TESLA'S OPERA is available for preorders! You can preorder now from Amazon, B&N, or bookshop.org. Coming September 2! #NikolaTesla #TeslasOpera

I met so many great people at @readercon.bsky.social! Thanks to the wonderful folks who organized the @psfs.bsky.social / @boskone.bsky.social dessert party, for letting me hop in with my little pre-pub book event for Tesla's Opera! It's coming out September 2 - www.fomitepress.com/tesla-s-oper...

Update on TESLA'S OPERA, the book I've been working on: new pub date is 9/2/25! We're close to getting it up for preorders, and we've got ARCs if anyone's interested in reviewing! www.fomitepress.com/tesla-s-oper... #NikolaTesla #realnikolatesla #teslasopera

Coming up Friday 5/9—don't miss wonderful author @brendaclough.bsky.social at PSFS's May meeting on Zoom! email [email protected] for link. And save the date for Fri 6/13, with guest speaker Alan Smale!

Philcon is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dennis McCunney. Dennis was a cherished member of our Philcon Family, known for his wonderful sense of humor, unabashed love of science fiction, sharp wit, and equally sharp dressing. We will miss his stories and wisdom immensely.

Marie Corelli sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/corell... was born on this day, so here's some associated posters and covers (signature bottom left of 4th says "Gould jnr", otherwise couldn't identify artists). It was the anniversary of Corelli's death on 21st May, but I mistakenly said it was of her birth:

What's better than the chance to explore a strange new fictional city, full of history and mystery? Here are five speculative short stories set in cities that only exist in the imagination... reactormag.com/five-stories...

Yes, we are excited!! | | V [email protected] for zoom link!

Dear Readers! I'm thrilled to be in this talented lineup! I'll read the beginning of "Frau Perchta Comes for the Count", my forthcoming story in the Castle of Horror: Ripped from the Headlines anthology, about a ghost who calls down an ancient deity to deal with a real-life horror in her graveyard.

PSFS's next guest speaker is noted SFF author Brenda W. Clough! Join us on Zoom, Friday May 9 at 8 pm. She's a great speaker, and plans to offer a unique interactive talk. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link!

Philcon 2025 is proud to announce Dr. Charles Gannon as Principle Speaker and Sara Felix as Guest Artist Stay tuned for more news!

Hi SFF fans! Our next guest speaker is @tomdoyle.bsky.social, award-winning author of American Craftsmen and more, Friday April 11 8 pm—email [email protected] for the link! More at psfs.org

Heartfelt condolences for all affected in Myanmar and Thailand after the devastating earthquake. My father was stationed in Thailand with the Air Force and talked fondly of the region's beauty and culture. May strength and resilience guide its people through this tough time.

We're very sorry that @maxgladstone.bsky.social had to cancel his visit to Philadelphia due to illness. Our meeting is still on, with mingling, refreshments and discussion. We wish Max a speedy recovery!

New convention added: Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo 2025 April 26-27, 2025 A science fiction convention with fantasy and horror programming in Essex Junction, Vermont, USA

PSFS March meeting alert—Featuring award-winning author Max Gladstone! Friday, March 14 8 pm, IN PERSON at St. Mary's @ Penn, 3916 Locust Walk, Parish Hall behind the sanctuary. Be there! More info at psfs.org.

It's tonight! @leannareneehieber.bsky.social speaks at the PSFS monthly meeting, 8 pm on Zoom—email [email protected] for the link!

Dino Buzzati sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/buzzat... died on this day, so here are some of his book covers (I think the 3rd is by 岩淵慶, but couldn’t identify the other artists):

Join us on Zoom for PSFS' February meeting on Friday Feb 7 at 8 pm EST, featuring @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, best-selling author of ghostly fiction and nonfiction as our guest speaker! Email [email protected] for the Zoom link!

Charles Beaumont sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/beaumo... was born on this day, so here's some related artwork (Artist: 1st Ed Emshwiller, couldn't identify the others). Not sure if the 4th is a Beaumont collection or an anthology with his name featured prominently (that's it above the 3):

My review of the September/October issue of @asimovssfmag.bsky.social for @locusmag.bsky.social is now available to read online! locusmag.com/2024/12/asim...

Wow.

While everyone that celebrated is still recovering from their Xmas meals I thought I’d regale anyone who’s interested with my ✨Top Reads of 2024✨ A little bit of Horror, a little of Romance and a whole lot of SFF marked my year! Check them all out! t.co/kY6xNB8ZO7

Thomas Wentworth Higginson sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/higgin... was born on this day, so here are some of the illustrations (by Albert Herter) to his "Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic" (1898):

Artist Hubert Rogers sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/rogers... died on this day, so here's some of his 1940/1941 magazine cover art:

John Munro sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/munro_john died on this day, so here's some of the illustrations to his stories "Sunrise on the Moon" and "A Message from Mars" from 'Cassell's Family Magazine' (October 1894 & March 1895) (Artist: 1&2 Paul Hardy; 3&4 possibly "Andrei & Sleigh"):

We agree, this is a terrific profile of @marthawells.com.

Artist Peter Goodfellow sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/goodfe... died on this day, so here are some examples of his cover art from 1972/1973:

Arthur K Barnes sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/barnes... [images 1&2] was born and Walter B Gibson sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/gibson... [3&4] died on this day (Artist: Frank R Paul, Leo Morey, George Rozen and Lawrence ). Gibson wrote "The Grey Ghost" (as Maxwell Grant); 4th for "Let Clarence Do It":

Join us! What will @acwise.bsky.social read from—one of her two new novellas, her novels Hooked or Wendy, Darling, something else? Find out on Friday the 13th!

We are most excited to have award-winning author @acwise.bsky.social as guest speaker at the PSFS December meeting, Fri Dec 13 at 8 pm! This is an IN-PERSON meeting, at St. Mary's @ Penn, 3916 Locust Walk (map in comments). More info: psfs.org/meetings/

Philcon starts in a few hours! We can't wait!!

We're sorry that illness prevents Max Gladstone from attending the next PSFS meeting at Philcon, and wish him a speedy recovery!

Very sorry to miss you, Max! Take care, do chicken soup if possible, and we hope you feel better soon!

Our next PSFS meeting is part of @philconconvention.bsky.social, our annual convention, 11/22-24! Join us Friday 11/22 8-8:30 pm, with Philcon GOH @maxgladstone.bsky.social doing a reading! Register for Philcon at philcon.org

We've just added a second starter pack, "Steampunk Adjacent." This has accounts focusing on steampunk-related fandoms and interests, including sci-fi, fantasy, horror, anime, history, etc. go.bsky.app/VpNg1uL

Welcome to all you new followers! We're a proud Philly institution, and if you like SFFH or are part of the SFFH world, even better! Please follow our sister account, @philconconvention.bsky.social for news about Philcon, our annual convention held in November!

We guess it's good that spec fic is trending?

One of our favorite magazines!

Cover letter too long? Let us help you craft a better one at "How to Write A Cover Letter For Your Novel" at Philcon 2024

OMG, hard to believe it's less than a month till Philcon!! Are you registered yet? philcon.org

Philcon Art Show Sci-fi and fantasy art displayed in the form of ceramics, jewelry and other 2D & 3D work Bidding: Fri 6pm - Sun 12pm Sales/pickup: Sun 1:30pm Reception: Fri from 9pm - 12am philcon.org/art-show

What kind of #writer are you? Do you make outlines and follow them? Or do you just write and let the story tell itself as you go? #writing #authors worldskilgore.medium.com/which-kind-o...

Our PSFS October meeting features noted author/editor @scottedelman.bsky.social as our guest speaker! Friday Oct 25 at 8 pm on Zoom—join from anywhere! Email [email protected] for link, more info at www.psfs.org.

Artist Barclay Shaw sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/shaw_b... was born on this day, so here's some of his cover art. 4th for 'The Remaking of Sigmund Freud' by Barry N Malzberg:

Angels and murder and a trip!

Come to "The Book is (Almost Always) Better" at Philcon 2024 Bibliophiles bring your spicy opinions!

Amanda Hemingway sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/heming... (aka Jan Siegel) was born and Gerald Verner sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/verner... died on this day, so here's a pair of book covers for each (Artist: John Howe, [couldn't identify], O Micklewright and SR Boldero). The 3rd might not be genre:

Our September PSFS meeting features award-winning author @rcwordsmith.bsky.social as our guest speaker! Friday 9/13 at 8 pm on Zoom—email [email protected] for the link!