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Explore THE CROWNS OF ISHIA by Karin Lowachee
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A Covenant of Ice is out today in North Am! It wasn’t written by AI in any way. The cover art is human made. My publisher & editor are cool beans. @solarisbooks.bsky.social
If you want to support art being made by humans, for humans, give my anti-colonial, queer+ dragon book a go geni.us/ishia
If you want to support art being made by humans, for humans, give my anti-colonial, queer+ dragon book a go geni.us/ishia
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Monthly round up! We covered four books on Bar Cart Bookshelf this November: time loops and yearning, the end of the world and the oddities of Oz, lady knights, skeleton kings, glacial dragons, witches and wit and wiles. Have you seen all this month's episodes? Have you tried the drinks?
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Monthly round up! We covered four books on Bar Cart Bookshelf this November: time loops and yearning, the end of the world and the oddities of Oz, lady knights, skeleton kings, glacial dragons, witches and wit and wiles. Have you seen all this month's episodes? Have you tried the drinks?
Get The Mountain Crown ebook for 0.99! shop.rebellion.com/collections/...
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If you like an author's work, the best thing you can do is buy it. The second best thing you can do is ask your local library to buy it. Or, do both!
A reminder that the median book deal for a debut author in the UK is £7000, paid over 12-18 months. (from 2022 Society of Authors report). Some of your favourite writers are struggling. societyofauthors.org/2022/12/06/a....
A profession struggling to sustain itself - The Society of Authors
ALCS report on author incomes shows 60% drop in median incomes since 2006
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November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
If you like an author's work, the best thing you can do is buy it. The second best thing you can do is ask your local library to buy it. Or, do both!
I just wanted to say, unlike these fine writers, I’m not indigenous. My books are inspired in part by the effects of colonialism on communities worldwide. My ancestors emigrated to South America and the Caribbean mostly from Asia & South Asia. I hope my books contribute to the convo of indigeneity.
This #thanksgiving, snap up 3 of Solaris' Indigenous Fantasy Books from @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social Caskey Russell & @karinlow.bsky.social for just 0.99 each, (website exclusive) geni.us/Solarissale
And they're all series starters, so there's a lot more indigenous fantasy in your future!
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And they're all series starters, so there's a lot more indigenous fantasy in your future!
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November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I just wanted to say, unlike these fine writers, I’m not indigenous. My books are inspired in part by the effects of colonialism on communities worldwide. My ancestors emigrated to South America and the Caribbean mostly from Asia & South Asia. I hope my books contribute to the convo of indigeneity.
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The holiday shopping onslaught is upon us, and per Transfer Orbit tradition, I've rounded up a handful of special books, items, and other stuff to consider for the nerd-inclined person in your life.
You can read it here: transfer-orbit.ghost.io/nerd-holiday...
You can read it here: transfer-orbit.ghost.io/nerd-holiday...
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The holiday shopping onslaught is upon us, and per Transfer Orbit tradition, I've rounded up a handful of special books, items, and other stuff to consider for the nerd-inclined person in your life.
You can read it here: transfer-orbit.ghost.io/nerd-holiday...
You can read it here: transfer-orbit.ghost.io/nerd-holiday...
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As you’re gearing up to spend the holidays with your family, members of Congress are prioritizing ways to strip protections for wolves and other endangered species. The happiest time of year for people, isn’t looking so happy for wildlife.
Speak up and take action:📣
https://bit.ly/3Xmvcwz
Speak up and take action:📣
https://bit.ly/3Xmvcwz
November 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
As you’re gearing up to spend the holidays with your family, members of Congress are prioritizing ways to strip protections for wolves and other endangered species. The happiest time of year for people, isn’t looking so happy for wildlife.
Speak up and take action:📣
https://bit.ly/3Xmvcwz
Speak up and take action:📣
https://bit.ly/3Xmvcwz
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Hear my full review of A COVENANT OF ICE by @karinlow.bsky.social (available now from @solarisbooks.bsky.social) and see how the drink is made at Bar Cart Bookshelf on YouTube.
youtu.be/8nKyG0wuU60
youtu.be/8nKyG0wuU60
Cocktail Recipe & Book Review: Suon (A COVENANT OF ICE by Karin Lowachee)
YouTube video by Bar Cart Bookshelf
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November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Hear my full review of A COVENANT OF ICE by @karinlow.bsky.social (available now from @solarisbooks.bsky.social) and see how the drink is made at Bar Cart Bookshelf on YouTube.
youtu.be/8nKyG0wuU60
youtu.be/8nKyG0wuU60
Thank you so much for this fun and thoughtful review! Your drinks are PERFECT matches to the books 😄🐉❄️ @solarisbooks.bsky.social
NEW VIDEO ALERT! Today on Bar Cart Bookshelf we're talking about A COVENANT OF ICE by Karin Lowachee. The final book in the Crowns of Ishia novella trilogy, this has even more dragons, even more madness, and even more magic than before. A queer fever dream that inspired the Suon, a perfect digestif!
November 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Thank you so much for this fun and thoughtful review! Your drinks are PERFECT matches to the books 😄🐉❄️ @solarisbooks.bsky.social
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A COVENANT OF ICE by Karin Lowachee
- queer MCs
- gunslinging dragonriders
- traveling to the frozen north will fix us
- and if not, at least we'll have a little vengeance as a treat
- 3rd in CROWNS OF ISHIA series
- queer MCs
- gunslinging dragonriders
- traveling to the frozen north will fix us
- and if not, at least we'll have a little vengeance as a treat
- 3rd in CROWNS OF ISHIA series
A Covenant of Ice
Check out A Covenant of Ice - <B>The exciting conclusion to the gunslinging dragonrider trilogy!</B><BR><BR>After years of separation, Havinger Lilley has finally reunited with his lover, Janan. He no...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A COVENANT OF ICE by Karin Lowachee
- queer MCs
- gunslinging dragonriders
- traveling to the frozen north will fix us
- and if not, at least we'll have a little vengeance as a treat
- 3rd in CROWNS OF ISHIA series
- queer MCs
- gunslinging dragonriders
- traveling to the frozen north will fix us
- and if not, at least we'll have a little vengeance as a treat
- 3rd in CROWNS OF ISHIA series
gotta love whatsapp is demanding i give it full access to ALL my contacts and won’t remove the inistent banner otherwise. well that banner can stay forever, i limit its access for a reason. same as with my photos.
November 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
gotta love whatsapp is demanding i give it full access to ALL my contacts and won’t remove the inistent banner otherwise. well that banner can stay forever, i limit its access for a reason. same as with my photos.
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So, um, if anyone has any pennies in the couch cushions they could send my way, my neighbor just found these in his shed. He knows I “help kittens” and well, here we are.
They’re underweight and filthy, and the smallest one worries me, but we’ll get him bathed and fed and figure things out. /1
They’re underweight and filthy, and the smallest one worries me, but we’ll get him bathed and fed and figure things out. /1
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 AM
So, um, if anyone has any pennies in the couch cushions they could send my way, my neighbor just found these in his shed. He knows I “help kittens” and well, here we are.
They’re underweight and filthy, and the smallest one worries me, but we’ll get him bathed and fed and figure things out. /1
They’re underweight and filthy, and the smallest one worries me, but we’ll get him bathed and fed and figure things out. /1
Time to take cues from Sisu on how to handle N*zis and other bad actors in the world (we know who they are). Sisufy them! m.youtube.com/watch?v=VmSt...
SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE - Official Trailer (HD)
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November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Time to take cues from Sisu on how to handle N*zis and other bad actors in the world (we know who they are). Sisufy them! m.youtube.com/watch?v=VmSt...
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Be like Mr Rogers and support public media 🙏🏼 A vital resource for local, often underserved communities.
Be like Mr Rogers and support public media 🙏🏼 A vital resource for local, often underserved communities.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Be like Mr Rogers and support public media 🙏🏼 A vital resource for local, often underserved communities.
Be like Mr Rogers and support public media 🙏🏼 A vital resource for local, often underserved communities.
“…the ones who love and value what you are making, and the weirdoes who are just like you, the ones who maybe haven't found your work yet, but when they do, it will mean something to them. That's who you're doing this for, not the folks who only buy what the New York Times tells them to.” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Writers, publishing will suck all the joy and light from your life if you let it.
So don't let it.
This week, on Undercover in the Apocalypse: my dreams came true, but I just found new ways to be miserable.
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So don't let it.
This week, on Undercover in the Apocalypse: my dreams came true, but I just found new ways to be miserable.
undercover-in-the-apocalypse.ghost.io/my-dreams-ca...
My dreams came true and I just found new ways to be miserable.
My fifth novel Red Star Hustle just dropped, and on pub day I did what I usually do on pub day - I swung by Union Square, where there's the Strand and a Barnes & Noble very near one another - probably...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“…the ones who love and value what you are making, and the weirdoes who are just like you, the ones who maybe haven't found your work yet, but when they do, it will mean something to them. That's who you're doing this for, not the folks who only buy what the New York Times tells them to.” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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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
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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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Interested in our novel workshop, but concerned about the financial commitment? Don't count yourself out! Thanks to generous donors, we have three full-tuition scholarships available.
We're excited to see our next cohort! Applications due November 13th, 2025.
www.clarionwest.org/clarion-west...
We're excited to see our next cohort! Applications due November 13th, 2025.
www.clarionwest.org/clarion-west...
November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Interested in our novel workshop, but concerned about the financial commitment? Don't count yourself out! Thanks to generous donors, we have three full-tuition scholarships available.
We're excited to see our next cohort! Applications due November 13th, 2025.
www.clarionwest.org/clarion-west...
We're excited to see our next cohort! Applications due November 13th, 2025.
www.clarionwest.org/clarion-west...
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November 9, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Want to keep #LocusMag thriving? It can be as easy as following us on YouTube or join our Patreon! Your support helps us bring amazing SFF content to readers everywhere: linktr.ee/locusmagazine
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There are no words for how evil this is
November 7, 2025 at 1:36 AM
There are no words for how evil this is
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8K GIVEAWAY!
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Win books from @csecooney.bsky.social @voidcricket.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @natania.bsky.social an early ARC from @authortrmoore.bsky.social & more!
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8K GIVEAWAY!
Win books from @csecooney.bsky.social @voidcricket.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @natania.bsky.social an early ARC from @authortrmoore.bsky.social & more!
Like, follow, repost and drop a book 📙 in the comments to enter! Ends 23:59 GMT on 13/10/25. Open to UK & IE, CAN & US only.
Win books from @csecooney.bsky.social @voidcricket.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social @natania.bsky.social an early ARC from @authortrmoore.bsky.social & more!
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This woman is all of us in Canada.
November 2, 2025 at 3:53 AM
This woman is all of us in Canada.
This IS my team and I’ve lost at least 3 lives 🤣😭 #LETSGOBLUEJAYS ⚾️🧢
I don't have a side in this Series and the tension is killing me. A Game 7 does that.
November 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
This IS my team and I’ve lost at least 3 lives 🤣😭 #LETSGOBLUEJAYS ⚾️🧢
Why is this game playing out like it was scripted in Hollywood 😭🤣
Bo Bichette’s absolute swag on that homerun 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼⚾️🧢 #GOBLUEJAYS
November 2, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Why is this game playing out like it was scripted in Hollywood 😭🤣
Bo Bichette’s absolute swag on that homerun 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼⚾️🧢 #GOBLUEJAYS
November 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Bo Bichette’s absolute swag on that homerun 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼⚾️🧢 #GOBLUEJAYS
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Time to update the thread. I don't remember who, but I saw the cover of The Mountain Crown by Karin Lowachee posted here a few times, I'm into novellas, and who doesn't like dragons so now I have the whole trilogy. They're great! (34/?)
October 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Time to update the thread. I don't remember who, but I saw the cover of The Mountain Crown by Karin Lowachee posted here a few times, I'm into novellas, and who doesn't like dragons so now I have the whole trilogy. They're great! (34/?)