They ran out of Scooby Snacks.

Nero Wolfe would be all over this www.bbc.com/news/article...

Waymos are shy but even wild creatures can be dangerous if you get too close. This is their annual migration and so extra attention needs to be paid so that you don't get between an adult Waymo and her calf.

My short story is a finalist! And this is the first time my name has ever appeared in Locus, so double whammy!

Analog readers have voted my story, "The Emergency Contact," as one of the best of the year! I'm so proud of my little alien encounter!

A white wagtail has decided to perch outside my window every morning and chirp his cheery little heart out and honestly we should abolish alarm clocks because this is the way to do it

I'm reading a book and really enjoying it. I already knew almost all the words but they're arranged in an order I've never seen before.

I'm rereading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series and I'm finding that I legitimately don't remember any of it from first reading it decades ago. But this also means everything is new and funny and surprising!

Old English holds on for at least the span of my lifetime following the Conquest, so I would be good on that front

when we mourn le guin, we mourn one of our greatest writers & thinkers. but we also mourn one of our all-time greatest haters

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!