Gareth's short stories are always worth a read. Grab this collection!

So apparently at Universal Studios, you can get a 22 inch hot dog. It seems you can also get that with chili and cheese. Go forth, brave soldiers and make terrible life choices.

Eleven years since we lost this legend. This remains my favourite of his books, highly recommended.

A reminder for UK people that there will be an emergency alert broadcast to all mobile phones at 3pm today. If you have need to not have your phone ring for any reason turn your phone off or see if you can turn the alert itself off (see next post): (1/2)

Cold, leftover home-made apple crumble is the single finest thing a person can have for breakfast, and I will brook no argument. Leftover pizza is up there, sure, but it's at best a close second.

What if Superman can't do his one job?! So good! 😂

Apparently the UK government are doing an emergency alert test on the 7th of September so just in case anyone knows any current domestic abuse victims who would need to have their safety phones switched off so as not to be outed, please pass it in.

Pontefract, today. Lots of poorly-painted crosses. Because nothing says "I love my country" quite as much as vandalism. The racist fuckwads must be so relieved their flag is a simple red cross. Imagine if they had to use more than 1 colour! So confusing! Luckily for them "UK" is easy to spell, too.

Without downloading any new images, where are you mentally?

And on the subject of #realartatters: AI poisoning tool NIGHTSHADE is now free for artists to use: venturebeat.com/ai/nightshad...

You probably didn’t know this, but back in 2005 I played Random Dent in the adaptation of Douglas Adams’ “Mostly Harmless”. Directed by @dirk_maggs for BBC Radio 4 and entitled “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Hexagonal Phase”, it was the final part of Douglas’ seminal work.

Ok, so Peacemaker s2e1 is some kind of wonderful. Funny, smart, sad, violent and sad. Yes, two lots of sad is warranted.

Join Murderbot author Martha Wells on October 20th discussing QUEEN DEMON, the thrilling sequel to bestseller WITCH KING and a story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople... @marthawells.com @okosunreads.bsky.social

A new Doctor Who story is always to be celebrated. A new story by Tade is *always* worth your time. But combine the two? A must-read (squared).

In 2018 @johnpicacio.bsky.social hosted the Hugo ceremony in San José. Every Hugo nominee that walked into the rehearsal room was met by John before they went onstage. John asked each and every one of them how their name was pronounced—even those whose names seemed to be commonly-known. (1/2)

Damnit! I have to get up, but my legs are being crushed under the weight! Somebody send help or I may be here for some time! (Alt text gives descriptions.)

(1/7) LAcon V apologizes for using words and icons that connote Westward Expansion and the displacement and colonization of Indigenous peoples. This does not reflect the vision or values of the convention. Our statement is available at the link and given in full: www.lacon.org/2025/08/21/s...

Detective Comics, the longest running comic in the United States, hits issue #1100 today. @mikeljanin.bsky.social and I wanted to tell a Batman story here that was worthy of this massive milestone moment. We hope you enjoy it. Let us know what you think (no spoilers).

Nick is a gripping writer not afraid of big ideas and scaring you #booksky

I star in this new spooky dramatic podcast, Havoc Town. It's out today, get it wherever you download! Loved working with Jewel Staite, dream come true :) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

Woke this morning to find my bank card had been used to spend money (to the exact sum in my account) in "Cheesecake Denver" at about 4.00am. As I was in bed at 4.00am, and in bed in York, England, I reported the fraud to my bank (Monzo). (1/2)

You ‘run the gamut’ and ‘run the gauntlet.’ You don’t ‘run the gambit.’ gamut = entire range or series gauntlet = severe trial Gambit = Alpha-level mutant who can convert potential energy to kinetic energy

Very much looking forward to @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social . Montreal in 2009 was my first visit to North America and my first WorldCon, and I met bew friends who I adore and stay in touch with, there. This will be like coming home.

@mikemcmahan.bsky.social congratulations on your win last night! So delighted you won!

I set my alarm for 4.30am to watch the Hugos live stream. It's now 7.30 and I think I'll go back to bed for an hour. The stats haven't yet dropped, so I'll have to wait until later to torture myself! 😅

Every year our genre celebrates some of the finest people and works of the previous year, and while this year's Hugo Awards ceremony was somewhat ramshackle, the nominees were, one again, terrific. Congratulations to everyone on the ballots, and to the winners in every category!

Another year, another editor Hugo lost (to an awesome winner). My main regret in not winning is that the shout-out I had written into my speech for @johnmaddening.bsky.social will now never be shouted out. (Or even read at a sensible volume.)

Unfamiliar names can be difficult to pronounce in the moment. What's not difficult? Getting the list months in advance and learning them. This should not still be happening.

Delighted to have another book I edited win a Hugo Award. Congratulations to Ray Nayler for winning the Hugo Award for Best Novella! A terrific book!

Congratulations, @dianapho.bsky.social ! Wonderful speech, and a well-deserved award!

@amysundberg.bsky.social We're going home!

I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/

And hey, my first venture as an Editor-in-Chief is still up for pre-order! I'm enormously proud of what @aptshadow.bsky.social @mikecollins99.bsky.social and @pippabowland.bsky.social & @simonbowland.bsky.social are achieving under the Cosmic Lighthouse banner! www.amazon.co.uk/Final-Archit...

Here for WorldCon in Seattle @seattlein2025.org My first event is an interview at 4:30 in the Terrace Suite (4F) It should also be available online to the members of the virtual con. I’ll also be at the opening ceremonies at 7:30 hosted by the awesome @nisishawl.bsky.social and K. Tempest Bradford.

If you're at or near Worldcon in Seattle, you still have a chance to waste your Sunday evening seeing me doin' my thing at an independent venue. We're not sold out yet but we are creeping toward it (60 out of 78 available seats). 7 PM Sunday! www.scottlynchstore.com/events-1/the...

I also have to show the Script Club image I made. How could anyone resist joining this club?

I just received a rather wonderful Murderbot print by the exceptionally-talented @tommyarnoldart.com. It's part of a limited edition run (only 70) and I can't wait to find a good spot for it on my office wall.

This looks fab!

Smart! Raven loves winning Tic Tac Toe.

Hey, Murderbot is in the category of Best SF or Fantasy TV series!

Felt Groot. Might delete, later.

It takes no more effort to be kind than to be mean. The person you are interacting with will almost certainly be going through something. Be the sort of person that doesn't make it harder for them.

When coming across to Italy a week and a half ago the airline misplaced our 3 suitcases. Two were found pretty quickly, the other arrived just in time for us to take it on our cruise. We left our ship this morning, and we're en route to the airport. [1/2]

When I was kid, I really disliked tartar sauce. But now I kind of like it. Just goes to show you that at some point they improved tartar sauce.

Greetings from Split, Croatia. Absolutely stunning streets.

Publishing hot take: traditional publishing is really hard, and self-publishing is really hard, and everyone deserves a sandwich and a nap.

Currently in Montenegro. It's ok, I suppose, if you're into good weather, great food, amazing architecture and stunning vistas.