Anathema: Spec from the Margins Support the relaunch of our Ignyte and British Fantasy Award-nominated magazine dedicated to the work of queer writers of color!

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You would get so many more amazing books if you had Universal Basic Income. Not even the most dream-scenario AI could compete with the creativity of a world of authors no longer afraid of affording rent.

The title "NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: A Speculative Anthology of Reinvention" across the top, with the cover in the middle of the title. Below are several endorsement quotes, as well as an image of an astronaut and octopus tentacles entering from either side against a backdrop of stars. “I read the whole thing twice... meticulously crafted.” –Myna Chang, Microverse “Delightful, thought-provoking, and multi-faceted...” –Naseem Jamnia “Intense and beguiling...” –Sherwood Smith “Nuanced...” –Locus Magazine “Complex and experimental...” –SF Book Reviews

There's has been a lot of discourse lately about reviews, especially for older and indie titles. NEW YEAR, NEW YOU, released in 2024, got lovely coverage from indie & mainstream reviewers alike. I wanted to highlight them again w/ a big THANK YOU 🧵

(and we're still happy to give out review copies!)

Add. To. Your. TBR. NOW. I got to read the opening pages of this in draft form and was already hooked. Also look at that gorgeous cover!

Bootcut, Haven Spec Magazine "Bootcut" by Allison Pottern

Everyone stop what you're doing and go read this good for her, unhinged feminist rage story by @apottern.bsky.social in @havenspec.bsky.social

It is 🔥

havenspec.com/fiction/boot...

The world is rough and I've got a withering cold but I want to share some joy:

I have TWO stories coming out next month: a novelette about Wendy Darling, motherhood, & mankeeping from @strangehorizons.bsky.social and a short story I affectionately call "murder jeans" from @havenspec.bsky.social 🧵

Just over three weeks left to submit your SFF short story or poem to our second unthemed issue of 2026!

Don't overthink it, smash that send button 👇🏿

fiyahlitmag.com/submissions/

New Year, New You: A Speculative Anthology of Reinvention New Year's resolutions and self-help gurus ask us to reinvent ourselves—be better, prettier, perfect. But the writers in this anthology know that reinvention contains both potential and pitfalls. From...

Look, maybe you're buying gifts for everyone right now and feeling a little burned out. Maybe you need to get yourself a little pick me up. Maybe that's a deeply discounted ebook of awesome speculative fiction.

www.smashwords.com/books/view/1...

Wow, look at that fancy new cover!
Wow, awarded runner-up from the Indie Author Project!
Wow, the ebook is on sale now for $4.99!!!
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I'm so excited that @viableparadise.bsky.social 2023's anthology baby was awarded runner up from the Indie Author Project! Now we have a shiny badge for the cover!

Reposting again to emphasize that we won an award!!! Librarians picked the anthology out for best indy scifi.

Tldr librarians think we’re cool ✨ 🥈 🥰 📚

"Celebrating sucess with a $4.99 book sale, this weekend only!" across the top in a blue banner. Below is an image of the new cover of New Year, New You on a black tablet: the letter of the title cut away from a starfield to reveal faint images of sea creatures, time pieces, and other tory elements in pink behind, including an octopus tentacle emerging from the final "us". Next to the book is a large, shiny badge that reads "Runner-up in the 2025 Annual Indie Author Project Contest" with "2025 Runner-up Science Fiction" below. Finally, in a rainbow banner across the bottom reads "Plus a swanky new cover!"

Across the top: New Cover, Same Cutting-Edge Speculative Fiction. Below is a mock-up of the book New Year, New You: A Speculative Anthology of Reinvention in which the letters of the title cut away from a starfield to reveal faint images of sea creatures, time pieces, and other story elements in pink behind, including an octopus tentacle emerging from the final "u". Next to the book are endorsement quotes: "I read the whole thing twice... meticulously crafts." —Myna Chang, Microverse "Nuanced..." —Locus Magazine "Intense and beguiling..." — Sherwood Smith "Complex and experimental..." — SF Book Reviews "Delightful, thought-provoking, and multi-faceted..." — Naseem Jamnia In the bottom right corner, is a peel-away corner that reveals the words "$4.99 ebook sale! This weekend only!"

It's been just over a year since this enthusiastically crowd-funded anthology was released by the coolest SFF writers I know. Our contributors have won accolades and the book itself has won an IAP award! Check out it's hot, new cover + pick it up this weekend for $5!
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Call and Response by Christopher Caldwell (pre-order) — neon hemlock A collection of short stories. Publication date: October 14th, 2025. An 8” x 5” paperback. 188 pages. This is a pre-order—any other books ordered with it will ship when the pre-order is ready to ship....

Black queer surfers. Black queer bank-robbers. Black queer sea monsters. Black queer sorcerers. Black queer rootworkers. Black queer sailors. Black queer saints. Black queer sinners.

It’s Black!
It’s queer!
It’s Here!

Now available!
www.neonhemlock.com/books/call-a...

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

Same!

"Writing and Marketing consults with Allison Pottern Hoch. You've spent years crafting your book to get it out into the world — and I've spent 20+ years helping authors develop and market theirs. Now let me help you! Does publishing or marketing overwhelm you? Are you a debut author with book launch jitters? Does it feel like your publisher isn't giving you the marketing guidance you need? Do you need help getting your speculative fiction novel over the finish line? Are you struggling to figure out what publishing path is right for you? Book a consult today: pottern.com/book-a-session"

Just booked a writing retreat, so, er, I'd love to fit in a couple more clients/workshops for fall to help offset the cost!

I'm a writer, editor, & marketing coach. My sweet spot is helping authors w forthcoming titles navigate the book marketing engine + plan for launch. (pottern.com) 🧵

Congrats, Trae!! This looks incredible!!

HOW BEAUTIFUL is this cover?! So excited to be in this anthology!!🌷

The words $2.99 Worldcon Ebook Sale" above the image of the top half of a tablet displaying the cover for "New Year, New You: A Speculative Anthology of Reinvention" all against a purple background. So wish I could be there but say hi to my friends for me.

Major FOMO re: #worldcon!! Half of our anthology's contributors will be there, so the ebook is more than half off!

Grab a copy and say hi to @darylwriterguy.bsky.social @chriscampbell.bsky.social @fechoe.bsky.social @brigittewinter.bsky.social @avani.bsky.social
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Protect Rep. Jolanda Jones at all cost.
Part 2:

What’s really going on in Texas? I give you Rep. Jolanda Jones in two parts speaking from temporary exile while they deny a quorum to state Republicans. She lays out every bit of it out - chapter and verse. These Texas Dems are the real deal. @texasdemocrats.bsky.social
Here’s Part 1:

Opinion | Donald Trump and John Roberts Have a Lot in Common

new piece from on the 60th anniversary of the voting rights act, and what the law has meant for american democracy www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/o...

Surprise summer sale on the New Year New You anthology.

A great summer read if you, like me, enjoy weird and beautiful stories. a.co/d/4f27Typ 🥰

B&N is having a preorder sale for rewards and premium members, 25% off with code PREORDER25, you can get Wife Shaped Bodies (ebook, paperback, audio) and other great upcoming titles
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We couldn’t be more excited to share the stunning cover for Laura Cranehill’s WIFE SHAPED BODIES!

The paperback, featuring illustrated French flaps, is out in April 2026. Preorder your copy now!

Cover design by Ella Laytham (IG @ellaytham)
Cover illustration by Kior Ko (kior.bsky.social‬)

Ways to Support - Young Playwrights' Theater Donate Online Give a one-time or recurring gift now through our secure, online platform, Givebutter.   Donate by Mail Young Playwrights’ Theater 6925 Willow Street NW Suite LL-230 Washington, DC 20012...

@brigittewinter.bsky.social's Youth Playwright Theatre NEA grant was cut a few weeks ago. For many young people in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, YPT provides their only creative writing and theater programming during the school day. Please consider a donation/boost.

youngplaywrightstheater.org/give/

Tis I! Hello! See you at 4th Street??

Now I'mma post a lot of folks who's works you should definitely consider for @locusmag.bsky.social noms!

Hat tip to editor and writer extraordinaire @chriscampbell.bsky.social who's star just keeps rising.

If you’ve been thinking about picking up a copy of New Year New You, this weekend it’s on sale for 99 cents wherever ebooks are sold. 🚀 Pretty please also keep us in mind when you fill out your Locus ballot. 🙏🏼 books2read.com/newyearnewyous…

24 excellent stories for 99 cents? Do yourself a favor and grab it before the sale ends this week!