Emily Smiley (is on sub)

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Absolutely!

Come see me at Norwescon next month!

Now do you see why I require a desk couch?

In case you were wondering how writing with a lap husky is going…

Certainly came across that way. I don’t know why he would have brought it up otherwise.

Is it bad that I want to get a couch to put in front of my desk so I can cuddle with my dog while I work without getting RSIs?

I was there, and I’m still horrified by this. My entire row was (and still is) appalled. The rage coming from our little section on your behalf was palpable. Again, I’m so sorry this happened to you.

ECONOMY OF MOVEMENT

Remi's peaceful life as a nun is interrupted when an invisible wall appears, sweeping her across her magical, shifting world like a 3D sidescroller. To break this curse, she’ll have to confront the Mapmaker Themself—the god who created her world.

#WSPit #W #A #F #LGBT #ND

So, I just found out that my puppy likes it when I read to her. Arguably, the cutest thing ever.

Betas for my Southern Gothic horror novel are finally out!! So excited to hear what they think!

Hugo noms are open, and I'd love to put forth "Be Kind and Rewind" for your consideration.

One year ago, on Valentine's day, Wyngraf published a story about queer/trans love that I coauthored with my lovely partner @kaitlinschmidt4.bsky.social. I'm a hack, but she made our story brilliant anyway.

Hey #authorsky. Been a little bit. What’ve I been up to? Oh you know. Just finished my draft and ready to send betas of my southern gothic horror out in a few weeks! You?

High praise from my critique partner on my current WIP. 🥀🖤

In Red is over half way done. Y’all get your mind right.

I have updated my laptop to MacOS 26. Surely this system update is the thing that will heal us as a nation.

I’ve discovered that the key to writing a respectable daily word count is to set my expectations extremely low, and then surprise myself when I exceed those expectations on a regular basis. #writersky

Kaitlin edited my book before I queried and I know for a fact that it played a huge part in my landing an agent. Highly recommend!!

My husband 3D printed these Koroks, and for the past few weeks we’ve been hiding them around the house for the other person to find. Where should I put this little guy today?

What Sewing Can Teach Us About Drafting Novels I always get the bug for drafting in the summer.

I finished the first draft of my WIP right before WorldCon and it got me thinking about the parallels with my other hobby: sewing. Check out 4 things I've learned from sewing and applied to drafting a novel.

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My critique partner perfectly summarized the vibe of my current WIP in one Google Doc comment… #writersky

#WorldCon is over, which means I’ll be potato’ing on the couch for the next 2-5 business days. Kthnxbyeeee

I was just thinking about context in horror and how the MC’s personality can change the vibe of what is horror and what is romance. And I realized, Belle preferred to live in with a humanoid bison with claws and his haunted flatware than put up with Gaston’s bullshit. You guys, she chose the bear.

Last day of #worldcon2025. Struggling to get out of bed. It’s been a great con, but holy cow am I tired.

Anyhoo, I’m on a horror and romance panel today! Come hang out if you’re still around!

#PosterPit #AG #SF #A

If you could heal with a touch, what would you give up? And what would you forget?

It's too much fun making visuals for my sci-fi novella #APalmEdgeLikeAKnife 🚀🖤

#PosterPit #AG #SF #A

150 years from now, a girl notices a boy living on the streets. She feeds him, teaches him, and eventually loves him.

35 years later, the girl is a criminal wanted by the interstellar military, and the boy is the veteran soldier sent to terminate her.

#PosterPit #AG #C #HF

In this dual-timeline novel, a feminist retelling of Beowulf is intertwined with modern scholars uncovering the truth behind the legend.

A fast-paced literary puzzle that rages against the silencing of women.

#WeBlameTheWildThings #OnSubmission

Dallas London’s brother drowned off the coast of Maui. Oddly enough, her diet of whiskey, cigarettes, and Twinkies is not helping her cope. But when she hallucinates demons—and they try to kill her—what’s a train wreck with a death wish to do?
Deny… Deny… Deny…

#posterpit #H #A #onsubmission

Anyone else already have their World Con schedule downloaded to their calendar or is it just me? #writersky

morning mood