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Fran Wilde
@fran_wilde
Nebula-winning, World Fantasy-Nebula-& Hugo-finalist storyspinner; time-traveling Code Poet. (she/her). Faculty & EDS Opinions my own.
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TFW you get multiple late night texts (helloooo friends) that one of your books is on your absolute favorite bookish podcast — thank youuuu , Brea Grant and for the #gemworld shoutout!!!
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I love this world so much.
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Meep. Netgalley sighting of The Book of Gems! … which means it’s absolutely no-kidding really happening this year! (Don’t tell the other Gemworld books this one is my favorite, okay?) Coming to booksellers and libraries near you in June — and right t… instagr.am/p/CoJLg5CIJuB/
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Meep. Netgalley sighting of The Book of Gems! … which means it’s absolutely no-kidding really happening this year! (Don’t tell the other Gemworld books this one is my favorite, okay?) Coming to booksellers and libraries near you in June — and right t… instagr.am/p/CoJLg5CIJuB/
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This was my FAVORITE installment in the Gem Universe!!! I can’t wait for everyone to read it!!
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Meep. Netgalley sighting of The Book of Gems! … which means it’s absolutely no-kidding really happening this year! (Don’t tell the other Gemworld books this one is my favorite, okay?) Coming to booksellers and libraries near you in June — and right t… instagr.am/p/CoJLg5CIJuB/
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Meep. Netgalley sighting of The Book of Gems! … which means it’s absolutely no-kidding really happening this year! (Don’t tell the other Gemworld books this one is my favorite, okay?) Coming to booksellers and libraries near you in June — and right t… instagr.am/p/CoJLg5CIJuB/
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PLEASE RT! Writers! Uncanny Magazine is OPEN to Flash Fiction submissions (750-1499 words)!!! We don't know when we're closing, so get your stories in as soon as you can! uncannymagazine.com/submissions/
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I love it I love it. If you’re looking for a genre MFA with a fantastic team of teachers writing in a vast range of genres, check out Genre Fiction, feat. Trinidad Escobar, Rick Wilber, & the FABULOUS
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Oh my God.
I teach a class in @WesternGPCW's MFA program and look at this wholesome ad they made promoting the faculty (hi @fran_wilde @m_older @rachellecruz @rawqeli).
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THE SURVIVING SKY somehow managed to get ANOTHER⭐ STARRED REVIEW⭐ WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING??
Thank you to the good folks at Library Journal, I'm so honored & humbled you enjoyed my Hindu philosophy inspired epic science fantasy w over 30s married MCs😭
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"Tears Waiting to Be Diamonds: Part Two" by is OUT NOW!
If you're like me and have been waiting to read it, hurry hither: sundaymorningtransport.com/p/tears-waitin
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Are you getting excited to read the second part of @sarahreesbrenna’s “Tears Waiting to Be Diamonds” this weekend? We are! Head on over and subscribe so you get this fantastic story emailed to you on Sunday! Meantime, catch up on part 1! sundaymorningtransport.com/p/tears-waitin
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Woke up to the news that VAMPIRE WEEKEND is a book of the week! Along with 's THE TERRAFORMERS! Both release next week, why not get them for 25% off with the preorder sale (use discount code PREORDER25)? barnesandnoble.com/w/vampire-week
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Are you getting excited to read the second part of ’s “Tears Waiting to Be Diamonds” this weekend? We are! Head on over and subscribe so you get this fantastic story emailed to you on Sunday! Meantime, catch up on part 1!
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Now is the perfect time to fall in love with this series like I did if you've somehow missed me raving about them for the last 7 years!
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The Book of Gems is part of the @barnesandnoble online preorder sale! Use code PREORDER25 for 25% off for the next two days.
Preorders wherever you choose to make them help books thrive - thank you if you choose to preorder The Book of Gems! #fantasyfi… instagr.am/p/Cn3D0UpoKDZ/
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The Book of Gems is part of the online preorder sale! Use code PREORDER25 for 25% off for the next two days.
Preorders wherever you choose to make them help books thrive - thank you if you choose to preorder The Book of Gems! #fantasyfi… instagr.am/p/Cn3D0UpoKDZ/
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NOBODY MOVE.
THE SURVIVING SKY is on Edelweiss now 😱
I shall now go diminish into the west
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This Sunday on : my gaslamp #fantasy #shortstory about bound gods, industrialized magic, and the 2020 pandemic economy! Sign up here to read more:
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Aaaand it’s a wrap! #mfa is in the bag — 1. Absolutely amazing workshop group the Wonderlines (our album drops in 2032!); Will Alexander and me absolutely not plotting things; more snö; flying with students (nice try, @ty_chapmn but this flight… instagr.am/p/CnrkbjuLNfM/
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More winter residency photos - 1: the sign, stolen from @sheelachari 2. Snöangel 3. College hall in the nicest weather we have had. 4. Selfie, same. 5. words to live by. 6. Fronds. 7. My fall 2022 students! 8. More fronds. 9. Scene … instagr.am/p/Cnoz3B7upne/
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Hello from #montpeliervermont and winter residency! It is cold but our hearts are warm. I love teaching and learning especially here where everyone is so engaged in doing both. My workshop group named themselves the Wonderful Wonderlines and th… instagr.am/p/CnXXdm8OR6X/
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This month, we’ve got stories by and (you heard us correctly!) — plus so much more coming — check out this month’s letter from Editor in Chief Julian Yap and Managing Editor
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Happy 1st Birthday to us! With 50 brand new story stories in 2022, and 50 more coming in 2023, The Sunday Morning Transport can’t wait to share all the great fiction our authors have made this year - check out our archives:
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Managed to get some holiday cards and gifts ready for the mail (better late than never!) and began sending out #whimsymail to my amazing #patreon supporters. (If you don’t get yours right away, don’t worry, it’s coming - I have to do it in batches this t… instagr.am/p/CnMfPH-O-ra/
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IT’s TODAY!!!!
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ten years later coming this Sunday! twitter.com/inotherlandsbo…
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Inking some pens. I am in love with the ceramics line of inks. (Thx @hanakslife!)
Hand is healed enough to finally do a beloved New Year’s Day ritual— cleaning and re-inking pens. There will be a monster scar (not shown) that looks like a tiny flying s… instagr.am/p/CnHhZ2zLI16/
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Made the roasted honey squash and chickpeas recipe with the last of the fall farmshare — added some chicken too. It was so good! ift.tt/mfJI2s8 #amcooking instagr.am/p/CnDq5q-NQ38/
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We are BEYOND excited about this, our first short story of 2023! From (a new story!)
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ten years later coming this Sunday! twitter.com/inotherlandsbo…
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NYE rice babysitting aka shrimp risotto nom. Wishing you all a warm and delicious entry to 2023… instagr.am/p/Cm2jFEfrFjb/
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My favorite Sunday treat and what an extraordinary effort by everyone involved. If you have not yet subscribed to Sunday Morning Transport I encourage you to do so - it’s amaze-balls!
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This year, it has been a distinct honor and joy to work with 50 amazing authors, @morningtransport EIC Julian Yap, C/E Kaitlin Severini, Proofreader Delia Davis, & social media manager Devin Singer on the first year of The Sunday Morning Transport. Thank… instagr.am/p/Cmt4yDPLoxy/
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I cannot believe it’s been a whole year - how has it only been a year?! 50 Fantastic stories, amazing discussions, and so much awe for the work @morningtransport authors are doing each week!
Thank you to our authors (including those coming up in 2023!)… instagr.am/p/CmuBoC2LKPW/
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I’ve loved every story we’ve shared with you this year - thank you so much to the 50 amazing authors, @morningtransport EIC Julian Yap, C/E Kaitlin Severini, Proofreader Delia Davis, & social media manager Devin Singer and our outstanding readers who mad… instagr.am/p/Cmt8kIsrCgi/
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This year, it has been a distinct honor and joy to work with 50 amazing authors, @morningtransport EIC Julian Yap, C/E Kaitlin Severini, Proofreader Delia Davis, & social media manager Devin Singer on the first year of The Sunday Morning Transport. Thank… instagr.am/p/Cmt4yDPLoxy/
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This rounds out a whole year of — thank you so much for this magnificent story!
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The Sunday Morning Transport set off merrily and on time yesterday with C.C. Finlay's beautiful science fiction story about family and the importance and difficulty of truly communicating. Subscribe to read or check out a sample: sundaymorningtransport.com/p/well-call-ho
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Woke up to the utterly glorious 50th double issue and have plans to unwrap it slowly — starting with stories by and — over the next several days.
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I’m so sad to have to postpone my reading this week — but look at the great news — ’s joining the event at Ample Hills! GO FOR ME, FRIENDS!
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I'll miss not having @fran_wilde with us on Tuesday, but I'm super excited to hear tales from @nlisa! Join us an grab ice cream! twitter.com/SweetReadings/…
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The Sunday Morning Transport is on the road today with a story from Mur Lafferty () that is all about a girl, her dog, and how to audition for a reality show. Read a sample or subscribe!
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The stockings are hung on the staircase with care.
(Truly, they’ve been up since thanksgiving, but this is a cheerier photo than the picture of my hand from the glass-vase incident yesterday. No one wants to see that. Similar colors tho!)
House urchin… instagr.am/p/CmUBFQNrtnE/
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One of my December rituals is reading stories that came out in previous years. And I'm so glad, because today's reading is "An Explorer's Cartography of Already Settled Lands" in . I love this. 's fiction never ceases to surprise me.
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Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the amazing ! She is a fantastic and encouraging instructor who gives excellent feedback! Feel free to reach out with questions about the workshop!
#WritingCommunity #amquerying #amwriting twitter.com/futurescapes/s
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