@mcushing.bsky.social
Writer of Speculative Fiction, purveyor of the weird and macabre, resident of New England but child of the Jemez Mountains. Currently in editing hell. No DMs. www.matthewcushing.com
Worried about the rise of fascism? Troubled by the current authoritarian administration?
So are authors and artists! Today is the last day to get "America's Slide Toward Authoritarianism" (an anthology from the International Human Rights Art Movement) at a discount.
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Another three months have passed and it is once again time for my quarterly newsletter to come out. If you like speculative fiction and want some book recs, humor, and articles, please consider signing up on my website.
www.matthewcushing.com
Adios Disney+ and @espn.com.
18.09.2025 21:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Another three months have passed and it is once again time for my quarterly newsletter to come out. If you like speculative fiction and want some book recs, humor, and articles, please consider signing up on my website.
www.matthewcushing.com
IHRAM Press' America’s Slide Toward Authoritarianism is available for pre-sale. A folio of American and international writers and artists responding to this dire political moment in the United States, this anthology fosters hope for a society that continues to speak up.
donorbox.org/america-s-sl...
A friend and author needs help. Please consider if you're in a position to do so.
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IHRAM Press' America’s Slide Toward Authoritarianism is available for pre-sale. A folio of American and international writers and artists responding to this dire political moment in the United States, this anthology fosters hope for a society that continues to speak up.
donorbox.org/america-s-sl...
Which would you prefer to read, a good book or a good story. For me, it's a no-brainer. Check out my thoughts on the ongoing debate between literary and genre fiction.
www.matthewcushing.com/post/good-bo...
I'm attending this event. RT if you think others will find this helpful 🙌 worldshift.manyworldswriting.com
09.08.2025 17:50 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“Nearly Done with a Novel, so Time to Plan the Next Adventure“ by Oliver “Shiny” Blakemore on Medium: olivershiny.medium.com/nearly-done-...
#writerslife
A debate in my critique group led to this blog/opinion post about censorship vs cultural sensitivity. It's a tough subject and I don't claim to know all the answers, but censorship is a slippery slope.
www.matthewcushing.com/post/censors...
Well done, Mike!
12.07.2025 15:37 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0If you didn't get signed up in time but still want to read my latest newsletter, go to www.matthewcushing.com/newsletters for the latest edition.
And while you're there, don't forget to sign up for next quarter's mailing list. You won't be disappointed--it's worth twice the price! (It's free.)
If you enjoy stories that make you chuckle, then this is the anthology for you.
In paperback and Kindle.
#writers #newbooks #fantasybooks #shillingforsales
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07.07.2025 00:53 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Every writer. Period.
07.07.2025 00:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I think they are a great tool as well, particularly in fiction writing.
07.07.2025 00:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Fewer, Marie. It's fewer.
07.07.2025 00:44 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0#SpecFic #QueerBookSky #QueerAdultSFF #QueerAuthors #TransAuthors
26.06.2025 19:01 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
New blog.
#writing
rmfw.org/breaking-is-...
The anthology Madam, Don't Forget Your Sword - about sidekicks, companions, and minions - is now available for sale on Amazon with 28 funny and clever tales about those who make sure their superhero (or villain) have clean clothes and gas in the car.
Give it a read.
www.amazon.com/Madam-Dont-F...
My next quarterly newsletter is about to go out, so if you're interested in speculative fiction and want to learn more about my writing, please visit matthewcushing.com and sign up.
30.06.2025 03:08 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
Lots of ideas of what a Beta Read is and isn't and in what state the manuscript should be. Here's my take:
www.matthewcushing.com/post/beta-re...
#amwriting #amediting
My new book is officially available: Solve It! The Only Speedsolving Guide for Blind Cubers. It's $1.99 from reasonable booksellers and a buck more from the gorilla in the room. Your purchase supports creating content for the blind and feeds my latte addiction. books2read.com/u/3JY87Q
01.06.2025 20:05 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Horror isn't oversaturated with message films; great horror films have ALWAYS had solid themes. The current horror renaissance means the genre's audience is larger, and many viewers simply don't seem to "get" the films that convey a nuanced message through a dark, twisted, and often fucked-up lens.
02.06.2025 13:10 — 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0My May blog is live! This month's post includes my summer writing plans, project word counts and percentages, the month's watch and read lists with star rankings, and more.
Monthly word count: 32,741
2025 word count to date: 97,895
#writingcommunity #monthlywrapup #booksky #writinggoals
If you have to hide your face to do your job, you're guilty, ashamed, or embarrassed (or just a coward). It should be an indication something's wrong with what you're doing.
31.05.2025 21:10 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Love it when you can find "the zone"! Enjoy it!
28.05.2025 20:38 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 020-day TBR book challenge. Choose 20 books from your precariously teetering emotional support stacks! One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no expectations, just covers. 20/20
#BookSky #bookchallenge #20TBRbookchallenge
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Was just re-reading a poignant story about aging and memory--and A.I.s! A fantastic short story from my good friend @paulmartz.bsky.social
www.unchartedmag.com/stories/more...
