Author Starter Pack
A gathering of authors I recognize or have encountered during my writing tenure. Plus a few important writing organizations.
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@bertwhirlauthor.bsky.social
@kateelliottsff.bsky.social
Science fiction & fantasy writer. World builder. Reader. Outrigger canoe paddler. I โค๏ธ my schnauzer. Hawaii. โก๏ธ๐๏ธ She/her. Where Should I Start With Your Novels, a guide: https://imakeupworlds.com/index.php/2015/02/where-should-i-start-with-your-novels/
@agathagrimke.bsky.social
Someone positively pleased with the wonders and mysteries of the universe, a good book, cats, and hot cocoa. #WritingCommunity She/her Very pleased to have a story included in: https://www.amazon.com/Howlin-You-Werewolf-Charity-Anthology/dp/B0DCK7ZHY3
@amychenwrites.bsky.social
Writer, editor, dog mom Repped by Alicia Brooks, Martin Literary Management
@authoralbertopupo.bsky.social
I am an independent fantasy author https://albertopupo.wixsite.com/alberto-pupo-author
@jasonjwillis.bsky.social
Equalist, geek, reader, poet, and lover of art. Author of System Apocalypse Liberty: Head of the Class Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CWPKZDG6 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558185905470
@anniebellet.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling fantasy author, artist, nerd, and armchair medievalist. She/her. www.anniebellet.com
@haileypiperfights.bsky.social
Make horror gay AF, Stoker Award winner Aug 12: A GAME IN YELLOW Sept 16: TEENAGE GIRLS CAN BE DEMONS she/her; rep: Lane Heymont haileypiper.com
@travisbaldree.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling Author: Legends & Lattes. Hugo, Nebula & Locus finalist. Audie winning Narrator. Ex-gamedev - Fate,Torchlight & Rebel Galaxy. Brigands & Breadknives out Nov 11 '25 from Tor. travisbaldree.com
@clarkesworldmagazine.com
Neil Clarke: Editor of Clarkesworld Magazine, The Best Science Fiction of the Year series, and more. Three-time Hugo Award Winner for Best Editor Short Form. Four-time Chesley Award-winning art director. clarkesworldmagazine.com neil-clarke.com
@valeriefrankel.bsky.social
๐จโ๐Professor, ๐author of 100 books on drwho๐ซstarwarsโจoutlander #sfwa๐ #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://rowman.com/Action/SERIES/_/LEXJSF/Jewish-Science-Fiction-and-Fantasy
@wgaeast.bsky.social
Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO, is a labor union representing writers in film, television, news, podcasts, and online media.
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
I like apples. I post photos. I dig birds. I write books. The next book is THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS, April 2025. Yes, I'm cringe. What do you want from me, I'm a 48-year-old dad and my brain is a mouse-eaten shoebox.
@wgawest.bsky.social
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union representing writers of motion pictures, television, radio, and internet programming. linktr.ee/wgawest
@naominovik.bsky.social
author, coder, fangirl, geek. ๐๐๐๐ Author of Spinning Silver, Uprooted, Temeraire, & The Scholomance. BURIED DEEP arrives Sept 17, 2024 & now available for pre-order. https://lnk.bio/naominovik
@clpolk.com
I write stuff. I knit stuff. I cook stuff. Ask me about my weird little books. https://www.clpolk.com/
@matociquala.bsky.social
Multiple award winning science fiction author. Cat furniture. Horse patsy. Almost certainly two ornimegalonyxes in a trenchcoat. Newsletter: https://buttondown.email/matociquala Next book: THE FOLDED SKY June 2025 https://books2read.com/u/mBB0QZ
@seananmcguire.bsky.social
I write books and post too many cat pictures. She/her, only.
@catrambo.bsky.social
They/she. My cats' names are Bruce, Clark, & BabyBear. Nebula award winning F&SF writer/editor/teacher. Mansplain at your own risk. Located in South Bend, IN. Sometimes I swear. linktr.ee/catrambo
@cornellwriter.bsky.social
Nebula, Aurora, and World Fantasy-nominated Chilean-Canadian writer. Winner Short Works Prize. SFWA, CSFFA, ALCiFF Chile. Odyssey โ02. Codex. Stories in Apex, Fantasy, Lightspeed, and others. Linktree: http://linktr.ee/pacornell
@mightymur.bsky.social
Author, podcaster, editor. Digger, listener, runner. INFINITE ARCHIVE is out July โ25! She/her
@neilhimself.neilgaiman.com
Makes things up. Writes them down. Dreams about growing up but not yet.
@markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Believe in yourself! Work hard, never give up & anything's possible! OR: Kick back, relax & aim low: You'll never be disappointed...๐ I IGNORE ALL DMs!
@levarburton.bsky.social
Kunta, Geordi, Reading Rainbow guy. Flies twice as highโฆ #bydhttmwfi
@scalzi.com
I enjoy pie. Social Media FAQ: https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/04/16/the-official-john-scalzi-social-media-faq/
@marthawells.com
SF/F Writer - The Books of the Raksura, The Murderbot Diaries, Witch King, and more. Nebula and Hugo Award winner. NYT and Sunday Times Bestseller. (She/her) Agent: Jennifer Jackson
@maryrobinettekowal.com
Hugo-award winning author, narrator, and professional puppeteer. Also has a talking cat. The Martian Contingency is available where books are sold. Look for Apprehension, coming October 21 from Saga.
@nnedi.bsky.social
*THE* Naijamerican PhD-holding, World Fantasy, multi-Hugo, Nebula, Eisner Award-winning, New York Times bestselling rudimentary cyborg writer, nnedi.com
@diane.dianeduane.com
40+ yrs in print, 50+ novels, asst'd TV/film, NYT B'seller List every now & then, blah blah blah. Ireland-resident. Was @dduane at the Other Place. Ebook store: https://ebooks.direct. Now with added Ko-Fi! (https://ko-fi.com/dianeduane)
@harlancoben.bsky.social
Next Netflix series: MISSING YOU Next novel: NOBODYโS FOOL HarlanCoben.com
@torbooks.bsky.social
Publisher of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller and Suspense, and Other Speculative Fiction
@victoriastrauss.com
Adult/YA novelist, fanatical gardener, co-founder of SFWA's publishing industry watchdog group Writer Beware. Casting a small light in a wilderness of writing scams (plus an occasional cat pic) https://writerbeware.blog https://victoriastrauss.com
@sfwa.bsky.social
SFWA promotes, advances, and supports science fiction and fantasy storytelling by educating, promoting, and empowering its creators and the larger community. This account is for informational purposes.
@johnjosephadams.com
Series Editor of BASFF. Publisher of @lightspeedmagazine.com (+ Editor) and NIGHTMARE. Editor of 40+ anthologies. Co-editor (with Jordan Peele) of OUT THERE SCREAMING. Newsletter Signup: https://johnjosephadams/newsletter
@authorsguild.bsky.social
Authors working together to ensure fair pay, protect copyright, and defend free speech.
@veronicarothbooks.com
Author of Divergent, Carve the Mark, Chosen Ones, Poster Girl, Arch-Conspirator, When Among Crows, etc.
@jimchines.com
Author of KITEMASTER, SLAYERS OF OLD, TERMINAL ALLIANCE, LIBRIOMANCER, GOBLIN QUEST, and other fun stuff. Knows where his towel is. He/him.
@joshuapalmatier.bsky.social
Joshua Palmatier is an epic fantasy writer and the founder of the small press Zombies Need Brains. ZNB does NOT use AI imagery in its covers and does NOT accept AI-generated stories. Visit the store: https://zombies-need-brains-llc.square.site
@gailcarriger.bsky.social
NYT best selling author of book hugs, queer, tea snob, avid reader & nerd girl. Fond of hedgehogs & soup ladles. GailCarriger.com
@asimovssfmag.bsky.social
The worldโs leading science fiction magazine.
@mysterywriters.bsky.social
MWA is the premier organization for writers and fans of the mystery/crime genre and we present the Edgar Awards every spring. https://bit.ly/m/Mystery-Writers-of-America
@sjlogan.bsky.social
Writer. SFF. President of The Alexandra Writers Centre Society. Chair for When Words Collide Conference. Teacher of World Building. Mom of the best kid in the world. Wife. Business owner.
@kreckert.bsky.social
Crime writer. Crime reader. Crime watcher. Phillies baseball fan. Burger & chocolate chip cookie enthusiast. Terrible golfer. Irritated American. I collect books about every American President except one. Author of 10 books. Buy them on Amazon.
@authorkarenj.bsky.social
I don't have Wonder Woman's lasso of truth, but I've got a good "mom stare." C'mon over! And bring cookies! ๐ช #Romance #author, ๐ #booksky ๐๐ #catlady,๐ tabletop #RPG player, ๐ฒ #superhero fan, ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ #DoctorWho geek.
@georgetakei.bsky.social
Iโve boldly gone into the clear blue yonder. Follow for more recipes and tips.
@bertwhirlauthor.bsky.social
Self-published science fiction and fantasy author. Avid reader, role player, MtG player/collector, and cat servant. Amateur photographer.