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Tanya

@breakfastquest.bsky.social

Writer (SFF & SFFH; YA & Adult). Jam-maker. Educator. Probably thinking about ghosts.

173 Followers  |  401 Following  |  16 Posts  |  Joined: 06.08.2023
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One of the delights of today is that, because I insisted my parents watch Sister Act with me last night, my opera singer father has spent the day singing his version of the soundtrack. (I get to chime in with the Sister Mary Lazarus parts)

25.12.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations!

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I mean…..

27.11.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

These are incredible!!

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EXCUSE ME how did I miss this when I lived in Ohio!!!!

13.07.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That would have been incredible

13.07.2025 03:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly my fave autocorrect ever

10.07.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

RUDE

16.06.2025 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Protagonists that Break Down Walls Join author Tanya Aydelott as we smash convention and bring heroes and heroines to life!

Join me for an online #writingworkshop on Protagonists who Break Down Walls β€” 2/23, 1-4pm CST. www.eventbrite.com/e/protagonis...

19.02.2025 00:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How to make Today into the Fantastic Join speculative fiction author Tanya Aydelott on a journey from your real life to the fantastic!

I’m teaching a (virtual) speculative fiction workshop on Sun, Jan 26: β€œHow To Make Today Into The Fantastic.” Come ready to play! #sff #specfic #writing

www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-mak...

07.01.2025 04:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🫣 I thought that said HEATED

12.12.2024 02:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for putting this together! Can I be added, too, please?

17.11.2024 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
PodCastle 787: Flash Fiction Extravaganza - Bargaining - PodCastle The Greenhouse Bargain by Tanya Aydelott He sent my mother’s ghost to deliver the terms of the bargain. I accepted; there was no choice. When I asked what to expect, she said,Β Ten good years. The Whip...

The Greenhouse Bargain was also produced in audio by @podcastle.org, if thats your preferred medium: podcastle.org/2023/05/16/p...

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The Red Lehenga by Tanya Aydelott When I saw Leila in her green and gold lehenga, I cried. I didn’t know any better; I was six and knew only that my sister was beautiful, and I was losing her.

- The Red Lehenga augursociety.org/the-red-lehe... - when you deal with a djinn, you have to think quickly

- The Greenhouse Bargain www.flashfictiononline.com/article/the-... - a bargain for her mother’s souls must be paid

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FORESHADOW: A Serial YA Anthology FORESHADOW: A Serial YA Anthology

Hi new friends! I’m a speculative fiction writer, sometimes with horror vibes. I also occasionally lead SFF writing workshops.

Quick thread of some of my short fiction:

- Flight foreshadowya.com/articles/33-... - a girl wrestles with the legacy of magic and loss her mother left her

16.11.2024 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Even monsters get hangry, right? Join me on Oct 7 for a virtual generative workshop on incorporating food into your SFF world-building! www.eventbrite.com/e/feeding-yo...

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