I am joining @sarahgailey.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com @tangentgeoff.bsky.social and @marieparks.bsky.social on faculty at the fourth annual Sandia Starforgers SFFH Writers Retreat + Workshop in 2027. You can save $200 with the early bird discount or apply for the scholarship. starforgers.com

Two virtual live events today (August 3): At 8 PM ET, I'm teaching "Building a Story from Research" to the members of my Live-streaming Classes Patreon tier and up. At 9:30 PM ET, Elsie and I are celebrating her eighth birthday with an Instagram live @elsiewants. See you in a bit!

Dear device friends, you are cordially invited to join Elsie's 8th birthday celebratory livestream on Monday, August 3 at 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT. Find us here: www.instagram.com/elsiewants

Pittsburgh, I am coming your way! On August 20, I will be reading my story from the brand new story collection, Tales from a Space Bar, at Space Bar Pittsburgh. On August 21, I will give a reading at Riverstone Books (Squirrel Hill location). RSVP required for both. maryrobinettekowal.com/events

I am delighted to join @drsianproctor.bsky.social and @the-astro-stud.bsky.social in a conversation about post-dystopia space exploration, hosted by @clarionwest.bsky.social at @townhallseattle.bsky.social on September 12. Tickets are available at www.clarionwest.org/event/post-d...

Everyone has read an interesting newspaper article or learned a random factoid and wondered how to turn it into a piece of fiction, similar to Toni Morrison’s Beloved. In this live workshop, we get a hands-on lesson on how to find the story in that research. members.maryrobinettekowal.com/membership

I am so honored The Calculating Stars found its way onto this @bookriot.bsky.social list. Thank you for the kind words, @chrismarnone.bsky.social. bookriot.com/best-science...

AAAaaaAA! The audiobook for Dead Weight, translated and narrated by wonderwoman @maryrobinettekowal.com, just got a starred review from Library Journal! "VERDICT: Reminiscent of classic Hitchcock thrillers, this brutal tale is perfect for fans of psychological horror."

Elsie and I will be at @laworldcon.bsky.social next month. Here is our schedule: maryrobinettekowal.com/events/mrk-a... Will you be there? Let me know, and say hello if you see me!

Meet my new favorite side character, Sage, a decacacti, which is a desert-dwelling cactus-like creature known for their ten stems and prickly personality. Read more at @maryrobinettekowal.com maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/my-f...

My Favorite Bit: Kristina W. Kelly talks about TEA TALE

Kristina W. Kelly is joining us today to talk about her novel, Tea Tale. Here’s the publisher’s description: Tea Makes Everything Cozier in Trelvania! Divine has learned a lot about herself, her ma…

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I'm an instructor for the February 2027 @superstarswriting.bsky.social Seminar in Colorado. I'd be remiss if I didn't let you know that you can register before September 30 to save $100 on your ticket. www.superstarswriting.com

Superstars Writing Seminars

Teaching you the business of writing. Brought to you by founders Kevin J. Anderson, Brandon Sanderson, David Farland, Eric Flint, Rebecca Moesta, and James A. Owen.

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We are excited to announce that Clarion West has received a 2026 grant from the Amazon Literary Partnership! These funds will support our Deep Dives conversation series this fall when we bring @maryrobinettekowal.com , @justinkey.bsky.social , and @tkingfisher.com to Seattle to talk science.

On August 20, I will be joining Space Bar in Pittsburgh in celebrating the debut of Tales from a Space Bar: A Collection of Stories Overheard Among the Stars with a reading of my short story, "Thou Repeat'st Upon Thyself." Pick up your event ticket: www.spacebarpittsburgh.com/events/an-ev...

A new installment of the Mary Robinette Gazette is here. This month, I gush about my recent experiences in Poland, tell you about some audiobooks I've narrated recently, and share where you can find me in the coming months. Read my newsletter here: maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/the-...

Ready for more Lesbians in Space, narrated by @maryrobinettekowal.com ? She's going to be narrating the second anthology, and our crowdfunding is starting in September. Sign up to get updates as we get closer! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

Lesbians in Space Comes to Audiobook Pt 2!

Get notified when Lesbians in Space Comes to Audiobook Pt 2! launches on BackerKit!

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Last reminder: I will be at the Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver with @jenniferklambert.bsky.social @jeffekennedy.bsky.social to celebrate her newest title, Among the Thorns on Thursday, July 16 at 6 PM. Registration is required but it comes with a book. maryrobinettekowal.com/events/jenni...

This Sunday, July 19, I am giving the virtual keynote for Willamette Writers about the underlying principles that make structures work. I hope you'll join. Learn more here: willamettewriters.org/2026/02/24/j...

There may be a problem. I think Elsie can vote for the Hugos. It's like this, she's going to be on programing, so I registered her for Worldcon. As an attending child. She's 8. (They didn't require that, fyi.) Then I looked at the WSFS constitution. It doesn't say anything about being human.

Oh right! Hey! If you'd like to help @jeshonard.bsky.social and me fund an audiobook of our second novel, with the amazing voice talents once again of @maryrobinettekowal.com, you can sign up for updates here: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t... We aim to launch the project this fall.

Undeniable: The Audiobook

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Not a Pipe Publishing Ink-Corporated LLC@notapipe.bsky.social · 3w ago

This is cool! @jeshonard.bsky.social and @marieparks.bsky.social are making the audiobook for UNDENIABLE (with @maryrobinettekowal.com voicing the narration!). Follow the backerkit campaign here: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...

We're thrilled to welcome @maryrobinettekowal.com as a featured program participant at LAcon V! She is the USA Today Bestselling author of a dozen novels, including Apprehension and the Lady Astronaut series.

So excited to see @maryrobinettekowal.com at @laworldcon.bsky.social she is a delight on panels, funny as all hell, and a font of wisdom. No spoilers but it be fair to say that when it comes to her items their may or may not be strings attached, but I leave that a mystery for you collaborate over.

Los Angeles Worldcon@laworldcon.bsky.social · 3w ago

We're thrilled to welcome @maryrobinettekowal.com as a featured program participant at LAcon V! She is the USA Today Bestselling author of a dozen novels, including Apprehension and the Lady Astronaut series.

I am over at @maryrobinettekowal.com’s place today to talk about my favorite bit of THE FRANCHISE, which is when I break every craft rule and spend a whole chapter introducing a totally new character and POV 2/3 of the way into the book #booksky 🪐📚💙

My Favorite Bit: Thomas Elrod talks about THE FRANCHISE

Thomas Elrod is joining us today to talk about his novel, The Franchise. Here’s the publisher’s description: A land filled with magic and dragons and wizards and warriors.Thousands of people live a…

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This is cool! @jeshonard.bsky.social and @marieparks.bsky.social are making the audiobook for UNDENIABLE (with @maryrobinettekowal.com voicing the narration!). Follow the backerkit campaign here: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...

This Thursday, I will be at Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver with @jenniferklambert.bsky.social / @jeffekennedy.bsky.social. Tag a Denver-based friend who might be interested. Registration is required (comes with a book): maryrobinettekowal.com/events/jenni...

Jennifer K. Lambert in Conversation with Mary Robinette Kowal: Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, CO

Join me at the Colfax Ave location of the Tattered Cover Bookstore in celebration of Among the Thorns, Jennifer K. Lambert’s new fantasy novel. Tickets are required to attend, and come with a…

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If you're in the Denver area, I hope you'll swing by the East Colfax location of Tattered Cover to see @jenniferklambert.bsky.social ( @jeffekennedy.bsky.social ) and me in conversation about her new book, Among the Thorns, on Thursday, July 16 at 6 PM. Tickets required (comes with the book).

Prepare to blast off with @maryrobinettekowal.com 's Hugo and Nebula award-winning #ladyastronaut series! "A deeply personal novel about whether the human race will survive and, if it does, what it will be" - Bookpage Buy the latest installment - THE MARTIAN CONTINGENCY - now! geni.us/lamarcon

See you soon, Warsaw! Here is my schedule for the Bazyliszek Fantasy Festival: maryrobinettekowal.com/events/mrk-a...

If you're experiencing external factors that hold you back from writing, I offer a $5 on-demand class called Barriers to Writing that may be a good fit for you. Learn more at members.maryrobinettekowal.com/shop/barrier....

Northwest Yarns & Mercantile is more than halfway to their GoFundMe goal to continue (despite many challenges this year) supporting the fiber arts community in and around Bellingham, WA. Here is the fundraiser, or you can shop on their website or tell a friend. www.gofundme.com/f/support-no...

Donate to Support Northwest Yarns & Mercantile, organized by Echo Mae

Northwest Yarns & Mercantile has been owned by Echo and Heather since 2016, but the shop… Echo Mae needs your support for Support Northwest Yarns & Mercantile

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Middles are often seen as the sagging portion of a story line. In reality, most of any writer's time is spent working on the middle. In this on-demand pre-recorded workshop, learn how to set up and depict interesting try-fail cycles for your characters. members.maryrobinettekowal.com/shop/maintai...

If you're in the Denver area, I hope you'll swing by the East Colfax location of Tattered Cover to see @jenniferklambert.bsky.social ( @jeffekennedy.bsky.social ) and me in conversation about her new book, Among the Thorns, on Thursday, July 16 at 6 PM. Tickets required (comes with the book).