C. J. Lavigne

Can't think of a single way in which this is about to go wrong

Spotted: A really lovely review of THE DROWNED MAN'S DAUGHTER 🌊! (and some intriguing other books I am now adding to the TBR...) beforewegoblog.com/sfincs-revie...

Thought I would be going home on Friday, but my wound care is complicated and so I am not yet going home (2 months in the hospital now 🙃). If you can contribute, it will really help. www.gofundme.com/f/help-suppo...

My debut novel, AETHER AND EGO, is featured on @maryrobinettekowal.com's blog today! maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/my-f... #Booksky 🪐📚

also ALSO we're open for novella submissions right now more info here: www.neonhemlock.com/submissions

Exciting announcement! The next Clarion West Novel Workshop will run from March - November, 2027 and will be led by @premeemohamed.com. Applications will be accepted November 1-30, 2026. For more information, visit www.clarionwest.org/clarion-west...

Aw yeah, Witch Is Mine is up on Netgalley! Second chance rivals to lovers roommate romance with a dating bet, hurt/comfort baking, magical home repairs and a gratuitous peacock problem. www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

Now available directly from us while they last: SIGNED COPIES of A DUBIOUS CLAMOR by @marissalingen.bsky.social which will ship with a Dubious Sword sticker, an antifascist sticker, and a bookmark! Click that link y’all! hornedlarkpress.com/product/a-du... l

YOU COULD WIN THIS QUILT! This Breast Cancer Awareness month I'm having a giveaway to help raise funds for the increasing costs of my breast cancer treatment. Every donation from today to Oct 31 will be eligible to win! See link for details! Kindly boost & share! www.gofundme.com/f/help-r-s-a...

RIGHT OKAY YES I DID AGREE TO THIS so anyway! Are you working on a novel? Is the novel in early stages or not novelling the way you want? Do you want to work with me, a giant bug? If so, @clarionwest.bsky.social may have a program for you! www.clarionwest.org/clarion-west...

TriCon Halifax 2027 is ready to roll! May 21-23 2027, we coordially invite you to join us in Halifax, Nova Scotia for three days of fun, conversation, and career development for speculative writers at all stages of their journeys! Early BIRD Registration is now OPEN! admitone.com/events/other...

I can vouch for Mike, a real person whom I know!

Listen to me blather on about my story, “Foliaceous” (available in the Manufactured Ecosystems anthology here, www.manufacturedecosystems.com/anthology) youtu.be/JmekmJK95CA?...

Yep. This is where I am right now. As much as I detest the encroachment of AI into literary (and other) spaces, I'm also getting tired of these articles that only seem to target BIPOC or Global South authors using fruit from the poisoned tree.

We are $600 away from halfway there. If you can share, thank you. I got moved to rehab four days ago, and I'm learning to walk again. 🖤

Only 3 more days until A Waltz of Sinister Import arrives everywhere to complete The Supernatural Adventures of Lady & Lord Riven! Preorder now: books2read.com/waltzSinister Or subscribe to my Patreon as a Dragon Ruler to read it today: patreon.com/stephanieburgis #romancelandia

Says here I wrote an BOOKE (thank you CBC!) www.cbc.ca/books/cbc-bo...

I didn't mince my words. Alberta's anti-immigration referendum questions are racist. They are also a potential disaster for Alberta's economy. Last night, I rose in the Senate to denounce them - and to thank all the thousands of Albertans fighting against them. Please share. #notothenine #cdnpoli

I'm over on Jenn's blog today telling her (and you) how and why I wrote THE FIST OF MEMORY.

Oboy. So, remember how I published a book with @neonhemlock.bsky.social in April called The Mystery of the Bitten Peach? I went ahead and registered the copyright. As you might imagine, the main reason I bothered to do that was *because* of the AI companies stealing copyrighted material.

If you see this, recommend a short book. The Death of Mountains by @jordankurella.com And What Can We Offer You Tonight by @premeemohamed.com

I have been known to yell "Lopez!" on occasion, or "Eeeeradicator!," but I'm gonna have to go with Skoura the Gentle Shark. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg7U...

in 15 mins!!

~two more weeks for this!

Hello, it is Monday now so perhaps people are thinking about work. Please consider sharing this job posting with smart Canadians who know about queer and trans issues and culture. Social video experience a must; journalism experience a huge asset. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...

hey all!!! this Wednesday, which is tomorrow, i'll be at @storyhour.bsky.social with @megelison.bsky.social !!!! holy carps!!! you know you wanna attend this one. free author readings online, to refill the creative well! 7pm Pacific, 10pm Eastern youtube.com/@storyhour2020

AI on my phone, on my laptop, in my spreadsheets, in my word processor, in my PDF reader, in my student assignments, in my ads, on my maps I’m going to scream get this shit away from me

Sunday Scaries: Lu’s Laundry and Other Services By Wen Wen Yang therumpus.net/2026/06/28/s... @therumpus.net #horror

Starting in five minutes! :D

WE HAVE DATES! We are delighted to confirm that TriCon Halifax will be returning in 2027! May 21-23 2027 at the NSCAD Port Campus. And TODAY ONLY we are taking EARLY-Early bird weekend pass registrations at the @halconscificon.bsky.social Stories from the Stars book fair!

Anyway HAPPY FRIDAY I hope you are enjoying your day more than Special Agent Vycol "Everything Is Terrible" Ferec (not his real name) Today is a good day to buy WICKHILLS and get you some fantaspionage in a very safe (nice, safe) weird city! us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

King's Quest.

Do you feel overwhelmed as an adult? Then I've got just the trick: The Last Adult Superstore. It's got everything you need. They promise.

We want to thank every single reader who’s picked up one of our titles: THANK YOU! For supporting a small Canadian Antifascist press that doesn’t use AI in any part of the publishing process, for supporting our authors and leaving reviews, and for spreading the word! Stories change the world.

Ancillary Review is looking for more editors! Message me if you're interested in copy-editing, dev editing, or graphics creation for a Hugo finalist magazine of spec fic criticism! It's volunteer-based and fits with your schedule <3

I have made the ugliest ever graphic to go into my newsletter on Friday, but it gets the job done. You, too, can sign up to experience truly hideous graphic design, along with my thoughts about writing and publishing:

when ai leaves u behind

The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. If you are an indie author with a novella, our free competition is open now! #booksky💙📚🪐#writing docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

And it's time! Submit your novellas! #booksky #writingcommunity docs.google.com/forms/d/1tmf...

Archive Spotlight: In ‘Martian Wallpaper’, Wen Wen Yang weaves a haunting tale of postpartum depression and living wallpapers in Mars. Take a break from work (do avoid the rest bay) for this one!

The court filing dug up by @kint.bsky.social is the most They Admit It i have ever seen in my life www.404media.co/doom-loop-op...

Non-US writers, I checked with the Anthropic settlement folks and we do need to file W-8 BEN forms to avoid IRS tax withholding. Thanks to the nice helpline people for the response. Here is the form: www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/...

Cat people, unite! 🐱 The Citadel Project, a dark fantasy stealth game, had to release early due to a massive €6,000 vet bill. A red-light runner fucker hit their cat, Snoopy, and fled. Miraculously, Snoopy survived thanks to his incredible strength and will to live.

Happy Publication Day to TWO books: Mad Hell-Rush of Days by Natalie Appleton and Driving into the Sun by Becca Babcock. Two immersive and intriguing character driven novels. Find them where books are sold! Or from our webstore. #NeWestPress #ReadRadically #ReadCanadian #BuyCanadian #NewRelease

A pyramid scheme I can wholly endorse. This is fierce and funny, and deserves to be shared. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #notothenine

A Note from Your Editor Regarding the Entirely Routine Authentication of Your Humanity (laughing to hide tears)

Petition against the sale of Moneris is up to 5000 signatures now. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... www.cbc.ca/news/politic...