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Janet Forbes @worldanvil.bsky.social · Jul 31

So excited to announce my first pro-short story sale with @bonabooks.bsky.social!

“Ask Medusa What Vengeance Cost” is a Sapphic Rome-Punk, Gladiatorial, 2nd World Extravaganza of Battle, Justice and Vengeance!! 💪 ⚔️🙌

LET’S DO THIS!!! 🙌✨🌈💪🧱

Bona Books 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🤘🏼 @bonabooks.bsky.social · Jul 31

#WrathMonth 🧱 is almost over, but here's an incandescent rabble of new rioters.

They’re bringing you Molotov dolls, vengeful gladiatrices, mycelial resistance networks and more gut-punching dispatches.

We’re stoked to announce our final batch of authors: @elijah.mea.rs, @drslayton.bsky.social...

Author announcement - Part 2

"Still Kicking" Ray DeChant
"Attack of the 50-Foot Faggot" Elijah J. Mears
"Weaugh Teaugh Peaugh" Michael Lee Richardson
"The Maxhine-Breaker of Aba" Bella Chacha
"Ask Medusa What Vengeance Costs" Janet Forbes
"Honey Rigon and the Queer Brigade" RD Pires
"Take the Shot" Corey Davies
"I Hope This Hits You Like A Brick" David R. Slayton
"The Rot Beneath" Stephen Jackson

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Janet Forbes @worldanvil.bsky.social · 11d

Today I got to meet Elli Papa, and see her book that @worldanvil.com inspired her to create 🥰🙌✨🥳🤩

Janet Forbes @worldanvil.bsky.social · Sep 8

This is Breadan. I made him in the airport at 6am. In case you’re wondering, I’m DEFINITELY an adult… 😅🫣

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Janet Forbes @worldanvil.bsky.social · Aug 30

So excited for this book! 🙌✨🥰

Janet Forbes @worldanvil.bsky.social · Aug 30

All dressed up for tonight’s @worldanvil.com awards ceremony!

Category is: Manic Pixie Picnic Parade! 🙌🥂✨

All four pictures show Janet Forbes CEO of World anvil (that’s me) with pixie ears and brightly colored make up and earrings. Some more manic than others…

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Janet Forbes @worldanvil.bsky.social · Aug 29

lol, right? At least I remembered to block out the spoiler for the September challenge 😅

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Janet Forbes @worldanvil.bsky.social · Aug 29

DAMMIT forgot to add alttext (no edit is 😫)

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Janet Forbes @worldanvil.bsky.social · Aug 29

I managed to get Mulan into my monthly Editorial #ΚeepingItHighbrow 😂💪

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Janet Forbes @worldanvil.bsky.social · Aug 26

Not saying it’s been a long day…

But I did just scream “WITNESS ME BLOODBAG” to my step counter as I climbed 4 flights of stairs to my house… 😅🫠

Janet Forbes @worldanvil.bsky.social · Aug 23

I am on the adjudication panel for this award, and the shortlist is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Brian Aldiss @brianaldiss.bsky.social · Aug 18

We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural Aldiss Award for World Building in speculative fiction.

thealdissaward.com/the-2025-sho...

This year’s winner will be announced on Sunday, 2nd October 2025, at the World Fantasy Convention, Brighton, UK.

The 2025 Shortlist - The Aldiss Award

We’re delighted to reveal the shortlist for the inaugural Aldiss Award for World Building in speculative fiction. Our Chair of Judges, Allen Stroud, said: “The short list reflects our determination to...

thealdissaward.com

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · Aug 21

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 18364: WORLDBUILDING.
How much of your world do you know? How do you process that knowledge? Apply the same rule to your characters. Decide how far their world extends, and help the reader experience it through your protagonist's senses.

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Janet Forbes @worldanvil.bsky.social · Aug 22

Here is a tiny emotional support cat 🫂✨