Same here. I’m pretty sure I write stories just to get it into Shunn.

Nothing gives me the same satisfaction as reformatting a story into Shunn. Nothing.

Featuring microreviews of 2 queer novels and 2 short stories by @rlmeza.bsky.social and @jennifleck.bsky.social.

Going to hell, cut sleeves + I'm not dead Plus, would you rather turn into a horse or a spider?

I hate missing a deadline, so we’ll call this a hiatus: jlakagi.substack.com/p/going-to-h...

“I never felt like this before / I’m craving lingonberries more” 👈 Your cover band’s version of “Dreams.”

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Eek! It’s Hugo time! I’d be so honored if you considered my work! My short story “Six People to Revise You” is available for free, and my book THE LIGHTHOUSE AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD is available in ebook, hardback, and audio!

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This is that one with all the deaths.

Humbly, “Infinite Halves” in Uncanny Magazine is eligible for many SF/F awards and it is on the @sfwa.org recommended reading list, which is a first for me.

It’s a quick one, should take a smoke break to read.

The cover for Uncanny Magazine Issue 63, “Blessed Universe" by Galen Dara: An ethereal figure stands front and center of the frame, behind here there is a shower of stars on a violet space-landscape. She is dressed in robes that blend into her, and she holds her palms open. On each hand and the center of her chest there are three sources of light, as if she has the moon for a heart, and stars on the palm of her hands, a mist rises from her open palms. The quote reads: "In the city, it can be quite difficult to find a private place to kill yourself. Doing it alone in the apartment is depressing, so Sam tries to at least be subtle about it—no leaping from the Empire State Building or flinging himself in front of the A-train."

Reading 2025 fiction?

Try the short story "Infinite Halves" by J.L. Akagi @jlakagi.bsky.social!

You can read it here!

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Moon over postseason Wrigley #Cubs

Cannot wait for this mag to launch!

Submissions 2025 has been a standout year in terms of the amazing projects we've been able to publish at Apex Book Company. We've had the pleasure of giving homes to titles such as ChloroPhilia, The Map of Lost P...

And just when you thought our great news was over 👀👀👀...

We're holding an OPEN READING PERIOD for novella and novel submissions November 3RD-14TH! Bring us your best strange fantasy, beautiful horror, and surreal scifi! 🖤👽

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Thanks for the recommendation. I’m halfway through and gripped.

A real nice nuts-and-bolts look at the different cinematic Lois Lanes, a character who really does decide the quality of a Superman story. Points for avoiding the "but what does this mean for the culture" scope-broadening these things can sometimes drown in.

Wow, I’m a big fan of your art! Thanks for reading.

Eyes up here? Eyes on Lois.

I have a new story out about visiting loved ones in hell.

Writers, describe your WIP in the worst way possible.

Your new pet wants you to stop petting him and start fearing him like he deserves! ... Alright, just a little more petting.

Fission #5: An Anthology of Stories from the British Science Fiction Association Amazon.com: Fission #5: An Anthology of Stories from the British Science Fiction Association eBook : Rowe, Gene, Bacon, Eugen: Kindle Store

There’s a lot of trash in space and someone has to take care of it. Read my latest story, “A Feast for the Moon Junker’s Spouse” in @bsfa.bsky.social’s Fission #5.

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a red square image with translucent flames in the background. All text is in capital letters, and reads "DISABILITY IN DYSTOPIA ANTHOLOGY". The bottom of the image features graphics in dark red, purple, and pink, of several differently disabled people holding flags, signs, and capes.

😱Submissions are OPEN for the Disability in Dystopia anthology! If you're disabled and/or chronically ill, we want to hear your stories and pay you for them!
Submissions Guide: shorturl.at/jges6
Deadline: June 20th 2025.

it's Bloomsday, and so I'd like to share these touching and intimate letters James Joyce wrote to his wife with you.

tinyurl.com/2efxvh8x

When I saw this list, I was most excited by the company “Whale Fall” was in.

This whole thread is a phenomenal overview. Thanks so much for your kind words, @bpladek.bsky.social.

Thank you so much, Cindy!

Thanks, M.R. That’s so kind!

Oh wow, it’s amazing to be a finalist. I can’t believe that’s my whale falling on this list.

Congrats to all the nominees. It was an incredible year for speculative fiction.

Enjoyed it and needed it. Your observations about the castle is really making me side-eye some of my drafts.

I’m not a fan of Disney parks persay but I AM a fan of fans of Disney parks.

@jrdawson.bsky.social ‘s careful observations about how we can apply Disney’s park designs to world-building really opened my eyes.

I almost forgot to post this, and it's the perfect day for it.