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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 2d

I was asked when did I find community with what I do. My answer was when I found my community of creatives. After a momentary flutter of imposter syndrome, they reminded me that I belonged on that panel. (But the whole weekend has been surreal!)

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 2d

Rodney Barnes has been my blueprint for how to move in these spaces I find myself in. D.M.C. What? Run-D.M.C. was first (cassette) I ever purchased.

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 2d

This panel gave me life. Look, these creatives have meant a lot to me. The wisdom and passion of Asia Simone (illustrator of Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck and Roll) and Tony Weaver Jr (I can’t keep his book, Weirdo, on our library shelves).

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 2d

We also did a panel Wayne had pitched to NYCC, Young, Gifted, and Whack, a deep-dive conversation exploring the intersection of hip-hop, fantasy, comics, and improvisation. This panel would have been my answer to the last time I fanboyed (on the inside, I kept it professional. Mostly.)

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 2d

Then Wayne and Jonathan Mangum did Nerdvana, their improv show. Someone asked Wayne when was the last time he fanboyed over someone. He said an hour ago when we met Veronica Roth.

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 2d

I made it to New York Comic Con for the first time! Me and Wayne Brady did a signing for our story “Abagail’s Gethsemane” in The End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand. We were joined by editor extraordinaire, @dianapho.bsky.social. All copies of the book sold out!

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Richard Quist @rmquist.bsky.social · 3d

ABAGAIL'S GETHSEMANE by Wayne Brady and @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social is another story in THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT: New Tales of Stephen King's THE STAND that provides insight into a pivotal character.

💙📚🩸📚 #booksky #horrorbooks #bookreview #bookrec

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JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social · 3d

It’s been a whirlwind time at New York Comic Con so far — here are some client highlights we’ve seen! 🧵

@mauricebroaddus.bsky.social was on the fantastic Young, Gifted & Whack panel, covering the intersections of creativity and nerdom among Black communities, moderated by Wayne Brady! #nycc

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 3d

I am down for the "snatch the pebble from my hand" energy.

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Just Jenn (she/her) @justjennm.bsky.social · 4d

My bookclub read:
'Pimp My Airship: A Naptown by Airship Novel' by @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social

It's a fight for the culture in Steampunk Indianapolis

Are you a #BlackReader that enjoys Sci Fi, Fantasy, & Horror by #BlackAuthors ? Join us! discord.gg/PU6wqYMq

#BlackBookSky #BlackSky #BookSky

Book cover for Pimp My Airship by Maurice Broaddus, featuring a large steampunk airship flying over a dark, urban cityscape with Victorian-style buildings and a car in the foreground.

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 4d

Alright, I'm reluctantly coming to terms with me being post the "Unc" phase of my career, but I don't feel like I'm ready for "Elder" status. Is there an in-between?

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Paul @slycon8.bsky.social · 7d

"Abagail's Gethsemane", by Wayne Brady & @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social:
To take on a story involving such an iconic character and not only do it justice, but to add even further depth and complexity, is a shining testament to the absolute brilliance of these authors!

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 7d

Oh hey please subscribe
I talk about writing, media, tea and various other things catching my fancy
(and to everyone who remained subscribed while it lay fallow, thank you SO MUCH).

Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 8d

Quick reminder I'm slowly restarting my patreon and you can subscribe here for recipes, excerpts, and nerdy deep dives
www.patreon.com/aliettedebod...

Also my newsletter is here if you'd rather
www.aliettedebodard.com/newsletter

www.patreon

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 8d

It's a project I love, too! (And not just because I'm a special fiction editor there)

Apex Magazine (is funding for 2026!) 🎉 @apexmag.bsky.social · 13d

Apex Magazine 2026 is A Project We Love on Kickstarter!! ❤️🍾🥂🎉

Thank you to everyone who's donated so far! If you haven't checked us out yet, don't be shy! There's room for everyone at the monster mash 👻🪦

www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 12d

If these times have taught us nothing else, it's that we can't finance our liberation efforts on grants...

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Usman T. Malik @usmantm.bsky.social · 15d

If you or anyone you is interested in taking a short fiction online workshop with me, please urge them to register at the link in next post

Registration fee for this is a mere 25$ but more is welcome

Thanks for your attention to this f*cking matter

www.humanitiesnd.org/event-detail...

Storying: Creating Short Fiction | HumanitiesND (Interim)

How do great short stories take shape? In this one-night workshop, award-winning author Usman T. Malik guides participants through the craft of short fiction, from powerful openings to unforgettable e...

www.humanitiesnd.org

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 16d

I've finally had a chance to put out a new newsletter over at Patreon. What I've been up to... www.patreon.com/posts/awesom...

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Horror Makes Us Happy @horrormakesushappy.com · 18d

New one's up! Sibling rivalry, cheetahs, and Crazy Charles with @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social (Sweep of Stars, The Knights of Breton Court, Unfadeable)!

youtu.be/CpiSsxEt2FE

#horror #psychology #podcast

Maurice Broaddus (Sweep of Stars, The Knights of Breton Court, Unfadeable) | HMUH S06E20

YouTube video by HorrorMakesUsHappy

youtu.be

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 25d

Hanging and laughing with friends is never work

Cadwell Turnbull @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social · 25d

I had a blast at last night's launch party for A Ruin, Great and Free.

Thank you @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social for being an amazing, hilarious conversation partner (I don't know how you do all that you do!).

Thank you so much @2ndflightbooks.bsky.social for hosting us!

Second Flight Books @2ndflightbooks.bsky.social · 26d

I've never laughed so hard during a book event at the shop. @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social and @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social were hilarious in conversation tonight and we've got some signed copies from them both you can snag!

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Second Flight Books @2ndflightbooks.bsky.social · 26d

I've never laughed so hard during a book event at the shop. @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social and @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social were hilarious in conversation tonight and we've got some signed copies from them both you can snag!

Cadwell Turnbull (laughing) and Maurice Broaddus in conversation at Second Flight Books

Cadwell Turnbull and Maurice Broaddus sign books at Second Flight Books

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · 26d

Can't wait to talk with @cadwellturnbull.bsky.social tonight!

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Brent C. Lambert @brentclambert.bsky.social · 29d

This is a moment not lost on me. @ldlewiswrites.com and myself have been friends for almost (if not over) a decade now. I was a fan first though and getting to be the first blurb for YEAR OF THE MER is something I manifested for us years ago. Pre-order yall!

www.simonandschuster.com/books/Year-o...

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · Sep 14

A little bit of rain won't stop our joy...

Wildstyle @mrwildstyle.bsky.social · Sep 14

BLACK - A Festival of Joy 2025

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · Sep 14

[For those wondering, I write everything long hand, type it up, then edit longhand. I'm stunned I make ANY deadline...]

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Maurice Broaddus @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social · Sep 13

The way the @raybradburycenter.bsky.social crew looked so disappointed when I was just reading and lit up when I threw the book ...

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