Interested in coming to Eastercon Iridescence next year but might need help. There is a scheme for that. Details in quoted post and link.

I don't believe I've ever done one of these "Hi, it's me!" posts, and I've met an awful lot of new people lately, so strap yourself in... It's gonna be a long 'un because, frankly, I do waaaaay too many things. 🧵⬇️

Loved this series. Can’t recommend enough. Book 1 is free and the rest on sale. Bargain!

Why does every healthy recipe seem to think herbs and spices have calories lol. Eating better is already a conscious effort so why tf make it beige and tasteless as well? "Here is your plain grilled chicken breast. Enjoy!"

Edinburgh looking cute. And brunch of the gods in Rocksalt cafe.

Woke up to a nip in the air. Season is turning, perfect timing for this contributor's copy of the Absolute Zero anthology to arrive! If you're up for a collection of genuine chills, you can grab yours at: deadskypublishing.com/portfolio-it...

Haaaaah Just saw the headline of a review for The Shape of Monsters that was simply WOKE CANNIBAL EROTICA and honestly that could be panning my book, but I love it.

If you vote for Reform, if you think they have a point, if you are even considering voting for them, you're a racist. No excuses, no exceptions. Fucking sick of it. Own what you are.

Over on the Other Place I would occasionally put this thread together, most recently during lockdown, four years ago in fact, and I realised I'd not done it here. So, bear with, and feel free to mute as this is an epic (genuinely, I’m not sure we won’t reach hitherto non-invoked thread limits tbh).

My favourite absolutely wild convention experiences, a thread.

guessing this is also the prompt they fed to ezra klein and every other centrist hagiographer with the instruction "this but make it sound fancy"

The police will call you about photos you post to private chats. They will do this almost immediately, it seems www.kenklippenstein.com/p/charlie-ki...

Still seeking fellow Doctor Who fans to help out with my Doctor Who Game Show by filling out my survey for a Family Feud style game. Your answers will be used when the show debuts on Zoom in November. DM me with your email, and I'll send you the questions. #DoctorWho

The British Fantasy Society is excited to announce our next event day, taking place on Saturday 4th October 2025, 10am to 6:30pm (BST). Ticket: tinyurl.com/bfsmonster #BritishFantasySociety #FantasyBooks #HorrorBooks #SFFBooks #AuthorTalk #WritingCommunity #Monsters

Want to know more about sff writing & publishing? Join me, @keithwdickinson.bsky.social, @emmasternerradley.bsky.social & @northodoxpress.bsky.social at Urmston Books on 22 October for an evening discussing paths to publication, courtesy of @alethearlyons.bsky.social & @britfantasysoc.bsky.social

Oh snap!

Interzone #303 drops today w a lovely review of *Spec Fic for Newbies 2* (thank you, @alexanderglass.bsky.social!). Check out the issue here: shop.interzone.press/b/E76yw Also includes my review of Paul Kincaid's *Colourfields* + the 10th (!) instalment of my Folded Spaces column about SF criticism!

Call of the Wilde I can draw one of these for you if you like. All my cartoons are drawn to order, they're not prints. www.worldofmoose.com/products/cal...

Good morning, everyone! Did you know that I've got a queer urban fantasy series heavily steeped in Welsh and British folklore and mythology? Book 11 was released yesterday, and book 1 is only 99p if you need a new obsession / binge read! shop.ravenswordpress.com/products/swo...

Why, if they are scared shitless of women, gays, trans folks, brown people, and even the disabled having any kind of power (or in some cases just existing), is it called the "strong man" politics? "Pants-wetting coward" politics more like.

Jesus christ. It angers me deeply how not a single damn person in power who wants to at least pretend like they give a shit shout trans people will read even one damn book about the history of sex segregation in sports, cause you’d see how it’s all just sexist bs. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Who's this for? I think probably autistic creatives who struggle with shame, people who struggle defining a single cohesive vision of their creative work, people who're horny and have been told to feel bad about it.

*gathers fabric for nibbles and soft, feeler-safe LED lighting*

First Hunt. Available to preorder now on kindle, out 28th October. Cover by @thenobleartist.bsky.social

Okay. Two books published today. Each is designed to be strange. They’re books, and not books. They know who you are, and where they came from. And they’re not going back quietly. Shipping today. ambientliterature.bigcartel.com/product/none... ambientliterature.bigcartel.com/product/none...

A pirate goes to the ship’s surgeon to have spots on his arm checked. The surgeon says, "They're benign". The pirate replies, "No, no doc. There be 11. I counted them before I came here." Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Some lovely news. The audiobook for Bee Speaker (narrators myself, Rod Hallet, Gabrielle Nellis-Pain) is on the shortlist for a British Audio Award. www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...

Rewatching the X-files and now I'm an adult it strikes me that Fox Mulder sounds a lot like "fucks smolder" in an American accent and it's so blatant haaaa

Thank you for all your feedback! 🥰

Love novellas? How about two in one book? In Wiz Duo 2, Juliet Kemp sends a reluctant knight on a quest, while E M Faulds gives her heroine a superpower that totally sucks. wizardstowerpress.co...

I made a few promo images for my novella, Bring Me Home, in Wiz Duos book 2. Which do you think works best? Genuine question! (The book in question shares a home with a Juliet Kemp novella! Find here: wizardstowerpress.com/books-2/nove...)

Yay! The Shape of Monsters has been shortlisted for a Speakie (audio book award) 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Definitely helps that voice actor Omari Douglas is fantastic www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...

I felt compelled to look up the etymology of the word "necessary" and I have to be honest - did not see that last part coming.

Really looking forward to 'I Have Friends Everywhere: An 'Andor' Radical Discussion Group' kicking off online tonight, solidarity pricing if needed & an amazing supporting resources list www.tickettailor.com/events/smoki... #Andor #JoinTheRebellion

“all these things, actual material things we should be worried about are not the problems of, or caused by trans people”. Thank you @zackpolanski.bsky.social for echoing the sentiment of our open letter: chng.it/Fp54zPQ4tF

a canceled streaming subscription is easily converted to several spec fic magazine subs on patreon and similar services, some are as low as 1-2 bucks. the more you know.

Shrimps Shrimps 🦐 #gouache

I love London so much. So much. Did you know that London has the lowest level of ethnic violence of any city of comparable size in the world? Multiculturalism has in fact worked here. They just don’t want it to be true because we happen to have a Muslim mayor.

RIP Robert Redford, a brilliant artist and performer, visionary philanthropist and the star of one of the most resilient reaction memes on the internet, even if most people don’t realize this is him:

A 17th-century Spanish galleon will be docking in Pembrokeshire for two days this September, offering visitors a chance to step into maritime history

Any guitar players on here, what's your favourite song to play? Points for easy learners reccs but really, pls share your enthusiasm.

If @clhellisen.bsky.social and I ever share a house, it will be all 4 at once.

Queen

Friends and friendlies on here: don't stop talking about your lives and joys. I know some folk are quiet or staying away what with *everything* but posts about cats and books and funny shaped puddles are essential to us getting through it. And shouldn't be drowned out by the fash.

Hey Folks! I'll be doing an in person thing next month. If you're in Manchester come along. It's sure to be an informative evening. 😁👍

The House on the Moor Scotland, a misty moor, an old crumbling manor house, an owner with a scandalous secret, and something skittering in the rafters of the library - you'll find them all here, along with more than a hint of a Hammer horror or two. Only 99C! www.williammeikle.com/aboutthehous...

I'm very sorry, but we've done more #ATOMFALL. More monsters, more frightfulness, but now with added cyborgs. There's just no controlling us, really. youtu.be/quZYMM2cDBw

Strange Horizons published our first issue 25 years ago this month! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who has ever read, shared, submitted, donated! We wouldn't be here without you and we hope you'll continue to support us into the future!

How to fill interstitial time without doom-scrolling. from schooloftheunconformed.substack.com/cp/171652508