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C. J. Lavigne

@cjlavigne.com

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Canadian SFF writer. Author of IN VERITAS and THE DROWNED MAN'S DAUGHTER. Short stories in On Spec, Fusion Fragment, Augur, PodCastle, and other fine publications. Rep: Arley Sorg. I like coffee and cats. www.cjlavigne.com

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C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · Nov 30

Can't think of a single way in which this is about to go wrong

Photo taken from POV of person who is lying on the couch with crochet on her lap, and a fresh skein of yarn. Lurking, a very interested grey and white mantle tabby who definitely is not thinking of attack.

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C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 1d

I meant every wooooooord

Kate Heartfield @kateheartfield.com · 1d

Blurbs for Mercutio! I'm so honoured and grateful to @cjlavigne.com @jelenawrites.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com and the brilliant but I think Blueskyless Kate Story for taking the time to read the book and say lovely things about it.

An extraordinary piece of writing, imbued with impeccable research. Inventive, brilliant, unsettling, and enchanting, Heartfield’s Mercutio limns a queer, gorgeous, self-made survivor cursed with a loyal heart – electric, contemporary, and tough. His acute awareness of the world’s injustices can’t save him from his blazing passion for life. He became my fierce best friend, and ever since finishing the book, I have missed him. - Kate Story, author and playwright

Poignant, clever and playfully strange in a very medieval way. - Jelena Dunato, author

But soft, what light through yonder oh my god, what did Kate Heartfield do to Shakespeare? This book is amazing. Justice at last for Romeo and Juliet's best character. For those who like their fae dark, wild, and heartless--a glitteringly crafted adventure where every word is faceted, the finest and sharpest of winter jewels. - CJ Lavigne.

C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 1d

Congratulations :)

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Brandon Crilly (Announcements Only) 🔜 Can*Con @brandoncrilly.bsky.social · 1d

Release day for Castoff!!

Three years in the making, we return to a fractured world for the conclusion of the Aspects of Aelda duology.

Available wherever you get your books!

www.atthisarts.com/p...

#Booksky #newrelease @atthisarts.com

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Ximena González @ximenaka.bsky.social · 2d

I began writing this story with a naive question in mind: What do we lose when public education is privatized? A lot, actually.

By following the MAGA playbook, the UCP’s push against public education not only undermines democracy, it jeopardizes the possibility of a better future for all Albertans.

Inside the Right-Wing Attack on Alberta's Public Education | The Tyee

MAGA’s Project 2025 has become a blueprint for undermining Canada’s schools in the name of profit and privilege.

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C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 1d

haha ask me in 3 weeks but basically it's going to be about how the deliberate ambiguities layered into The Matrix allow it to be all things to all people (e.g. read as both a trans story & an incel text) while simultaneously resisting any single canonical reading; it's for an academic collection :)

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C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 1d

I watched all four of them last week because I am writing a paper -- join usssssss

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Kendra, regular version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 1d

You can't logic your way out of being burnt out. Unless you're me. Who should be able to do it and it's a personal failing that I can't

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C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 1d

If you have not read @jennabutler.bsky.social's work, you have been missing out--but the good news is, you can dive in now!

Wolsak & Wynn @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social · 2d

Backlist Monday's: Revery by Jenna Butler.
Finalist for the 2021 Governor General's Literary Award for Non-fiction and the High Plains Book Award for Woman Writer, longlisted for Canada reads, Revery is a an incredible memoir. learn more about it here: bookstore.wolsakandwynn.ca/products/rev...

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C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 2d

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Kate Heartfield @kateheartfield.com · 2d

Wow, I think I just got a *real* online book club invitation, which I might have deleted to be honest except I happened to know about this one and that they were in fact discussing my book. A unicorn! Anyway, I've had a lot of good feedback from Friday's newsletter, so here it is again 👉

How to spot an author scam email

I’ve grumbled enough on social media about the rise in AI-generated scam emails that now, more than one of my author friends has sent an email to me, asking...

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NeWest Press @newestpress.bsky.social · 2d

Edmonton’s NeWest Press seeks an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Learn more about the qualifications we are looking for and how to apply by visiting our website.

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#NeWestPress #NowHiring

We're Hiring! NeWest Press is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic General Manager to provide operational leadership. Submit your cover letter and resume to president@newestpress.com not later than Friday, October 17, 2025.

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Premee Mohamed @premeemohamed.com · 2d

Anyway I keep forgetting to yell about this book when it is 🍂seasonal 🍂 but THE APPLE-TREE THRONE (a little vanity project I self-pubbed in 2018) is also available on Kobo and in audio!

A young soldier returned from war is haunted by the ghost of his commanding officer (a posh git)

The Apple-Tree Throne

Buy The Apple-Tree Throne: Read Kindle Store Reviews - Amazon.com

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C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 2d

Congratulations!! :)

C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 2d

Thank god this beautiful bastard has a home

It's saving me an awful lot of money and paperwork

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Stephanie Burt @notquitehydepark.bsky.social · 3d

Rereading @lateonsetgirl.bsky.social @torbooks.bsky.social for the first time in like 20 years & it's still everything & it hasn't aged a day. Now you can read it too torpublishinggroup.com/the-fortunat...

The Fortunate Fall

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C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 4d

On Spec was my first publication as CJ. They accepted my first ever submission, first story first try, and henceforth poisoned my expectations for all publishing ever after. Thank you so much, Diane Walton and the On Spec crew, for your 35 years as a pillar of Canadian SFF.

On Spec Magazine @onspecmag.bsky.social · 6d

With our new issue, we are making the sad announcement that this will be the final year for On Spec. See www.onspec.ca for details.

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Wolsak & Wynn @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social · 5d

We're taking part in a Thanksgiving Weekend sale over at Kobo Canada. (www.kobo.com/ca/en) Look for these titles to find the prefect read for the holiday weekend!

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C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 5d

A PERFECT SYSTEM

C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 5d

tell me two colours you like, then forget I said anything for, like, probably an embarrassingly long time

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C. J. Lavigne @cjlavigne.com · 5d

HMMM I do not knit but what if crochet www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

✧ Beetle scarf ✧ pattern by Elliyah Dyson

This PDF pattern will help you crochet your own Beetle scarf. You’ll be able to download the pattern immediately after purchasing. It includes an explanation on how to crochet the Beetle scarf, includ...

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An Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog @hugobookclub.bsky.social · 5d

On Spec has long deserved recognition for best semiprozine at the Hugo Awards, but has never even made the ballot because it's Canadian and most Hugo voters are U.S.-based.

2026 will be your final opportunity to nominate an institution that has been an incubator for so much talent.

On Spec Magazine @onspecmag.bsky.social · 6d

With our new issue, we are making the sad announcement that this will be the final year for On Spec. See www.onspec.ca for details.

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Stephen Kotowych 🇨🇦 @ourmankoto.bsky.social · 6d

This represents a huge loss to Canadian SFF

On Spec Magazine @onspecmag.bsky.social · 6d

With our new issue, we are making the sad announcement that this will be the final year for On Spec. See www.onspec.ca for details.

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Nico Mara-McKay 🦇 (they/iel) @nicomaramckay.com · 7d

Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.

If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:

Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership

Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025 Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...

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Wole Talabi @wtalabi.bsky.social · 6d

Join this online bookclub discussion with Nikki and Tanya about my novel SHIGIDI. I'll make an appearance and talk about supernatural heists at the British museum, African gods, belief and sex as sources of power, plus more. It'll be fun.

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Stephen Kotowych 🇨🇦 @ourmankoto.bsky.social · 7d

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

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