Hugo Awards nominations are closing in a few hours! Still reading for it? I'm eligible for the Astounding Award, and also in the short story category!

Hugo Awards nominations are closing in a few hours! Still reading for it? I'm eligible for the Astounding Award, and also in the short story category!

The Locus Awards close in a couple days! Anyone can vote -- have you? If you're still thinking to yourself, gee whiz, what should I vote for? I'm happy to tell you that my short story "The Emergency Contact" is eligible! 👽 poll.voting.locusmag.com

Does anyone have any recommendations for books that were published in Taiwan and have been translated into English? Looking for something to read while on a trip. #BookRec

If you need an idea of where to start, my piece “The Emergency Contact” (Analog, March/April) is eligible in the Short Story category! I'm also eligible for the Astounding Award for Best New Writer! 😱👾

I wrote a piece about Wright of Derby's intricate paintings showcasing 18th-century science and views of the world.

Today's gem is the summary of this research paper on sibling rivalry in piglets. The authors wrote it as a POEM. I'm in porcine awe: A piglet's most precious possession Is the teat that he fattens his flesh on. He fights for his teat with tenacity Against any sibling's audacity...

Fritted ware jug and bowl with decoration cut through and scratched in blaze glaze under transparent, turquoise glaze (Iran, 2nd half of 12th century) Davids Samling (The David Collection), Denmark

Tomorrow is the deadline to submit your film to the WorldCon Film Festival! Last year was a blast and our judging team is hard at work doing it again. We love anything science fiction, fantasy, or horror — submit now! filmfreeway.com/WorldconFilm... @laworldcon.bsky.social @file770.bsky.social

If you need an idea of where to start, my piece “The Emergency Contact” (Analog, March/April) is eligible in the Short Story category! I'm also eligible for the Astounding Award for Best New Writer! 😱👾

Ant trafficking rings are new to me but, uh, I guess they're a thing www.bbc.com/news/article...

If you're nominating for the Hugo or Locus Awards, I'd love for you to consider this story of mine! I'm also eligible for the Astounding Award this year :)

Raymond Chandler's crotchetiness with publishers and film folks is breathtaking. (from RAYMOND CHANDLER SPEAKING, collected letters, 1962).

If you're nominating for the Hugo or Locus Awards, I'd love for you to consider this story of mine! I'm also eligible for the Astounding Award this year :)

I wrote this piece for @jstordaily.bsky.social about the painter Wayne Thiebaud, who lived to be 101, and was iconic for his paintings of American fair and diner food: daily.jstor.org/wayne-thieba...

Saw the Disney musical Hercules while in London this weekend, except I read Wearing the Lion a couple months ago and so the musical was overlaid with serious @wiswell.bsky.social vibes. (Needless to say, I enjoyed it.)

I wrote this piece for @jstordaily.bsky.social about the painter Wayne Thiebaud, who lived to be 101, and was iconic for his paintings of American fair and diner food: daily.jstor.org/wayne-thieba...

When you've cycled to work and now have to cycle home again too

A wild week at the Olympics in Milan! The figure skating was incredible, but I'm about ready to drop everything and take up speed skating now. Just...wow.

More snow! Now I just need somebody to throw this at...

Copenhagen harbour has completely frozen over! That shiny surface in the distance? That's just smooth ice 🥶

The 2025 Locus Awards are open for nominations! Voting is OPEN TO EVERYONE. My story "The Emergency Contact" (Analog), is eligible in the Short Story category. Regardless, make your voice heard and vote for the things you liked from this past year! poll.voting.locusmag.com

Having a nice meander through Bergen's troll forest. Look at this friendly guy I met!

As museums are too embarrassed to admit their problems with mold, the problem is steadily growing, sinking its tendrils into historically safe archives www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...

Good morning from the icy hills of Bergen, where the sun rises delightfully late, meaning I can sneak a hike in at a reasonable hour.

Yes, I am in Norway. How did you guess?

I'm enjoying how the frost emphasizes all the divots and folds of the landscape. I have the prettiest walk to work!

Send us your films! I've been enjoying watching all the films so far but we're still missing one made by YOU #WorldCon 👇 Next deadline 30 January 👇

The British Museum is hiring a Treasure Hunter to find and recover objects stolen from its collection: www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t...

I'm so over all this jetlag. On the other hand, I started a French surrealist novel at 5am, which felt oddly like the right time and so far I have no complaints.

I received my first batch of films to judge for WorldCon this summer! This is my favorite way to spend these long, dark winter evenings. #LACon

I received my first batch of films to judge for WorldCon this summer! This is my favorite way to spend these long, dark winter evenings. #LACon

Late to the game but someone just sent me this and I'm all 🥹 about seeing my name up on the @reactorsff.bsky.social "Best Of" list -- and in such great company! @analogsf.bsky.social reactormag.com/readers-pick...

Two Owls (Guemes Island, 1978) Philip McCracken Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington

Published my first short story in a pro market ("The Emergency Contact" in Analog) and made it on to Reactor's "Best Of" list for the year! And I sent my first novel off to literary agents! ✨

Late to the game but someone just sent me this and I'm all 🥹 about seeing my name up on the @reactorsff.bsky.social "Best Of" list -- and in such great company! @analogsf.bsky.social reactormag.com/readers-pick...

Yes, count me in. This looks ridiculously hilarious www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfNL...

Flash Fiction (340 words): "A Page Out Of Her Own Book" in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine [Sept/Oct] A woman contemplates the beauty of the archives as she commits an egregious crime.

Curse of the gods upon people who don't pre-time their conference talks!

An excellent manicule for #MarginaliaMonday!

Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild: Hoary marmot Transient orcas American pika Eastern moose Atlantic puffins

I couldn't stand pumpkin pie when I was little. Now I'm out here baking it for myself — please enjoy my little swirl action in the middle!

This is me but listing every single instance of marginalia in Nordic legal manuscripts between 1200-1700. (I also find this fun.)

Here's my award eligibility post(s) for 2025! Short Story: “The Emergency Contact” in Analog SF&F [March/April] An elderly lady accidentally ☎️ the 👽🛸 emergency services. This is my 🎉 pro-market debut 🎉 & I'm eligible for newcomer awards!

Here's my award eligibility post(s) for 2025! Short Story: “The Emergency Contact” in Analog SF&F [March/April] An elderly lady accidentally ☎️ the 👽🛸 emergency services. This is my 🎉 pro-market debut 🎉 & I'm eligible for newcomer awards!

Today I'm decorating for the holidays. Maybe this man is too? #MondayMarginalia

Child's kimono with design of cranes and rising sun (Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) or Taishō period (1912-1928), late 19th-early 20th century) Seattle Asian Art Museum, Seattle, Washington

I've submitted my LAcon V survey! I chuckled a little at "this survey will take between 10 and 45 minutes." Luckily, it took me much less than 45min, but I did save some of my answers from last year so that made it a little easier. #WorldCon

Look at these tiny alchemical dragons! They're so cute!