Ardyce Alspach
@ardyce.bsky.social
Senior Editor at UNSQ :: YA/NA/adult fiction :: Freelance writer sometimes :: Professional Nerd :: neurospicy :: opinions my own :: she/her 🏳️🌈
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In the shower this morning, I realized I have to change the entire setting of my current project. This will have time-consuming ramifications throughout, but it's best for the WIP.
When you pop a prompt into the slop machine, you don't get realizations. Just output. Nutritionless slop, never cooked
When you pop a prompt into the slop machine, you don't get realizations. Just output. Nutritionless slop, never cooked
November 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
In the shower this morning, I realized I have to change the entire setting of my current project. This will have time-consuming ramifications throughout, but it's best for the WIP.
When you pop a prompt into the slop machine, you don't get realizations. Just output. Nutritionless slop, never cooked
When you pop a prompt into the slop machine, you don't get realizations. Just output. Nutritionless slop, never cooked
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Happy Small Business Saturday!
Our biggest holiday sale ever continues today on books, chapbooks, t-shirts, keychains, art prints, and more.
Use code HOLIDAY35 at checkout to get 35% off nearly everything in our direct shop, including new releases and pre-orders!
shop.shortwavepublishing.com
Our biggest holiday sale ever continues today on books, chapbooks, t-shirts, keychains, art prints, and more.
Use code HOLIDAY35 at checkout to get 35% off nearly everything in our direct shop, including new releases and pre-orders!
shop.shortwavepublishing.com
Shortwave Publishing
Shortwave is an independent small press publisher. We offer a selection of original books, zines, chapbooks, and more.
shop.shortwavepublishing.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Happy Small Business Saturday!
Our biggest holiday sale ever continues today on books, chapbooks, t-shirts, keychains, art prints, and more.
Use code HOLIDAY35 at checkout to get 35% off nearly everything in our direct shop, including new releases and pre-orders!
shop.shortwavepublishing.com
Our biggest holiday sale ever continues today on books, chapbooks, t-shirts, keychains, art prints, and more.
Use code HOLIDAY35 at checkout to get 35% off nearly everything in our direct shop, including new releases and pre-orders!
shop.shortwavepublishing.com
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We know that, for a ton of reasons, a lot of folks don't have as much to spend as they'd like this holiday season. Sooooooo, here's a thread of things you can do that will support your local indie bookstore or other business WITHOUT spending any more than you intended...
November 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
We know that, for a ton of reasons, a lot of folks don't have as much to spend as they'd like this holiday season. Sooooooo, here's a thread of things you can do that will support your local indie bookstore or other business WITHOUT spending any more than you intended...
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I'm extremely proud of the fact that the hardcover of Dreyer's English remains in print nearly seven years after it went on sale, and if you'd like signed copies (they make great holiday gifts!) and to support a local bookstore, head to the Signed Copies tab here:
Benjamin Dreyer
Benjamin Dreyer, author of the New York Times bestseller Dreyer’s English, is the retired copy chief and managing editor of Random House.
www.benjamindreyer.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I'm extremely proud of the fact that the hardcover of Dreyer's English remains in print nearly seven years after it went on sale, and if you'd like signed copies (they make great holiday gifts!) and to support a local bookstore, head to the Signed Copies tab here:
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Friends! It's the big annual Etsy sale!
Select listings up to 25% off at Torch & Arrow!
Goth/Steampunk/Neo-Victorian jewelry, cuff-links, tie bars, hair things & more!
I'm awaiting payment on several book things but bills noted below have made things pretty dire.
Shop: torchandarrow.etsy.com
Select listings up to 25% off at Torch & Arrow!
Goth/Steampunk/Neo-Victorian jewelry, cuff-links, tie bars, hair things & more!
I'm awaiting payment on several book things but bills noted below have made things pretty dire.
Shop: torchandarrow.etsy.com
Adding to this thread: new listings! I know it's been a rough year for everyone, my family included (just hit w/ 2k medical + car bill, so we're scrambling). If Gothy / Neo-Victorian / Vintage / Steampunky things sound cool, check out torchandarrow.etsy.com, your support is so dearly appreciated 🖤
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Friends! It's the big annual Etsy sale!
Select listings up to 25% off at Torch & Arrow!
Goth/Steampunk/Neo-Victorian jewelry, cuff-links, tie bars, hair things & more!
I'm awaiting payment on several book things but bills noted below have made things pretty dire.
Shop: torchandarrow.etsy.com
Select listings up to 25% off at Torch & Arrow!
Goth/Steampunk/Neo-Victorian jewelry, cuff-links, tie bars, hair things & more!
I'm awaiting payment on several book things but bills noted below have made things pretty dire.
Shop: torchandarrow.etsy.com
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ICYMI, I get royalties for this, if you want to help out a freelancing writer in the heat death of online promo.
My Lambda Award-winning debut novel THE DEVOURERS, a dark, queer, mythic realist tale about sex, love, violence, & shapeshifting, has finally surpassed 20k sales. Those may be rookie numbers to many authors, but for me, it's a big deal, even if not big money. Sincerest gratitude to my readers 🖤
The Devourers by Indra Das: 9781101967539 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
For readers of Margaret Atwood, China Miéville, and David Mitchell comes a striking debut novel by a storyteller of keen insight and captivating imagination. LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD WINNER •...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
ICYMI, I get royalties for this, if you want to help out a freelancing writer in the heat death of online promo.
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Now that all of my books are back in print, I wanted to offer a breakdown for anyone interested in checking out my work to date:
Current Novels:
A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS
BOYS IN THE VALLEY
GOTHIC
THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL
THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE
SARAFINA (April 2026)
Current Novels:
A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS
BOYS IN THE VALLEY
GOTHIC
THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL
THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE
SARAFINA (April 2026)
November 22, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Now that all of my books are back in print, I wanted to offer a breakdown for anyone interested in checking out my work to date:
Current Novels:
A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS
BOYS IN THE VALLEY
GOTHIC
THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL
THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE
SARAFINA (April 2026)
Current Novels:
A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS
BOYS IN THE VALLEY
GOTHIC
THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL
THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE
SARAFINA (April 2026)
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You're never going to be younger than you are now.
Stop being afraid to want things.
You should want things.
How do you start? Write down what you want.
Look at that list when you wake up.
Look at it again midday.
Look at it once more before you go to sleep at night.
Put it into action.
Stop being afraid to want things.
You should want things.
How do you start? Write down what you want.
Look at that list when you wake up.
Look at it again midday.
Look at it once more before you go to sleep at night.
Put it into action.
November 19, 2025 at 3:20 AM
You're never going to be younger than you are now.
Stop being afraid to want things.
You should want things.
How do you start? Write down what you want.
Look at that list when you wake up.
Look at it again midday.
Look at it once more before you go to sleep at night.
Put it into action.
Stop being afraid to want things.
You should want things.
How do you start? Write down what you want.
Look at that list when you wake up.
Look at it again midday.
Look at it once more before you go to sleep at night.
Put it into action.
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It’s real! The first issue of The End Times started showing up in mailboxes today. For a limited time, you can still subscribe: badhandbooks.com/preorders/th...
November 19, 2025 at 2:46 AM
It’s real! The first issue of The End Times started showing up in mailboxes today. For a limited time, you can still subscribe: badhandbooks.com/preorders/th...
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UNNAMED BONES ARCs are here! Not showing you the cover because A) it isn't final and B) we might do a cover reveal.
Out July 21, 2026 from Union Square (Hachette).
From the jacket:
"I'VE BEEN FALLING AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. AND EVERY TIME I fall, It's DEEPER INTO THE GUTS OF SEEKER'S REST."
Out July 21, 2026 from Union Square (Hachette).
From the jacket:
"I'VE BEEN FALLING AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. AND EVERY TIME I fall, It's DEEPER INTO THE GUTS OF SEEKER'S REST."
November 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
UNNAMED BONES ARCs are here! Not showing you the cover because A) it isn't final and B) we might do a cover reveal.
Out July 21, 2026 from Union Square (Hachette).
From the jacket:
"I'VE BEEN FALLING AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. AND EVERY TIME I fall, It's DEEPER INTO THE GUTS OF SEEKER'S REST."
Out July 21, 2026 from Union Square (Hachette).
From the jacket:
"I'VE BEEN FALLING AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. AND EVERY TIME I fall, It's DEEPER INTO THE GUTS OF SEEKER'S REST."
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Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
A dream denied: My 54-year quest to publish a short story in F&SF ‹ Scott Edelman
www.scottedelman.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
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I've now heard from 3 authors targeted on X by a scammer impersonating Lois McMaster Bujold. Bujold impersonator refers author to "Eleanor Wood at Spectrum Literary", also an impersonation. Goal: to sell editing svcs. Scam is impersonating multiple authors & agents writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
If a Famous Author Calls, Hang Up: Anatomy of an Impersonation Scam - Writer Beware
You open your email program one morning. The usual work stuff. Some spam (annoying that it got past your filters!). A couple of newsletters (maybe later). You sip your coffee, scroll down. Wait. What’...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I've now heard from 3 authors targeted on X by a scammer impersonating Lois McMaster Bujold. Bujold impersonator refers author to "Eleanor Wood at Spectrum Literary", also an impersonation. Goal: to sell editing svcs. Scam is impersonating multiple authors & agents writerbeware.blog/2025/11/14/i...
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Art is like games. There’s a lot of “grinding” to build stats before you are ready for a boss fight.
If you didn’t do the work to beat the boss fight, was the game as much fun or as meaningful to you? Aren’t the games you spent the most time and energy on the ones that stay with you?
If you didn’t do the work to beat the boss fight, was the game as much fun or as meaningful to you? Aren’t the games you spent the most time and energy on the ones that stay with you?
November 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Art is like games. There’s a lot of “grinding” to build stats before you are ready for a boss fight.
If you didn’t do the work to beat the boss fight, was the game as much fun or as meaningful to you? Aren’t the games you spent the most time and energy on the ones that stay with you?
If you didn’t do the work to beat the boss fight, was the game as much fun or as meaningful to you? Aren’t the games you spent the most time and energy on the ones that stay with you?
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Applications for our spring 2026 internships are still open! Want to intern with our copydesk, marketing + membership, events, and social media departments? Apply now!
Learn more at https://airtable.com/app5UeNk1TbjY8imi/pag2EATFjk8cNUcIo/form
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November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Applications for our spring 2026 internships are still open! Want to intern with our copydesk, marketing + membership, events, and social media departments? Apply now!
Learn more at https://airtable.com/app5UeNk1TbjY8imi/pag2EATFjk8cNUcIo/form
Learn more at https://airtable.com/app5UeNk1TbjY8imi/pag2EATFjk8cNUcIo/form
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To those using Kickstarter: before backing a project, make sure it's legit. See below: Canadian artist @kness.bsky.social had their work stolen, images generated with the help of AI. 😢
Well this is not a nice start to my week. Someone reported to me that a kickstarter uses my pictures and it’s really sickening because they’re ALL mine with FREAKING AI bg. I already filed a copyright claim but it makes me sick.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
To those using Kickstarter: before backing a project, make sure it's legit. See below: Canadian artist @kness.bsky.social had their work stolen, images generated with the help of AI. 😢
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You cannot go wrong with a Cherie Priest novel, and here are some deals!
Who wants some CHEAP BOOK LOOT? Right on, I've got your back - behold: Here's what's newer, older, and super-cheap on promo from around the internet today...starting with IT WAS HER HOUSE FIRST but including GRAVE RESERVATIONS and MORE: www.cheriepriest.com/blog/novembe...
November Deals from around the Internet — The Haunt*
Hello and welcome to Monday (such as it is). Spooky season may have passed, but book deals know no such limitations - so here’s what I found around the web, for your bargain-purchasing and leisure-rea...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
You cannot go wrong with a Cherie Priest novel, and here are some deals!
I’ve got some novels in the works for Summer 2026! Keep an eye out for BEWARE THE JACKS (ages 8-12) by @llavoieauthor, UNNAMED BONES (ages 14 and up) by @lorasenfauthor, and GO-MAN VS. THE STAR DRAGON (ages 8-12, graphic novel) by @hamishsteele. Pro reviewers, reach out to [email protected]
November 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I’ve got some novels in the works for Summer 2026! Keep an eye out for BEWARE THE JACKS (ages 8-12) by @llavoieauthor, UNNAMED BONES (ages 14 and up) by @lorasenfauthor, and GO-MAN VS. THE STAR DRAGON (ages 8-12, graphic novel) by @hamishsteele. Pro reviewers, reach out to [email protected]
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Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hey, a lot of people are talking about changing affiliation from Democratic to Independent.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
Let me tell you why you shouldn’t do that in Colorado.
One of the main ways to get a primary challenge candidate on a ballot is to caucus for your party. You need to be registered as a Dem to caucus.
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Are you a marginalized author (or the editor/agent/publicist of one) who has a trad pub book coming out in 2026 that is science fiction, fantasy, or horror and either adult or young adult? This book critic wants to know about it! Small press strongly encouraged.
bookjockeyalex.com/contact/
bookjockeyalex.com/contact/
Contact
I’m currently open to sensitivity/authenticity reading. Please see the full list of what I cover and rates. In your email below, please include a description of the work, the estimated word c…
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November 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Are you a marginalized author (or the editor/agent/publicist of one) who has a trad pub book coming out in 2026 that is science fiction, fantasy, or horror and either adult or young adult? This book critic wants to know about it! Small press strongly encouraged.
bookjockeyalex.com/contact/
bookjockeyalex.com/contact/
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Look At My Book Everyone :)
November 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Look At My Book Everyone :)
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i have been DYING to share this cover for SO LONG so everyone please look at it and not my face.
We are delighted to reveal the cover for @isabel.kim's debut novel Sublimation, a story of immigration, identity, and paradox from the author of "Why Don’t We Just Kill the Kid in the Omelas Hole"
Revealing Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim - Reactor
A tale of doppelgangers and corporate intrigue, heartbreak and betrayal — arriving June 2026
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November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
i have been DYING to share this cover for SO LONG so everyone please look at it and not my face.
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2025 World Fantasy Awards
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2025 World Fantasy Awards
The World Fantasy Awards were presented on November 2 at the World Fantasy Convention in Brighton, UK. Lifetime Achievement Juliet Marillier Michael Whelan Novel The Tainted Cup by…
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November 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
2025 World Fantasy Awards
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No time for subtlety tonight, folks!
Sign up to get out the vote for Mamdani here:
www.zohranfornyc.com/gotv?r=uf_Vq...
Sign up to get out the vote for Mamdani here:
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October 28, 2025 at 1:41 AM
No time for subtlety tonight, folks!
Sign up to get out the vote for Mamdani here:
www.zohranfornyc.com/gotv?r=uf_Vq...
Sign up to get out the vote for Mamdani here:
www.zohranfornyc.com/gotv?r=uf_Vq...
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Call for recs! Have your put your favorite SFF media and artists into the Hugo rec sheet yet? :D #HugoAwards
The Hugo Awards (2026)
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October 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Call for recs! Have your put your favorite SFF media and artists into the Hugo rec sheet yet? :D #HugoAwards
Y’all, I’m watching Beyond Skinwalker Ranch and I had an #MSWL thought: rival ufologists a la Skinwalker Ranch Travis and Ancient Aliens Giorgio but make it cozy and queer.
October 28, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Y’all, I’m watching Beyond Skinwalker Ranch and I had an #MSWL thought: rival ufologists a la Skinwalker Ranch Travis and Ancient Aliens Giorgio but make it cozy and queer.