Feeling some feels because it was 5 years ago today that FF#1 debuted. I wasn't sure if it'd catch on or get read, but here we are, still going strong five years later. Thanks to all of you who've picked up a copy or submitted work--it's a delight and privilege to read and share these stories!

When Offiong the necromancer dies, his daughter, Afem, becomes the new bone chief. The other houses are eager to form new alliances. But old grudges die hard... 🙌🏾✨️ Political fantasy in "The House of Old Marian" by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social in @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...

Decades ago, one twin killed the other in the womb. 2 generations later, the cycle repeats itself, and the dead twin comes back for revenge... Haunting story by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social in @omenanamag.bsky.social #africansff #africanlit 🪐📚💙 omenana.com/2024/04/09/k...

Now, which one of you new followers is an agent looking for sapphic urban fantasy based on Efik mysticism? Think necromancers, mermaids, masquerade magic and all that cool stuff🐍☠️

The lineup for FF#26 (our October 2025 issue) is now complete! Stories by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social, @thesuiway.bsky.social, Emma Russell-Trione, @cressidaroe.bsky.social, @straith.ca, @leokaaolive.bsky.social, @slharris.bsky.social, and Nana Afadua Ofori-Atta!

Honored. A Treatise of Significance to Uyo Above is work that is very dear to me and I cannot wait till it’s out.

Happy to announce that we've acquired "A Treatise of Significance to Uyo Above" by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social for FF#26! Nkereuwem's previously been published in FIYAH and Omenana.

Severely underestimated the vulnerability writing my last newsletter would require, but I’m going into the next one eyes wide open. This was supposed to be cutesy🧍🏾

Every venue with my stories has never held my work for this long so I’m just her twiddling my thumbs and waiting for any newssss

Nebula Award nominations close this weekend, and BSFA Awards voting closes Friday. Submitted for your approval: one horrible shapeshifting monster (and her girlfriend). If you enjoyed my little book, I'd be honored if you would consider it.

Nebula award voting closes soon (on Feb 28, my birthday, heh!) I have eligible work in the novella (GANGER), novelette (ENCORE) and short story (UNQUIET ON THE EASTERN FRONT) categories. All are on the recommended reading list & free to read to SFWA members.🙏🏾 www.sfwa.org/forum/ballots/

In my latest newsletter, I explore the makings of my character(s). Character work is one of my favorite things to talk about, and I had to stop myself from yapping tooo much. read (and subscribe and share) open.substack.com/pub/nkereuwe...

Based on a series of conversations last week, I'm surprised at how many people don't realize the extent of the damage that the current US administration is causing globally. Of course we are all primarily concerned with issues in front of us but this mess will take years to undo around the world.

In my latest newsletter, I think my way through immersion: devotion to your craft and what it takes. I also share publishing news and updates on all my upcoming work. read (and share and subscribe) open.substack.com/pub/nkereuwe...

So excited for y’all to read this great story! Coming to Logic(s) soon

In my latest newsletter, I think my way through immersion: devotion to your craft and what it takes. I also share publishing news and updates on all my upcoming work. read (and share and subscribe) open.substack.com/pub/nkereuwe...

Yep. As has become annual tradition, I highlight 10(+ more) excellent African SFF short fiction stories that really stood out to me in 2024. Some brilliant, timely stories for you to check out and consider as we wind up to the next cycle of awards season. Check it! ✨ reactormag.com/the-best-afr...

Honored to be featured on this list with so many of my favorite writers 🙏🏾

I talk about collective consciousness and our role in shaping it for good + updates on the book in my latest newsletter Read, share ( and subscribe) open.substack.com/pub/nkereuwe...

Hi FIYAH😊

Now, which one of you new followers is an agent looking for sapphic urban fantasy based on Efik mysticism? Think necromancers, mermaids, masquerade magic and all that cool stuff🐍☠️

Middle grade/YA writers, don’t stop. There are kids at the book fair waiting for you

The energy I’m bringing into 2025

took a walk away from home to let a story breath. What’re you guys working on rn?

Been a year of writing but I’m please to announce I can lowkey see the end of this story I started in April.

Honored to have co-edited this exciting anthology alongside @dontcallmeliv.bsky.social and the @_WTBAP team. Working with these brilliant writers from all over Africa was utterly inspiring, and I’m grateful they trusted us with their work. These stories will stay with me—and you—forever✨

Five authors I've read five (or more) books by? Pierce Brown George R R Martin Rick Riordan Suyi Davies Okungbowa Octavia E. Butler

Five authors I've read five (or more) books by? Mark Twain Ursula K. LeGuin Martha Wells Terry Pratchett John Steinbeck

Such a beautiful book. Can’t wait to get into Convergence Problems.

Loved this. One of the best books I've read in a while. It works on so many levels 😂. Exciting from start to shocking finish. Thanks for writing this story. If you enjoyed Silo, the T.V series, this might just be up your lane.

me: I have alllllllll day to write and draw me all day:

#africansff love these two ❤️

Found a way forward in this story. The bleakness of the world is written got to me, but I’m in a place to push through to the hope now. Hopeful climate fiction is hard because *gestures to everything.

November’s newsletter is out. I talk about a process I love so much: draft revisions 👀 Read x Subscribe 😊 open.substack.com/pub/nkereuwe...

Me every time a new person is announced on that man’s team.

November’s newsletter is out. I talk about a process I love so much: draft revisions 👀 Read x Subscribe 😊 open.substack.com/pub/nkereuwe...

Here is the cover of the Nigerian edition of my novella SHE WHO KNOWS: Firespitter (published under Ouida Books' Phoenix imprint). It was drawn by the wonderful Abdulkareem Baba Aminu. I will be in Lagos, Nigeria for its release at this year's Ake Arts & Book Festival.

Greetings new followers! I am John, an ace/aro disabled author of many stories and an increasing number of books. I love storytelling in all its forms and talk about good stories a lot. I also like humans, so when they do neat things, I also talk about those things.

Snow and Stormy are my favorite enemies-to-lovers ever. She is insistent on her personal space, but he’s getting to her with his calm personality. Who know what their romance holds

News! My SF story “Commensalism, or the Labyrinth’s vessels” will be in Issue V of “Will This Be A Problem”out January 5. It is super intelligent slime and existential dread (or hope tbh. It depends)

While we’re here I have to put yall on to this banger from last year’s Clarion that’s out today: PLUS experimental format I literally cannot recommend this enough smallwondersmag.com/piece/adjudi...

I'd really encourage African writers (this is for SFFH writers because that's my field but I think generally it applies) to have rate cards. How much would you charge to guest edit an anthology? To be an editor-at-large? To facilitate a class? (what would you teach? Do you have a syllabus?) etc

Been meaning to start a Substack, the grief of this week finally made me write something, to “go to work” in troubled times as Toni Morrison calls us to. Here is my first offering: lessons from two ancestors as an antidote to despair open.substack.com/pub/yvetteli...