Really disappointed to see that @bookfunnel.bsky.social , which claims to support authors, is partnering with an AI audio book narration company and is now promoting their services. 🤬
This is your daily reminder that all generative AI is built on stolen works by authors and artists.
#noaiart
Check out this recording of our latest QuickRead featuring six women and nonbinary authors of science fiction, fantasy, and horror!
And a warm cat! Can't forget the cat!
Well, if your week is going as shit as mine, here, at least, is something to look forward to. #SWSWQR
⚡ Who’s your favorite fierce heroine in sci-fi or fantasy? Drop your picks below! 👇✨
And join me at @ SW-SWs live author reading on 3rd April 5pm UK Time—where we celebrate powerful characters, strange worlds, and epic storytelling! 📚🌍 #SWSWQR
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First Friday QuickReads is at noon EST on Friday, March 6! I'm so delighted to read. You can preregister at StrongWomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com. #SWSWQR #horror #fantasy
Darling, may I read you a story?
It's a mad, mad, mad world out there - come escape for an hour with a warm, welcoming community. More info and register at: www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...
Looking for a respite from the mad, mad world? Join us tonight on Zoom to be whisked away to far off worlds for an hour.
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We are at (checks) 367?! SO CLOSE! Give us a follow for recordings of #SWSWQR; fun, wild panels from our Holiday Extravaganzas, annual recap videos, and interviews with @angiechristieWN ! You know you want to.
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I think the February 19th QR is the first time we've had two returning authors (on the same panel) - super excited to see both CB and Jessica back with us! #SWSWQR
Awesome! Looking forward to it! Keep the snowball fight going by tossing the snowball to one of the other authors! #SWSWQR
Let's toss this snowball to one of the other authors! @laughingbriar.bsky.social What are you most looking forward to for next week's #SWSWQR?
That's a toughie! I'm excited that Loren Rhoads is back to read with us again, but I particularly looking forward to hearing what @kathleenpalm.bsky.social has cooked up - MG horror is always fun - and rare in our readings! Hey @laughingbriar.bsky.social, what about you? #SWSWQR
The world is hard right now. These (free) virtual events are a soft, quiet space to escape for an hour with friendly, supportive folks. #SWSWQR
14th century painting of St. Margaret of Antioch attacking a devil woman in a virid dress hitting a demon with a hammer
Just making sure that 2025 is definitely over
I'd say "new year, who dis" but our QRs aren't new - in fact, we're entering our FIFTH YEAR of supporting women and nonbinary authors of spec fic! #SWSWQR
I stayed up to midnight (1 am actually!) mostly playing board games and eating snacks - the best way to ring in the new year!
This session is going to be AWESOME! The amazing Kate Pope will be calling forth the spirits and we'll have some awesome authors of the past come to life during this session.
There's still time to give! SW-SW is hoping to raise $500 this month, which is 50% of our operating budget.
If you love what we do and/or want to support elevating the voices of women and nonbinary writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, please drop a few bucks in the tip jar!
I can't participate in the Mad Libs because I start laughing so hard I can't get through reading the finished story! 😂😂😂😂 The Mad Libs are always hugely entertaining - I can't wait!
Strong Women Strange Worlds HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA December 13, 2025 LIVE ON ZOOM (All times US/Canada Eastern) 10:00-10:55am MadLibs (This is your chance to participate in the creation of a new... masterpiece?) 11:00-11:55 Ghost Seance (Today's SW-SW authors channel those who came before us.) 12:00-12:55pm Speed-Date a Book (Which books will win your heart in these zany, high-speed pitches from authors?) 1:00-1:55 Holiday-Themed QuickReads (After all, QuickReads are what we do best!) 2:00-2:55 Improv Storytelling (We're just making it up as we go along.) 3:00-3:55 More MadLibs BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Brand New Round Robin Stories by SW-SW Authors! Digital Giveaways! Unique Collection of Flash Fiction, Poetry, Art, and Recipes! Preregister now at StrongWomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com
It's coming! A whole Saturday of wild literary fun, presented by your favorite organization that promotes women & nonbinary speculative fiction authors! Just look at that lineup! 👀
Register below to get the FREE link!
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In 2 weeks I'll be reading from LIGHT BEYOND THE GLASS.
Come join me and @swsworlds.bsky.social @authorterribruce.bsky.social @lindzmcleod.bsky.social
@sylviecathrall.bsky.social
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One of my all-time favorite things we do at SW-SW is visits by ghost authors to pay tribute to the women and nonbinary authors who paved the way for today's authors. Tonight we'll be visited by one of these spirtis! I can't wait! Event is free but registration is required. Hope to see you tonight!
tomorrow! tomorrow! How I love ya...first Friday of the month QuickReads! #SWSWQR
weird aliens are the best kind!
I never knew how much fun it is to listen to a story in a group setting before the SW-SW QuickReads. There's something amazing about seeing/hearing how other folks react to the story and discussing the story in real time with others. Join us this Friday at 12 pm EDT for the next reading! #SWSWQR
