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Spec Fic Author | Winner-Apex Reader's Choice Award | SFWA & Codex Member | Bibliophilic ghost haunting libraries | she/her Work forth/in Apex, The Dark, Heartlines, Nature Futures, Flash Point SF & more Linktree: https://linktr.ee/catherinetavares

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Apex Magazine Submissions ARE NOW OPEN!
Fiction: https://apexbookcompany.moksha.io/
Nonfiction: apexmagazinenonfiction@gmail.com

Apex Magazine Submissions ARE NOW OPEN! Fiction: https://apexbookcompany.moksha.io/ Nonfiction: apexmagazinenonfiction@gmail.com

ICYMI 🌟 Apex Magazine submissions are now opening on alternating months in 2026! Submissions close March 31st and reopening May 1st. And we're especially on the hunt for nonfiction this month! πŸ‘½

Fiction: apexbookcompany.moksha.io/publication/...

Nonfiction: www.apexbookcompany.com/a/blog/apex-...

06.03.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

HA! I also needed to see that!

05.03.2026 21:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

From your lips to the DLC team's ears!

05.03.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You should read Issue 14, but there's no rest for the wicked. Submissions for Issue 15 open soon. translunartravelerslounge.com/submissions/

05.03.2026 19:35 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Her sections were my fave for both story and gameplay. I want an entire game of my poor anxious girl kicking ass as best she can!

05.03.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This chart also applies to writing fiction, FYI.

05.03.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2
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Moksha An e-zine for speculative fiction starring animals

Here at Plott Hound Magazine, we want stories that really dig deep into what it’s like to be an animal and also teach us what it means to be human.

If you write scifi, fantasy, or speculative horror and have a piece that fits our vision, consider sending it our way! We close in 10 days.

05.03.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes!!! She is the best!!! One of my top RE characters!

05.03.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Whoo hoo! Happy to help people board the RE Fan Train!

04.03.2026 17:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

FoF has worked miracles within the confines of WebEx. Imagine what they can do with a platform that works for them, not against them!

FoF is a cornerstone of the SFFH community, run by amazing people, and they will be good stewards of their resources.

If you are able, please donate!

04.03.2026 03:15 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have finished the stream and LOVED IT! Grace is such a great protagonist, great foil to Leon. I am also itching to get my hands on the game to play because the mechanics look superb! So much interactivity, versatile combat, etc. If you liked the remakes, then you'll like this one.

04.03.2026 03:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Funny bit of irony, I actually was sick (don't worry; it's not T-Virus), and so I did spend all day in bed watching an RE9 stream. Not happy to be sick, but if ever there was an example of a silver lining, this was it! πŸ˜†

04.03.2026 01:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic essay. Beautiful and poignant. Mind the CW in the thread, but worth a read.

03.03.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Aaaaahhh!!! Yay!!! I am also watching a stream and loving every second of it.

02.03.2026 04:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a great read! Might become my new Valentine's Day tradition.

01.03.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My flash fiction sci-fi love story told entirely via bank statements is in this issue! Come see Bex Kyle put their money where their heart is. β€οΈπŸ’Έ

01.03.2026 04:37 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're down to the FINAL HOURS on our Nebula nominations, where SFWA chooses the best of what they loved in 2025. REMEMBER: This is the first year for Best Comic & Best Poem! Let's make all our awards shine.

Vote for some truly moving SFF before 11:59 PM PST on March 1!

www.sfwa.org/2025-nebula-...

28.02.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 8

Adventitious setting the standard. No more regular TOCs in magazines. I want quizzes!

28.02.2026 01:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That is AMAZING!!!

28.02.2026 01:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is amazing!! Everyone go take the quiz right now. So much fun!

28.02.2026 00:49 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Submitted my Nebula nominations!

SFWA members, don't forget to go vote for what you loved, the deadline is March 1, 2026, at 11:59PM PT (aka SOON).

Also: If you SAVED a ballot, don't forget to go back and SUBMIT it before the deadline!

27.02.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Certificate for Ghosts of Summer winning the Apex Reader's Choice Award for Best Original Fiction. The certificate is patterned with a colorful space scene in the background and is in a black and gold rectangular frame standing on top of a black shelf. A rainbow ribbon twirler is stuck to the top left corner of the frame.

Certificate for Ghosts of Summer winning the Apex Reader's Choice Award for Best Original Fiction. The certificate is patterned with a colorful space scene in the background and is in a black and gold rectangular frame standing on top of a black shelf. A rainbow ribbon twirler is stuck to the top left corner of the frame.

Aaaaahhh!!! I still can't quite believe that "Ghosts of Summer" won the Reader's Choice Award.

Thank you again Apex readers!!! This means the world to me! πŸ’›

(Also a moment of appreciation for my little rainbow ribbon twirler. I spin that around when I'm thinking. It's very pretty. πŸŽ€πŸŒˆ)

27.02.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Aw, thank you! That makes me so happy to hear. ☺️

27.02.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

IT'S HERE!!!!! AAAHHH!!!!

27.02.2026 16:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Give me some sugar and carbs, and I can (pretend within a fictional context) survive anything!

27.02.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Issue #1 2026 Featuring six original flash stories!

It's finally here!

The first ever FPSF "issue" is live. 6 great flash stories, including our Drabble Contest winners and runners-up.

Check it out! #SFF #flashfiction
flashpointsf.com?p=7320

27.02.2026 15:24 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Amazing!!! I love it!

27.02.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Myna!!!

27.02.2026 15:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"At the End of the World, Meet Me by the Vending Machines" got a nice shoutout here in Myna's roundup. Thank you!

Check out the rest of the fabulous recs below, and if you want to read "Vending Machines" it is available for free with @heartlines-spec.com: www.heartlines-spec.com/at-the-end-o...

27.02.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Hey SFWA! Your Nebula Ballot is closing soon!

Got a moment to vote?

March 1, 11:59 PM PST

sfwa.org/2025-nebula-nominations-ballot

Hey SFWA! Your Nebula Ballot is closing soon! Got a moment to vote? March 1, 11:59 PM PST sfwa.org/2025-nebula-nominations-ballot

Last year's Nebula Finalists for the Andre Norton were a dynamic crew - and this year's selections will be, too. If you're a SFWA Member, don't delay - vote today!

Last year's Nebula Finalists for the Andre Norton were a dynamic crew - and this year's selections will be, too. If you're a SFWA Member, don't delay - vote today!

Last year, Vanessa Ricci-Thode made history.

This year, the whole organization will, with two brand new Nebula Awards voted on by YOU, the SFWA Member in good standing!

Last year, Vanessa Ricci-Thode made history. This year, the whole organization will, with two brand new Nebula Awards voted on by YOU, the SFWA Member in good standing!

Last year, our Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade & YA Fiction made history with the first-ever win by an Indie Author.

This year, we're making history with our first-ever 🌟 Nebula Award for Best Comic 🌟 & 🌟 Nebula Award for Best Poem🌟.

SFWA! Fill out your ballot today! buff.ly/xY1UYkA πŸ‘‡οΈπŸ‘€

25.02.2026 21:15 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1