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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Do You Believe in Magic, Ted Anderson

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Do You Believe in Magic

Ted Anderson
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Using Encanto, The Hobbit, The Stormlight Archives, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, author M.K. Hutchins explores the value of soft magic systems and how to make them work in your storytelling: https://t.co/vsw6xwEz1N

Paperback, 2019

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: North and South, John Jakes

North and South

John Jakes
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Author John Jakes passed away on March 11. Known for his historical fiction, especially the North and South trilogy, Jakes also wrote sword & sorcery and pulp fiction and was a SFWA member. Read about his life here: https://t.co/dU91MPGc6c https://t.co/RKa0ZCgOig

Paperback, Mass Market, 2000

$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Scarlet Circus, Jane Yolen

The Scarlet Circus

Jane Yolen
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Calling all book collectors! The SFWA Auction is your chance to expand your collection with unique virtual offerings and rare signed books. Don't hesitate, start bidding on items like the Scarlet Circus, signed by SFWA Grand Master Jane Yolen! https://t.co/scUuzxj0cV https://t.co/RJrncqTgAS

Paperback, 2023

$17.95$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: I Never Liked You Anyway, Jordan Kurella

I Never Liked You Anyway

Jordan Kurella
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CELEBRATING WRITING EXCELLENCE at #NEBULAS2023: This tweet celebrates Jordan Kurella, whose I Never Liked You Anyway is a finalist in the Novella category. The novella was published by Vernacular. Congrats, Jordan! @kurellian https://t.co/0PtsXb4WY3

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Book Cover for: Notification: Social media, Gabriella Pierre

Notification: Social media

Gabriella Pierre
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Here's the narrators' social media platforms, should you be inspired to follow their work (you will be!): Emily Woo Zeller @zwooman James Patrick Cronin: @JamesPCronin Stephanie Willings @ TikTok:@swillingsays Wolf Williams: @WolfWilliamsVO Vikas Adam: @vikasadam 3/3

Paperback, 2019

$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Whenever You're Ready: How to Compose the Life of Your Dreams, Jeeyoon Kim

Whenever You're Ready: How to Compose the Life of Your Dreams

Jeeyoon Kim
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The RAY BRADBURY NEBULA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DRAMATIC PRESENTATION goes to The Good Place, Ep. “Whenever You’re Ready” by Michael Schur, distributed by NBC, produced by Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment, & Universal. Congrats, Michael! @KenTremendous @nbc #nebulas2021

Hardcover, 2021

$20.95$10.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Elatsoe, Darcie Little Badger

Elatsoe

Darcie Little Badger
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CELEBRATING WRITING EXCELLENCE at #Nebulas2021: This tweet celebrates Darcie Little Badger, whose "Elatsoe" is a finalist for the Andre Norton Award for MG and YA Fiction. The novel was published by Levine Querido. Congratulations, Darcie! @ShiningComic @LevineQuerido https://t.co/3j2MsxdGDo

Paperback, 2023

$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Finding Me: A journey of self-discovery through a cancer diagnosis, Amy Ewald

Finding Me: A journey of self-discovery through a cancer diagnosis

Amy Ewald
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Eugen Bacon's "Finding Me: Towards Self-Actualization in Writing" examines how identity and the concept of self as a black woman have impacted her writing journey and how she writes characters who share her axes of identity (and those who don't): https://t.co/BDM8f24T5B

Paperback, 2022

$24.90$12.45 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Ring Shout, P. Djèlí Clark

Ring Shout

P. Djèlí Clark
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CELEBRATING WRITING EXCELLENCE at #Nebulas2021: This tweet celebrates P. Djeli Clark, whose "Ring Shout" is a finalist in the novella category. The novella was published by https://t.co/sfwBVcj016. Congratulations, P. Djeli Clark! @pdjeliclark @tordotcom https://t.co/S7NHoMPaCC

Hardcover, 2020

$20.99$10.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Iron Widow (Book 1), Xiran Jay Zhao

Iron Widow (Book 1)

Xiran Jay Zhao
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CELEBRATING WRITING EXCELLENCE at #Nebulas2022: This tweet celebrates Xiran Jay Zhao, whose Iron Widow is a finalist for the Andre Norton Award for MG and YA Fiction. The novel was published by Penguin Teen/Rock the Boat. Congratulations, Xiran! @XiranJayZhao @PenguinTeen https://t.co/cre0kVbcv7

Paperback, 2023

$11.99$5.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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