Jo Miles
@jomiles.bsky.social
they/them, writer of optimistic sci-fi and fantasy. Latest books:
The Final Chronicle of Yeneh: https://books2read.com/yeneh
Tea & Treachery at the Infinite Pantry: https://books2read.com/tea-treachery
Newsletter: https://www.jomiles.com/newsletter/
The Final Chronicle of Yeneh: https://books2read.com/yeneh
Tea & Treachery at the Infinite Pantry: https://books2read.com/tea-treachery
Newsletter: https://www.jomiles.com/newsletter/
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Jo Miles
@jomiles.bsky.social
· Jul 7
The Final Chronicle of Yeneh - Jo Miles
Buy it on:
www.jomiles.com
The Final Chronicle of Yeneh is out today!
A genre-bender full of sentient alien plants & portal fantasy adventure. A duke’s granddaughter rushes to discover the truth about her planet’s native life before her family's terraforming wipes it out.
www.jomiles.com/yeneh
#booksky #newrelease
A genre-bender full of sentient alien plants & portal fantasy adventure. A duke’s granddaughter rushes to discover the truth about her planet’s native life before her family's terraforming wipes it out.
www.jomiles.com/yeneh
#booksky #newrelease
This is going to be a fun event. I can't wait to chat with Marissa about her book. (It's really good, you guys!)
If you're NOT in the Twin Cities area OR if you are and just like virtual events, please join me, friend and fellow Horned Lark author @jomiles.bsky.social , and our publisher @kevinhearne.bsky.social for a VIRTUAL BOOK EVENT NEXT WEDNESDAY! Reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/alien-fore...
Alien Forests and Dubious Swords: A chat with Jo Miles and Marissa Lingen
Join authors Jo Miles and Marissa Lingen for this special virtual book event! Hosted by author Kevin Hearne.
www.eventbrite.com
September 15, 2026 at 9:07 PM
This is going to be a fun event. I can't wait to chat with Marissa about her book. (It's really good, you guys!)
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you don't even need to be good at it. people who are bad at a thing are also (a) correct to hate on ai (b) in most cases probably still better than it at the thing (c) are required by the rules of reality to hate on ai if they want to ever get good at the thing
September 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
you don't even need to be good at it. people who are bad at a thing are also (a) correct to hate on ai (b) in most cases probably still better than it at the thing (c) are required by the rules of reality to hate on ai if they want to ever get good at the thing
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Really good chicken helmet. Best chicken helmet I’ve ever seen maybe.
September 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Really good chicken helmet. Best chicken helmet I’ve ever seen maybe.
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Horned Lark published a pair of marvelous novellas this year. I really enjoyed both @jomiles.bsky.social Last Chronicles of Yeneh (invasive-species-colonialism, sentient weeds, and science advocacy) and Dubious Clamor (harpies, curses, the battle against institutional and legislative prejudice.)
Not long now until the release of A DUBIOUS CLAMOR by @marissalingen.bsky.social—last chance to get $5 off and spiffy bonus stickers from us when you preorder direct, though of course we love a preorder from anywhere!
hornedlarkpress.com/product/a-du...
hornedlarkpress.com/product/a-du...
September 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Horned Lark published a pair of marvelous novellas this year. I really enjoyed both @jomiles.bsky.social Last Chronicles of Yeneh (invasive-species-colonialism, sentient weeds, and science advocacy) and Dubious Clamor (harpies, curses, the battle against institutional and legislative prejudice.)
Seriously! What do cis people do in there?
I just get in and out with as little interaction as possible.
I just get in and out with as little interaction as possible.
Me when i see anti trans bathroom shit:
Stop fucking looking at other people in the bathroom you freak
Stop fucking looking at other people in the bathroom you freak
September 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Seriously! What do cis people do in there?
I just get in and out with as little interaction as possible.
I just get in and out with as little interaction as possible.
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There are already articles circulating trying to rewrite history and say America was great after 9/11 and united and thoughtful and just a reminder that that period was marked by intense and insanely racist hatred, paranoia, and a frothing desire for unhinged violence and oppression.
September 9, 2026 at 2:40 PM
There are already articles circulating trying to rewrite history and say America was great after 9/11 and united and thoughtful and just a reminder that that period was marked by intense and insanely racist hatred, paranoia, and a frothing desire for unhinged violence and oppression.
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It's alive... alive!!!! #OpportunityWindow, an anthology of time loop stories, has launched on BackerKit! Come join the adventure!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
September 10, 2026 at 5:34 PM
It's alive... alive!!!! #OpportunityWindow, an anthology of time loop stories, has launched on BackerKit! Come join the adventure!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
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In an incredible move, Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta, Canada has announced a gender-affirming care clinic for trans youth, asserting tribal sovereignty and defying the region's ban.
It is one of the biggest cross-movement solidarity moments in Canada.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
It is one of the biggest cross-movement solidarity moments in Canada.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Canada First Nation Leaders Announce They Won’t Comply With Alberta Trans Care Ban
“This is about more than one health service,” officials wrote. “It is about Indigenous sovereignty. It is about our responsibility to care for one another.”
www.erininthemorning.com
September 11, 2026 at 5:18 PM
In an incredible move, Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta, Canada has announced a gender-affirming care clinic for trans youth, asserting tribal sovereignty and defying the region's ban.
It is one of the biggest cross-movement solidarity moments in Canada.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
It is one of the biggest cross-movement solidarity moments in Canada.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Three notes:
(1) this is not *just* marketing. These guys really do mean it. They are convinced they’ve built a vengeful digital god.
(2) but also they’re a cult. They are not impartial scientific experts.
(3) and one of the byproduct of their endless confidence is marketing hype.
(1) this is not *just* marketing. These guys really do mean it. They are convinced they’ve built a vengeful digital god.
(2) but also they’re a cult. They are not impartial scientific experts.
(3) and one of the byproduct of their endless confidence is marketing hype.
September 9, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Three notes:
(1) this is not *just* marketing. These guys really do mean it. They are convinced they’ve built a vengeful digital god.
(2) but also they’re a cult. They are not impartial scientific experts.
(3) and one of the byproduct of their endless confidence is marketing hype.
(1) this is not *just* marketing. These guys really do mean it. They are convinced they’ve built a vengeful digital god.
(2) but also they’re a cult. They are not impartial scientific experts.
(3) and one of the byproduct of their endless confidence is marketing hype.
On Sept 23rd, @marissalingen.bsky.social and I are going to hang out online and talk about our new books from @hornedlarkpress.com--and you can join us!
We'll likely cover alien plants, dubious swords, portals, harpies, and fighting fascism with stories.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/alien-fore...
We'll likely cover alien plants, dubious swords, portals, harpies, and fighting fascism with stories.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/alien-fore...
Alien Forests and Dubious Swords: A chat with Jo Miles and Marissa Lingen
Join authors Jo Miles and Marissa Lingen for this special virtual book event! Hosted by author Kevin Hearne.
www.eventbrite.com
September 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
On Sept 23rd, @marissalingen.bsky.social and I are going to hang out online and talk about our new books from @hornedlarkpress.com--and you can join us!
We'll likely cover alien plants, dubious swords, portals, harpies, and fighting fascism with stories.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/alien-fore...
We'll likely cover alien plants, dubious swords, portals, harpies, and fighting fascism with stories.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/alien-fore...
This hit me right in my gut.
The way indie music is seen as 'cool' and indie films are seen as 'embracing the craft without selling out' while indie books are seen as 'didn't get trad published' gives me feelings.
Really crunchy feelings.
The snobbery makes zero sense and instantly tells me someone isn't worth listening to.
Really crunchy feelings.
The snobbery makes zero sense and instantly tells me someone isn't worth listening to.
What's especially crazy to me in this sentiment (which I also had pre bluesky) is how much every other artistic field lauds indies. Indie filmmaking? Good. Indie music? Good. Indie books? Suddenly people draw a line, even though all the reasons Indie is good everywhere else *still apply*.
September 9, 2026 at 9:25 PM
This hit me right in my gut.
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Indie writers are real writers. Self-pub writers are real writers. Trad pub writers are real writers.
None of us are better than each other. I only wish the readers who need your work find it.
None of us are better than each other. I only wish the readers who need your work find it.
The way indie music is seen as 'cool' and indie films are seen as 'embracing the craft without selling out' while indie books are seen as 'didn't get trad published' gives me feelings.
Really crunchy feelings.
The snobbery makes zero sense and instantly tells me someone isn't worth listening to.
Really crunchy feelings.
The snobbery makes zero sense and instantly tells me someone isn't worth listening to.
What's especially crazy to me in this sentiment (which I also had pre bluesky) is how much every other artistic field lauds indies. Indie filmmaking? Good. Indie music? Good. Indie books? Suddenly people draw a line, even though all the reasons Indie is good everywhere else *still apply*.
September 9, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Indie writers are real writers. Self-pub writers are real writers. Trad pub writers are real writers.
None of us are better than each other. I only wish the readers who need your work find it.
None of us are better than each other. I only wish the readers who need your work find it.
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Book friends! I am a freelance proofreader looking for more work. I have done a bunch of work with Tor, but I will happily also do nonfiction. Are you a publisher or self-pub author who needs a proofreader, or know one? Please DM.
(Please boost for visibility, if you don't mind)
(Please boost for visibility, if you don't mind)
September 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Book friends! I am a freelance proofreader looking for more work. I have done a bunch of work with Tor, but I will happily also do nonfiction. Are you a publisher or self-pub author who needs a proofreader, or know one? Please DM.
(Please boost for visibility, if you don't mind)
(Please boost for visibility, if you don't mind)
It's really good, you guys!
We have begun shipping preorders of A DUBIOUS CLAMOR in hopes they’ll get there by release day next week!
Preorder from us and get $5 off, a couple of stickers, and a bookmark! But mostly you will get this rad story by @marissalingen.bsky.social
Preorder from us and get $5 off, a couple of stickers, and a bookmark! But mostly you will get this rad story by @marissalingen.bsky.social
A Dubious Clamor – Horned Lark Press
Preorders from Horned Lark get $5 off the cover price, a Dubious Sword sticker, a Horned Lark bookmark and sticker, plus entry into a sweepstakes to win a harpy eagle plushie (subject to your state laws regarding sweepstakes).
hornedlarkpress.com
September 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
It's really good, you guys!
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Mr Beast: who will take the Mr Beast challenge and read my book?
Mr Beast: if you win, one million dollars in prize money is yours
Mr Beast: if you lose, you have to eat a bug
Mr Beast: if you win, one million dollars in prize money is yours
Mr Beast: if you lose, you have to eat a bug
September 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Mr Beast: who will take the Mr Beast challenge and read my book?
Mr Beast: if you win, one million dollars in prize money is yours
Mr Beast: if you lose, you have to eat a bug
Mr Beast: if you win, one million dollars in prize money is yours
Mr Beast: if you lose, you have to eat a bug
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The two villages cannot touch, yet their fates are intertwined; disaster in one causes tears in the other. And when one has resilience and hope perhaps the other can find it too. translunartravelerslounge.com/2026/08/15/d...
Duet of Tears and Laughter by Jo Miles
There exist places where the walls between worlds grow thin. Places like this one, where two villages press together like lips on opposite sides of a glass: Renna-tal and Renna-ba, both perched on …
translunartravelerslounge.com
August 29, 2026 at 10:37 AM
The two villages cannot touch, yet their fates are intertwined; disaster in one causes tears in the other. And when one has resilience and hope perhaps the other can find it too. translunartravelerslounge.com/2026/08/15/d...
September 5, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Ich thynke but litel of a Mondaye bleake
Tuesday grey and Wednesdaye eke
Thursdaye Ich care not for thee
Yet Fridaye Ich am yn love
[wicked lute riffe]
Mondaye thou kanst fall awaye
Tuesdaye, Wednesdaye, myne herte slaye
No mirthe ys founde upon Thursdaye
Yet Fridaye Ich am yn love
Tuesday grey and Wednesdaye eke
Thursdaye Ich care not for thee
Yet Fridaye Ich am yn love
[wicked lute riffe]
Mondaye thou kanst fall awaye
Tuesdaye, Wednesdaye, myne herte slaye
No mirthe ys founde upon Thursdaye
Yet Fridaye Ich am yn love
September 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Ich thynke but litel of a Mondaye bleake
Tuesday grey and Wednesdaye eke
Thursdaye Ich care not for thee
Yet Fridaye Ich am yn love
[wicked lute riffe]
Mondaye thou kanst fall awaye
Tuesdaye, Wednesdaye, myne herte slaye
No mirthe ys founde upon Thursdaye
Yet Fridaye Ich am yn love
Tuesday grey and Wednesdaye eke
Thursdaye Ich care not for thee
Yet Fridaye Ich am yn love
[wicked lute riffe]
Mondaye thou kanst fall awaye
Tuesdaye, Wednesdaye, myne herte slaye
No mirthe ys founde upon Thursdaye
Yet Fridaye Ich am yn love
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IYKYK
September 4, 2026 at 9:14 PM
IYKYK
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To jump off this, if I’m at a con, please don’t feel obligated to come up with something clever before talking to me. Unless you catch me in the first hour of the first day, odds are good I’m not clever at that exact moment either. You can grunt “Book good!” and I’ll grunt “Yay!” and we’re fine.
I would presume that the best thing* to say to an author at a con is "Wow; I loved "cool detail in your obscure work that no fan usually mentions"; have a great day!" followed by a generic "I love your work; it's great to see you here." *Unless it is "I am a Media CEO; here is $$$$ for options."
September 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
To jump off this, if I’m at a con, please don’t feel obligated to come up with something clever before talking to me. Unless you catch me in the first hour of the first day, odds are good I’m not clever at that exact moment either. You can grunt “Book good!” and I’ll grunt “Yay!” and we’re fine.
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A nested list of all 13 stories in issue 15! Including work from @scottedelman.bsky.social @gwenckatz.bsky.social @sarahgracetuttle.bsky.social @mohtothisstory.bsky.social @slharris.bsky.social @renanbernardo.com @mariahaskins.com 1/2
A step by step guide of how to play cards, and catch a legendary creature - or perhaps how not to
A Rényú-Hunter’s Guide to Playing Go Fish by Adeline Wong
A Rényú-Hunter’s Guide to Playing Go Fish by Adeline Wong
September 3, 2026 at 11:19 AM
A nested list of all 13 stories in issue 15! Including work from @scottedelman.bsky.social @gwenckatz.bsky.social @sarahgracetuttle.bsky.social @mohtothisstory.bsky.social @slharris.bsky.social @renanbernardo.com @mariahaskins.com 1/2
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🚨 REMINDER!
The Flights of Foundry lottery for limited attendance for workshops, gaming sessions, and chill-n-chats closes today, August 31!
To access the lottery all you have to do is register to FoF!
flights-of-foundry.o...
The Flights of Foundry lottery for limited attendance for workshops, gaming sessions, and chill-n-chats closes today, August 31!
To access the lottery all you have to do is register to FoF!
flights-of-foundry.o...
August 31, 2026 at 4:48 PM
🚨 REMINDER!
The Flights of Foundry lottery for limited attendance for workshops, gaming sessions, and chill-n-chats closes today, August 31!
To access the lottery all you have to do is register to FoF!
flights-of-foundry.o...
The Flights of Foundry lottery for limited attendance for workshops, gaming sessions, and chill-n-chats closes today, August 31!
To access the lottery all you have to do is register to FoF!
flights-of-foundry.o...
I missed 75% of the Hugo ceremony due to being on the east coast and having a bedtime, and I am SO glad someone made a list of T Kingfisher's weird animal facts!
A/V issues continue to plague @laworldcon.bsky.social but at least we get excellent animal facts from @tkingfisher.com. Falcons get all of their water from drinking blood!
August 31, 2026 at 6:15 PM
I missed 75% of the Hugo ceremony due to being on the east coast and having a bedtime, and I am SO glad someone made a list of T Kingfisher's weird animal facts!
Last day of the #NarratessIndieSale!
Tons of great indie books for cheap, like Tea & Treachery at the Infinite Pantry, my queer cozy fantasy about a magical food museum.
Treat yourself AND support indie authors, it's a win-win.
Browse at indiebook.sale
Infinite Pantry: books2read.com/u/47anv8
Tons of great indie books for cheap, like Tea & Treachery at the Infinite Pantry, my queer cozy fantasy about a magical food museum.
Treat yourself AND support indie authors, it's a win-win.
Browse at indiebook.sale
Infinite Pantry: books2read.com/u/47anv8
August 31, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Last day of the #NarratessIndieSale!
Tons of great indie books for cheap, like Tea & Treachery at the Infinite Pantry, my queer cozy fantasy about a magical food museum.
Treat yourself AND support indie authors, it's a win-win.
Browse at indiebook.sale
Infinite Pantry: books2read.com/u/47anv8
Tons of great indie books for cheap, like Tea & Treachery at the Infinite Pantry, my queer cozy fantasy about a magical food museum.
Treat yourself AND support indie authors, it's a win-win.
Browse at indiebook.sale
Infinite Pantry: books2read.com/u/47anv8