
Mary Robinette Kowal
Mary Robinette Kowal
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The Backstage Door


You’ll get Patron-only content like musings about writing, my works in progress, audio bloopers, or shots of fun crafts I'm making. Also cat pictures occasionally, because cats.
Plus, you’ll get access to the online Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet.
Q&A + Co-Working Date


Join me for monthly online Q&A followed by a co-working date. On the first Tuesday of the month, at 8pm Eastern, I'll open a teleconference room & answer your questions. After a little while, we'll switch modes to co-working, and you can write, crochet, or paint in the company of others.
You also get access to the Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet.
Plus, after three months of subscribing, you get an exclusive vinyl Lady Astronaut Club sticker.
Live-streaming Classes


This tier is ideal for writers at any point in their writing career.
Join me for a monthly live-stream class where we'll pick an aspect of writing and dive into it.
Monthly live-stream for patrons only at this tier or higher.
Recordings of all previous classes (a treasure trove!).
Monthly Q&A and Co-working Date
Access to the Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet
After three months of subscribing, you get an exclusive Lady Astronaut Club Mug
Typically, the classes are held on the last Monday at 8pm Eastern, but this can be subject to change due to travel and other obligations.
Interviews & Bookclub


This tier is ideal for readers, or for writers who love to read.
Join me for a monthly live session. Most months, I will interview a subject matter expert, ranging from astronauts to glass makers, as if I'm preparing to feature their knowledge in a novel. You get to ask questions, too! Every third month, we will invite an author in to discuss their book—ranging from debut authors, underrepresented voices, or other titles I’m excited to share with you.
Monthly interview or book club live-stream for patrons only at this tier or higher.
Recordings of all previous interviews and book club discussions.
Monthly Q&A and Co-working Date.
Access to the Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet.
After three months of subscribing, you get an IAC Critical Space Equipment mug.
Typically the expert interview/book club live-stream is the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8pm Eastern, but this can be subject to change due to travel and other obligations.
Classes & Interviews


If you want to take Monthly Live-Streaming Writing Classes AND attend Interviewing Experts and Book Club Live-streams, this tier is for you. Both types of live-streams happen monthly, and they are recorded in case you can't attend.
Two monthly live-streams: Writing Class and Expert/Author Interview.
Recordings of all previous classes, interviews, and book club discussions.
Monthly Q&A and Co-working Date
Access to the Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet.
After three months, you get an exclusive hoodie Lady Astronaut Club hoodie
Typically the writing class is the last Monday of the month, and the expert interview/book club is the 3rd Tuesday of the month—both at 8pm Eastern. Schedules are subject to change due to travel and other obligations.
Long-Duration Missions


You're in this with me for the long haul… and the swag. You want to take Monthly Live-Streaming Writing Classes AND attend Interviewing Experts/Authors Livestreams. Plus, you want shiny things! The classes and interviews happen monthly and are recorded in case you can't attend, AND every three months you get a physical package in the mail.
Two monthly livestreams: Writing Class and Expert Interview.
Recordings of all previous classes, interviews, and book club discussions.
Monthly Q&A and Co-working Date
Access to the Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet
A thank you in the acknowledgments of whatever novel I write this year
Plus over the first year, you get four exclusive gifts.
At 3 months: Critical Space Equipment mug
At 6 months: Artemis Base sticker
At 9 months: Artemis Base "Pure Rocket Fuel" mug
At 12 months: Lady Astronaut Club hoodie
Typically, the writing class is the last Monday of the month, and the expert interview/book club is the 3rd Tuesday of each month—both at 8pm Eastern. Schedules are subject to change due to travel and other obligations.
- Exclusive Mugafter 3 months
- Exclusive Stickerafter 6 months
- Exclusive Mugafter 9 months
- Exclusive Hoodieafter 12 months
The Backstage Door


You’ll get Patron-only content like musings about writing, my works in progress, audio bloopers, or shots of fun crafts I'm making. Also cat pictures occasionally, because cats.
Plus, you’ll get access to the online Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet.
Q&A + Co-Working Date


Join me for monthly online Q&A followed by a co-working date. On the first Tuesday of the month, at 8pm Eastern, I'll open a teleconference room & answer your questions. After a little while, we'll switch modes to co-working, and you can write, crochet, or paint in the company of others.
You also get access to the Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet.
Plus, after three months of subscribing, you get an exclusive vinyl Lady Astronaut Club sticker.
Live-streaming Classes


This tier is ideal for writers at any point in their writing career.
Join me for a monthly live-stream class where we'll pick an aspect of writing and dive into it.
Monthly live-stream for patrons only at this tier or higher.
Recordings of all previous classes (a treasure trove!).
Monthly Q&A and Co-working Date
Access to the Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet
After three months of subscribing, you get an exclusive Lady Astronaut Club Mug
Typically, the classes are held on the last Monday at 8pm Eastern, but this can be subject to change due to travel and other obligations.
Interviews & Bookclub


This tier is ideal for readers, or for writers who love to read.
Join me for a monthly live session. Most months, I will interview a subject matter expert, ranging from astronauts to glass makers, as if I'm preparing to feature their knowledge in a novel. You get to ask questions, too! Every third month, we will invite an author in to discuss their book—ranging from debut authors, underrepresented voices, or other titles I’m excited to share with you.
Monthly interview or book club live-stream for patrons only at this tier or higher.
Recordings of all previous interviews and book club discussions.
Monthly Q&A and Co-working Date.
Access to the Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet.
After three months of subscribing, you get an IAC Critical Space Equipment mug.
Typically the expert interview/book club live-stream is the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8pm Eastern, but this can be subject to change due to travel and other obligations.
Classes & Interviews


If you want to take Monthly Live-Streaming Writing Classes AND attend Interviewing Experts and Book Club Live-streams, this tier is for you. Both types of live-streams happen monthly, and they are recorded in case you can't attend.
Two monthly live-streams: Writing Class and Expert/Author Interview.
Recordings of all previous classes, interviews, and book club discussions.
Monthly Q&A and Co-working Date
Access to the Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet.
After three months, you get an exclusive hoodie Lady Astronaut Club hoodie
Typically the writing class is the last Monday of the month, and the expert interview/book club is the 3rd Tuesday of the month—both at 8pm Eastern. Schedules are subject to change due to travel and other obligations.
Long-Duration Missions


You're in this with me for the long haul… and the swag. You want to take Monthly Live-Streaming Writing Classes AND attend Interviewing Experts/Authors Livestreams. Plus, you want shiny things! The classes and interviews happen monthly and are recorded in case you can't attend, AND every three months you get a physical package in the mail.
Two monthly livestreams: Writing Class and Expert Interview.
Recordings of all previous classes, interviews, and book club discussions.
Monthly Q&A and Co-working Date
Access to the Lady Astronaut Club community, the kindest place on the internet
A thank you in the acknowledgments of whatever novel I write this year
Plus over the first year, you get four exclusive gifts.
At 3 months: Critical Space Equipment mug
At 6 months: Artemis Base sticker
At 9 months: Artemis Base "Pure Rocket Fuel" mug
At 12 months: Lady Astronaut Club hoodie
Typically, the writing class is the last Monday of the month, and the expert interview/book club is the 3rd Tuesday of each month—both at 8pm Eastern. Schedules are subject to change due to travel and other obligations.
- Exclusive Mugafter 3 months
- Exclusive Stickerafter 6 months
- Exclusive Mugafter 9 months
- Exclusive Hoodieafter 12 months