Double-Edged Press

Manuscript submissions are open!!! We’re looking for speculative fiction novels in #SFF, #sciencefiction, #fantasy, gothic, #romantasy, and more! We’re an #independentpress looking for our debut release. Could it be your book? Submit here doubleedgedpress.com/submit/ #booksky #publishyourbook

Elrond leads Frodo into Rivendell’s Hall of Fire. ‘Now at last the hour has come that you have wished for, Frodo. Here is a friend that you have long missed.’ Frodo and Bilbo meet again for the first time since Bilbo’s birthday departure from the Shire 17 years ago.

The Scariest Teachers in Children’s Literature | Book Riot buff.ly/cRthvoe

L E Modesitt sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/modesi... and Philip Pullman sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/pullma... were born on this day, so here are some of their book covers (Artist: Alan M. Clark, Donato Giancola, Eric Rohmann and [couldn't identify]):

I shared a deep dive into how new authors can get tripped up by “show, don’t tell.” Read my tips on how to “show” in your novel & when “telling” is actually necessary for the story #authortips

What Does “Show, Don’t Tell” Really Mean? doubleedgedpress.com/show-dont-te... #writing #onwriting #writingsky #editing

Anti-Prime Day starts…NOW! 🥳 Today through midnight on 10/7, enjoy free shipping site-wide, all while supporting local, independent bookstores.

Today is the first day of Banned Books Week. I thought I'd share one of my favorite books that I read in school, Fahrenheit 451. Highly recommend, it was way ahead of its time. Banned for swearing, being "blasphemous" & anti-authoritarian, & tackling sensitive topics. #Reading #BookSky

I wanted to share this from @sfwa.bsky.social on "A Special Warning: Fake Literary Agent Scams"and how to spot them, as I have been receiving scam emails and some of them are clearly AI slop regurgitating my bio/book covers, but one of them read and looked like a real agent sfwa.org/other-resour...

'Generative AI will be the death of the self-publishing market as we know it, as ‘novelists’ and single ‘authors’ are churning out hundreds of books a year and purposefully do not disclose their use of GenAI to readers...' @doubleedgedpress.com doubleedgedpress.com/self-publish...

Have you seen this stunning Deluxe Collector's Edition of Babel? - Deluxe Collector's Edition - Foil-stamped faux leather cover - Patterned endpapers - Sprayed edges - Ribbon marker - Black-and-white interior illustrations by Nico Delort. - £5 off www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page...

I published a short story this year in @uncannymagazine.bsky.social that I'm really proud of. It's about the attention economy, flavors of provocation, and what a superhero would even look like if it was invented today. It starts with a dare.

WRITERS!: Bookmark this for when you need it. www.agentsandbooks.com/how-to-ask-f...

Linghun by Ai Jiang Paints Grief and Humanity In Shadow, as an innovative and striking literary ghost story full of suspense and horror theforgottenfiction.com/linghun-by-a...

An early fright 🐈‍⬛ "Carmilla" by Sheridan Le Fanu is coming this October in a gorgeous leather-bound special limited edition from Lyra's Books. I made 14 illustrations that are hand-tipped into each copy. This was a dream project, and I can't wait to share more info in the coming weeks!

Iris Yamashita’s City Under One Roof: Tense, Riveting & Real theforgottenfiction.com/iris-yamashi... #bookreview #book #mystery #alaska

“Huneke sweeps readers into short stories and poems that span the realm of the supernatural, technological advancements, and chilling notions” — Publishers Weekly rjhuneke.com/ants-waking/

Authors, besides the fact that, you know, your cover artists deserve credit by default, another good reason to prominently name your cover artist is that it makes it clear you hired a human rather than using gen ai. Which is extremely important to quite a lot of readers, actually.

Here's a great example of a debut indie author giving credit to their cover artist/illustrator in a prominent way. Did it play into my decision to sign up for an ARC? Absolutely! And when the author emailed me that ARC? He even included a link to the artist's Instagram! Now that's giving credit

Hello, book people! I am the book content editor for Reactor Mag and I'm looking for sci-fi, fantasy, horror, romantasy, and speculative books coming out in 2027! If you have an adult or YA SFF/H book out next year (or publicist), share the link/info here!

Upgrade By Blake Crouch: A Thrilling Sci-Fi Masterpiece theforgottenfiction.com/upgrade-by-b...

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke: New Mind-bending Magical Realism theforgottenfiction.com/piranesi-by-...

You still have four days to vote on the Hugo Awards. If you don't have a $50 WSFS membership and want to vote, you can register here: www.lacon.org/register If you have a membership, vote at this link: portal.lacon.org We would love your support this year: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wall3... 1/2

I want comments on what the next review should be on... a contemporary murder mystery in Alaskan solitude, a contemporary southern gothic horror-mystery, a contemporary urban fantasy, a scifi thriller, or a classic along the lines of 100 Years of Solitude theforgottenfiction.com/fiction-book...

"Harper delivers a nasty, frenetic finale where no hold is ever truly barred… The best combination of fantastical and grounded... It’s all gross and dumb and deeply effective." @aiptcomics.com The epic finale of TOXIC AVENGER COMICS by @mattbors.bsky.social and @deadredfred.bsky.social is out now!

Publishers, indie authors who use Ingram: You can opt-out of providing your books to AI companies (to steal from): ingramcontent.com/pa... Thanks to Melinda Mitchell ( @revmindi.bsky.social ), author of FORTUNATE SON, for letting us know about this! Fight the robots!

I have been writing anywhere I could squat, sit, or stand - from halfway across the world and in between - but tonight’s the first time I’ve sat at my desk to work in a few weeks+. Life’s been so damn hard and also incredibly generous (especially in this project). Good things are comin’. #writing

I dig Neuromancer. Love the book and it’s been a big influence (as has Gibson) on my writing; this adaptation is looong overdue.

#OTD in 1960, 34-year-old novelist Nelle Harper Lee published her masterpiece, her first novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. She won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for #Fiction & her novel became a foundational pillar of American literature, selling over 40 million copies worldwide. #litsky #booksky

I can’t believe I’m here and I’m about to hear from another literary hero of mine, Salman Rushdie, talk #writing at the #Babell fest in Porto! #porto #portugal

Awe-inspiring to see one of my heroes and hear her speak on writing in one of the world’s oldest and most gorgeous cities for the Babell literary festival in Porto! I’m still pinching myself! #porto #portugal #writing #handmaidstale #atwood

So glad to see that Publishers Weekly agrees with me 😂 ANTS WAKING is a wonderful collection!! Spoiler-free review: www.pagesfromthemist.com/2025/08/revi...

Publishers Weekly calls my book of fiction, ANTS WAKING, an "Eclectic collection confronting prejudice, identity, and resilience" in a June book review! I am so THRILLED! rjhuneke.com/ants-waking/ #writing

Libraries could be community centers that offer more than just books.

Authors and artists, if you need a reliable, long-term web guy hellbent on protecting your digital rights and showcasing your talent and work in your own aesthetic, and keeping you online / secure, please dm me - my sites include RJHuneke.com, fredharper.com, readtff.com / more. #human #ai-free

Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate today by shopping at some Black-owned bookstores throughout the country! We listed just a few out of many bookstores that you should check out 🤩 For more states, check out our Instagram! For more information check this link: buff.ly/hmEo9jc

Murderbot Gets a Makeover in Artificial Condition – Murderbot Diaries Book 2 by Martha Wells – as it heads to where it all began . . . theforgottenfiction.com/murderbot-ge...

Hero Initiative has a TOTALLY redesigned website! Check it out, and please accept cookies with the "Thanks!" button; it'll make the site run better for you. Most importantly, MAKE A DONATION while there! Now GO: heroinitiative.org

A Tale of Two Cities: Porto-New York, Writing-Art, KNICKS! rjhuneke.com/a-tale-of-tw... #writing #portugal #NY #nyc #art

My next book comes out IN JUST ONE MONTH! Do you need some intense dragon emotions in your life?

When visiting either store, we hope you will experience our affirmation of the critical role that independent bookstores play in supporting the free expression of ideas, through public discourse and the printed word, at a time when such discourse faces increasing challenges.

So you want to ignite a reading habit this summer. How do you get back into the groove? We talk to reading enthusiasts for their best tricks — like allowing yourself to read wherever, whenever. n.pr/3QzTVO6

For over 30 years, Subterranean Press has created beautiful, thoughtful special edition books and published beloved stories within the SFF community. We are sad to hear the news about Subterranean's impending closure and wish the best for the team moving forward.