following cities, @sentencebender.bsky.social and I are coming to a bookstore near you soon: New York, Atlanta, WDC, Houston, Portland, Boulder, and San Diego. Plus, a virtual event! See all the details here: maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/appr... @sagapressbooks.bsky.social

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Sam J Miller @sentencebender.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you @gizmodo.com for spotlighting RED STAR HUSTLE / APPREHENSION by me and @maryrobinettekowal.com ... which is available for preorder btw 🥹

"...will thrill fans of space adventures, mystery, and intergalactic intrigue"

gizmodo.com/116-new-sci-...

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 4d

No more so than any of your posts but you don't see me over there mocking you.

That being said, comedy is one of the great tools for eras like this

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