Lia Lao

@thelialao.bsky.social

literary & speculative fiction writer | short stories in podcastle, otherside, haven spec | clarion west nww, granta '26 | viable paradise ‘25 | she/her

🥝 🦘 on gadigal land

https://thelialao.com

@wiswell.bsky.socialReposted by @thelialao.bsky.social

In light of some magazines pulling scummy things on creators lately, I’m doing a little thread on short story rights. I don't want anybody getting taken advantage of. Also, if you're new, this stuff can be confusing!

@havenspec.bsky.socialReposted by @thelialao.bsky.social

Haven 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!

www.havenspec.com/submit/

@othersidespec.bsky.socialReposted by @thelialao.bsky.social

We are now OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS from all 2SLGBTQIA+ authors! Issue 4's theme: EXPLORATION. Send us stories and poems that interpret the concept of exploration in abstract or literal ways, internal or external, strange and surreal—don't self-reject 🪐🗡️

Guidelines: othersidespec.com/guidelines/

@thelialao.bsky.social

also very excited about final line edits for novel 2 (literary spec big tech novel) which i’ll finally have time to get to after the last of my big writing deadlines passes. only one short story sub left 🥹

@riolombana.bsky.socialReposted by @thelialao.bsky.social

Have you heard of the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus? You know, the Great One who moves beneath the earth? No? Well, if you want to hear the Word of Our Tentacled Lord and Savior, my short story "Other Gods" is published today in the inaugural issue of the Pacific Northwest Gothic magazine.

@angelaliu.bsky.socialReposted by @thelialao.bsky.social

Guys, I’m speechless. Gonna be sharing this award with my 8-year-old since this poem was inspired by their question “why do we never see fireflies in the winter?”

Huge thanks to the Ignyte organizers, all the voters/readers, and to @thedeadlands.com for giving this one a wonderful home!

@thelialao.bsky.social

the point of writing has always been the writing for me. AI authored work is like turning up to a bake-off with a store brought cake. it’s a complete misunderstanding of why anyone would do anything

@scyllapublishing.bsky.socialReposted by @thelialao.bsky.social

COVER REVEAL! The amazing @annalisejensen.bsky.social worked on this, along with @ellatholmes.bsky.social, and the result is astounding. It truly captures the essence of the book we and all the contributors created. Here is 'Who Am I? Sapphic Speculative Fiction of Identity & Purpose! So proud. 📚🪐

A green background with a blue circle. Inside is the cover of a book with animated figures, titled "Who Am I? Sapphic Speculative Fiction of Identity & Purpose with the title "Cover Reveal".A green background with a blue circle. Inside is the cover of a book with animated figures, titled "Who Am I? Sapphic Speculative Fiction of Identity & Purpose. It shows the front cover and spine.
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TELL ME YOUR 🏳️‍🌈QUEER SHORT SFF🏳️‍🌈 OUT IN AUGUST 2026!!! Originals only pls, up to novella in length, indie okay. Just reply with the author, title, and a link to read and/or buy and I'll get them on the list. Here's July's list for context & more info: www.patreon.com/quicksiprevi...

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