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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · 3d

Sometimes, a cup of tea with a friend is a far more valuable use of time than any other.

Thank you to one of mine, who I've not seen for a while, but who shared time with me today.💖

That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · 3d

Powerful words.

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 4d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you for such kind words!

I've not read all of it yet either, but I saw the title of yours and had to read it first .. and glad I did!😂😂😂

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · 11d

So, although I've got a sci-fi/black humor short story in this month's #SciFanSat, and I'd LOVE for you to read it, please allow me to draw your attention to the editorial by @jason-h-abbott.bsky.social

It's important, so take the time time to read it, and stay safe.💖

Free at: scifansat.com

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · 11d

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · 11d

Great piece, and #6 gave me a mental image and a half.😂😂😂😂

A. A. Rubin @thesurrealari.bsky.social · 11d

Proud to have a short story in this month’s issue. It’s a reprint from a magazine which went defunct in 2019, so I’m glad it is resurrected here.

SciFanSat Magazine @scifansat.bsky.social · 11d

AVAILABLE NOW: School is in session and the latest issue of #SciFanSat Magazine is up at scifansat.com! Enjoy a recess within our worlds of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and More!

Many thanks to every contributing #SFF author, and to our readers... like you!

#AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · 11d

It 100% needs to be said, and I'm glad you did.

Silence only feeds the beast, and makes the authoritarianists more emboldened.

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Alastair Millar @skriptorium.info · 11d

Delighted to have my flash sf appear once again at @scifansat.bsky.social, courtesy of editor @jason-h-abbott.bsky.social - this time, 'Flechette', a schoolroom tale that may leave you pensive.

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Do read the editorial, too, particularly if you're in North America.

Cover of SciFanSat 26 - the 'School Issue'.
'The New Student' by Jason Abbott; a child with muscular arms and pink bows in their hair sits with their arms crossed at a school desk, their face obscured by a breathing device.

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · 11d

So, although I've got a sci-fi/black humor short story in this month's #SciFanSat, and I'd LOVE for you to read it, please allow me to draw your attention to the editorial by @jason-h-abbott.bsky.social

It's important, so take the time time to read it, and stay safe.💖

Free at: scifansat.com

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · 19d

🤣🤣🤣 Ouch.😬😬😬 Hope you managed to get it sorted!

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · 19d

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · 20d

There's still a few hours to submit to #SciFanSat for this month on the topic of "School"...

I've just put in a sci-fi short story called "Vampire Four" - it was supposed to be flash fiction, but apparently I didn't know when to stop writing.🤣

Hopefully you'll get to read it soon!👽🎓

scifansat.com

SciFanSat Magazine - Welcome

SciFanSat is a free magazine of poetry, micro, and flash fiction distributed as an electronic publication you can enjoy in our viewer, as a PDF, or on your favorite reader as an .ePub.

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SciFanSat Magazine @scifansat.bsky.social · Sep 2

Calling all writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and More: Submissions are open for September’s #SciFanSat issue until 09.18.2025 at scifansat.com/landing.html!

Our theme this month is… SCHOOL!

#SFF #AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy #WritingPrompts

SciFanSat: The Monthly Magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy and More! September’s theme is SCHOOL. The deadline for submissions is September 18th, 2025.

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Sep 6

😂😂😂😂😂

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Sep 6

💖💖💖 I'm glad people are starting to resurface here- I miss most of that community after it fragmented when he-who-shall-not-be-named bought it.

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Sep 6

16 year old me from way-too-many-moons-ago-to-count would be super-excited that I'm finally getting to see Def Leppard next year...👀

And yes, I'm hoping they go back as far as "On through the night".👀😂

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Sep 1

I'm over the moon that #SciFanSat accepted my submission this month "Error: Critical Quantum Creation Failure"; it's an unsettling piece of sci-fi... you've been warned!😉

Can't wait to read all the other incredible authors in this month's issue.

Thank you @jason-h-abbott.bsky.social and team.💖

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Sep 1

So glad to see you here!😀

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Aug 21

I've been ill for a bit (better now though!) so didn't post about last month's scifansat when it was released, but a huge thank you to @jason-h-abbott.bsky.social and @scifansat.bsky.social for publishing my story last month!💖

This month's deadline is 11:59PM today, still time get your tales in!👀

SciFanSat Magazine @scifansat.bsky.social · Aug 21

Authors, today is your last chance to share your creations of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and More with us for August’s #SciFanSat issue! Submissions close at 11:59 PM EST tonight at scifansat.com/landing.html!

#SFF #AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy #WritingPrompts

SciFanSat: The Monthly Magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy and More! August’s theme is CREATION. The deadline for submissions is August 21st, 2025.

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Jul 22

Shit.😢😢😢😢

#RIPOzzy

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Jul 17

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Jul 17

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Jul 17

Just a few short hours to get your stories in on the topic of insects!👀

That scene in Temple of Doom still haunts me...🤣 but I've gone back to my sci-fi and horror roots for this month's submission, fingers crossed! 🤞👽🐛💖

#SciFanSat

SciFanSat Magazine @scifansat.bsky.social · Jul 17

Authors, I won’t beetle around the bush: Today is the last day to send your manuscripts of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and More for July’s #SciFanSat issue! Get them to scifansat.com/landing.html before submissions close at 11:59 PM EST!

#SFF #AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy #WritingPrompts

SciFanSat: The Monthly Magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy and More! July’s theme is INSECT. The deadline for submissions is July 17th, 2025.

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Jun 20

Also:

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That Burnt Writer @thatburntwriter.bsky.social · Jun 20

You know what to do, my friend...😉

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