P.A. Cornell (She/Her)

Awards season is coming up fast, so here are a few things I'm particularly proud of. You can find my complete eligibility (with descriptions and other info) here: www.pacornell.com/2026-awards-...

Readers are loving my collection THE ASTRONAUT AMONG THE FLOWERS AND OTHER STORIES. Here’s what one of them had to say. Order yours: www.starsandsabers.com/books/the-as... @starsandsabers.bsky.social

ICYMI over the weekend...

ICYMI. Also, if you’re reading for awards this year, I’d be honored if you’d consider this one.

ICYMI. Also, if you’re reading for awards this year, I’d be honored if you’d consider this one.

Y'all have helped me buy exciting things for my homecoming, including a walker tray, bed risers, a toilet riser, a shower transfer bench, groceries, and grab bars. You will also be helping me stay in my house. Thank you so much. www.gofundme.com/f/help-suppo...

You might cry. You might want to take up Go. Possibly both. Only one way to find out.

This. You can’t be against AI for your work but disrespect the work of others.

Happy #caturday from our surprise!13 new kitties (1 week since Chex Mix and the fire babies showed up!) www.gofundme.com/f/helping-ch...

You might cry. You might want to take up Go. Possibly both. Only one way to find out.

If you’re a SFWA member and you like horror, a copy of this story is available for your reading pleasure on the Nebula reading list. This one means a lot as it‘s inspired by Chilean folklore, history, and family lore. Here’s the link: sfwa.org/recommended-...

If you were following me on my professional facebook page, I’ve deleted it to prevent Meta from scraping my content to train their AI. If you’d like to keep up with my writing, visit www.pacornell.com for other social media options and/or to sign up for my free monthly newsletter. Thanks.

Canadian wine. Used to be virtually undrinkable, now we have many excellent wines to choose from. 🍷 Cheers!

Here are my last 4. All of them good in their own way. #letterboxdfriday

If you were following me on my professional facebook page, I’ve deleted it to prevent Meta from scraping my content to train their AI. If you’d like to keep up with my writing, visit www.pacornell.com for other social media options and/or to sign up for my free monthly newsletter. Thanks.

Ugh, here we go again: the UK proposed (but thankfully did not implement) a similar "exception" to copyright law last year. You can add your name to this public statement from @authorsguild.org and other organizationsin the creative industries. I did. authorsguild.org/news/austral...

🧵Wishing there were more novelettes in your life? I've published 2 this year. The first one's a fantasy and free-to-read at @adventitiouswords.bsky.social. www.adventitious.net/stories/the-...

One day we can all have a serious conversation about the lack of novelettes in the world, but for now just enjoy an outstanding one.

Small vent about cool themed anthologies I’d love to be part of vs. the depression that won’t let me write for them before the deadline. That’s it. That’s the vent. Sigh.

All of this.

For those currently reading for awards…

Jax says hi.

Got a much-needed haircut. I feel like a new woman.

For those currently reading for awards…

Since I’ve never once used Chatgpt or anything similar…easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Let me know where I need to sign up to shut down data centers please.

Tome & Space's debut short story for our Issue One free-to-read lineup. We so lucky to have it be @cornellwriter.bsky.social's "A Vessel to be Filled; A Fire to be Kindled". Science fiction with soul. Or at least, an uploaded consciousness. tomeandspace.com/blogs/news/a...

Wow, great review of this excellent anthology that I’m extremely proud includes “Once Upon a Time at The Oakmont.” Thanks for taking a look back in time, Jay. What even is time? (Read “Once Upon a Time at The Oakmont” for the answer. 😉)

My mom was also misdiagnosed with MS years ago. This sucks. My heart goes out to her.

Readers are loving my collection THE ASTRONAUT AMONG THE FLOWERS AND OTHER STORIES. Here’s what one of them had to say. Order yours: www.starsandsabers.com/books/the-as... @starsandsabers.bsky.social

ICYMI

Indeed.

Okay, I've set this up specifically for helping us take care of a surprise!dozen kittens and mama Chex Mix. 🧡 Shares muchly appreciated! (There will be SO many kitten photo updates, I promise.) www.gofundme.com/f/helping-ch...

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

The thing about cons is there are always people I KNOW are here, but never run into, and others I run into repeatedly without even trying. To those I haven’t seen: I swear I’m not avoiding you. Our stars will align one day. To those I’ve seen: it was wonderful to connect with you.

A lot of people might be familiar with my AI-cautionary tale “Through the Machine” but have you read the accompanying author spotlight where I talk to @phoebebarton.bsky.social about exactly this? www.lightspeedmagazine.com/nonfiction/a...

Real talk tho, this is a masterclass in voice. So deliciously good.

Seriously, why have you not yet read @mynachang.bsky.social’s “Jimmy. Fucking. Bang.” Are you actually trying to tell me that title doesn’t intrigue you? Do you have doubts about my recommendations? What is it?! Here’s the thing—just read it. Then I’ll get off your back…at least until my next rec.

This was a blast too. We were all signing each other’s books like it was yearbook day at school. I hope I didn’t miss anyone. Congrats to all my TOC-mates and to Stephen for another great addition to this series. And thanks to everyone who came to hear us read.

Ha ha. My kids will love that you used this one. 😂

This was a good one. Thanks for coming, Andy. And thanks to everyone who came out to listen to us offer our gentle advice.

ASTRONAUT is officially sold out at Can*Con. Thanks to everyone who supported me and also the rockstars at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social. You can still get SHOESHINE from them and possibly that last copy of LOST CARGO if it’s still there. 🙂

FYI. If you don’t have your copy with you or plan to buy it later on but would still like it signed, I have bookplate stickers I can sign as well that you can put in the book when you’re ready. 🙂

UPDATE: Last I checked there was 1 copy left of LOST CARGO and they were very low on ASTRONAUT so get to the @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social table asap if you want those.

In addition to my first panel, coming up at 10, my signing is scheduled for 12:30 today. I have it on good authority that Bakka-Phoenix Books has all 3 of my books available if you’d like to grab one before that. Come by and get some free SWAG from me too! #cancon2026

My first panel is happening soon! Don’t miss it.