Congrats to this year's Hugo finalists!!
Shout-outs for @adapalmer.bsky.social's INVENTING THE RENAISSANCE and Emily Tesh's THE INCANDESCENT!
Plus! @annaleen.bsky.social @jrdawson.bsky.social @jenniferbrozek.bsky.social @onspecmag.bsky.social @therisingtithes.bsky.social @jasonsanford.bsky.social
Want to know a little of why + how I write older characters? Check out this snippet from @itgodp.bsky.social!
(Thanks, Jen!)
Congrats to FFers @aijiang.bsky.social @tiffmorris.bsky.social @jyzh.bsky.social and @brandoncrilly.bsky.social on being named Aurora finalists!
www.csffa.ca/awards-infor...
Also a giant thank you to everyone who nominated @canconsffh.bsky.social for Best Fan Related Work. Last year was a big year for us at a new venue, and the community's excitement was infectious.
Wouldn't have been possible without our amazing team of volunteers. This nomination is for all of you!
Congrats to this year's #AuroraAwards2026 finalists!!!
Particularly excited to see @thescreambean.bsky.social @teresempierre.bsky.social @julieczerneda.bsky.social @aijiang.bsky.social & Tanya Huff on the ballot!
www.csffa.ca/awards-infor...
My latest podcast appearance is on @itgodp.bsky.social!
Had a blast digging deep into what goes into running an industry con, and the nuances of squid gods and the people of Aelda in CATALYST and CASTOFF. Thanks for an awesome time, Alan!
itgodp.libsyn.com/castoff-with...
We are bejoyed to see our friends @amalelmohtar.com, @sarahgailey.bsky.social, @ourmankoto.bsky.social, @teresempierre.bsky.social, @premeemohamed.com, @kellyrobson.com, and @acwise.bsky.social among the top ten Locus Award finalists!
Celebrate with your most arcane artifacts!!
Maybe my agent loves the new novel. Maybe she hates it. Maybe we sell it. Maybe we don’t. There’s a thousand other maybes, and I don’t control any of them. What I control is the work, so I worked a bit on the next one yesterday. Always be writing the next one.
Interview with @brandoncrilly.bsky.social coming VERY soon!
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Reminder of my monthly newsletter, wherein I am much more active and actually talk about my work and also shout-out other creatives. Next one is coming soon!
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Can*Con*Line 2026 is less than a month away and our theme is DISRUPTION!
Disruption is about exploring, dissecting, and upending systems. We'll be hosting conversations about disrupting craft, narrative, and expectations, on and off the page!
Get tickets on the website!!
Coming up next is our interview with @brandoncrilly.bsky.social. I'm in the midst of editing that. Then we have an interviews with @beatriceiker.bsky.social and @matthewkressel.net as well as a Hope in Horror column with @pauljessup.com
Ever created a character for your novel/short story using an RPG? I have, and it can be an amazing process to prompt your brain with new ideas.
Even better, you can learn how from amazing author @anuja-v.bsky.social this Saturday FOR FREE. Don't miss out!
www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-c...
I AM AGENCY SIBLINGS WITH THE BUGGE!!!
DUDE
A screenshot of authors' names including Darcie Little Badger, Tananarive Due, Nicky Drayden, S.B. Divya and Brandon Crilly
A list of author names including Premee Mohamed, Jeannette Ng, Tamsyn Muir, Suzan Palumbo and Faye Gabriel
Is it really real until you're listed on the agency website???
Cannot get over seeing me and Faye at an agency that includes so many authors whose work I respect, as well as a bunch of dear friends and colleagues.
Meanwhile, our first book is out on sub, so cross those fingers!
Canadian readers! Don't forget that if you want to read CATALYST or CASTOFF, you can always request that your local library purchase it. Having our books in libraries also supports authors through programs like PLR!
For my local folks: about.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/suggestio...
We are THRILLED to reveal the cover for Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II!!! An excellent Indigenous horror anthology follow-up to Never Whistle At Night, edited by @shanehawk.com and @tvayyyy.bsky.social. The scares return August 18, 2026 from @ireadvintage.bsky.social!
three people hold their SFWA cards and smile for the camera
Found this old photo of baby me and @brandoncrilly.bsky.social and @ktbryski.bsky.social getting our membership cards back in 2017.
And now I'm a Nebula finalist.
I'm gonna cry.
Ahhhhh that was such a fun weekend!!! I can't believe you dredged up this photo!
I even still have my card in my office somewhere 😊
I hope you're basking in the finalist energy, friend.
The front cover of the book The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope.
Well, well, if it isn't a fresh copy of The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope, from @inkle.co and @jon.inkle.co, with essays from a whole host of writers...including yours truly! Why not pick up your copy at www.inklestudios.com/kaleidoscope/ today?
Coming soon to your ears - my chat with @itgodp.bsky.social!!
I need to point out that in an era when most publishers are shying away from minority representation, Green Ronin has decided to put a trans latina front and center on the cover of the new superhero roleplaying game!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gre...
Bad news, folks - Marie and I have had to call off our Montreal return tomorrow because I've caught a cold :( We'll be rescheduling to join for Livre and Let Livre another month. Stay tuned!
Woot for this awesome new anthology from Neon Hemlock!!
Still time to get in on What Elegant Stars and make sure it stays comfortably funded ✨
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...
A week from today! Hope to see you at les sans taverne, Montreal folks!
@mariebilodeau.bsky.social @neuvel.net
Coming up SOON in Montreal - Can*Con Co*Chairs @mariebilodeau.bsky.social and @brandoncrilly.bsky.social IN CONCERT at Livre and Let Livre!
Come on out for a night filled with THINGS!
Next up on my author events is a return to Montreal! @mariebilodeau.bsky.social and I are descending on this month's Livre and Let Livre for a night of chatting, games and books. Hope to see you there!
7 pm @ les sans taverne, 1900 rue Le Ber
We have 12 days to go on our crowdfund for WHAT ELEGANT STARS and still need to raise about $7k. We've just added a reward "add-on" for a short story critique with editor dave ring if that would be of interest.
We also still have two Benefactor Rewards at $1k that would be incredibly impactful.