@catrambo.bsky.social
They/she. My cats' names are Bruce, Clark, & BabyBear. Nebula award winning F&SF writer/editor/teacher. Snark at your own risk. Located in South Bend, IN. Sometimes I swear. linktr.ee/catrambo
And I'm offering an advanced short story class if you're interested!
www.catrambo.com/classes/adva...
This is the Unitarian church I grew up in, and came back to when I moved back to Indiana. It's got a lot of fascinating history, including a visit from Pete Seeger! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXN_...
03.03.2026 16:53 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
BookSky Author in Residence Spotlight 📚💙
Cat Rambo (@catrambo.bsky.social) is a Nebula Award winning author of over 300 publications. Check catrambo.com for links to her writing community and classes.
Know the basics of writing a story, but want to refine your techniques and level up your writing? Please check out my Advanced Short Story class - www.catrambo.com/classes/adva...
03.03.2026 12:31 — 👍 17 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 3
My open call with @flashfictiononline.bsky.social is live! ffo.submittable.com/submit/35050...
02.03.2026 18:24 — 👍 32 🔁 24 💬 0 📌 1
some stories express something true about the world. some stories explore a new idea, or answer a complex question. some stories are simply beautiful arrangements of language.
and some stories are the equivalent of saying "look at this gross bug!" while shoving it in the reader's face.
Gearing up to teach my Write Your Way Into Your Novel class, aimed at helping people plan and execute their project. If you want in, there's about a half hour more to sign up! www.patreon.com/posts/151642...
28.02.2026 13:41 — 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0How could I forget Kit Akimbo! I hope the manuscript finds a good home.
27.02.2026 19:32 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Just got teary over a thank you from someone. Don't ever hesitate to tell someone what they did mattered; often it hits at just the right time.
27.02.2026 18:23 — 👍 45 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
Last chance at this class, which starts Saturday and runs 6 weeks. Got a novel you want to finish? This class can get you there.
www.patreon.com/posts/151642...
Many thanks to our awesome instructors, Karen Lord and Premee Mohamed, as well as the amazing students. Wait till you hear where we're going in 2027! @premeemohamed.com
23.02.2026 13:55 — 👍 16 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0Headed home from our Wayward Wormhole in Barbados today. It will be sad to go, and I'm not looking forward to 36 hours in transit, but my Kindle is well-loaded with books and I'll be glad to see my cats again.
23.02.2026 13:54 — 👍 25 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0
bookmarking this to check out some very useful links
Thanks @daleivan.bsky.social for the shout-out of a brainstorming post of mine (from 2013!! 👀)
#writing
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Just terrible. :)
19.02.2026 11:59 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Writing Your Way Into Your Novel February 28, March 7, 14,21, 28, April 4 2026 9:30-11:30 Eastern time Catrambo.com
Got a novel that you want a solid start on? Join me for a six-week workshop that will help you plan not just your novel but your timeline for it.
www.catrambo.com/classes/writ...
One of my friends made me swear to tell her I'm having a terrible time. =)
18.02.2026 15:28 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Right? So good!
15.02.2026 19:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Let me know what you think!
15.02.2026 10:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Stretch Goal Surge 3-Day Weekend is working on all caffeinated cylinders (SGs combined add up to 12 more authors). Currently 93% to SG1 & 81% to SG2.
13.02.2026 18:54 — 👍 13 🔁 8 💬 1 📌 0This is a terrific book; if you like grimdark fantasy with a wild landscape, you should pick it up.
14.02.2026 11:22 — 👍 13 🔁 4 💬 4 📌 0We are eligible for Best Fancast!! This year you are voting for cohosts @catrambo.bsky.social, @sablearadia.bsky.social, and myself. As well as our columnists @jordanscarroll.bsky.social, @pauljessup.com, Navarre Bartz, & @susankayequinn.bsky.social Don't forget to vote for us!
13.02.2026 18:55 — 👍 7 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 1
@catrambo.bsky.social is the best online workshop leader for writers that I've met, and I've met many. At a workshop about What to Show and What to Tell with them right now. Chock full of information, with lots of room for interaction and writing.
#writingcommunity
Thank you, Isabella!
12.02.2026 12:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0This is a great opportunity that people should take advantage of if they can.
01.02.2026 19:30 — 👍 16 🔁 9 💬 1 📌 0That whole sentence is just fabulous.
01.02.2026 19:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Ha!
31.01.2026 03:20 — 👍 22 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0Every frickin' day it's a new variant on this.
29.01.2026 14:17 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This was the sermon at my church last week. It's very timely.
youtu.be/oabMY6Uo3Mk?...
You can tweak your settings so images won't post without alt text. That's how I've got mine set on here.
28.01.2026 14:59 — 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.