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Bold But Not Too Bold book cover with central tarantula

Bold But Not Too Bold book cover with central tarantula

Cabaret in Flames book cover with robot-prosthetic-limb protagonist's arms sliced open.

Cabaret in Flames book cover with robot-prosthetic-limb protagonist's arms sliced open.

Go read "Bold But Not Too Bold" and "Cabaret in Flames" by Hache Pueyo (@hachepueyo.bsky.social). Both horror-adjacent.

The former is a lush, vibe-heavy gothic sapphic romance/mystery. The latter is a cannibal mystery/romance that's more plot-focused and political.

Both are truly superior works.

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I also don't think of it that way, but more as the narrator distancing themselves and as an individual seperate from myself.

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Tweet that says:

genie: please no
millipede: more legs

Tweet that says: genie: please no millipede: more legs

This one is a no brainer for me

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guys never let someone tell u that ur too much of a freak. Kate Bush's record company tried to get her to release something other than Wuthering Heights as her debut single. they said it was too weird & wouldn't chart well. but she didn't listen to them & now she's Kate Bush. never stop being weird

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I went to look up what time the No Kings protests in Boston started and this map made me happy.

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Anyways, just a reminder in case you need it too.

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Blanquitos Fiction by Karlo Yeager Rodríguez.

If you're reading for the Hugo Awards, the Locus, or the Ignytes please consider "Blanquitos" - my short story about childhood friends, old neighborhoods and his nostalgia can be a boomerang

www.typebarmagazine.com/blanquitos/

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The Colored Lens: Spring 2026 The Colored Lens: Spring 2026 [Devin Thompson, Jaylan, Vogel, Dawn, Weisfield, Russell, Pond, Tanya, Reyes, A.A., McKimm, Dafydd, Marjamäki, Heidi, Andrews, J. Robert, Mulder, Allison, Singer, Constantine] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Colored Lens: Spring 2026

New Story!

"Aloud Like Animals" is in @thecoloredlens.bsky.social along with so many other great stories!

It's about two juvenile members of a hive mind species that finds kid-thoughts Annoying at best...

& what happens once they're able to keep their thoughts to themselves for the first time

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It’s so good!

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Vote online at poll.voting.locusmag... or via the link in our bio!

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“‘Hold Your Horses’ Close” by Rachel Ashcraft – Plott Hound Magazine A sharp nose for amazing animal stories

Check out "'Hold Your Horses' Close" by @rachiea.bsky.social. It's a flash fiction in Issue 3 of Plott Hound Magazine.

We love it, and we hope you will, too!

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Submissions Broadly defined, the type of fiction we are looking for is “fun”. [Go to Submissions]

Submissions for the next issue of Translunar Travelers Lounge open soon. From March 15-21 is reserved for writers of color; from March 22 until April 15 is general submissions for everybody. We are looking for speculative fiction up to 5,000 words. translunartravelerslounge.com/submissions/

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Ahh this would be so cool! My favorite movie

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I’ve been meaning to order a copy for ours! Will do that on Monday!

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There’s also a Bridgerton flavored coffee creamer

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I am going to link to organizations that I know for sure are helping trans Kansans. This thread will develop slowly as I either know people or will vet them.

At this point we have not heard from anyone being helped via relocation resources. These exist, but I assume they are overwhelmed.

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cover image of Plott Hound Magazine Issue 3 - Fall 2025, fox surrounded by antlers

cover image of Plott Hound Magazine Issue 3 - Fall 2025, fox surrounded by antlers

Issue 3 is now available and free to read on our website!

plotthoundmag.com/issues/#issu...

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Yay!!

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This one got me right in the feels. How could you do this to me Chris? (But also, thanks for writing this).
Grab a box of tissues and read it, folks.

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This whole shop is full of the cutest and most useful stuff. I've loved them for years.

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Nebula nominations close tomorrow. Still plenty of time for SFWA members to read "Through the Machine." Thank you for your consideration.

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Submission Guidelines – Plott Hound Magazine

ICYMI, Plott Hound Magazine will now be accepting REPRINTS!

We're calling them Retold Tails.

-length: up to 10,000 words

-payment: $20 for flash, $100 for longer

For more details, check out our submission guidelines:

plotthoundmag.com/submission-g...

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"At the End of the World, Meet Me by the Vending Machines" got a nice shoutout here in Myna's roundup. Thank you!

Check out the rest of the fabulous recs below, and if you want to read "Vending Machines" it is available for free with @heartlines-spec.com: www.heartlines-spec.com/at-the-end-o...

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The Death of Mountains | Lethe Press The latest novella by Nebula finalist Jordan Kurella is a moving allegorical tale. As mankind continues to hurt the planet, leaving us with scarred lands, stories like The Death of Mountains are more ...

Nebula nominations close tomorrow!!!!

i'm going to ask again if you would consider my novella, The Death of Mountains (from @lethepress.bsky.social) which is on the Locus Recommended Reading List and is a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize.

it's pocket-sized and has a mountain that talks!

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“‘Hold Your Horses’ Close” by Rachel Ashcraft – Plott Hound Magazine

Hold your Horses Close: plotthoundmag.com/hold-your-ho...

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A flyer of Rachel's stories available for award reading in 2025.

A flyer of Rachel's stories available for award reading in 2025.

My flash story 'Hold Your Horses Close' (860 words) is on the Nebula Reading list and can be considered for the Hugo. I would love if you could give it read! plotthoundmag.com/hold-your-ho...

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“‘Hold Your Horses’ Close” by Rachel Ashcraft – Plott Hound Magazine

Such a good story!

plotthoundmag.com/hold-your-ho...

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