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Some fun for the holidays…
Today I learned that NASA has a collection of free ebooks that can be downloaded as pdfs or ebub format.
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
Science e-Books - NASA Science
From Earth and the other planets in our solar system, to supermassive black holes and the distant galaxies that contain them, explore NASA science and imagery through our library of e-books.
science.nasa.gov
December 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Some fun for the holidays…
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I put a lot into the "City of Plenty" painting, to be released with the Dec 5 launch of the Gothic expansion to "Sorcery Contested Realm." I wrote a deep dive about it in my Patreon, so here's hoping you might be interested! www.patreon.com/posts/city-o...
City of Plenty | Liz Danforth
Get more from Liz Danforth on Patreon
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November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I put a lot into the "City of Plenty" painting, to be released with the Dec 5 launch of the Gothic expansion to "Sorcery Contested Realm." I wrote a deep dive about it in my Patreon, so here's hoping you might be interested! www.patreon.com/posts/city-o...
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really went dark for the sequel
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
really went dark for the sequel
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If you like an author's work, the best thing you can do is buy it. The second best thing you can do is ask your local library to buy it. Or, do both!
A reminder that the median book deal for a debut author in the UK is £7000, paid over 12-18 months. (from 2022 Society of Authors report). Some of your favourite writers are struggling. societyofauthors.org/2022/12/06/a....
A profession struggling to sustain itself - The Society of Authors
ALCS report on author incomes shows 60% drop in median incomes since 2006
societyofauthors.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
If you like an author's work, the best thing you can do is buy it. The second best thing you can do is ask your local library to buy it. Or, do both!
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I am thankful for Breath of Earth by Beth Cato @bethcato.bsky.social . The Blood of Earth trilogy takes you back to San Francisco's history in a way you've never seen.
I love good research and innovative worldbuilding! Wonderful books.
I love good research and innovative worldbuilding! Wonderful books.
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I am thankful for Breath of Earth by Beth Cato @bethcato.bsky.social . The Blood of Earth trilogy takes you back to San Francisco's history in a way you've never seen.
I love good research and innovative worldbuilding! Wonderful books.
I love good research and innovative worldbuilding! Wonderful books.
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ICYMI: @davidbrooke.bsky.social turned his recent AIPT Comics Podcast chat with @gailsimone.bsky.social into a full written interview — diving even deeper into her upcoming #XMen run, inspirations, working with @davidmarquez.bsky.social, and big mutant swings. 🧬🔥
#comicsky
Read it here:
#comicsky
Read it here:
Light at the end of the tunnel: Gail Simone on the heart, humor, and humanity of X-Men
Gail Simone was all but made to write the X-Men.
aiptcomics.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
ICYMI: @davidbrooke.bsky.social turned his recent AIPT Comics Podcast chat with @gailsimone.bsky.social into a full written interview — diving even deeper into her upcoming #XMen run, inspirations, working with @davidmarquez.bsky.social, and big mutant swings. 🧬🔥
#comicsky
Read it here:
#comicsky
Read it here:
Happy Dr. Who Day
On this day in 1963, the BBC began airing the adventures of the mercurial Timelord, Dr. Who. Ever since this auspicious debut, the Doctor has been flitting through time and space with his ever-changing series of companions, protecting the galaxy from Daleks, Cybermen, and the Timelords themselves.
November 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Happy Dr. Who Day
Be sure to hit follow on your favorite authors.
Did You Know Amazon Will Email You About Your Favorite Author’s New Releases? (Important for Writers) gailcarriger.com/2014/01/08/d...
November 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Be sure to hit follow on your favorite authors.
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I can't believe it's already time! #HorrorMoviesForTheHolidays starts this upcoming Monday! Join us for merriment and fun!
#HorrorSky #FilmSky
Guidelines: sarahstubbssays.com/horror-movie...
Discord Server: discord.gg/F774EvagRj
#HorrorSky #FilmSky
Guidelines: sarahstubbssays.com/horror-movie...
Discord Server: discord.gg/F774EvagRj
Horror Movies for the Holidays Challenge: The Guidelines
The Horror Movies for the Holidays Challenge encourages participants to celebrate the season by watching their favorite holiday horror movies!
sarahstubbssays.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I can't believe it's already time! #HorrorMoviesForTheHolidays starts this upcoming Monday! Join us for merriment and fun!
#HorrorSky #FilmSky
Guidelines: sarahstubbssays.com/horror-movie...
Discord Server: discord.gg/F774EvagRj
#HorrorSky #FilmSky
Guidelines: sarahstubbssays.com/horror-movie...
Discord Server: discord.gg/F774EvagRj
Support authors and give cool holiday gifts.
I feel obliged to remind if you want signed books from me-- plus stickers and a unique holiday-horror-themed personalization -- then @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social has got you covered. Details here:
Merry Happy Wendigmas
HEYYYY so every year, I tend to get Very Cool People who decide to buy my books as holiday gifts for friends, loved ones, cherished foes, or, y’know, themselves. And I like to offer the oppor…
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November 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Support authors and give cool holiday gifts.
I just bought a signed copy off TT and can’t wait to read it!
November 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I just bought a signed copy off TT and can’t wait to read it!
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November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance, wherein we remember all the trans lives lost to bigotry, ignorance, & hatred. It exists to honor those lives & to ensure no more candles are added to the number already being lit today. Do your part & fight anti-trans idiocy wherever you encounter it.
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance, wherein we remember all the trans lives lost to bigotry, ignorance, & hatred. It exists to honor those lives & to ensure no more candles are added to the number already being lit today. Do your part & fight anti-trans idiocy wherever you encounter it.
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Periodic PSA, the only currently licensed Murderbot merch is at Worldbuilders Market, where it's sold as part of a charity fundraiser. You may want to sign up for their new product notices because they should have a new Murderbot thing coming up: worldbuildersmarket.com/collections/...
Martha Wells
Worldbuilders Market is the official online shop of Worldbuilders, a geek-centered nonprofit supporting humanitarian efforts worldwide. We carry a wide variety of officially licensed merchandise from ...
worldbuildersmarket.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Periodic PSA, the only currently licensed Murderbot merch is at Worldbuilders Market, where it's sold as part of a charity fundraiser. You may want to sign up for their new product notices because they should have a new Murderbot thing coming up: worldbuildersmarket.com/collections/...
Time to vote!
BUCKAROOS ASSEMBLE. still a few days left to get your vote in for the HORROR GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD where your bud chuck tingle is a nominee with LUCKY DAY. only takes a few second to vote LETS TROT www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Time to vote!
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I'll be doing an online workshop on character creation and development for Blue Stoop on December 7th! Interested? Register and pay here: www.bluestoop.org/classes/p/nk...
Finding the Heart of Your Story, a masterclass with N.K. Jemisin — Blue Stoop
Building a character is building a world of one; defining them, shaping them, and changing them is what a story is for. In this craft-first virtual masterclass, award winning author N. K. Jemisin will...
www.bluestoop.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I'll be doing an online workshop on character creation and development for Blue Stoop on December 7th! Interested? Register and pay here: www.bluestoop.org/classes/p/nk...
Heads up, writers…
I'm teaching and critiquing at the 2026 Sandia Starforgers SFF Writers Retreat in Albuquerque, and the scholarship application is due November 30. Learn more and apply here: starforgers.com/2026
Buy Your Ticket – Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop - April 2026
Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop - April 2026, Fri Apr 24, 2026 - Mon Apr 27, 2026 - Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop
Scholarship application due November 30 (see below)
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starforgers.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Heads up, writers…
Genius! Make your own TBR game board.
Amanda built a custom game board to help tackle her TBR pile! Want to make your own? https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2025/11/gamify-your-tbr
November 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Genius! Make your own TBR game board.
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I'm super excited to announce that my poem, "The Teacher Gains a Demonic Student," published in Star*Line 48.2, has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize!
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2025 Pushcart nominations for Star*Line announced – Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association
sfpoetry.org
November 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I'm super excited to announce that my poem, "The Teacher Gains a Demonic Student," published in Star*Line 48.2, has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize!
sfpoetry.org/wp/2025/11/1...
sfpoetry.org/wp/2025/11/1...
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Just a reminder that:
1. House of Idyll is a rock star Horror book
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2. It has lyrics and liner notes, plus this banger of a song
🦄
3. A signed special edition is available from Books-A-Million in the US and @forbiddenplanet.bsky.social in the UK
1. House of Idyll is a rock star Horror book
🎸
2. It has lyrics and liner notes, plus this banger of a song
🦄
3. A signed special edition is available from Books-A-Million in the US and @forbiddenplanet.bsky.social in the UK
November 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Just a reminder that:
1. House of Idyll is a rock star Horror book
🎸
2. It has lyrics and liner notes, plus this banger of a song
🦄
3. A signed special edition is available from Books-A-Million in the US and @forbiddenplanet.bsky.social in the UK
1. House of Idyll is a rock star Horror book
🎸
2. It has lyrics and liner notes, plus this banger of a song
🦄
3. A signed special edition is available from Books-A-Million in the US and @forbiddenplanet.bsky.social in the UK
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FIYAH: SINNERS, SAINTS AND HAINTS is out downloadable PDF & EPUB format. I’m delighted my poem Bottling Up De Evil in this w/Audrey T. Williams, Danian Darrell Jerry, Dedren Snead, R. J. Joseph, Rob Cameron, Zig Zag Claybourne, Zin E. Rocklyn & other fantastic writers
fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...
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FIYAH: SINNERS, SAINTS AND HAINTS
FIYAH: SINNERS, SAINTS AND HAINTS is available in downloadable PDF and EPUB formats. Buying for someone else? Hit up the Gift Issue for transferable download codes. See the description below for co…
fiyahlitmag.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:48 AM
FIYAH: SINNERS, SAINTS AND HAINTS is out downloadable PDF & EPUB format. I’m delighted my poem Bottling Up De Evil in this w/Audrey T. Williams, Danian Darrell Jerry, Dedren Snead, R. J. Joseph, Rob Cameron, Zig Zag Claybourne, Zin E. Rocklyn & other fantastic writers
fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...
fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...
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It's TRANS AWARENESS WEEK and that means it's a great week to ignore the hysterical nonsense of bigots and understand that Trans people are awesome and deserve respect and love.
a cartoon drawing of a bear holding a heart
ALT: a cartoon drawing of a bear holding a heart
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November 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It's TRANS AWARENESS WEEK and that means it's a great week to ignore the hysterical nonsense of bigots and understand that Trans people are awesome and deserve respect and love.
TusCon 53 guest announcements are out for 2026!
Author Guest of Honor: @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social
Artist Guest of Honor: @galendara.bsky.social
and Filk Guest of Honor: Tim Griffin
Next year is gonna be great, y'all!
#TusCon53 #RebeccaRoanhorse #GalenDara #TimGriffin
Author Guest of Honor: @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social
Artist Guest of Honor: @galendara.bsky.social
and Filk Guest of Honor: Tim Griffin
Next year is gonna be great, y'all!
#TusCon53 #RebeccaRoanhorse #GalenDara #TimGriffin
November 19, 2025 at 3:23 AM
TusCon 53 guest announcements are out for 2026!
Author Guest of Honor: @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social
Artist Guest of Honor: @galendara.bsky.social
and Filk Guest of Honor: Tim Griffin
Next year is gonna be great, y'all!
#TusCon53 #RebeccaRoanhorse #GalenDara #TimGriffin
Author Guest of Honor: @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social
Artist Guest of Honor: @galendara.bsky.social
and Filk Guest of Honor: Tim Griffin
Next year is gonna be great, y'all!
#TusCon53 #RebeccaRoanhorse #GalenDara #TimGriffin