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Paul @slycon8.bsky.social · 14h

"Abagail's Gethsemane", by Wayne Brady & @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social:
To take on a story involving such an iconic character and not only do it justice, but to add even further depth and complexity, is a shining testament to the absolute brilliance of these authors!

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 1d

Oh hey please subscribe
I talk about writing, media, tea and various other things catching my fancy
(and to everyone who remained subscribed while it lay fallow, thank you SO MUCH).

Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 1d

Quick reminder I'm slowly restarting my patreon and you can subscribe here for recipes, excerpts, and nerdy deep dives
www.patreon.com/aliettedebod...

Also my newsletter is here if you'd rather
www.aliettedebodard.com/newsletter

www.patreon

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 2d

It's a project I love, too! (And not just because I'm a special fiction editor there)

Apex Magazine (is funding for 2026!) 🎉 @apexmag.bsky.social · 7d

Apex Magazine 2026 is A Project We Love on Kickstarter!! ❤️🍾🥂🎉

Thank you to everyone who's donated so far! If you haven't checked us out yet, don't be shy! There's room for everyone at the monster mash 👻🪦

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 5d

If these times have taught us nothing else, it's that we can't finance our liberation efforts on grants...

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Usman T. Malik @usmantm.bsky.social · 8d

If you or anyone you is interested in taking a short fiction online workshop with me, please urge them to register at the link in next post

Registration fee for this is a mere 25$ but more is welcome

Thanks for your attention to this f*cking matter

www.humanitiesnd.org/event-detail...

Storying: Creating Short Fiction | HumanitiesND (Interim)

How do great short stories take shape? In this one-night workshop, award-winning author Usman T. Malik guides participants through the craft of short fiction, from powerful openings to unforgettable e...

www.humanitiesnd.org

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 9d

I've finally had a chance to put out a new newsletter over at Patreon. What I've been up to... www.patreon.com/posts/awesom...

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Horror Makes Us Happy @horrormakesushappy.com · 11d

New one's up! Sibling rivalry, cheetahs, and Crazy Charles with @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social (Sweep of Stars, The Knights of Breton Court, Unfadeable)!

youtu.be/CpiSsxEt2FE

#horror #psychology #podcast

Maurice Broaddus (Sweep of Stars, The Knights of Breton Court, Unfadeable) | HMUH S06E20

YouTube video by HorrorMakesUsHappy

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 19d

Hanging and laughing with friends is never work

Cadwell Turnbull @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social · 19d

I had a blast at last night's launch party for A Ruin, Great and Free.

Thank you @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social for being an amazing, hilarious conversation partner (I don't know how you do all that you do!).

Thank you so much @2ndflightbooks.bsky.social for hosting us!

Second Flight Books @2ndflightbooks.bsky.social · 19d

I've never laughed so hard during a book event at the shop. @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social and @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social were hilarious in conversation tonight and we've got some signed copies from them both you can snag!

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Second Flight Books @2ndflightbooks.bsky.social · 19d

I've never laughed so hard during a book event at the shop. @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social and @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social were hilarious in conversation tonight and we've got some signed copies from them both you can snag!

Cadwell Turnbull (laughing) and Maurice Broaddus in conversation at Second Flight Books

Cadwell Turnbull and Maurice Broaddus sign books at Second Flight Books

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 20d

Can't wait to talk with @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social tonight!

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Brent C. Lambert @brentclambert.bsky.social · 23d

This is a moment not lost on me. @ldlewiswrites.com and myself have been friends for almost (if not over) a decade now. I was a fan first though and getting to be the first blurb for YEAR OF THE MER is something I manifested for us years ago. Pre-order yall!

www.simonandschuster.com/books/Year-o...

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 24d

A little bit of rain won't stop our joy...

Wildstyle @mrwildstyle.bsky.social · 24d

BLACK - A Festival of Joy 2025

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 24d

[For those wondering, I write everything long hand, type it up, then edit longhand. I'm stunned I make ANY deadline...]

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 25d

The way the @raybradburycenter.bsky.social crew looked so disappointed when I was just reading and lit up when I threw the book ...

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 25d

My friends know me ...

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 25d

I had the privilege of introducing @maryrobinettekowal.com for her presentation for the @raybradburycenter.bsky.social Festival 451 Indy keynote. I was absolutely not extra...

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 25d

Me at the Open Mic, VOCAB. File this under "when you've blown a deadline and you know your editor is out here on these internet streets as much as you. You better not be caught slippin'!'

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 27d

I need this book to become a reality...

Martin McClellan @hellbox.bsky.social · 29d

Oh, I love this GoFundMe aimed at helping @nisishawl.bsky.social fund the writing of a different kind of book: an "artifact of [an] imaginary philosophical movement". This is a book Nisi dreamed and has used in their fiction, so the idea of it jumping the veil into the realized world is thrilling.

Donate to Help Nisi Shawl write the book of her dream!, organized by Eileen Gunn

Nisi Shawl, a wise and wonderful writer of science fiction and fantasy, had a… Eileen Gunn needs your support for Help Nisi Shawl write the book of her dream!

www.gofundme.com

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P. Djéli Clark | The Disgruntled Haradrim @pdjeliclark.bsky.social · 27d

Seems like a good reason to return to social media. Happy to share my article in NYT books featuring some of my favorite fantasy authors, including works by Alaya Dawn Johnson, Rebecca Roanhorse, John Wiswell and more. #fantasybooks

Great Fantasy Novels With Unlikely Heroes

www.nytimes.com

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · Sep 7

What a great day!

Jonathan Janz @jonathanjanz.bsky.social · Sep 7

Beyond the Book 3 was a blast, but my favorite part was spending the day with my pal, the amazing @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social. I also had no idea that he wrote a Captain America story, so I had to grab it.

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · Sep 4

Yup, that's what I heard. Can't wait to read yours!

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · Sep 3

Looking forward to hearing @maryrobinettekowal.com as part of the Ray Bradbury Center's Festival 451 Indy!

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Paul "Princejvstin" Weimer📷🚀 🚀 📸 @princejvstin.com · Sep 2

I do think that after a quiet year in 2024, Skiffy and Fanty is in search of new listeners and readers and friends. I hope you will check us out in 2025, the podcast and especially our Friday night live events. (7pm Central)

The Skiffy and Fanty Show @skiffyandfanty.com · Sep 2

For folks looking for our websites, subcription pages, social media accounts, Patreon, YouTube and Twitch channel, there's one handy place to find it all.

Feel free to follow us in all the places and bookmark us for easy access.

skiffyandfanty.com/s...

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · Sep 1

1. Thank you!
2. Tor.com published it
3. YES! At long last!

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · Sep 1

Anyway, I can’t wait to read the other stories in this issue! (I see you, @justinkey.bsky.social! So proud of you!)

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