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Kelsey Josephson
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Author of strange steampunk and reinvented fairy tales. 💖⚙️📚
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Member of SFWA and ALLi
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I'm Kelsey Josephson, author of strange steampunk and reinvented fairy tales. Genre mashups and sympathetic monsters are two of my favorite things. When I'm not writing, I'm taking care of my sons and two rescue cats. I'm partial to videogames, crafting, movies, and reading. 💖⚙️📚

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Good morning Bluesky!
I'm Patrick, the author of the series The Age of Steam and Sorcery. My first book is published here:
aesonique.itch.io/death-become...

ko-fi.com/s/dedefa2e72

amzn.asia/d/eYGjxG4

www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/...

And pre-release versions of my books are on Royal Road for free.
Death Becomes Him by Patrick Charlton-O'Shea
What do you do when your life is falling apart? Play games of course!
aesonique.itch.io
August 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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My darlings, this is my occasional reminder that I run a quirky little, virtual book club with my dear chums @b1llz1lla.bsky.social. we do our utmost to celebrate the authors and shatter the idea that steampunk is a sepia toned, European monolith.

madameaskew.com/2025/11/22/t...
Temporal Textual Talks: A Steampunk Book Chat
The 2026 Reading List Originally posted to our PatreonAfter gathering recommendations, hunting through our own lists, and debating, genteelly over cups of tea, Bill Bodden, our Official Buttery Goo…
madameaskew.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Sale alert! AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC by myself & Andrea Janes of @boroughsofthedead.bsky.social is on eBook sale across ALL shops!

Also available in lovely hardcover or in audiobook, with both of us narrating!

Examining haunted history & ghost lore through Gothic lit:
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America’s Most Gothic: Haunted History Stranger than Fiction
Haunted History Stranger than Fiction
bookshop.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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If you want to support me outside of my books, buying me a coffee is always most appreciated! 🧡

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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?

I'm just fine. 💖

(I watch far more movies than TV shows and couldn't think of the last series I watched. I'm on my 5th viewing of Frankenstein, though 😍)
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Made it back safely from Fables and Flames! I had an amazing time meeting readers, authors, performers, and artists. I also got to spend time with Mom. (We had so much fun together, especially since we got to go on a pilgrimage to Pop Mart!) I hope the timing works out so that we can go again. 💖⚙️📚
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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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
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
Made it back safely from Fables and Flames! I had an amazing time meeting readers, authors, performers, and artists. I also got to spend time with Mom. (We had so much fun together, especially since we got to go on a pilgrimage to Pop Mart!) I hope the timing works out so that we can go again. 💖⚙️📚
November 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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My darlings! Come read with us in 2026! @b1llz1lla.bsky.social and I have unleashed the reading list for our virtual book chat. From Historical Fantasy to classic Steampunk, the list is bursting with great reads, including the latest from @matociquala.bsky.social

madameaskew.com/2025/11/22/t...
Temporal Textual Talks: A Steampunk Book Chat
The 2026 Reading List Originally posted to our PatreonAfter gathering recommendations, hunting through our own lists, and debating, genteelly over cups of tea, Bill Bodden, our Official Buttery Goo…
madameaskew.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
All set up for Fables and Flames! 🎉
Table hours are 12-5 pm. I have copies of Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast + Monsters and Machines with me. Come say hi! 💖⚙️📚

#BookSky
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November 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Whew! Everyone recovered from our wonderful whirlwind of a weekend at Quasar? 👀 Today, we're excited to lean in to Winter Worlds of Giving - and we've got great content waiting for you in our newsletter. Have you signed up to receive writing resources and motivation yet?
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SFWA 2025 Winter Worlds of Giving
We are fundraising to build deep and focused support for writers and the next sixty years of SFWA.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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happy transgender day of remembrance

thank you for sticking around in the hardest of times. if you haven't, you are missed dearly

please live 💜
November 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Find me at Fables and Flames! 💖⚙️📚
📅 Nov 21st-23rd, 2025
📍 Bloomington, Minnesota
More info: fablesandflames.com

#BookSky
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November 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Are you a speculative fiction author who identifies as female or nonbinary? Then we want you to read with us! It's fun and low-pressure, and you don't even have to leave your house! Fill out the form below to let us know!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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ALT: a kitten with the words join us on its face
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November 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Happy Wednesday! This week's newsletter is live. 💖⚙️📚

Here's what you'll find inside:

⚙️ BTS pics of TeslaCon and access to my panel slides

📖 Details for my next event, Fables and Flames!

#BookSky

🔗 Read here: news.kelseyjosephson.com/p/bts-of-tes...
BTS of TeslaCon before I'm off to Fables and Flames THIS FRIDAY! 💖⚙️📚
🎁 Open for access to my TeslaCon panel slides, pics, and details for my next event!
news.kelseyjosephson.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Happy Wednesday! This week's newsletter is live. 💖⚙️📚

Here's what you'll find inside:

⚙️ BTS pics of TeslaCon and access to my panel slides

📖 Details for my next event, Fables and Flames!

#BookSky

🔗 Read here: news.kelseyjosephson.com/p/bts-of-tes...
BTS of TeslaCon before I'm off to Fables and Flames THIS FRIDAY! 💖⚙️📚
🎁 Open for access to my TeslaCon panel slides, pics, and details for my next event!
news.kelseyjosephson.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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In just a few hours our programming for Quasar kicks off, and we couldn't be more excited.

Launching our first-ever Fall Online Nebula Event was no easy feat, but it is always a privilege to bring brilliant creators together.

Thank you to everyone who made Quasar possible.

1pm PST! See you soon!
November 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This applies to writers, too. I feel this in my bones
I think most artists hit a point where they’re like, well if I can’t be the best artist, I shall be the most ME artist.
November 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Happy Friday! No regular newsletter this week. I’m in recovery mode from TeslaCon and dabbling with revisions before I prep for Fables and Flames (one week from today!) In the meantime, I’m excited to have a couple fun online events to attend virtually this weekend while I’m recharging:

#BookSky
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Back from TeslaCon! I had so much fun paneling, meeting readers, performing in the BrassGears Radio Show, and going to room parties (a Wonderland-themed one w/ the Chicago Steampunk Expo + Gloaming Court Gala w/ Chicagoland Steampunk Society) 💖⚙️📚

#BookSky
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Back from TeslaCon! I had so much fun paneling, meeting readers, performing in the BrassGears Radio Show, and going to room parties (a Wonderland-themed one w/ the Chicago Steampunk Expo + Gloaming Court Gala w/ Chicagoland Steampunk Society) 💖⚙️📚

#BookSky
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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This week in #steampunk: Scenes from Whitby Goth Weekend; Steampunk Streaming Guide; New Abney Park, FnP videos; Velvet Jeanie revisits 2023 video; The Steampunk Librarian returns; Paul Eccentric book launch; Watch City, Key City open for applications. steampunk-explorer.com/digest/steam...
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Our attendee survey for Quasar is up! Quasarites: Don't forget to fill out the form ASAP to help with workshop and office hour assignments.

Also, we have a new event at Quasar: a social suite on Saturday with @evergreenlee.bsky.social. Join your fellow creators, and bring animal familiars to share!
November 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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It's November and the countdown is officially on!

I'll be at Fable & Flames Romantasy Gala all 3 days. I'm so excited for a magical weekend ✨

Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for where to find my booth!

Let's make it a weekend for the books 📚
November 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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CHECK OUT these free #SpeculativeFiction readings! See you there?
Our first November Quick Reads looks like something to be thankful for! Friday, November 7 at 12:00 noon (EST) featuring Sylvie Cathrall, Brenda W. Clough, Chelsea Conradt, K. J. Harrowick, Lindz McLeod, and Cheryl Ntumy! #SWSWQR

Register below!

www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM