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Extroverted too close to the sun this week at #worldcon and I don’t regret a second of it, 10/10, would repeat again

Thanks!

Hooray! Any tips for a newbie?

Anyone going to #worldcon next week? I'm looking for buddies!

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I have totally lost the thread of my WIP's plot and now I just have these stacked key points that don't make sense, this is what happens with a pantser tries to outline, send help #5amwritersclub

Got my 500 words in and off to the rest of my day. How's the week starting for you, writers? #5amwritersclub

#5amwritersclub Happy Monday! I'm starting the week by hitting 40K in my brand new WIP 🖤

Happy Juneteenth! Just updated my list of books by Black intersex authors -

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(Aiming for completeness, please let me know if I missed a title!)

This Week's Monstrosity: The Perfect Astronaut You can support my writing & get behind-the-scenes peeks for $1/month!

As I write my new WIP zero draft (space fantasy Western, Saga x Goodbye Earl), I'm sharing little nuggets of my process and worldbuilding ideas as they come to me in my weekly newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/ejwenstr...

The writing "process" of a wandering mind for 50 minutes and then an outright sprint to meet word count for 20 #5amwritersclub

Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Adult Fiction: July-December 2025 Once again, Romance will have its own post later this week! Today's post is sponsored by Janelle Cressida and her brand-new m/m fantasy romance, Son of the Moon, on sale now for $2.99! Some acts of kindness change more than just one life... Buy it: Amazon *** Hot Girls With Balls by Benedict Nguyen (July 1st) Six is 6′7″, scheming to rejoin the starting lineup, and barely checks her phone.

Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Adult Fiction: July-December 2025

Once again, Romance will have its own post later this week! Today's post is sponsored by Janelle Cressida and her brand-new m/m fantasy romance, Son of the Moon, on sale now for $2.99! Some acts of kindness change more than just one life...…

Not an original point but worth saying again - there is not a single element in this picture that identifies any of these folks as law enforcement agents. No badges, no uniforms, no vests. Out of context it just looks like a bunch of random guys are kidnapping a mayoral candidate.

WOO congrats!

a fluffy kitten sitting next to a cup of coffee with steam coming out of it ALT: a fluffy kitten sitting next to a cup of coffee with steam coming out of it

#5amwritersclub clocking in for my 500 words...

Morning #5amwritersclub! I've really been 6amwritersclub these days because I'm trying to prioritize sleep and getting enough of it for the first time in my life (recommend) but I'm still here and getting my 500 words in!

Happy Father's Day!

how do folks ever just *not have a plan* ?

I have four plans and I haven't started thinking about it yet

Sensitivity Reading in Speculative Fiction: Why It Matters More Than You Think | Jane Friedman No matter what story we read, we bring ourselves with it. That’s why sensitivity should be the forethought, not an afterthought, in our world-building.

"Unless we achieve great technological advances in our species’ lifetime, we will always understand things from the perspective of bipedal humanoids from Earth no matter what imagined world is presented to us in books. No matter what story we read, we bring ourselves with it." —Karen A. Parker

Oh man, it's out! I had SUCH A BLAST talking speculative short story craft with @ralphwalker.bsky.social and @juliafgreen.bsky.social -- take a listen and see why @charlesyu.bsky.social is forever one of my favorite authors!

The Hidden Costs of AI Copyediting Tools: An Editor’s Review | Jane Friedman AI copyediting tools are a mixed bag, performing some mechanical tasks well but with a tendency to introduce errors and flatten author voice.

Learn what happens when you use Grammarly, Hemingway Editor, ProWritingAid, and AutoCrit—which include AI-enabled editing now—to copyedit a work of short fiction. This review includes pros and cons as well as cautions.

Insight from professional editor Ariane Peveto.

the ADHD urge to get two steps into the directions, decide you have the “gist,” and freestyle from there

Faded space background with text in front. Text reads: MICAIAH JOHNSON BALTICON SCHEDULE Sat 10:00 AM Reading St. George 605 Sat 11:30 AM Revolutions are Messy Mount Washington 53 Sat 1:00 PM A Manifesto is not a Novel Gibson 60 Sat 4:00 PM Autographs: Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Micaiah Johnson 5th Floor Lobby Sat 5:30 PM Critique: Do's and Don'ts Gibson 105

For those who missed my Guest of Honor spot at Capricon (and who may not be going to WorldCon for ~reasons~) you can catch me at Balticon next weekend!

Fellow authors, I love you, and I know it feels like we don’t have a choice, but B&N and Am*zon both scheduled sales this week to preempt Independent Bookstore Day, a hugely vital source of income for indie bookstores. Please don’t promote their sales; please promote your local indie this week.

Happy New Emily Henry Release Day to all who celebrate

uhhhhhh whoa

We are so lucky to have Dahlia recommending books every single month. 🏳️‍🌈

HERE FOR THE DARK WEIRD SHIT

Trump's Big Cuts Hit Veterans On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump consistently signaled his commitment to veterans.

"On the campaign trail, Trump consistently signaled his commitment to veterans ... But guess who’s bearing the brunt of his administration’s job cuts? Vets, who made up 28% of the federal workforce last year (compared to just 5% of the private sector)."
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