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ABOLISH ICE A coffee-drinking ๐Ÿฆ„ protector. Writing fantasy/sci-fi . VP XIX. Previous first reader Viable Paradise, F&SF. she/her

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Escape Pod 1035: We Who Live in the Heart (Part 1 of 3) Ricci slipped in and out of consciousness as we carried her to the anterior sinus and strapped her into her hammock. Her eyelids drooped but she kept forcing them wide. After we finished tucking herโ€ฆ

Fresh today @escapepod.org, my story WE WHO LIVE IN THE HEART, delightfully narrated by Ibba Armancas
escapepod.org/2026/03/05/e...

06.03.2026 18:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 31 ๐Ÿ” 13 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
The cover of Sins of Survival is shown on a tablet. Under it reads: "On Netgalley for a limited time" in the background is a foggy road.

The cover of Sins of Survival is shown on a tablet. Under it reads: "On Netgalley for a limited time" in the background is a foggy road.

TODAYS THE DAY. Book 2 in my urban fantasy romance series aka "Supernatural but make it sapphic" is up on Netgalley!!

When โ€œhumans firstโ€ hunters begin targeting anyone with magic, only a battle-scarred hunter with a legendary weapon, and a witch who can hear the dead can stop them.

06.03.2026 18:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Miniature, Model & Mecha Non-Toxic Brush Painting for Absolute Beginners by Rhiannon Rasmussen A how-to primer and supplies list for hand-painting miniatures, models, and mecha kits!

It's out! My 20-page zine, an introduction to non-toxic miniature and model kit painting is up on charibdys.itch.io/non-toxic-br... ! PWYW PDF download. I wrote this to be a resource for beginners working on a tight budget, and who may be in a small space such as an apartment.

04.03.2026 18:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 76 ๐Ÿ” 58 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Actor Philip Oros Discusses His Role in Haunting New Film 'The Home' Ahead of its UK premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival, we sat down with Philip Oros to discuss his role in Sweden psychological horror The Home

Lovely interview with our lead actor Philip Oros ahead of the UK premiere of THE HOME (at the movie festival in Glasgow) ๐Ÿ‘ป
nordicwatchlist.com/2026/03/02/p... #horror

03.03.2026 20:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some Queer Short SFF - January 2026 | Charles Payseur Get more from Charles Payseur on Patreon

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆSOME QUEER SHORT SFF - JANUARY 2026๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ
I round up over 40 stories by @mruthrobinson.bsky.social @coreyjwhite.com @thedescenters.bsky.social @sylvie-althoff.bsky.social @marisca.bsky.social @victormanibo.com @seraph76.bsky.social @remedy.bsky.social & MANY MORE!!!
www.patreon.com/posts/151830...

27.02.2026 21:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 22 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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PseudoPod 1018: The Polyamorous Heart of Death You took her story like an organ removed in the night by a stranger she thought she knew. Victorian mummy unwrapping parties move in parallel to the kind of destruction you casually did.

โ€œYou took her story like an organ removed in the night by a stranger she thought she knew.โ€

The Polyamorous Heart of Death, by M. Lopes Da Silva

Narrator: Jordan Kurella
Host: Kat Day
Audio: Graeme Dunlop

pseudopod.org/2026/02/27/p...

27.02.2026 14:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 28 ๐Ÿ” 18 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Ah Yes, the Trick by Mari Ness

So, yes, everyone, the delightful folks over at Interstellar Flight Press have just published my latest poem, "Oh yes, the trick," as part of their Queer Speculative Disability Poetry in Conversation project.

You can read it for free here:

medium.com/interstellar...

26.02.2026 20:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 17 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Deathcap - Reactor Two space marines trapped in a doomed spaceship confront the desires that will destroy them both.

IT LIIIIIIIIIVES

reactormag.com/deathcap-lar...

25.02.2026 14:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 24 ๐Ÿ” 14 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
How far back in time can you understand English? An experiment in language change

Want to read something both fun and fascinating that has absolutely nothing to do with current news? Take a trip back in time through the English language.

22.02.2026 19:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 31 ๐Ÿ” 16 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Iโ€™ve had multiple conversations over the last week over how *everything* rn has the level of thought of โ€œsomething you can watch on Netflix while youโ€™re scrolling on your phoneโ€ ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿ˜’

22.02.2026 21:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 78 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A snowy pine forest and a field of fresh snow, under a clear, starry sky with the clouds of colorful stars and dust in the Milky Way core. Uintah Mountains, Utah in February 2026. Photo: Bill Dunford

A snowy pine forest and a field of fresh snow, under a clear, starry sky with the clouds of colorful stars and dust in the Milky Way core. Uintah Mountains, Utah in February 2026. Photo: Bill Dunford

Galactic core and pines, life in the Milky Way galaxy.

22.02.2026 20:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 261 ๐Ÿ” 67 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

All of the art I make, whether I'm drawing, writing, or whatever, is, at some level, an amalgamation/synthesis of the art I've consumed and the life I've lived.

GenAI models are trained on far more art than I'll ever consume, but their output is hollow and dead because they haven't lived a life.

22.02.2026 20:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 125 ๐Ÿ” 27 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Trump's tariffs fell. His assault on the Constitution continues. On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Donald Trump's tariffs were illegal and violated the U.S. Constitution.

While the ruling on tariffs was a vindication of the rule of law, I fear, however, that in the longer war for democracy, it will prove to be a setback โ€” because we will likely see yet another pillar of our government surrender to Trumpโ€™s lies. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trum...

22.02.2026 18:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 999 ๐Ÿ” 308 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 36 ๐Ÿ“Œ 8
A vintage sepia-toned portrait photograph of Danish seismologist Inge Lehmann taken in 1932, at around age 44. She is posed formally against a softly draped curtain backdrop, gazing directly at the camera with a calm, intelligent, and composed expression. She has short, neatly waved dark hair and wears a simple, elegant dark blouse or dress with a light-colored V-neck insert or scarf tied loosely. The photographer's signature, "Nachtwey 1932," appears in the lower right corner in a flowing script. The image captures her poised and thoughtful demeanor during the early years of her groundbreaking career in seismology, before her landmark discovery of Earth's solid inner core in 1936. #seismology

A vintage sepia-toned portrait photograph of Danish seismologist Inge Lehmann taken in 1932, at around age 44. She is posed formally against a softly draped curtain backdrop, gazing directly at the camera with a calm, intelligent, and composed expression. She has short, neatly waved dark hair and wears a simple, elegant dark blouse or dress with a light-colored V-neck insert or scarf tied loosely. The photographer's signature, "Nachtwey 1932," appears in the lower right corner in a flowing script. The image captures her poised and thoughtful demeanor during the early years of her groundbreaking career in seismology, before her landmark discovery of Earth's solid inner core in 1936. #seismology

Danish seismologist Inge Lehmann fundamentally changed our understanding of the Earth's interior by discovering its solid inner core in 1936. Often referred to as ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ข ๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฌ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต due to her incredible ability to interpret complex seismic records by hand.

She died #OTD in 1993 #WomenInSTEM

21.02.2026 23:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 2975 ๐Ÿ” 828 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 30 ๐Ÿ“Œ 21

One of the saddest things I've had to deal with over the last year is the tiny handful of people in comics who are clearly no longer talking to me because we've taken an anti-AI "art" stand at @brokenfrontier.bsky.social and they're very much pro. Some of them I've known since my earliest BF days.

22.02.2026 21:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 35 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

as a fellow petty bitch from the south suburbs of Chicago (who also has no time for racist fascist fuckwits who demonize migrants), this pope is singing my song

22.02.2026 21:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 473 ๐Ÿ” 54 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We kan daunse yf if plese us
We kan leave thy friendes behinde
For thy friendes daunse not
and yif thei daunse not
Then no friendes thei are of myne
Ich saye, we kan wende wher it plese us,
A place thei shal nevir fynde
And we can act lyke we come from Brocรฉliande
Leave the real worlde far behinde

22.02.2026 20:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 342 ๐Ÿ” 94 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

The County Council of Baltimore adopted a bill this past week that prohibits the construction of any new ICE detention centers inside the county.

Here is the emergency zoning act, should anyone want to use the language for your own jurisdiction.

countycouncilweb.s3.amazonaws.com/Bills%202026...

22.02.2026 21:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 363 ๐Ÿ” 129 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6 ๐Ÿ“Œ 11
Just 12 years late, Hild finally makes theย NYT! After my wonderful official launch of SHE IS HERE, it seems as though the world woke up and got caught up: after 4 years as hardcover, SPEAR is finally out in paperback, and just 12 years late, HILD is at last reviewed in the NYT...

After my wonderful official launch of SHE IS HERE, it seems as though the world woke up and got caught up: after 4 years as hardcover, SPEAR is finally out in paperback, and just 12 years late, HILD is at last reviewed in the NYT...

22.02.2026 20:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 30 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some Queer Short SFF - December 2025 | Charles Payseur Get more from Charles Payseur on Patreon

TELL ME YOUR ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆQUEER SHORT SFF๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ OUT IN JANUARY 2026!!! Originals only pls, up to novella in length, indie okay. Just reply with the author, title, and a link to read and/or buy and I'll get them on the list. Here's December's list for context & more info: www.patreon.com/posts/some-q...

20.02.2026 12:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 37 ๐Ÿ” 43 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So happy: THE MUSE (MUSAN) is being published next year all across the English-speaking world. Also, I start working on a new project on Monday that is.... unexpected, to say the least. @torbooksuk.bsky.social @bookbrunch.bsky.social

www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...

19.02.2026 21:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

FYI: you can pre-order this puppy for 2 bucks and have my worst (complimentary) story ever delivered straight to your e-reader of choice. us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

19.02.2026 17:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 17 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Steamy in Seattle 2026 Need an escape that gives you the giggles, helps you find a handsome orc, or ensures there will be dragons? Join us for Steamy in Seattle 2026 where guests Kimberly Lemming and Stephanie Burgis are in...

Starting to get very excited about next month's romantasy tea party in Seattle! Will I see any of you there? www.clarionwest.org/event/steamy...

#romancelandia

19.02.2026 16:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 17 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Behold, a cover! Designed by Ervin Serrano.

Preorder links for your rancid breastfeeding vampire needs: read.macmillan.com/lp/milkteeth...

18.02.2026 01:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 129 ๐Ÿ” 43 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

Great news for UK readers! Waterstones has selected THE DRAGON HAS SOME COMPLAINTS for their 25% off pre-order sale! Just use the code FEB26 at check-out to get the best price of the year on my dragon.

All three of Garrodigh's heads can't wait to meet you.

17.02.2026 18:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 79 ๐Ÿ” 40 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Art Nouveau graphic of an elfy woman with a bird perched on her hand and the text:

New story sale to Jen Gunnels for Reactor: โ€œI Want You With Me at the End of the Worldโ€

Art Nouveau graphic of an elfy woman with a bird perched on her hand and the text: New story sale to Jen Gunnels for Reactor: โ€œI Want You With Me at the End of the Worldโ€

โ€œI Want You With Me at the End of the Worldโ€: A Novelette

A story of broken hearts, rifts in the fabric of reality, and healing as human incarnations of a universe experiencing itself at the end of all things.

โ€œI Want You With Me at the End of the Worldโ€: A Novelette A story of broken hearts, rifts in the fabric of reality, and healing as human incarnations of a universe experiencing itself at the end of all things.

โ€œYou pieced yourself back together enough to meet me in this time-space reality; I did the same, dribbling molten gold between my fragments so that when the time came, when you came to me, I could meet you.โ€

โ€œYou pieced yourself back together enough to meet me in this time-space reality; I did the same, dribbling molten gold between my fragments so that when the time came, when you came to me, I could meet you.โ€

Iโ€™m absolutely buzzing today to get to announce the sale of my new novelette โ€œI Want You With Me at the End of the Worldโ€ to @reactorsff.bsky.social! This story is about fractured hearts, rifts in reality, and trying to heal enough to survive a world crumbling around us.

16.02.2026 13:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 36 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy belated Valentine's Day, I suppose! This is the story that made me want to write short fiction again. I love it dearly. If you read this and like it (or if you hate it, Iโ€™m not picky!), consider dropping lgbtbookstoprisoners.org five bucks.

15.02.2026 22:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 13 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Four books on a floral bandanna.

Glitter + Ashes
Unfettered Hexes
Luminescent Machinations
The Crawling Moon

Four books on a floral bandanna. Glitter + Ashes Unfettered Hexes Luminescent Machinations The Crawling Moon

This โ€œqueer talesโ€ series has been a labor of love since we founded Neon Hemlock in 2019.

GLITTER + ASHES: QUEER TALES OF A WORLD THAT WOULDNโ€™T DIE was sorta the first, but it stole the series title fromโ€ฆ

16.02.2026 00:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 112 ๐Ÿ” 42 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Post image Lightspeed magazine cover: a humanoid holding a scythe streaks across a desert

Lightspeed magazine cover: a humanoid holding a scythe streaks across a desert

Iโ€™m so happy to share my SF horror flash, โ€˜The Worldbuilder,โ€™ published today in @lightspeedmagazine.com! The story is an homage to Joanna Russโ€™ โ€˜We Who are About Toโ€ฆโ€™, enfolding the morbid xenophilic curiosity of โ€˜Alienโ€™ (hi, welcome to my work ๐Ÿ˜ˆ)

www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-...

12.02.2026 15:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 59 ๐Ÿ” 31 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Why don't they say anything?

Well, because when it happens to YOU, if you say something, that's frequently the ballgame. You get driven out of your community; you get to see what the people you thought loved you look like with the masks off. And way, way too many of them are monsters.

06.02.2026 00:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 961 ๐Ÿ” 239 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12 ๐Ÿ“Œ 34