Lenore Hart’s Speculative Fiction Starter Pack
A list of emerging and established writers working in all genres and sub genres of fantasy, horror, magical realism, and science fiction -- plus some related resources, prizes, and organizations.
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@lenorehartauthor.bsky.social
@paulacappa.bsky.social
Award-winning novelist of supernatural mysteries, Gothic thrillers, and dark fantasy. Draakensky, Greylock, Night Sea Journey, The Dazzling Darkness. Crystal Lake Publishing. Short story blogger at paulacappa.wordpress.com. Loves to read vintage fiction.
@abhisheksg.bsky.social
Writer. Imaginary. Published in a few journals and anthologies around the globe. Winner: Bristol Short Story Prize 2023 and others. A figment of your imagination, otherwise.
@pinkzombierose.bsky.social
Punk, weirdo, lefty & EiC of Cream Scene. Magical realism, existentialism, metaphysics. Theater of the absurd. Creator of Pink Zombie Rose, a Graphic series - Undead Psychonauts will either save the world or end it. 💀🥀
@kancollan.bsky.social
She/her || YA writer - digital video editor - storyteller in all mediums #amquerying
@jennikeer.bsky.social
Historical romance author with twisty-turny plots, a splash of romance, and the merest whiff of magic ✨️ Four kids, three cats, one husband. Suffolk/Norfolk border. Dance freak. Be kind always ❤️ (DMs off)
@hannahbyron.com
🌹WWII Resistance & Espionage—Uncovering the Past to Inspire the Present🕵️♀️ Churchill’s secret war, SOE, & real Resistance women📚Research behind Resistance Girl & Timeless Agents🎥 Blog & videos 🔎Follow for deep dives 🔗 www.hannahbyron.com
@nicowritesbooks.bsky.social
Writer of queer SFF • 🏳️⚧️ they/them • 📚 words in Strange Horizons, Flame Tree, Utopia SF & more • Codex • 2025 Rhysling nominee • Querying a queer MG contemporary
@booksky.club
official account for the #booksky universe of feeds, created by @clarabelle.xyz BookSky is more than a hashtag! It's a community and 12+ feeds and we've been here since 2023. 😎📚💙 all genre feeds 👉🏻 booksky.club
@authorcdavis.bsky.social
Award winning author of speculative fiction-romance. Teacher. Submissions coordinator for 5 Prince Publishing. Www.authorcourtneydavis.com
@jyarrow.bsky.social
Award-winning author of historical and contemporary suspense fiction. https://www.joyceyarrow.com - visit to claim your free gift! DM only if I know you.
@sjsociety.bsky.social
A scholarly collective devoted to the work and influence of Shirley Jackson. We publish Shirley Jackson Studies, a peer-reviewed, open-access journal: https://shirleyjacksonstudies.org/.
@sjacksonawards.bsky.social
For outstanding achievement in the literature of psychological suspense, horror, and the fantastic.
@garypaulhermus.bsky.social
Author, essayist, actor, performing songwriter, 3X New Mexico music award winner, NYC Performing Arts HS graduate. see http:// www.garypaulhermus.com for more details. Currently have a Speculative Fiction manuscript in developmental editing.
@michaelstrode.bsky.social
Writer, horror filmmaker, croquet vendetta initiator. Avid cook, gamer, teller of dad jokes. #AuthorsGuild
@davidryale.bsky.social
Writes award-winning novels about working folks organizing 4 their rights, resisting fascists, winning strikes. Pro-union, anti-racist, pro-feminist, progressive, working class outlook. Website: DavidRYale.Com. Authors Guild. #1u #BookSky #WritingCommunity
@greenishpastures.bsky.social
Writer, editor, environmental advocate. #AuthorsGuild, clairewhitcomb.com, friendsofthedrewforest.com
@barronauthor.bsky.social
Speculative Fiction Author – Writes Comics -Marathon Runner – Loves Spicy Food – michaelbarronauthor.com - Fear is a Precursor To Courage - he/him
@mdcroft.bsky.social
Freelance writer, editor-for-hire | #Kidlit/ fantasy/spooky story writer | #ADHD | Member, SCBWI/Authors Guild. Cat rescuer. Always needs bookmarks, probably wants tea. She/her. Found at marlainacockcroft.com
@nicreineke.bsky.social
Amazon Best Selling Author, 40 patents, maker of things. Currently posting The Penguin Games novel, one line at a time. Full novel copyright Nicole Reineke 2024 All rights reserved. Like what you see? Buy now: https://a.co/d/dlwl7xQ
@kensut1.bsky.social
I'm Ken Sutherland, retired broadcaster with several short stories, + three novels, a fourth on the way... BALANCE: The 200-Year Journey of Andrew Crawford, HEARTBREAKER (Chuck Donnegan Mystery #1) and THE HOLLYWOOD DIAMOND MURDERS (Chuck Donnegan #2)
@thequillster.bsky.social
Award-winning writer and poet; playwright; healthcare professional; avid golfer. Member: Authors Guild; Dramatists Guild. Writer's Digest 2023 annual poetry competition winner.
@authornikki.bsky.social
Author of epic fantasy, steampunk, and science fiction. Jumping spider whisperer. Devoted cat mom. 💙 True blue. www.elysiumpalace.com 🚫 No Gen AI
@jhecht.bsky.social
Jeff Hecht -- science and technology writer, journalist, author of books on lasers, fiber optics and sea-level rise, and writer of short science fiction, among other things. Rainbow from Peabody Pond Maine, the sun and a shower.
@karlahuebnerwrites.bsky.social
Novelist & art historian. Books: Magnetic Woman: Toyen and the Surrealist Erotic (U Pittsburgh, 2020); In Search of the Magic Theater (Regal House, 2022); Too Early to Know Who's Winning (Black Rose, 2023); etc. No DMS!
@lusinetorossian.bsky.social
Author of Mythical Fantasies, Magical Adventures, Memorable Romances. https://lusinetorossian.com/books/
@vorpalword.bsky.social
Author of “The Perfection of Fish.” I won the Claymore Award for Best Science Fiction Manuscript at the 2023 Nashville International Writers’ Conference. I can be found on Amazon. Goodreads, The Authors’ Guild, and The Maryland Writers’ Association.
@peggyprice.bsky.social
Writer, photographer, lover of sand and surf and happy New Yorker.
@lenorehartauthor.bsky.social
Novelist, poet, ghostwriter, Night Bazaar series creator. Historical Novel Society grand prize winner; Shirley Jackson Award finalist. IWU, SoA, & AG member. Ossabaw Island Writers Retreat faculty. Serving 3 cat overlords. https://www.lenorehartbooks.com/