Writer of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and fairytale retellings. Born and raised in France. Cat lady. Sapphic fiction enthusiast. Gamer. Can survive on cheese alone. Subscribe to learn more about my forthcoming books and other bookish news, and to grab TWO free short stories!
Author Showcase, Book Launch Party, and Space Opera Panel
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Dear readers, In today's newsletter, I write about upcoming events. If you live in the SF Bay Area, this is your opportunity to see me in person! A recap of all my forthcoming events is also available on my website. Author Showcase for Independent Bookstore Day at BookSmart Morgan HillThe wonderful folks at BookSmart are organizing an Author Showcase on April 25, 2026 at their stores for Independent Bookstore Day. I will be tabling at the Morgan Hill store to sell and sign copies of The Seventh Sister. I will also have copies of Bright City, Shattered and Daughters of the Blue Moon, and as always, tons of freebies. The Color of Time Book Launch PartyI will be at Fireside Books & More in Redwood City on May 19, 2026 at 6:30 pm to celebrate the launch of The Color of Time. Please join me and T.A. Chan for a casual conversation about the book, sci-fi retellings, Q&A with the audience, and delicious treats and drinks. The store will have copies of the book for purchase. If you want to reserve a copy in advance, you can email orders@firesiderwc.com. You are also welcome to bring your own copy to get it signed if you preordered it from another retailer.
Space Opera Panel at the Bay Area Book FestivalJoin me and authors Elaine U. Cho, Tim Melody Pratt, and Julia Vee at the Bay Area Book Festival in Berkeley for a panel about Starships & Second Chances: Tales of Memory, Belonging and Exile in Space Opera Sci-Fi on Sunday, May 31 at 11 am. Admission is free! More information here. Reminders: Giveaway & Preorder Campaign• This weekend is your last chance to enter the giveaway to win a free audiobook of A Legacy of Blood and Bone. Don't miss out! • The preorder campaign for The Color of Time is still going on. If you preordered the book already, don't forget to fill out the form if you want to receive freebies. That's it for today. Thank you for reading and for supporting my writing. Now Available For Purchase |
Millie Abecassis | SFFH Author
Writer of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and fairytale retellings. Born and raised in France. Cat lady. Sapphic fiction enthusiast. Gamer. Can survive on cheese alone. Subscribe to learn more about my forthcoming books and other bookish news, and to grab TWO free short stories!
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Dear readers, The Color of Time came out two weeks ago and I'm astonished by how many people have been enjoying this weird tale of mine! Huge thanks to all the people who bought the book, left a review, came to live events... it means so much to me. You have no idea. Join Me at Books Inc. on June 9 If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area and missed my launch event last month, or just feel like seeing me again, I will be at Books Inc. Mountain View on June 9th from 7 to 8 pm to talk about...
Dear readers, Today is the day! My (short) novel The Color of Time is now available in paperback and ebook everywhere books are sold. Buy Now "An expansive original parable of sapphic yearning, mistakes and redemption, and—most importantly—the fight for freedom." — Florence Chien, author of The Revenant of Surolifia"A tour de force that pulses with political intrigue." — Jason Denzel, author of The Mystic Trilogy"A wholly unique and positively delightful read!" — T.A. Chan, author of The...