Adria Bailton

This is the other notice of my announcement for those who prefer slides over reels. Worlds Divide, my debut YA science fiction novel, will not be out this month and it will not be published by Balance of Seven Press.

Have you read? The Field Where Things That Leave Go by Pravy Jha at Small Wonders A poem of the liminal, of a space, of that which goes missing and the space left behind. smallwondersmag.com/piece/the-fi...

I had the privilege of getting to notate an ARC for the author of The Cafe of Infinite Doors by Zara Marielle. A story of sisters colliding with the story of self-discovery for a woman centuries later. This necessary and important story is out now! youtube.com/shorts/kgYMO...

My recap of "How to Level Up Your Self-Editing Skills" from this year's @writehive.bsky.social ! historythatneverwas.com/2026/10/26/w...

Have you read? Glass Houses by Haley Hughes-Darley at Crepuscular Magazine In a museum filled with glass, how close should one look at the exhibits? www.patreon.com/CrepuscularM...

15 hours now!

today's throwback story rec is The Green Man's Wife by Archita Mittra at Tasavvur Magazine (2022) tasavvurnama.com/the-green-ma...

OH NO! It's only one more hour until #HorrorWatch!

Be silent in that solitude, Which is not loneliness—for then The spirits of the dead who stood In life before thee are again In death around thee—and their will Shall overshadow thee: be still. The Spirits of the Dead, Edgar Allan Poe #bookwormsat

Today's throwback story rec is The Cabbit by Maria Dong at Nightmare (2021) www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/the-...

I read A House of Vipers last week. Great YA contemporary mystery featuring 5 friends (3 POVs) and a theme of it doesn't matter what has happened in your life, it's how you act about it that makes you who you are. I highly recommend this book! youtube.com/shorts/FC3F8...

Have you read? Tomorrow Night by Marie Brennan at Small Wonders A ghost comes to visit to hear the stories. smallwondersmag.com/piece/tomorr...

Wife Shaped Bodies by Laura Cranehill is an excellent horror book with The Handmaid's Tale vibes and wonderful world building. This came out a couple of weeks ago, so you can pick it up now! youtube.com/shorts/XNzmW...

Have you read? “The Bargain” by Mari Ness at kaleidotrope Another story of a mortal and a fairy, a bargain struck, a life made better. kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2026/...

I got to read Whatever Happened to Eddy Crane? by Kate Crane on audiobook. What a heart-rending memoir. Highly recommend. youtube.com/shorts/18p9-...

Have you read? Hoofbeats by J. Nathan at Inner Worlds A cozy story of rest and recovery. inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-9-hoof...

TELL ME YOUR 🏳️‍🌈QUEER SHORT SFF🏳️‍🌈 OUT IN SEPTEMBER 2026!!! Originals only pls, up to novella in length, indie okay. Just reply with the author, title, and a link to read and/or buy and I'll get them on the list. Here's August's list for context & more info: www.patreon.com/quicksiprevi...

Out now! The Jump by Natalie Keller Reinert - a story about a college-age woman trying to find her place in the horse world. Go out and get it now! youtube.com/shorts/aKZkM...

Been thinking about some of my favorite horror television lately. Mike Flanagan's Carrie was so excellent. Below is interesting (in the middle). Widow's Bay is in a league of its own. And I love From, even though I can't say it's good like Carrie or Widow's Bay.

Oh hey, I've got a book in this too! And so do a LOT of other amazing authors! #IndieBooks #HorrorBooks

Have you read? On the Anthology Entitled “Frames of Colour and Un-Colour” by Dmitri Akers at The Deadlands I love how the story unfolds over the descriptions of the photos. Vivid and creepy and photographic. psychopomp.com/deadlands/is...

New week, new author thread! This week I'm reviewing Cressida Roe @eggandcressida.bsky.social 1. “Fame Cycles of Pop Gods” | WYSR Review Hark becomes the new hot god - but his time in the limelight is both limited and overwhelming. inkfoundry.net/review/why-y...

I've been busy so it's been a minute since I posted about SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL but I still have plenty of reader quotes to share. Here’s another one. Get your copy: www.starsandsabers.com/books/shoesh... @starsandsabers.bsky.social

Robbie McNeil's Hit List is a voicey, wonderful aro-ace story about contract k1113rs who run a karaoke bar. Some things go right, and some things go terribly sideways. Go read! youtube.com/shorts/lqHVf...

Have you read? The Monster at the End of This Film by Algae Ross at Otherside Magazine A final girl? A monster? A doomed boyfriend? Who gets out? othersidespec.com/pieces/the-m...

Today's throwback story rec is Take Me To the Water by Sarah Macklin at Diabolical Plots (2022) www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-9...

Watching a horror movie. These people never turn any lights on. Why are they always in the dark? Just turn on all the lights! Honestly, it really detracts when there's no reason for them to be in the dark in this house all the time.

Today's throwback story rec is Six Fictions About Unicorns by Rachael K. Jones in Uncanny Magazine Issue Forty-Two (2021) www.uncannymagazine.com/article/six-...

Prodigal Tiger by Samantha Chong is the YA Fantasy you don't want to miss out this week! Loved the magic system, the plot, the characters, and especially that dark night of the soul scene. youtube.com/shorts/f7xqr...

Today's throwback story rec is Today's throwback story rec is Milk Teeth by Annika Barranti Klein at Weird Horror (2022) www.weirdhorrormagazine.com/klein4 I am still behind on reading short stories and didn't get anything new read for today.

This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum is an excellent audiobook. It also has me thinking I'll read more mysteries and upmarket books. youtube.com/shorts/i0luV...

Have you read? We’re Running out of Fingers for All This Counting by Kelsey Dean at The Deadlands This one hurts so much. psychopomp.com/deadlands/is...

Check out this YA fantasy about a high school senior who comes into her dragon shifter powers having no idea this world of magic existed! Fantastic writing and a fun story with a diverse gang of heroes. youtube.com/shorts/Wo2Qu...

Have you read? If You Can’t Make Your Own Regret, Store-Bought Is Fine by RJ Aurand at Inner Worlds The language in this story is beautiful. The concept is amazing - would you take your loved one's last memory? inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-9-if-y...