Oliver Dougherty

Assistant Editor at @torbooks. Talk to me about queer SFF! 🌱 they/them (Banner by @kesalt)

[Eden Royce @EdenRoyce]

“Laying someone to rest is the final act of care that leaves a lingering impression, not only on the dead, but on you.”

My essay "What My Grandmother’s Death Folder Taught Me About Love and Duty" is out with Lit Hub today!

https://t.co/U4Uu6J9NYL

[Oliver Dougherty @watership_up]

@McFlyCahill90 Yesss congrats Marty!!

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@AllegraMartsch Omg, gorgeous!!! And this sounds so good 👀

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@Nadia_Shammas_ It’s extremely well deserved!!

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@anitaohanitaoh

[Oliver Dougherty @watership_up]

💕overjoyed to be publishing VOLATILE MEMORY. I cannot wait for everyone to read this strange & vengeful & gorgeous book 🥰

[Seth Haddon @sethhaddon]

Beyond thrilled to announce @TorDotComPub has acquired my sapphic sci-fi in a two-book deal!! It's a dream come true and I can't wait to work with @watership_up. A big thanks to my agent @mmmlysaght and everyone else who made this possible!

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@AllegraMartsch Thanks, Allegra!! 🥰

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@SleyHouseLitBit 💚💚

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@nolafleurdelit Yessss it seriously is. Can’t wait for you to read it!

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@ChrisJPanatier It really is!! Thanks Chris!

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@sethhaddon 💚💚💚!

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@KeirAlekseii Thanks, Keir!!! 💚💚

[Oliver Dougherty @watership_up]

This story is captivating, y'all.

[Reactor Magazine @reactormag]

In this prequel to The Water Outlaws, Li Li is introduced to community secrets and family intrigue when she helps her mother bury the corpse of a man...

"The River Judge" by @sl_huang
Illustrated by Dawn XT Yang | Edited by
@watership_up

Available now!
https://t.co/XfljcIF5XI

[Oliver Dougherty @watership_up]

@chronicles_of_n YES. Just got a bird guide for my birthday and I'm thrilled.

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@jenazantian Oof. I hope it quiets soon!

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I'm heading over to Boskone this weekend! Looking forward to meeting everyone! 👋 (And agents, check out my MSWL in my profile.)

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@AndreaGStewart Ooo this version looks so pretty, too! Looking forward to playing again sometime ☺️

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@therisingtithes 👀 yes please!!

[Oliver Dougherty @watership_up]

@LPKindred This sounds awful. So sorry you’re going through it. I hope that you’re right and things shifting allows more focus on your creative career. Take care!!

[Oliver Dougherty @watership_up]

Please help LP if you’re able.

[#IgnyteNominated LP Kindred #AvowedDénouementSlut @LPKindred]

So... I got fired from my job last week and I need a little help getting through to the New Year. If you have the resources, please help me out. If you have the spoons, please share. Thanks y'all.
https://t.co/t8yms0X3xB