Y’all, I had such an amazing time at my shoot with Brian McDonnell! Even Rosalynn couldn’t stay away. Keep swiping for more 🐕
Kate Ristau
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Folklorist. Author. Executive Director of Willamette Writers. President of SFWA. Blue hair. She/they. Bi/Pan. Rep Elisa Saphier.
As a member of @sfwa.bsky.social, I've seen lots of promising changes and initiatives over the past year. I'm looking forward to what comes next. sfwa.org/2026/06/30/p...
Press Release - June 30, 2026 - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Join SFWA President Kate Ristau in reflecting on the year behind us and what lies ahead for our bright constellation of creators.
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“And the people we want to share space with us — to settle into our own personal gravity — shoot us texts and like our posts (reminders on tiny screens instead of sinking into couch cushions and sharing pastry crusts).” kateristau.com/sharing-grav...
Sharing Gravity - Kate Ristau
And the people we want to share space with us -- to settle into our own personal gravity -- shoot us texts and like our posts (reminders on tiny screens instead of sinking into couch cushions and shar...
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Getting ready for a busy week ahead, but particularly excited about May with Armin! annieblooms.com/event/2026-0...
Reading: Kate Ristau and Armin Tolentino
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With his work on The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, Langford has not only built, supported, and challenged the field of SFF; he has literally helped to define it. His decades of work have made science fiction a richer and more inclusive field.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association@sfwa.bsky.social · 4mo agoAnnouncing - and celebrating - SFWA's latest Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award recipient, David Langford. If you're just entering SFF today, you have dedicated creators and curators like Langford to thank for the maintenance of genre history and cultivation of fan discourse to this point. Learn more! 👇️ 👀
This is happening this weekend and you can still sign up!
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association@sfwa.bsky.social · 5mo agoMG/YA writers, have you signed up for our Constellation Series? 👀 It's SFWA's first-ever free-to-the-public professional development weekend. This March 21-22, we have master classes, a mentorship hour and open lobbies for networking, readings, and Q&As. Register today and spread the word!
Last week, I had the joy of contacting several Nebula Award finalists! It was so fun to celebrate with them. What a phenomenal group.
Here’s some great info about the Anthropic Settlement for textbook and academic authors. www.taaonline.net/anthropic-se...
Anthropic Settlement
TAA Position Statements
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Stranger Things rewatch before we start in on the new season. It’s stranger than I remember;)
Erik Grove is SUCH A GOOD WRITER. I’m stoked for this.
Erik Grove@erikgrove.com · 9mo agoI have news! My debut novel is coming soon!
I edited a PLAYABLE ADVENTURE! This anthology - THE MUDDY GOOSE GUIDE TO THE WEIRD NORTHWEST -, features work highlighting REAL NW PLACES from 24 wonderful Oregon and Washington based creators and includes a cover that can be played as a board game! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-muddy-...
For the Disability community, losing Alice Wong is like losing Ursula Le Guin or Octavia Butler. She was a powerhouse, a pioneer, and a mentor to many. She taught me so much. And always reminded me what we were fighting towards, as well as against. I miss her clarity, bravery, and joy.
Alice Wong
Alice Wong had an outsized impact on Disability justice. As a community organiser, activist, mentor, and co-conspirator, as writer, editor, and friend, she is irreplaceable.
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She is helping us build better worlds, imagine different futures, and fight for the world we want to live in right now. Congrats, @nkjemisin.bsky.social !
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association@sfwa.bsky.social · 9mo ago✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨ Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done: www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Today we announce the next SFWA Grand Master, beginning with a discussion with Grand Masters Lois McMaster Bujold and Nicola Griffith! So excited for today. @nicolaz.bsky.social @sfwa.org
Contracts panel with @sfwa.org is launching in with an AI Discussion — It’s the Wild West in contract clauses right now.
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!
Writing for games or comics? Check out these resources.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association@sfwa.bsky.social · 9mo agoWe're also delighted to have launched our first-ever Games & Comics Quarterly, alongside our monthly NRN. Have you signed up for e-blasts? Our Game Writing & Comics Committees teamed up to celebrate SFWA members' work, and establish a new hub for industry chatter. Check out the first issue today!
If you’re looking to change the direction, check out your local city boards and committees. You can make a big difference in your hometown. I recommend the library board;) www.tigard-or.gov/your-governm...
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Wrapping up my time at World Fantasy in Brighton by ordering a full English breakfast, of course.
Some notes on market, fresh from the Agent Panel at #WorldFantasy Will share typed notes on my website next week. @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
Arrived in London (got bear, got coffee, got on another train)!
Thank you to @locusmag.bsky.social for spreading the word! We are so excited to keep the spirit of the Nebulas going this November, through events celebrating professional writing communities, *in* community with @sciencewriters.org and @hwany.org! Grand Master chats & Nebula secrets too! 👀👇 #Soon!
Locus Magazine@locusmag.bsky.social · 10mo ago2025 SFWA Quasar Conference
It’s one of those Tuesdays where the morning has flown by but the inbox has not gotten any smaller. Send help (READ: Coffee).
Headed up to Write on the Sound in Edmonds this weekend! Can’t wait.
You know what Portland really has way too much of? Literary events. This city is overcrowded with amazing readings and workshops and socials and writers writing excellent stories. I run a weekly newsletter that features all these events and it has gotten really long. Send help. bit.ly/pdxwriteweek
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