Rena
@renathewriter.bsky.social
Writer, part-time malcontent, full-time cat wrangler, watching the apocalypse live
The campaign is LIVE! Come get your special early release edition of DEVOURING FORTUNE, a book about a doomed fortune weaver and a priestess who makes a cursed bargain that threatens the downfall of the woman she loves. www.kickstarter.com/projects/ole...
Devouring Fortune: Queer Science Fantasy Special Edition
A world decaying into salt, a doomed fortune weaver, and a priestess whose cursed bargain threatens the downfall of the woman she loves
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Hold tf up. Anthropic said they couldn't possibly afford to pay the writers of the books they stole, but now these planet burning greedholes just get to keep the money from selling the machine they built with the stolen parts?
NPR@npr.org · 2mo agoJust in: The Anthropic IPO, and those of other AI-related firms like OpenAI, could be among the biggest in U.S. history.
Check it out, my next book is in this campaign on Backerkit! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 5, part 1!
It's Space Wizard's fifth anniversary, and we have some great titles for you! From reincarnated wizards to post-apocalyptic Florida, rocket racing, martial arts, space rabbits, and giant crabs, we've ...
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We have a new unboxing video with Verne! Today is the release of Mothball Magic by Rena Rocford, so if you want to see The Golden Girls meets Harry Dresden, get your copy today! #queerbooks #lgbtsciencefiction #lgbtqbooks #sapphic #lesbian
Here she is!! The cover is absolutely spectacular and we can't wait for you all to meet Avis in all her snarky, Sherlockian, emotionally stunted glory. Read a bit more about her on our newsletter here: mkhardywrites.beehiiv.com/p/boat-book-...
Boat book cover reveal & more!
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Solaris Books@solarisbooks.bsky.social · 5mo ago👻🚢🚨COVER REVEAL!🚨🚢👻 Feast your eyes on @mkhardywrites.com's forthcoming supernatural Victorian mystery - THE HAUNTING OF AVIS LOVELOCK - revealed by The Nerd Daily! Setting sail in August 2026. Preorder now https://geni.us/avisl Cover by Black Sheep Design.
Today is cover reveal day for THE BONE BRIDES, and I am vibrating like a star in the sky! Not in my wildest imaginings did I ever think I would have a cover this beautiful. THE BONE BRIDES comes out Sept 29th---with exquisite spredges exclusive to the first edition! Pre-order links in bio!
Here's what hurts right now. Yes, Anthropic--who stole my books--has pushed back from being the last line of targeting for the US war machine, it doesn't change the fact that Claude gave them bad intelligence and it was used to kill girls. My words were fed into that machine.
Really looking forward to chatting all things Shipwright and Shroudweaver with @dunfermlinereads.bsky.social this Thursday 26th at 7:30pm on Instagram live. Come say hello!
I am no longer represented by Seth Fishman. My MS needs another round of edits before I query, but if you love your agent (or if you're an agent who thinks I'm neat!), gimme a poke :) I write weird, queer, highly political ghost stories about families breaking and rebuilding through war and grief.
You know how it starts to feel real when the infrastructure around a thing starts to exist? www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
Mothball Magic: A queer urban fantasy
She's going to save the world even if she breaks a hip …
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Becoming Irrelevant; February 11 2026 — The Irritable Queer
School has me feeling a bit stagnant from a career standpoint, and that feels rather counter to the point. I haven’t written anything new in a bit – though I do have a new novel concept – and I haven’...
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Why don't they say anything? Well, because when it happens to YOU, if you say something, that's frequently the ballgame. You get driven out of your community; you get to see what the people you thought loved you look like with the masks off. And way, way too many of them are monsters.
i am a middle aged white mom with a minivan. i live in a brick ranch and vote democrat in every election. i am the electoral equivalent of a free space in bingo. I PROMISE THIS IS NOT WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT AT MY KITCHEN TABLE
Senator Mark Warner@markwarner.bsky.social · 7mo agoDespite Trump’s promises, grocery prices are still rising fast. Families can’t afford this… when is he going to get serious about lowering costs?
Aberdonians! Come and see us on Saturday the 31st! For putting up with our nonsense you'll also get to hear Raine's interesting and erudite thoughts, AND she's bringing origami.
Lorraine Wilson@rainewilson.bsky.social · 7mo agoAberdeen & north-east Scotland folks, I and the fabulous @mkhardywrites.com duo are coming to Waterstones Aberdeen. In LESS THAN TWO WEEKS, so please book tickets and come join us! There may be book origami creatures 🐈⬛🐝🐳🐙 tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/conve... @solarisbooks.bsky.social
Literally the minute I post this, my copyedits arrive. Welp, hold that thought WIP, I'll be back soon!
Rena@renathewriter.bsky.social · 7mo agoI've started the year strong by putting in some words, and it's starting to feel like I might just be able to make this book happen. It's still early days, but we'll see. #amwriting #WIP
I've started the year strong by putting in some words, and it's starting to feel like I might just be able to make this book happen. It's still early days, but we'll see. #amwriting #WIP
As we fall deeper into this 1930s cosplay, I feel pressure from so many corners to use every venue to have an opinion and make statements. People often come to my books thinking my writing is neutral and not political. Dear Readers, this is not the case. #amwriting #books #author 1/?
I've finished deactivating my old twitter account, so if you see me there, you did not, in fact, see me there.
Remember when you buy cool stuff this weekend, don't give your money to big box stores! Support local and #indie owned businesses. Your money goes right back to hardworking people, rather than corporations. Here's a list of book crowdfunding campaigns, all real people, no AI! www.the-book-bazaar.com
The Book Bazaar - A Group Crowdfunding Project for Authors
Indie authors, small publishers, and book enthusiasts take notice! The Book Bazaar is running until December 3rd, 2025!
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Most of the books published on Space Wizard are queer, so if you wanna support some marginalised creators, this is your chance. They're also providing discounted editing services as part of his campaign, with payment plans. #booksky #queersky #writingcommunity
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
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Space Wizard Year 4 Part 2 is live! Go check it out and get your 7 new #queer, independent books! We're also part of @the-book-bazaar.com , and there are some amazing stories coming to you. You'll get more free stuff the more campaigns you back! #lgbtqbooks #smallpress #IndieBooks #IndieAuthor
One year ago, this little book hit the shelves in the UK. It didn't have much in the way of fanfare, no one will nominate it for awards, but despite everything, it's sold so much better than I expected and has made some solid fans, which, at the end of the day, is what matters.
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany. Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
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Oooooh friends. It’s that time of year again. Cut Amazon out of the equation! My publisher is doing the Year 4 Backerkit RIGHT NOW and THE DRAGONSCALE COMB is part of it. Help support small press AND get more dragons, feral pegasi, and princess kissing www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
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It's up! Check out the Space Wizard Backerkit with my book!! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2!
We're releasing 7 new queer science fiction and fantasy books from December 2025 to June 2026! We're changing formats just a little this year so you get your rewards earlier.
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If you like my stuff and want to help out my small press, which lifts up #queer voice and publishes great #fantasy and #scifi, check out my new campaign for 7 new books, starting in November! You can listen to some author interviews already! #TBBChat www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2! Launch Party
Get excited about Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2! on BackerKit - come join!
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The Book Bazaar: Coming October 29th, 2026@the-book-bazaar.com · 9mo agoI may be a little obsessed with the writing process since I'm a developmental editor. Now tell us what you're working on! Got a project to promote? Let us know in the comments! We’ll have a fresh new chat next week for #TBBChat. Until next time! #BookBazaar25
It's starting to feel real, y'all. In fact, it's starting to feel so real that I can post links to it! An interview with me about my book, MOTHBALL Magic! I'm so excited!!! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...
Space Wizard Science Fantasy: Year 4, part 2! Project Update: Author Interview with Rena Rocford!
Hello folks! Here is our third video for our Space Wizard Year 4, Part 2 Launch Party! We have even more interviews coming through October for the November 12th start of the ...
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