Next year's @easterconuk.bsky.social bursary is now live! Do apply and don't self-reject, I hear too many talented authors and artists saying "well I would go to Eastercon but I can't afford it." eastercon2026.org/bursary-sche...

Hooray 76 today and feeling truly blessed and loved. Happy birthday to everyone born on this day too❤️

Just finished the latest episode of Starship Alexandria with a deep dive of Battle beyond the Stars. A hilarious look back on the film with @emmanewman.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social and absolutely spot on looking back on it. I completely forgot the wonky countdown. Two thumbs up.

Daughters of Nicnevin, available for pre-order now: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/daug...

After listening to Ep.6 of @emmanewman.bsky.social & @aptshadow.bsky.social's excellent Starship Alexandria podcast, I watched Battle Beyond The Stars for the 1st time since about 1985. It'll never become a favourite, but I'm happy to admit pre-teen me was a far harsher critic than it deserved.

A podcast that’s swiftly becoming a favourite. Filled with great recommendations and insights into the talented host’s thoughts. Highly recommend checking out Starship Alexandria with @emmanewman.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social This episode was a cracker

@emmanewman.bsky.social I’m 100 pages in on The Vengeance and it is *delightful*! I’m half in love with Morgane already (weapons under her skirt! Ha!)

It's #InternationalTalkLikeAPirateDay, so welcome aboard THE VENGEANCE, @emmanewman.bsky.social 's 1st book in the world of THE VAMPIRES OF DUMAS! A swashbuckling adventure tale full of piratical shenanigans, family secrets & dark creatures lurking in the shadows... geni.us/thevengeance

Also, for patrons, we look at Miller's A Canticle for Liebowitz!

Battle Beyond the Stars! My recommendation to Emma for this month's Starship Alexandria. Did she like it? Only one way to find out! (No, not "Fight!")

And this month's patrons-only episode is a discussion of Miller's classic novel A Canticle For Leibowitz. www.patreon.com/starshipalex...

ICYMI the latest episode of Starship Alexandria is live, in which @aptshadow.bsky.social and I discuss the movie Battle Beyond The Stars. starshipalexandria.com/episode-6-ba... It's a cosy, nerdy chat, with zero stakes and lots of laughter. I hope it helps to give respite and comfort x

Had to switch up my reading list when I saw this had dropped. Coincidentally, I had just finished a book. One chapter in now.

Their podcast is super cozy, if you're into that sort of thing. I look forward to distracting myself from the world with this new episode.  

ICYMI the latest episode of Starship Alexandria is live, in which @aptshadow.bsky.social and I discuss the movie Battle Beyond The Stars. starshipalexandria.com/episode-6-ba... It's a cosy, nerdy chat, with zero stakes and lots of laughter. I hope it helps to give respite and comfort x

⭐️BOOK LAUNCH incoming!⭐️ See you this evening, Bristol!! Come see @garethlpowell.bsky.social & me in conversation, hear us reading from our new books & pick up a signed copy at Forbidden Planet, 5:30 pm!👋 🚀WHO WILL YOU SAVE? Gareth L. Powell 🚀AN UNBREAKABLE WORLD Ren Hutchings

I reuploaded the file last night, so if anyone else is having problems with episode 6, please refresh or re-download. I am convalescing in deepest darkest Shropshire and I think the poor internet connection made it glitch on the first upload to our podcast service.

I am delighted to say that a new episode of Starship Alexandria is now live! We discuss the film Battle Beyond The Stars, suggested by @aptshadow.bsky.social :) There's a lot of laughter and cosy, nerdy discussion of entirely harmless things. starshipalexandria.com/episode-6-ba...

Holy bleeping bleep! Reading @emmanewman.bsky.social excellent 'After Atlas' and seriously cannot put it down. Couldn't sleep last night & this book kept me company until 1:30. At it again at 8 this morning and just noticed my coffee cup is empty. Thank you Emma!!! 🥰

Published today! Order WHO WILL YOU SAVE? by Gareth L Powell from your favourite bookseller. #books

HOLY FUCKING SHIT! Just finished @emmanewman.bsky.social exquisite 'Atlas Alone' and completely blown away! Cannot recommend it hard enough. Thanks Emma!! 🤖🚀💚

Fancy some #FridayFun? Here are Solaris' recs for #SapphicSeptember! From Scifi heists & cons to alluring housekeepers & vulnerable brides in crumbling Scottish mansions, regency romantasy to anarchist fantasy, vampirates & wuxia rebels to blind space nuns, we've got it all! Ft authors below👇 1/3

I am delighted to say that a new episode of Starship Alexandria is now live! We discuss the film Battle Beyond The Stars, suggested by @aptshadow.bsky.social :) There's a lot of laughter and cosy, nerdy discussion of entirely harmless things. starshipalexandria.com/episode-6-ba...

The emergence of Hattie and her most recent breakthrough:

Blimey. 2 weeks post surgery and I am still utterly exhausted. I knew I would be, but my silly brain keeps being surprised by it. At least it's raining. Feeling deep reassurance at the sound of it falling after so long without decent rainfall. As someone who hates summer, it's lovely.

As if I couldn’t love him more, Ncuti Gatwa trying to explain Ribena to his American co-star is the joy we all need in the world today. You’re welcome.

Lovelies, the next episode of Starship Alexandria is probably going to be a tiny bit late this month as I am still recovering from the cancer surgery and not able to work yet (I do the editing). x

Absolutely loving this by @emmanewman.bsky.social. Ticks all my boxes!

See, THIS is the sort of thing that stirs the deepest feelings of patriotism I can muster (it's not something that comes naturally to me). 10/10. No notes.

Freddie could always control a crowd. That he could do so decades after his death is just testament to his showmanship and his secret life as a siren. myth-and-mischief.tumblr.com/post/6627221...

The biggest surge of patriotism I ever felt in my life was discovering there was an old pub in Dorset that had been literally built around a standing stone. Coming across an ancient monument and deciding it was the ideal place to serve beer is just the most joyously British thing ever.

Me too! Also @emmanewman.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social (No, I tell a lie, Adrian has three. Because of course he does.)

See, THIS is the sort of thing that stirs the deepest feelings of patriotism I can muster (it's not something that comes naturally to me). 10/10. No notes.

realistic Star Trek

I just watched this and the world feels a tiny bit less awful. youtu.be/_59nZN8w9LU

I am Jack's clear honey.

In our ongoing attempts to *support* your TBR efforts, here's some Solaris Fantasy series starters! Including @natania.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social‬ @mattfnwallace.bsky.social‬ @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social‬ @csecooney.bsky.social‬ @samkhorton.bsky.social‬ @pennyvixen.bsky.social‬ and more!

OUT NOW @emmanewman.bsky.social 's 1st book in the world of THE VAMPIRES OF DUMAS - welcome aboard! This swashbuckling adventure tale follows Morgane as she dives into the uncharted waters of her family's past in search of answers - but here there be monsters... Buy geni.us/thevengeance

This made me laugh because when I am editing the show, I always think that @aptshadow.bsky.social has a far lovelier voice than I do!

JASON⁵⁰⁰⁰. It is only 10am. Close the door. I'm afraid I can't do that Dave.

Loving the @aptshadow.bsky.social and @emmanewman.bsky.social Starship Alexandria podcast. Most of the way through the John Wyndham The Kraken Wakes episode (a book I love) and it’s just so fun and well informed. A new favourite podcast.

Highly recommended podcast alert! Starship Alexandria found here : starshipalexandria.com The voices of science fiction authors Emma and Adrian found at @emmanewman.bsky.social and @aptshadow.bsky.social fully fill the space much needed in story analysis. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this!

i just finished it, what a lovely fun read!

[This post is trying to sell you something. Feel free to skip!] Hey, Fam, my Doctor Who novella is finally in the world. Available at all good outlets and some bad ones.

I last posted about this with everyone at Worldcon, so I'd appreciate a boost if you're willing as the world is noisy and full of horror, but the African SF Novels and Novellas Bundle - curated by Eugen Bacon, is still going strong at StoryBundle, and includes 2 of my novels! storybundle.com/scifi

Day 2 post surgery and just had a scare about some very minor swelling in my arm. Phone call with the cancer specialist nurse fully reassured me. I am feeling immense gratitude towards so many people and want to focus on that instead of fear. 1st, every single healthcare professional involved so far

An excellent no nonsense statement from the Women's Institute.

I'm not going to choose among my top three: "Saint Death's Daughter" by @csecooney.bsky.social "The Vengeance" by @emmanewman.bsky.social "How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying" by @djangowexler.bsky.social (I mean, why do one book recommendation when I can do three?)

Sorry to bother people again, but yet another fraudster Facebook account has appeared pretending to me. To reiterate, I am NOT on Facebook. Is there any chance people could report this scam account as well? Thank you! www.facebook.com/profile.php?...