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Thomas Wrightson (he/him)
@thomaswrightson.bsky.social
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Writer of fiction, currently with Roan & Weatherford. In life and art: Veritas Vincit ("truth prevails"). Current project: The Cluster Cycle. Available now are Starborn Vendetta and Lost Station Circé. Website: https://thomaswrightson.co.uk/
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Thomas Wrightson (he/him) @thomaswrightson.bsky.social · Jul 29
For my new Bluesky peeps, a new introduction. I currently write science fiction. My debut project, The Cluster Cycle, is a spare opera pentalogy featuring old stories with sci-fi twists. Enjoy!
(Shopping links to the second book in the quoted post.)
#Booksky 💙📚 #scifi #spaceopera #lgbtqia
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Thomas Wrightson (he/him) @thomaswrightson.bsky.social · Jul 26
Deciding to make a big old thread of shopping links for my upcoming book, Lost Station Circé, available from July 30. (Links begin after the cover art)
#scifi #writingcommunity
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RPGFan @rpgfan.bsky.social · 21h
Dengeki Faminico Gamer surveyed ~2,900 readers about what games they'd "eternal sunshine" to forget, and enjoy like it's the first time. 🧠 We've covered 9/10 titles on this great list (but this editor does recommend 'em all!👍).

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Stephen Kotowych 🇨🇦 @ourmankoto.bsky.social · 6h
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Doug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 19h
the most delightful version of logging on to see what news you've missed
Dr Ramsdell, whose phone had been on airplane mode when the Nobel committee tried to call him, told the BBC's Newshour Programme that his first response when his wife said, "You've won the Nobel prize" was: "I did not." To which Ms O'Neill replied that she had 200 text messages that suggested he had.
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Juliet E McKenna @julietemckenna.bsky.social · Jan 3
Hello to new folk. I write epic and contemporary fantasy novels along with varied shorter fiction. For more about the books, see www.julietemckenna.com All opinions I express online are absolutely my own. I boost what looks like good reading and interesting things. I block intolerance and aggression
Juliet E McKenna Publications in 2024 The Green Man’s War Novel – Wizard’s Tower Press Different Times and Other Places Collection – Newcon Press Unseen Hands Novelette – Ampyrium ZNB LLC A Civil War Short story – Fight Like A Girl Volume 2 Wizard’s Tower Press The Green Man’s Guest Short story – Different Times and Other Places Newcon Press A Stitch in Time Saves One Short story – Different Times and Other Places Newcon Press
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David Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 1d
Autistic people are told what's 'normal' all the time. Even if what's being called 'normal' doesn't sound very 'normal' to us...

'Magic, Maps, and Mischief: A Cozy Neurodivergent Adventure' is out October 24th!

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“There are no elves in the basement?” Greton nodded. “No.” “Why are you nodding, Greton?” “I am agreeing with you.” The old man swallowed, but the large lump taking residence in his throat refused to shift. “I agreed that there are no elves in the basement behind me.” “A person usually shakes their head when they say no, Greton. Not nods. That’s what normal people do, shake their heads.” ‘That’s what normal people do’. If the old Sparker had a gula for every time he’d heard that phrase, he’d be richer than all the bankers in Lira City combined. Gritting his teeth, he let the barb slide for the good of Lura and her children. “Yes, of course. I shall try to remember that.” Magic, Maps, and Mischief: A Cozy Neurodivergent Adventure Out October 24th 2025
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Thomas Wrightson (he/him) @thomaswrightson.bsky.social · 1d
The story headline does sound like the set-up for a bedroom farce by Feydeau.
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Luke SPELLcourt 🧙🏼‍♀️🦇✨ @lukebelcourt.com · 1d
The tiny hill I will die on is that I think cramming a bunch of apostrophes into Scottish dialects in published work looks like putting italics around the word ‘ramen’.

I’m not gonna be weird about it when I come across it, and people are allowed to disagree. But I think it’s just othering.
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Juliet E McKenna @julietemckenna.bsky.social · 1d
Your reminder that The Green Man's Holiday will be published on 30th October 2025 by Wizard's Tower Press. If you wish, you can preorder the book in your preferred format from the retailer of your choice.
Here's an Amazon UK link for the ebook
www.amazon.co.uk/Green-Mans-H...
Cover for The Green Man's Holiday by Juliet E. McKenna. Artwork and layout by Ben Baldwin. A mysterious animal with very sharp teeth peers out from a hollow in a pile of grey stones. Green foliage and white flowers surround it. Cover copy reads: When your mother’s a dryad and you’re an only child, you don’t have much experience of big family events. But Daniel Mackmain’s girlfriend, Finele, has a whole load of relatives. They’re all coming to her sister Iris’s wedding. Frankly, Dan’s dreading it. At least plenty of other guests will have connections to the supernatural. The bride and groom can turn into swans, for a start. Since Dan’s still a loner at heart, he and Fin have planned a few days away together afterwards. Just the two of them in a quiet country cottage should be nice and relaxing. Dan should have remembered what folk wisdom says about making plans.
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Antony Johnston @antonyjohnston.bsky.social · 1d
Obviously not the ideal circumstances, but I've agreed to give a talk at this year's @adventurex.bsky.social in November, stepping in for @burgerbecky.bsky.social (who's had to pull out for health reasons). Details below:
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AdventureX @adventurex.bsky.social · 1d
Updates!

1. Broken Sword 2 - Reforged will be at #AdvX25, rounding out our lineup of 34 games! 🎉 🕹️

2. @burgerbecky.bsky.social unfortunately can't make it due to health issues 😔 (GoFundMe: gofund.me/f331da613)

3. 🎤 New speaker: @antonyjohnston.bsky.social

More details: mailchi.mp/9c04d915f12f...
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Thomas Wrightson (he/him) @thomaswrightson.bsky.social · 2d
Now on @storiesalt.bsky.social 's Patreon. The latest newsletter; @emilyinkpen.bsky.social Dex Legacy, and a certain someone's upcoming play recording.
#audiodrama #scifi #BookSky💙📚
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Coming up this week: 6th October | Alternative Stories
Get more from Alternative Stories on Patreon
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Alternative Stories @storiesalt.bsky.social · 3d
Chris and @emilyinkpen.bsky.social from Alt Stories did a session on writing for audio drama as part of the @spotlightindie.bsky.social big weekend yesterday. You can watch the full session here 👇

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WORKSHOP: Writing for Audio with Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen
YouTube video by SpotlightIndie
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Jinzee @jinzee.bsky.social · 3d
I made a new compilation and it has a lot of questions about Sephiroth and whether he was involved in any of the situations presented. 💀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyaK...
First time Final Fantasy 7 but Sephiroth bullies me
YouTube video by Jinzee
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Antony Johnston @antonyjohnston.bsky.social · 2d
In 2025 so far I’ve written 2 novels, continued writing a videogame (& pitched another), designed 2 board games, designed CYSTM? Live and hosted it all over the country, guested at crime festivals (incl Harrogate), delivered talks, recorded podcasts, and even redesigned the CWA Dagger trophy 🗡
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 2d
Delighted that Cory is having a moment with "Enshittification," because it's an accurate word for what's happening in tech and he's the right person to describe it.

(Gift link)

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A Powerhouse Writer Found One Word to Change the Debate About Tech
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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 2d
Huge congratulations to @sapphomancer.bsky.social /August Clarke - METAL FROM HEAVEN has won the @lambdaliterary.org Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Speculative Fiction!

We're bringing it to the UK later this month, preorder now: geni.us/metalfhe

Congratulations to all the winners at this year's Awards!
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Thomas Wrightson (he/him) @thomaswrightson.bsky.social · 3d
Once again, @spacemagiccon.bsky.social records its sessions. This one with @gideonmarcus.bsky.social, @jessicalucci.bsky.social , Robin Blackwood and E H Lupton was a lot of fun.
#BookSky💙📚 #lgbtqia #writerslife
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Writing About the Past as a Way of Talking About the Present
YouTube video by Rainbow Space Magic
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Thomas Wrightson (he/him) @thomaswrightson.bsky.social · 3d
The next episode of my Podcast is live. And it's all about Sinbad the famous adventurous sailor... sorry, pirate... sorry, merchant... Sorry, who is he again?
#writerslife #podcast #sinbad #analysis #BookSky💙📚
open.spotify.com/episode/489E...
The Fading of Sinbad (Season 3, Episode 6)
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Thomas Wrightson (he/him) @thomaswrightson.bsky.social · 3d
Also on my alternate blog: thomaswrightson.blogspot.com/2025/10/two-...
Two new Videos, for your enjoyment.
Another month, another episode of my podcast. Or rather, a new episode, and a video that came about in--no joke--less than a week. Fir...
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Thomas Wrightson (he/him) @thomaswrightson.bsky.social · 3d
Also, my latest blogpost. On...my latest media offerings.
#writingcommunity #videos #updates
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Two new Videos, for your enjoyment.
Another month, another episode of my podcast. Or rather, a new episode, and a video that came about in–no joke–less than a week.
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Thomas Wrightson (he/him) @thomaswrightson.bsky.social · 3d
Here's the #YouTube version if preferred.
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The Fading of Sinbad (Season 3, Episode 6)
YouTube video by Thomas Wrightson
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Thomas Wrightson (he/him) @thomaswrightson.bsky.social · 3d
The next episode of my Podcast is live. And it's all about Sinbad the famous adventurous sailor... sorry, pirate... sorry, merchant... Sorry, who is he again?
#writerslife #podcast #sinbad #analysis #BookSky💙📚
open.spotify.com/episode/489E...
The Fading of Sinbad (Season 3, Episode 6)
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Thomas Wrightson (he/him) @thomaswrightson.bsky.social · 4d
Fun Fact! @spacemagiccon.bsky.social posts its panels and sessions on YouTube. Here is a reading featuring @klnoone.bsky.social, @antoniaaquilante.bsky.social, @alyssaaskani.bsky.social and many others.
#BookSky📚💙 #writingcommunity #lgbtqia
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Saturday readings
YouTube video by Rainbow Space Magic
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George "Clay" M @gclaymitchell4th.bsky.social · 4d
Youngest: Dad, I don't know all the Star Wars titles or the main plot of each one. They all blur together. I just know I like them.

Me: That's fair. Okay... which moment do you want to watch?

Youngest: The one with the Ewoks dancing.

Me: "Return of the Jedi," it is.
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Adrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social · 4d
October's Starship Alexandria will look at Kim Stanley Robinson's "The Ministry for the Future", and our patron bonus episode will be the 1999 film "The Mummy."
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Paul (he/him) @peck7235.bsky.social · 4d
I've loved 'Battle Beyond The Stars' since I first saw it as a teenager, so I'm very much with @aptshadow.bsky.social in this podcast
Listening to @emmanewman.bsky.social try to come to terms with the completely mad choices made by this film has had me crying with laughter 😂

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Screen grab for the podcast Starship Alexandria - Episode 6: Battle Beyond the Stars
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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 4d
It’s fixed…ish
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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 4d
A little blog maintenance is underway and I’ve nearly got the index to the small list of temptations fixed! www.runalongtheshelves.net/index
book review — Runalong The Shelves
science fiction fantasy horror
www.runalongtheshelves.net
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