Allison Pottern

I don't know when's the best time to put up an eligibility post, but I've been wanting to do a round-up of my publications this year because I'm apparently now in my short story era. 💫 So here we go! A thread of links to fabulous fiction!

This thing is at 9996/10000. Can someone please buy a pencil or a zine and then you’ll never hear about it again? (That’s not true)

Orion’s Belt is open to submissions until October 31! @orionsbeltmagazine.bsky.social www.orions-belt.net/submissions

I put this primer together for the students at VP who didn't already have a website. Maybe it can help you, too!

There's a lot to dislike about the internet. But when my kid wants to know how to tie an esoteric knot, of course there's a guy who has a wholesome YouTube channel where he calmly teaches you every kind of boat knot imaginable and it makes me remember what the internet is supposed to be.

For the post-weekend crowd, my review of Peter Watts's latest story collection. It pulls no punches. (and a huge congrats to the @tachyonpub.bsky.social team for their World Fantasy award!)

This afterword to Tales from Earthsea appears in The Books of Earthsea: The Complete Illustrated Edition, published by Saga Press in 2018.

Disney: We can't come up with a premise for a new Muppet Show! Walmart: Mind if we borrow everyone to do a branded version of the Scrooge song? Disney: Sure, we're not doing anything else with them.

Have you bought it yet? You should. 250,000 words of short fiction and poetry, all in the palm of your hand (depending on the size of your device and/or whether or not you get the print edition). 🙃 All proceeds go to keeping the magazine running! magazine.trollbreath.com/trollbreath-...

Our family got these during peak pandemic times and they are very cool, esp for anyone who likes kit building. A great, detailed thread.

Okay, looking for books publishing between January and April of 2027. Thrillers, mystery, horror, science fiction, literary fiction, true crime, etc. Your own and books you’re excited about. Go!

The competition was *tough* and the panelists had an absolute blast! SO MAY I INTRODUCE, THE INKMARK 2026 FINALISTS! inkfoundry.net/inkmark-2026/

Hey, psst - are you a Boston area game developer who actively dislikes ai/LLMs... and feels out of place in the local scene? Reach out, I'm putting something together. (Do you need to be Boston area? No! But I'm just trying to make baby steps in reaching out...)

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...

Writing Excuses is partnering with Maurice Broaddus and the Ray Bradbury Center to focus on the theme of learning to love your work. It's all about learning who you are, what stories you want to tell, and how to sustain both yourself and the work out in the world. www.tickettailor.com...

1) I'm on the board of the Ray Bradbury Center 2) I am co-editing a new anthology (with Carrie Cooper, Assistant Director of the Ray Bradbury Center and public humanities scholar).

I love this story so much. ❤️❤️❤️

ICYMI, we are OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS for Issue 4! The theme: EXPLORATION 🪐🗡️ Submissions are open until October 21st! With this theme, we're interested in stories that explore new worlds, the self, ideas, relationships... anything! Don't self-reject! Guidelines: othersidespec.com/guidelines/

It's coming... my 6th (!!) publication this year "Devil in the Pines" is releasing in this GORGEOUS anthology edited by my dear friend @brigittewinter.bsky.social and @scryptidgames.bsky.social coming out this week! It's in hardcover! Full color! With a ribbon! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

PSA turns out the fastest way to write a short story is by using it to procrastinate on writing a novel

Our book is 2 years old! Runs everywhere, talks up a storm, and on sale via my favorite local bookstore or Kobo for the ebook. Heck, you can pick it up at Walmart if you want to.

Last call is tomorrow! If you've been meaning to apply to be an LSQ editor, this is your nudge. Love spec fic, handy with a red pen, have 3–5 hours a week? No experience needed. Form closes Oct 16: forms.gle/WcYfVWHxkx... #EditorsWanted #SFF #WomenWriters

Sent mine in, you should send yours too! Sent mine in, you should send yours too! Sent mine in, you should send yours too! Sent mine in, you should send yours—

October poetry recommendations thread! In this thread, I'll highlight some fantastic poems I read and reviewed in September on Stardust & Verse. If you want to check out all the reviews now, you can do that here: www.patreon.com/StardustAndV...

Calling for Indigenous Artists for Between Earth & Sky: the Roleplaying Game! Help us illustrate the Meridian, setting of Native author Rebecca Roanhorse’s bestselling and Hugo Award-winning Black Sun trilogy! Seems like you’d be a good fit? Apply here → www.montecookgames.c...

If you’re an editor looking to edit, Andy is really cool!

The Secret of NIHM gave me nightmares (the red eyes of Nicodemus especially! 😱)

The best middle grade fiction can be loved by everyone! @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social recommends curses, human-shark hybrids, quest fatigue for your fall reading list!

It's October🎃 which means, SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN FOR BRAVE NEW WEIRD Vol. 5! **This is our yearly Best-Of Weird Fiction anthology, only eligible REPRINTS will be considered** Get the full submissions details here, and check out the full cover reveal! tinyurl.com/4474xej6

I am a cynical person but I am pretty earnest when it comes to literary prizes. Books need all the help they can get these days, and prizes are one way for unheralded books to get their due. lithub.com/in-defense-o...

Strange Horizons Fiction Submissions are open now! Check out our website for the fiction guidelines including the link to our Moksha submission portal ⬇️ strangehorizons.com/submit/ficti... (The window closes when we reach 1,000 submissions. Stories must be 5,000 words or less.)

Discoverability for new SFF books seems way down these days, especially outside of bestsellers and certain subgenres. I'm noticing this as both a reader and a writer. Great stuff is in danger of sinking without a trace. Please post about new/recent books you love or are excited for!!! I'll start:

Haven Spec Magazine is open this month to submissions by authors of historically marginalized backgrounds only! We want to read more works by Black writers, Indigenous writers, disabled writers, gay and lesbian and trans writers, and others whose voices must be heard! www.havenspec.com/submit/

Oh! And speaking of guidelines and policies: WE OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS FOR ISSUE 4 AT MIDNIGHT EASTERN ‼️ Please send us the stories and poems only you could write! We can’t wait to read your work!

WE FUNDED!! AHH! Thank you, everyone!!! Now, with about 24 hours left, any additional monies means I CAN BUY MORE TIME LOOP STORIES. 👀⏳ (And subs will open in two weeks!) www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...