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Grimoire: A Grim Oak Press Anthology For Seattle Worldcon 2025
A powerful collection of twenty-one SF&F short stories by an amazing list of contributors—all of whom were in attendance at Seattle Worldcon 2025!
In partnership with Seattle Worldcon, Grim Oak Press is proud to present the third Grimoire for readers who enjoy SF&F stories of the magical and the future. Escape the country through Las Vegas beside Laura Anne Gilman. Regain the time you never know you could with Megan Lindholm. Fight back against a book thief alongside Mary Robinette Kowal. Venture beyond what is known on a magical safari with Matt Dinniman. Become enchanted by a dragon befriended by Cat Rambo. And so many more stories sure to enthrall you.
Here is the line-up of contributing
Zack ArgyleBrenda CooperJason DenzelMatt DinnimanScott EdelmanLaura Anne GilmanMary Robinette KowalFonda Lee*Megan Lindholm (Robin Hobb)Seanan McGuireKat OgdenAndy PeloquinCat RamboShawn SpeakmanPatrick SwensonCarrie VaughnLawrence Watt-EvansMartha Wells*Fran WildeSarah DarbeeMichelle J. DiazThe * denotes stories previously published but not in print elsewhere.
The third Grimoire is sure to enchant readers just as the first and second did, with exciting stories of friendship and favor, wayward technology and frightening future possibilities. All told by masters of their craft willing to welcome us into their wondrous imaginations.
In partnership with Seattle Worldcon, Grim Oak Press is proud to present the third Grimoire for readers who enjoy SF&F stories of the magical and the future. Escape the country through Las Vegas beside Laura Anne Gilman. Regain the time you never know you could with Megan Lindholm. Fight back against a book thief alongside Mary Robinette Kowal. Venture beyond what is known on a magical safari with Matt Dinniman. Become enchanted by a dragon befriended by Cat Rambo. And so many more stories sure to enthrall you.
Here is the line-up of contributing
Zack ArgyleBrenda CooperJason DenzelMatt DinnimanScott EdelmanLaura Anne GilmanMary Robinette KowalFonda Lee*Megan Lindholm (Robin Hobb)Seanan McGuireKat OgdenAndy PeloquinCat RamboShawn SpeakmanPatrick SwensonCarrie VaughnLawrence Watt-EvansMartha Wells*Fran WildeSarah DarbeeMichelle J. DiazThe * denotes stories previously published but not in print elsewhere.
The third Grimoire is sure to enchant readers just as the first and second did, with exciting stories of friendship and favor, wayward technology and frightening future possibilities. All told by masters of their craft willing to welcome us into their wondrous imaginations.
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341 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2025
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About the author
Shawn Speakman
33 books729 followersShawn Speakman grew up in the beautiful wilds of Washington State near a volcano and surrounded by old-growth forests filled with magic. After moving to Seattle to attend the University of Washington, he befriended New York Times best-selling fantasy author Terry Brooks and became his webmaster, leading to an enchanted life surrounded by words.
He was a manager at one of the largest Barnes & Noble Booksellers in the country for many years and now owns the online bookstore The Signed Page, manages the websites for several authors, and is a freelance writer for Random House.
He also contributed the annotations for The Annotated Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks, published in 2012.
Shawn is a cancer survivor, knows angel fire east, and lives in Seattle, Washington.
He was a manager at one of the largest Barnes & Noble Booksellers in the country for many years and now owns the online bookstore The Signed Page, manages the websites for several authors, and is a freelance writer for Random House.
He also contributed the annotations for The Annotated Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks, published in 2012.
Shawn is a cancer survivor, knows angel fire east, and lives in Seattle, Washington.
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September 14, 2025
A collection of stories from authors at Worldcon Seattle. On a personal note, this...Grimoire...is a fantastic souvenir signed by many of them at the convention center. It was a good time. These tales were made by 21 different sets of hands. Just a few snippets from an anthology brimming with time travel, unusual safaris, satellite debris collectors, and other fantastical elements.
"The Everymen and the Forever Dog" by Kat Ogden.
A tale of DogDog (Forever Dog Number 000-001) and his best friend. A riot in the city occurs and things are rapidly set in motion. I was most intrigued with the happenings behind the scenes of the people who have had something very important taken from them. Would have liked to see a bit more of what they...really do. It was good story.
"Insert Disk Two" by Seanan McGuire
Boots lives in dark rooms, never in sunlight. Interesting narration in this short story.
"The Snake Star" By Jason Denzel.
A journey from being a snake ending with the cosmos.
"Timely" Megan Lindholm
Time has multiple applications, meanings and results. What if you were able to end time on yourself as you got older. Would you enjoy it differently? This was a cool little story.
"The Dream Terminal" by Michelle J. Diaz
A terminal of futures. No one departs and seldom board. This was an engaging one. Not bad.
There are many more stories in here from well-known authors. Each of whom had given some time to create for Worldcon. And for that it gets four stars.
"The Everymen and the Forever Dog" by Kat Ogden.
A tale of DogDog (Forever Dog Number 000-001) and his best friend. A riot in the city occurs and things are rapidly set in motion. I was most intrigued with the happenings behind the scenes of the people who have had something very important taken from them. Would have liked to see a bit more of what they...really do. It was good story.
"Insert Disk Two" by Seanan McGuire
Boots lives in dark rooms, never in sunlight. Interesting narration in this short story.
"The Snake Star" By Jason Denzel.
A journey from being a snake ending with the cosmos.
"Timely" Megan Lindholm
Time has multiple applications, meanings and results. What if you were able to end time on yourself as you got older. Would you enjoy it differently? This was a cool little story.
"The Dream Terminal" by Michelle J. Diaz
A terminal of futures. No one departs and seldom board. This was an engaging one. Not bad.
There are many more stories in here from well-known authors. Each of whom had given some time to create for Worldcon. And for that it gets four stars.
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