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Author & Battle Poet (she/her) hoarder of pens and journals. Teacher. novels, poetry, short fiction, shenanigans More at https://www.patreon.com/franwilde & http://franwilde.net

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This is a fascinating piece and very worth reading.

06.03.2026 23:40 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I adore monarch

06.03.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Here is my huge sigh of relief for the day! @stephanieburgis.bsky.social is the first review I've heard about and I'm glad it's a good one

06.03.2026 17:15 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Wait. Amazing. How do you celebrate this miracle.

05.03.2026 23:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday!

05.03.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oooo!

05.03.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Big Idea: Lauren C. Teffeau Futuristic fiction doesn’t always have to be dystopian, and in fact author Lauren C. Teffau wanted to show readers a more hopeful narrative where people work together for the betterment of th…

What's the Big Idea behind my latest book, the ecothriller Accelerated Growth Environment? Look no further: whatever.scalzi.com/2026/03/04/t...

04.03.2026 23:34 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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2025 Recommended Reading List Welcome to the LocusΒ Recommended Reading List… We saw some fabulous books come out last year and are so pleased to let you know about them! Our recommendations are compiled annually by the Locus re…

A PHILOSOPHY OF THIEVES by @franwilde.bsky.social a Locus Recommended Read!
locusmag.com/2026/02/2025...

04.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! It was a wonderful visit!

04.03.2026 00:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Conversation with Author Fran Wilde Cushing Memorial Library & Archives is pleased to host author Fran Wilde. Wilde will discuss her work and career as an author, including her most recent novels, A Catalog of Storms...

If you’re in the area, swing by the Cushing Library tonight for a public Q&A! tamu.libcal.com/event/16401752

02.03.2026 12:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning from Texas A&M, where I get to go to Advanced Studies in Science Fiction AND Weird Fiction classes today. I can’t wait to hear what the students are working on. Also I may have onboarded a lot of coffee just now. Wheeeee!

02.03.2026 12:54 πŸ‘ 99 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Person, Place, Thing by Marissa Lingen Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

New story out today in @clarkesworldmagazine.com ! "Person, Place, Thing": go, read, enjoy! clarkesworldmagazine.com/lingen_03_26/

02.03.2026 02:14 πŸ‘ 97 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 10

Dear Camila, I think you speak human very well and say exactly what you mean.

02.03.2026 02:45 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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When Your Ex-Husband Lies Dying and Only You Can Get Him the Magic Elixir from the Bodega March sweeps in with a wonderful quartet of stories as The Sunday Morning Transport brings tales by Ben Francisco, V.M. Ayala

I have a new story up at @morningtransport.bsky.social! Recommended for fans of magical bodegas, complicated ex-husbands, and second-person narration!

www.sundaymorningtransport.com/p/when-your-...

01.03.2026 17:44 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a Brooklyn Bodega with a multitude of signs advertising Deli, grocery, lotto, open 24 hours.

Photo of a Brooklyn Bodega with a multitude of signs advertising Deli, grocery, lotto, open 24 hours.

If you've ever thought bodegaa were magical...

I have a story coming for you this Sunday on @morningtransport.bsky.social.

25.02.2026 23:40 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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01.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Promo image of the cover of Lauren C. Teffeau's book Accelerated Growth Environment featuring two women and a robot in the foreground of a massive ecological habitat full of plants and water with an explosion in the distance. The following quote overlays the image:

"High-tech, high-ecology, and high-tension family and work relationships all combine in a stunning new story from Lauren C. Teffeau. This adventure for humanity’s future survival will win your heart and your mind!"

β€”Fran Wilde, Nebula-winning author of Updraft, the Gemworld series, and A Philosophy of Thieves

Promo image of the cover of Lauren C. Teffeau's book Accelerated Growth Environment featuring two women and a robot in the foreground of a massive ecological habitat full of plants and water with an explosion in the distance. The following quote overlays the image: "High-tech, high-ecology, and high-tension family and work relationships all combine in a stunning new story from Lauren C. Teffeau. This adventure for humanity’s future survival will win your heart and your mind!" β€”Fran Wilde, Nebula-winning author of Updraft, the Gemworld series, and A Philosophy of Thieves

We are only a few days away from the launch of Accelerated Growth Environment! Coming to you this Tuesday, March 3rd, from @shirakipress.com! I'm honored by what sff writer extraordinaire @franwilde.bsky.social had to say about the book!

01.03.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Diamine nightfall, (many other, diamines also good), Hisoku, a bunch of Ceramics greens.

01.03.2026 11:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to the finalists!!!

25.02.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

SO VERY here for new @micaiahjohnson.bsky.social !!

25.02.2026 15:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So glad we got to enjoy his art!

25.02.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations!!

And if you haven't experienced prom night yet...

24.02.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Crossword board with four highlighted boxes.

Crossword board with four highlighted boxes.

A sharp eyed friend told me I’m a @slate.com crossword question … this is really cool!

23.02.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Conversation with Author Fran Wilde Cushing Memorial Library & Archives is pleased to host author Fran Wilde. Wilde will discuss her work and career as an author, including her most recent novels, A Catalog of Storms...

Hey Texas, I’m coming your way next week, with a visit to Texas A&M and the Cushing Library - check out the public event on 3/2! tamu.libcal.com/event/16401752

23.02.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In an hour or so, I'll be here with @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social , @edenroyce.bsky.social , @pdjeliclark.bsky.social and others! Come join us online!

22.02.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyway, s/o to all the techbros today. No love.

18.02.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The other day, a reader wrote that they’d noticed there isn’t a Worldwide Web in A PHILOSOPHY OF THIEVES. Just a city feed.

They were brilliant and asked if all the cities & enclaves were like that.

Me: yup.
Them: why?
Me: Safer. Internet’s haunted.

18.02.2026 13:09 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 Recommended Reading List Welcome to the LocusΒ Recommended Reading List… We saw some fabulous books come out last year and are so pleased to let you know about them! Our recommendations are compiled annually by the Locus re…

The Locus Recommended Reading List is out! So many great reads here. Congratulations to all with work on the list, including Story Hour guests @kashinggiwa.bsky.social, @franwilde.bsky.social, @tanaudel.bsky.social, @pat-murphy.bsky.social, and... (1/4) locusmag.com/2026/02/2025...

14.02.2026 03:58 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t usually campaign for awards, but this year I’ve decided to go for broke for a Fan Writer Hugo Award. Yay me!
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13.02.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 124 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 5

There’s definitely a strong sense of wonder.

13.02.2026 11:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0