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Strong Women, Strange Worlds
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Our mission is to elevate the voices of women and other underrepresented gender identity authors of science fiction, fantasy, and horror; to highlight stories featuring strong female and non-binary characters; and to share these stories with readers of all
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Now that we are on the other side of our Holiday Extravaganza (SO FUN!!!), we will resume our regularly scheduled programs. Next up: January 15th at our NEW time of 8: 00 p,.m. EDT. Sign up below!

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Strong Women Strange Worlds presents Third Thursday QuickReads of Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Horror by Kathleen Palm Diana Morgan Loren Rhoads L. Briar S.J. Lee Melissa Olthoff January 15, 8pm EST Free On Zoom
December 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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The holidays are upon us! If you still need a gift for a reader, here's a fun list! 😁

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The Best Stocking Stuffers for Readers in 2025
Check out the best stocking stuffers for readers in 2025, from bookmarks to library candles to book sleeves and much more!
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December 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
coffee and daisies on a wood tray on a gray couch
December 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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We hope you as much fun at yesterday's Holiday Extravaganza as we did! If you had to miss it, the panels will eventually be up on YouTube. But for now...we're tired!
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ALT: a cat is laying on its back on a bed with its tongue out
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December 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
Happy Hannukah pic with menorah, star of David & wrapped gift
December 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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I had so much fun at Speed Date a Book with @swsworlds.bsky.social today! Hazel was feeling a little pouty because my record player was off. (She loves music so much! Reminds me of the big cat in Bringing up Baby 😂)

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Selfie of Kelsey Josephson holding up a modern mic crafted to look like an old fashioned radio show microphone A black cat sitting on a closed record player. She is pouting. Lots of children's artwork are hanging on the walls A modern mic crafted to look like an old fashioned radio microphone in front of a bookcase with copies of Forsaken Beauty and the Etherbeast facing the camera
December 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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20-ish minutes!
December 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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10 minutes to go!!!
December 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Did we mention that we got you some gifts? Today! Register below:

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Strong Women Strange Worlds We got you something special! Our Digital Swag Bag includes all new Flash Fiction, Poetry, Recipes, Round Robin stories, and More! Strong, Women Strange Worlds presents Small Bites 3 Flash Fichon, Poetry, & Recipes STRONG WOMEN STRANGE WORLDS PRESENTS ROBIN ROUND STORIES VOLUME FOUR FAMILY TIME THE GUIDANCE OF PIGEONS THE DISPLACED SPACE TRAVELER MERMAIDY'S CLU Coupon Codes Ebooks Digital Downloads of post cards coloring pages bookmarks. Beaned directly December 13, noon-4pm (EST) strongwomenstrangeworlds.weebly.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
sleeping shiba inu dog
December 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Come Speed Date my book tomorrow or join me for a game of Mad Libs and stay for all of the other fun stuff! Registration is free and you can attend from your couch!
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Coming SOON! An entire day of FREE literary fun. You can even wrap presents (or...shop online) while you attend. How can you possibly resist?

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Coming SOON! An entire day of FREE literary fun. You can even wrap presents (or...shop online) while you attend. How can you possibly resist? https://www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-women-strange-worlds-33460611105
December 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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Can't wait for this! For Speed Date a Book, my sketch involves an old-school radio host reporting (badly) about a Beast and strong woman running away from the Circus Illume. Unfortunately for her, she quickly realizes her show's sponsors have a vested interest in this special report...

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Coming SOON! An entire day of FREE literary fun. You can even wrap presents (or...shop online) while you attend. How can you possibly resist?

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Coming SOON! An entire day of FREE literary fun. You can even wrap presents (or...shop online) while you attend. How can you possibly resist? https://www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-women-strange-worlds-33460611105
December 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Where did this week go?! A reminder that I'm participating in a FREE online event tomorrow with @swsworlds.bsky.social —fun author readings and digital swag bags. All the details are here, w/registration link at the bottom: strongwomenstrangeworlds.weebly.com/party-2025.h...
the schedule of the event, which can also be seen y clicking the link
December 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Miss our Quick Reads? Well, you don't have to be sad! What would a Holiday Extravaganza be without a special Midwinter Quick Reads?

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Strong Women Strange Worlds Midwinter-Holiday-Themed QuickReads of Sci Fi, Fantasy, & Horror! Eastern time December 13, 1:00pm Live on Zoom 6 Authors, 8 Minutes Each, and All Holiday All the Time Just Part of our Year-End Extravaganza: December 13, 10am-4pm Preregister for the Party at Strong WomenStrange Worlds.weebly.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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December 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Saturday!

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Strong Women Strange Worlds presents Ghost Séance Hosted by Kate Pope Leanna Renee Hieber Cari Lyn Jones Elizabeth Davis Terri Bruce StrongWomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com NW
December 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Coming SOON! An entire day of FREE literary fun. You can even wrap presents (or...shop online) while you attend. How can you possibly resist?

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Coming SOON! An entire day of FREE literary fun. You can even wrap presents (or...shop online) while you attend. How can you possibly resist? https://www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-women-strange-worlds-33460611105
December 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Spooky season isn't over until we say it's over! 👻 We're raising the dead to read their stories...exclusively at our Holiday Extravaganza! Register today for a whole day of FREE literary fun!

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Strong Women Strange Worlds invites you to a Ghost Séance December 13, 11:00am (US/Ca Eastern time, Live on Zoom) In which we hear from the authors who came before... Just Part of our Year-End Extravaganza: December 13, 10am-4pm Preregister for the Party at Strong WomenStrange Worlds.weebly.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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December 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Come play Mad Libs with me this Saturday!
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Did you ever play Mad Libs as a kid? Well, it's still fun as an adult! And it's the most fun with your favorite speculative fiction authors! Help them rewrite their masterpieces, but make it *WEIRD*! Sign up below to be part of the fun!

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Starry Women Strange Wombats ADJECTIVE PLURAL NOUN Felicitous Author Glitterings ADJECTIVE GERUND of Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Horror by pelicans and non-binary ankles PLURAL NOUN PLURAL NOUN ... ADJECTIVE Free and nefarious On-Line to Anyone with a newt ! NOUN 2 Unique Sessions of Mad Libs Live on Zoom at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm (EST) Just part of our Year-End Holiday Extravaganza! December 13, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST) Party Preregistration at Strong WomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Did you ever play Mad Libs as a kid? Well, it's still fun as an adult! And it's the most fun with your favorite speculative fiction authors! Help them rewrite their masterpieces, but make it *WEIRD*! Sign up below to be part of the fun!

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Starry Women Strange Wombats ADJECTIVE PLURAL NOUN Felicitous Author Glitterings ADJECTIVE GERUND of Sci Fi, Fantasy, and Horror by pelicans and non-binary ankles PLURAL NOUN PLURAL NOUN ... ADJECTIVE Free and nefarious On-Line to Anyone with a newt ! NOUN 2 Unique Sessions of Mad Libs Live on Zoom at 10:00 am and 3:00 pm (EST) Just part of our Year-End Holiday Extravaganza! December 13, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST) Party Preregistration at Strong WomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Need a laugh, a story, new titles for your TBR, free gifts? We have all that and more, FREE and fun this coming Saturday!

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Strong Women Strange Worlds HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA December 13, 2025 LIVE ON ZOOM (All times US/Canada Eastern) 10:00-10:55am MadLibs (This is your chance to participate in the creation of a new... masterpiece?) 11:00-11:55 Ghost Seance (Today's SW-SW authors channel those who came before us.) 12:00-12:55pm Speed-Date a Book (Which books will win your heart in these zany, high-speed pitches from authors?) 1:00-1:55 Holiday-Themed QuickReads (After all, QuickReads are what we do best!) 2:00-2:55 Improv Storytelling (We're just making it up as we go along.) 3:00-3:55 More MadLibs BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! Brand New Round Robin Stories by SW-SW Authors! Digital Giveaways! Unique Collection of Flash Fiction, Poetry, Art, and Recipes! Preregister now at Strong WomenStrangeWorlds.weebly.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Good morning, readers & writers! #goodmorning #reading #readers #writing #writers #books #booklovers
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December 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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#PoetryCommunity #WritingCommunity
The Poet's Guide to Marketing:
Tip 5. Create Visual Mood Boards That Capture Your Collection's Essence
These tips also work for fiction writers!
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The Poet's Guide to Marketing:
Tip # 5. Create Visual Mood Boards That Capture Your Collection's Essence
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December 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Saturday!

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Strong Women Strange Worlds presents Speed-Date a Book Cassandra O'Sullivan Sachar K Aten HIC SAPPH ROMA Kelsey Josephson Anne E.G. Nydam Karen Heuler Elizabeth Davis Gabby Gilliam ...with your host Vanessa MacLaren-Wray
December 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM