@havenspec.bsky.social
Online SFF magazine featuring stories and poetry for the 21st century! We publish numerous issues a year, two of which are focused on the climate crisis. Editor: Leon Perniciaro.
@nocturnalxlight.bsky.socialReposted by @havenspec.bsky.socialSUBS OPEN
@havenspec.bsky.socialHaven Spec Magazine is open this month to submissions by authors of historically marginalized backgrounds only!
We want to read more works by Black writers, Indigenous writers, disabled writers, gay and lesbian and trans writers, and others whose voices must be heard!
@othersidespec.bsky.socialReposted by @havenspec.bsky.socialHappy Banned Books Week AND Anti-Prime Day! We've spent this week fighting with Amazon, who blocked Issue 3... because a stylized illustration of a statue = porn, at least if you're a queer publication. The best way to support us is directly. Code ANTIPRIME gets you 15% off subscriptions this week.
@nicowritesbooks.bsky.socialReposted by @havenspec.bsky.social5. “The First Spider on the Moon” by @hvpatterson.bsky.social in @havenspec.bsky.social
A playful poem anchored in clever language & the strong relationship between the narrator and the spider. Cozy feel of a friendship story instead of an intense tale of outer space.
@havenspec.bsky.socialReposted by @havenspec.bsky.socialHaven Spec Magazine is open this month to submissions by authors of historically marginalized backgrounds only!
We want to read more works by Black writers, Indigenous writers, disabled writers, gay and lesbian and trans writers, and others whose voices must be heard!
@nicowritesbooks.bsky.socialReposted by @havenspec.bsky.socialMy September poetry reviews are now free to read on Stardust & Verse! Check out my newsletter round-up for:
- Top recommendations for new poetry readers
- September stars 💫
- Links to all my reviews
...and more!
Check out the month's reviews now:
www.patreon.com/StardustAndV...
@havenspec.bsky.socialNone of them are really! You can submit to our (somewhat vague) themes in any of the reading periods :)
@havenspec.bsky.socialSorry, got distracted trying to fix an error in the code (the times were wrong, but I think I've fixed them?) In any case, the forms are active now!
@havenspec.bsky.socialHaven Spec Magazine is open this month to submissions by authors of historically marginalized backgrounds only!
We want to read more works by Black writers, Indigenous writers, disabled writers, gay and lesbian and trans writers, and others whose voices must be heard!
@havenspec.bsky.socialThe We Demand Stories event with @bsfwriters.bsky.social scheduled for 3 PM today has been postponed on account of Nor'easter!
In lieu of blowing away in the high winds, we'll do this in October, but we'll keep you posted about when!
More info:
www.eventbrite.com/e/we-demand-...
Stay safe!
@havenspec.bsky.socialReposted by @havenspec.bsky.socialIf you're in NYC on Saturday, join @bsfwriters.bsky.social and our editor @leonp.bsky.social for a panel discussion on cities and how they shape our lives (and fiction)!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-demand-stories-about-cities-as-characters-season-5-kaleidocast-launch-tickets-2000339690863
@havenspec.bsky.socialOur Fall Reading Period starts October 1st!
Schedule:
October — Limited Demographic Window
November — General Submissions Window
December — Closed to Submissions
We're nearly done with summer submissions, and we'll start on the holds soon!
Full schedule:
https://havenspec.com/submit/
@flightsoffoundry.bsky.socialReposted by @havenspec.bsky.socialWe set prices to accomodate folks from all walks of life. The fact that we have a free-to-attend tier doesn't mean the event is at ALL free to put on, though, and even the $60 ticket is a steal considering all the content each year.
Donations are life for us!
flights-of-foundry.org/donate/
@havenspec.bsky.socialReposted by @havenspec.bsky.socialIf you haven't read the poem "Acceptable Reasons for Embracing Your Incubus" by Lesley Hart Gunn in our 🌟August 2026 issue🌟, now's your chance!
Find it here:
https://havenspec.com/poetry/acceptable-reasons-for-embracing-your-incubus-august-2026/
(Art: @carolinejamhour.bsky.social)
@havenspec.bsky.socialReposted by @havenspec.bsky.socialReading for award noms? Please consider the short story "Fragments of Sky in Quantum Grief" by Lex Chamberlin in our ✨February 2026 issue✨!
Find it here:
https://havenspec.com/fiction/fragments-of-sky-in-quantum-grief/
(Art by @mspencerdraws.bsky.social)
@havenspec.bsky.socialIf you're in NYC on Saturday, join @bsfwriters.bsky.social and our editor @leonp.bsky.social for a panel discussion on cities and how they shape our lives (and fiction)!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-demand-stories-about-cities-as-characters-season-5-kaleidocast-launch-tickets-2000339690863
@havenspec.bsky.socialIf you haven't read the poem "Acceptable Reasons for Embracing Your Incubus" by Lesley Hart Gunn in our 🌟August 2026 issue🌟, now's your chance!
Find it here:
https://havenspec.com/poetry/acceptable-reasons-for-embracing-your-incubus-august-2026/
(Art: @carolinejamhour.bsky.social)
@havenspec.bsky.socialReading for award noms? Please consider the short story "Horseland" by EC Dorgan in our ✨June 2026 issue✨!
Find it here:
https://havenspec.com/fiction/horseland-june-2026/
(Art by @carlydraws.bsky.social)
@cgaubrey.bsky.socialReposted by @havenspec.bsky.socialMost of the time I'm promoting someone else's writing, but this time it's MINE. :) It's cozy, mysterious, and the perfect mood for the turning of the seasons.
@havenspec.bsky.socialReposted by @havenspec.bsky.socialIf you haven't read the short story "The Forest, the Sea, & Those Caught Between" by C.G. Aubrey / @cgaubrey.bsky.social in our 🌟August 2026 issue🌟, now's your chance!
Read:
https://havenspec.com/fiction/the-forest-the-sea-those-caught-between-august-2026/
Art: @carolinejamhour.bsky.social
