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Julie E. Czerneda

@julieczerneda.bsky.social

1.4K followers 110 following 310 posts

SF/F author and editor. Biologist, Canadian, and friendly person. Optimism rules me. All you need to know about my books (including links) is at https://www.czerneda.com (with bonus silly photos.)

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · 1d

Or something that burrows to avoid dry spells/the cold, then climbs out once wet like Great Plains Toads? (I do like toads.)

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · 7d

Hearing the joy about this year's @canconsffh.bsky.social ?
It GETS BETTER!
The discount to register for next year continues to the end of October! GO AND GET IT! www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

Can*Con 2026

Ottawa’s Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Literature Convention, with panels, readings, book launches, pitch sessions, parties, and so much more! Organized by The Rocket Words Society (same people, new non...

www.zeffy.com

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · 7d

IT'S SO GOOD!!

Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · 12d

It's clear and sunny closer to Ottawa. Safe travels!

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Matt Shipman (he/him) @shiplives.bsky.social · 13d

Apparently Bluesky is seeing an influx of new users. Welcome!

If you're interested in science, journalism, and/or science writing, here are a bunch of folks worth following.
go.bsky.app/7Z8u31b

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks for the read! It was wonderful.

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · 14d

IT'S TIME TO PANIC!!!!!

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Can*Con @canconsffh.bsky.social · 19d

There is also still space in our Friday Master Class sessions!

We have: 'The Plot Toolkit' with Kim Abrahamse of Firefly Creative, a Zine Workshop with Derek Newman-Stille, and you can Write a Story in a Weekend with David Schultz and Brandon Butler!

Register: www.can-con.org/master-classes

Master Classes — Can*Con

www.can-con.org

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Martha Wells @marthawells.com · 21d

Tonight I’ll be at The Strand Bookstore in New York, with Meg [email protected]

www.strandbooks.com/event18225-2...

Purchase a Ticket for Event Martha Wells + Meg Elison: Queen Demon | Strand Books

Join us at Strand Books for Martha Wells + Meg Elison: Queen Demon event. Discover author talks, book signings, and unique literary experiences.

www.strandbooks.com

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Stephen Kotowych 🇨🇦 @ourmankoto.bsky.social · 21d

Submissions are OPEN for Year's Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction: Volume Four (the best of 2025). Send me your SFF published in 2025, you crazy Canucks! Details on my site at the link below. DON'T SELF REJECT! You can't win if you don't play ;) Subs close Feb 28, 2026. Pls share WIDELY.

Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction | Stephen Kotowych

kotowych.com

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · 21d

Of course, posting it would be more impressive. ::laughs::

Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · 21d

For #bookqw the word is #strong and I couldn't imagine a better character than Henry--nor a better designer than my Roger. Look at this! @dawbooks.bsky.social

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · 29d

It's the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Serious thoughts and reflections. Sharing hope, even if it's orange sprinkle doughnut fundraiser at Timmies. And this year's tee by www.patrickhunter.ca, a Two-Spirit Ojibwe artist.
Making a vow. #everychildmatters

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ecw press @ecwpress.bsky.social · 29d

Sept 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Today and every day we encourage you to reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and colonization in Canada, support Indigenous businesses and creators, engage in community events, and listen to Indigenous voices.

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · Sep 22

And yes, I might just be hiding in order to jump out and surprise @brandoncrilly.bsky.social on occasion...muhahhahaaa

Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · Sep 22

So, we're being ALL FANCY with our schedules and WHY NOT!!
See you @canconsffh.bsky.social

Julie Czerneda's schedule at CanCon October 17 to 19th 2025

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · Sep 22

Happy Autumnal Equinox! The events in my first fantasy novel revolve around this day and it will always have a special place in my heart.
"When anything is possible..."
From @dawbooks.bsky.social cover by Matt Stawicki.

Cover of novel A Turn of Light by Julie Czerneda showing a young woman, man arriving on an odd horse, with a mill and strange tree behind.

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · Sep 17

In Peterborough Ontario? I'm on my way!!!
takecoverbooks.ca/events/34842...
@dawbooks.bsky.social

Julie Czerneda Visits Take Cover! | Take Cover Books

An independent bookstore in Peterborough–Nogojiwanong.

takecoverbooks.ca

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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · Sep 15

REMINDER! THE FIRST THOUSAND TREES is the final book in the ANNUAL MIGRATION OF CLOUDS trilogy -- following Henryk as he wanders dangerously north into bandit and wildfire (also bears, sorry) territory. Out Sep 30 from @ecwpress.bsky.social !

ecwpress.com/products/fir...

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · Sep 12

Your fav indie sf bookstore...GO!
(Mine is @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social)

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Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you!!!

Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you!!! (Wow.)

Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · Aug 28

I don't know, but doubt it. It is sold in print in the UK, but not the other formats. Up to the publishing godlets!

Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · Aug 28

And I you!

Julie E. Czerneda @julieczerneda.bsky.social · Aug 28

While I've been writing #fantasy the last couple of years, #sf is my mainstay. As there's been some buzz recently about my latest, from @dawbooks.bsky.social I thought I'd share it myself. #aliens #farfuture #spaceexploration
czerneda.com/to-each-this...

Book cover To Each This World showing a spread of planets and geometric lines against a starry background.

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