Speculation Publications

Vampire Hunters — Speculation Publications

"I write now, however, not with concerns that a vampire walks beside me, but with a pressing mythological question—an academic curiosity, you might say."

From "Blood Stains True" in @speculationpub.bsky.social's VAMPIRE HUNTERS anthology

www.speculationpub.com/vampire-hunt...

Congrats!

Congrats!

What an honor to be on the preliminary Stoker list with @lcw.allingham for our anthology VAMPIRE HUNTERS: AN INCOMPLETE RECORD OF PERSONAL ACCOUNTS. I'm taken aback, and I'm just so excited! 😂
We worked really hard, along with the terrific authors, and I'm so pleased! All the best to everyone!

Now that we had a moment to gain our composure, Congratulations to VAMPIRE HUNTERS and everyone on the Stoker Preliminary Ballot! We are honored and humbled to be in such rad company. And thank you to the amazing contributing authors of this book for making it what it is.

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fuck with Philly, you get the jawn.

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If you're snowed in, it's a good time to settle into a little Winter Lore. Stories Poems and Magic about the Old Holidays, Shadow Work and Dreams during the dark cold months.

Text on the background of the Rainbow Flag that reads: Queer Books We’re Looking Forward to in 2026.

10 book covers and 2 gray book cover placeholders on the background of the Rainbow Flag. The books are: Last First Kiss by Julian Winters; I Love You Don't Die by Jade Song; The Girls Will Be Okay by Linnea Peterson; Platform Decay by Martha Wells; Common Bonds 2 ed. by Claudie Arseneault, Emery Lee & RoAnna Sylver; A Long and Speaking Silence by Nghi Vo; The Last Best Quest Ever by F.T. Lukens; Is This a Cry for Help? by Emily Austin; Bridget and Gabe Are Not Okay by Lex Croucher; Smash or Pass by Birdie Schae. The cover placeholders read: A Trade of Blood cover tba; Panguan cover tba.

We’re looking to the future! And the future is bright and queer. Here are some of the queer 2026 book releases that we can’t for. What books are you most excited for this year?

See a book on our list you gotta buy? They're all in our Bookshop.org affiliate shop: bookshop.org/lists/2026-q...

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Tonight is our annual Winter Gathering to celebrate the winter holidays and solstice and the end of another great year of indie books. If you are in the area, feel free to come out and join us. There will be books available by local indie authors, exceptional people, and vibes.

Last day to back the LOADING...THE MACHINE CHILD novella of utter speculation Kickstarter. Get your name in the pages of this urban legend and support queer and indie books!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/utt...

There's still time to get in on the Kickstarter/preorder action if you want a taste of a transfemme protag, the men in black, and cursed arcade cabinets!

Our ebook titles on Smashwords are 25% off until the end of the year.
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Okay so I hurt my arm last week so i am doing everything one handed, including making a LOADING...THE MACHINE CHILD illustration with @ttmaddenwrites.bsky.social , @rivertheauthor.bsky.social and myself ( @lcwall.bsky.social ) kickstarter ends tuesday morning. www.kickstarter.com/projects/utt...

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This is your chance to speak up for the trans books and authors you’ve enjoyed this year! Whatever your faves were, please add your voice to the voting process

Short list nominees and winners are decided by fairly slim margins, so your votes make a big difference in whether books get noticed!

It’s that time of year again! Our annual spec pub winter gathering is happening at Mom‘s and everyone is invited. Come by and have a drink with us and celebrate another holiday season.
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LOADING...THE MACHINE CHILD Kickstarter on the final level. LOADING THE MACHING CHILD pulls the High Priestess card with original cover art by Aleeya Jones. There's only one week left to be part of the legend.

My arm is slinged so everything is talk to text right now, which made for some fun typos.
One week left on our kickstarter!

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Loading...the Machine Child demo | TTMaddenwrites Get more from TTMaddenwrites on Patreon

I now have a totally free story that's a short prequel to my upcoming novella with @speculationpub.bsky.social !

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And if you think that's interesting, you can back the Kickstarter!
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COVER ART REVEAL!
LOADING...THE MACHINE CHILD cover image reveal. The Utter Speculation Novella Series chose The High Priestess card to represent Abby and her story! Original art by Aleeya Marie Jones. Check it out on the Kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/utt...

Support Indie Books!
The newest Novella of Utter Speculation, LOADING...THE MACHINE CHILD is a weird fic, low fi journey with a transfemme protag, men in black, and an urban legend that starts in the arcades of the early 80s.
Be part of the legend.
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If you’re about novellas on urban legends, queer protagonists, 80s culture, weird fic and deep dives, check out the Kickstarter and be part of the legend. We've hit our first goal but we're hoping to level up to the stretch and fund the whole project!
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Opening up for subs at midnight tonight assuming that I have set up Submittable correctly....

LOADING...THE MACHINE CHILD: A Novella of Utter Speculation
Abby, a transfemme gamer, received a VHS tape that opens the door to the 40-year-old mystery of Polybius Arcade Game and follows the clues to a whole new level of understanding.
Be Part of the Legend.
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Like with Pay the Piper, we have Original Tarot themed Cover Art designed by Aleeya Marie Jones for LOADING...THE MACHINE CHILD. What card will we pull? Follow the campaign and find out.
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For truly unique Black Friday Gifts, put the gamer you love in a book about the ultimate game and support indie books.
LOADING...THE MACHINE CHILD is a low fi, weird fic novella about the Polybius Arcade urban legend and you can be in it. check out our kickstarter
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Black Friday! Cyber Monday! What up, yo! Follow the link in my bio to find out more about @speculationpub.bsky.social 2nd novella of Utter Speculation Kickstarter. Rewards great enough to be a gift!!

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