Reading Reproductive Freedom | Glasgow Women’s Library Join researchers Sophie Jones, Manon Mathias and Anna McFarlane to discuss storytelling and solidarity in literature and culture.

I'm hosting this event next week in Glasgow, where I'm sure some relevant issues will come up: womenslibrary.org.uk/event/readin...

It might be too late, but definitely something for me to keep in mind if plans change, thank you!

Thanks Ria! We are badly due a catch-up by the way. I'm hoping to be in Liverpool for a couple of days soon, will give you a shout in case you're free for a coffee/pint.

Gah, why didn't I think of that? Such a great exploration of reproduction and state interference ❤️

Contributors include @adamroberts.bsky.social @lavietidhar.bsky.social @saderotica.bsky.social @caileansteed.bsky.social @hironennes.bsky.social @vajra.me @hanfrankan.bsky.social

Langmead and McFarlane join Luna with Stellar Anthology, Our Glorious Progeny Luna Press Publishing is delighted to announce they have acquired Our Glorious Progeny, an anthology edited by by Hugo-nominated author Oliver K. Langmead and British Science Fiction Association Award...

I'm so excited that the short story collection I've been working on with @oliverklangmead.bsky.social has been picked up by @lunapress.bsky.social . It comes out of my work with the @wellcometrust.bsky.social -funded Future of Human Reproduction @lancasteruni.bsky.social.

I am so proud to be working with @mariettarosetta.bsky.social on this.

The most exciting part?

The contributors!

Full list below -

Langmead and McFarlane join Luna with Stellar Anthology, Our Glorious Progeny Luna Press Publishing is delighted to announce they have acquired Our Glorious Progeny, an anthology edited by by Hugo-nominated author Oliver K. Langmead and British Science Fiction Association Award...

A huge welcome for Oliver and Anna! Luna will publish Our Glorious Progeny, an anthology edited by @oliverklangmead.bsky.social & Anna McFarlane @mariettarosetta.bsky.social
WEL rights from Alexander Cochran at Greyhound Literary Agents ❤️
Click, learn more and discover our amazing contributors!

Really enjoying the latest Stories from Glasgow (@uofgartshums.bsky.social), "The Literature of the Impossible"—smart, far-ranging discussion of the fantasy genre with @dimitrafimi.bsky.social, @mjrsangster.bsky.social, @tattersdill.bsky.social, & friend of the show @mariettarosetta.bsky.social:

NEW PODCAST!

Episode 2x2: ReproFutures w/guest Dr Anna McFarlane (aka @mariettarosetta.bsky.social)
womenmakesciencefiction.org/podcast/

All new episodes hosted by Lyle Skains and @amycchambers.bsky.social, our second episode features guest Anna McFarlane@mariettarosetta.bsky.social

Science Fiction Techno-Futures and the Medical Humanities (Dr Anna McFarlane, University of Glasgow) YouTube video by Literature and Science

The talk I gave yesterday for the Literature and Science forum is now live on YouTube. I talk about Boots Riley's I'm A Virgo, the Edinburgh Companion to Science Fiction and the Medical Humanities, and @lancasteruni.bsky.social's Future of Human Reproduction project: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtAJ...

Thank you! And yes, that quotation is so pertinent 🙂

That sounds fascinating! The intersection of sci-fi and medical humanities can offer profound insights. As Arthur C. Clarke said, "The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible." 🪐

Currently the draft includes some discussion of the Boots Riley show 'I'm a Virgo', the Interdisciplinary Futures I wrote about with @drgavinmiller.bsky.social in the Edinburgh Companion to SF and the Medical Humanities, and the Future of Human Reproduction project @lancasteruni.bsky.social

Literaturesa

I'm going to be speaking online on the topic of 'Science Fiction Techno-Futures and the Medical Humanities' for the Literature and Science Forum on Wed 2nd July, 5pm BST: literaturesa.co.uk/about-us

Oh hey, since I was talking about cyberpunk earlier, I'm currently reading Cyperpunk Culture and Psychology: Seeing Through the Mirrorshades, by @mariettarosetta.bsky.social, and it's quite good. Insightful, fresh, and super readable, especially for a serious academic text. Do recommend.

Oh my gosh, thank you August! Lovely to hear that the book is out in the world and actually being read by real people! <3

Suspicious Minds: trust and mistrust in sci-fi narratives YouTube video by The British Academy

Just noticed that the event I chaired a little while ago with Donna Haraway, @mariettarosetta.bsky.social and Temi Oh for the @britishacademy.bsky.social about suspicious minds, trust and science fiction is now on youtube. youtu.be/mW2EZBgxzn0?...

I'm honoured to be taking part in the annual @uofgfantasy.bsky.social conference, @gifcon.bsky.social, with a keynote on queer pregnancy in fantastika. It's completely online next week, registration is still open #medicalhumanities #sciencefiction #cfp

fantasy.glasgow.ac.uk/index.php/20...

The Edinburgh Companion to Science Fiction and the Medical Humanities The Edinburgh Companion to Science Fiction and the Medical Humanities

@effjayem.bsky.social This is The Edinburgh Companion to Science Fiction and the Medical Humanities that we were discussing, in case you're interested! edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-edi...

Thanks Philippa!

Excellent, thanks Gwilym! If you think of a particular place you'd like to review for you can DM me, otherwise will just send your name to the publisher/mention you to any interested journal 😊

Do get in touch if you fancy acting as a reviewer, we're writing a list to send to the publisher.

Episode 24 - Science fiction /w Dr Gavin Miller and Dr Anna McFarlane Conversations about Arts, Humanities and Health · Episode

@drgavinmiller.bsky.social and I spoke about some of the themes of the collection on the Conversations About Arts, Health and Humanities podcast a while back: open.spotify.com/episode/0xRk...

Thanks to our contributors @grmorgan.bsky.social @timothysmiller.bsky.social @dretaylorpirie.bsky.social @nomad93.bsky.social @larsschmeink.bsky.social and many others. You can see the full table of contents here: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-the-edi...

A copy of the book The Edinburgh Companion to Science Fiction and the Medical Humanities

I just received my copy of The Edinburgh Companion to Science Fiction and the Medical Humanities, feat. a lengthy introduction my @drgavinmiller.bsky.social and I, and a chapter on pregnancy from me. #medicalhumanities #sf #sciencefiction #disabilitystudies

Donna Haraway holding a mug looks down from a screen at me, Temi Oh and Anna McFarlane in stage as we all get ready for our event "Suspicious Minds: Trust and Mistrust in Sci-Fi Narratives"

Such an absolute privilege to chair this evening's event at @britishacademy.bsky.social with an amazing panel comprised of Donna Haraway, @mariettarosetta.bsky.social and Temi Oh, we talked about body horror, [traumatic] pregnancy, climate change, AI, translation, empathy and so much more.

Just a reminder that on Thursday I'll be hosting one of these events for @britishacademy.bsky.social - a discussion with THE Donna Haraway, THE @mariettarosetta.bsky.social and THE Temi Oh. In person tickets are sold out but you can still join online. www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/the-a...

Donna Haraway AND the fabulous @mariettarosetta.bsky.social talking SF and dystopia? This is going to be fantastic! @britishacademy.bsky.social