Carmelo Rafala
@carmelorafala.bsky.social
I read stuff. I write stuff. You read my stuff. Hallelujah.
@hararereview.com
Hello Jacqueline. For international post, is the post code for Harare 00001 ?
Hello Jacqueline. For international post, is the post code for Harare 00001 ?
February 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
@hararereview.com
Hello Jacqueline. For international post, is the post code for Harare 00001 ?
Hello Jacqueline. For international post, is the post code for Harare 00001 ?
"...my favourite in the ZamaShort series so far" --Harare Review of Books.
February 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
"...my favourite in the ZamaShort series so far" --Harare Review of Books.
A great review for my BSFS longlisted story.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:23 PM
A great review for my BSFS longlisted story.
hararereview.com/2026/02/11/t...
hararereview.com/2026/02/11/t...
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Massive congrats to Carmelo Rafalà @carmelorafala.bsky.social on the BSFA @bsfa.bsky.social nomination for 'Clarity of Ice' ZamaShort #4 www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Massive congrats to Carmelo Rafalà @carmelorafala.bsky.social on the BSFA @bsfa.bsky.social nomination for 'Clarity of Ice' ZamaShort #4 www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
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RIP Rob Hirst.
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Midnight Oil - The Dead Heart (Official Video)
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January 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM
RIP Rob Hirst.
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What's inspiring me today? This song by Damselfly.
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A Hunter Gathers
YouTube video by Darren James Holloway
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January 18, 2026 at 2:02 PM
What's inspiring me today? This song by Damselfly.
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A nice present. (I think this person liked my collection)
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Likely Story
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December 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A nice present. (I think this person liked my collection)
likelystory.blog
likelystory.blog
King Louie says, "My gift to you today is I won't cause havoc for 24 hours. I'll just lay here in wait for tomorrow." 😈
December 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
King Louie says, "My gift to you today is I won't cause havoc for 24 hours. I'll just lay here in wait for tomorrow." 😈
Twenty-two years with me. Now that's worthy of a Nobel Prize. Happy anniversary, darling. 🥂
December 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Twenty-two years with me. Now that's worthy of a Nobel Prize. Happy anniversary, darling. 🥂
Got a reprint in thd legendary Worlds of If magazine, alongside David Gerrold, Cynthia Ward, John Shirley, and others.
November 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Got a reprint in thd legendary Worlds of If magazine, alongside David Gerrold, Cynthia Ward, John Shirley, and others.
Rediscovering the brilliance that was Kate Wilhelm. A storyteller of great depth.
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Rediscovering the brilliance that was Kate Wilhelm. A storyteller of great depth.
Available now. In print and as an ebook
November 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Available now. In print and as an ebook
Box of books. Ooh pretty. I think release date is 30th October at World Fantasy Con
October 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Box of books. Ooh pretty. I think release date is 30th October at World Fantasy Con
Completed at 40,000 words. Achievement unlocked. Now the hard part. Wrestling with this thing so that it makes sense.
September 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Completed at 40,000 words. Achievement unlocked. Now the hard part. Wrestling with this thing so that it makes sense.
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Donna Scott @wishusdonna.bsky.social on ZamaShort #4 'The Clarity of Ice' by Carmelo Rafalà @carmelorafala.bsky.social
Many thanks Donna!
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
Many thanks Donna!
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
August 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Donna Scott @wishusdonna.bsky.social on ZamaShort #4 'The Clarity of Ice' by Carmelo Rafalà @carmelorafala.bsky.social
Many thanks Donna!
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
Many thanks Donna!
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
Wednesday
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Goodbye
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August 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Wednesday
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Publish Day! ZamaShort #4 ‘The Clarity of Ice’ by Carmelo Rafalà @carmelorafala.bsky.social Now Out!
Routine planet human-seeding run compromised. Bio-engineers Karlyn and Cruz must troubleshoot catastrophic failure in a desperate bid for survival.
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Routine planet human-seeding run compromised. Bio-engineers Karlyn and Cruz must troubleshoot catastrophic failure in a desperate bid for survival.
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
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August 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Publish Day! ZamaShort #4 ‘The Clarity of Ice’ by Carmelo Rafalà @carmelorafala.bsky.social Now Out!
Routine planet human-seeding run compromised. Bio-engineers Karlyn and Cruz must troubleshoot catastrophic failure in a desperate bid for survival.
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
1-10
Routine planet human-seeding run compromised. Bio-engineers Karlyn and Cruz must troubleshoot catastrophic failure in a desperate bid for survival.
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
1-10
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Tej Turner @tejturner.com on ZamaShort #4 'The Clarity of Ice' by Carmelo Rafalà @carmelorafala.bsky.social
"Intriguing and original, well realised. The prose is excellent, the characters feel real, relatable and compelling. Overall, a very enjoyable read." — Tej Turner.
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
"Intriguing and original, well realised. The prose is excellent, the characters feel real, relatable and compelling. Overall, a very enjoyable read." — Tej Turner.
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
July 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Tej Turner @tejturner.com on ZamaShort #4 'The Clarity of Ice' by Carmelo Rafalà @carmelorafala.bsky.social
"Intriguing and original, well realised. The prose is excellent, the characters feel real, relatable and compelling. Overall, a very enjoyable read." — Tej Turner.
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
"Intriguing and original, well realised. The prose is excellent, the characters feel real, relatable and compelling. Overall, a very enjoyable read." — Tej Turner.
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
Pre-orders available. Drops Friday
July 28, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Pre-orders available. Drops Friday
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On ZamaShort #4 'The Clarity of Ice' by Carmelo Rafalà
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“Carmelo is a real talent. A bleeding-edge biotech thriller of far-future planetary colonisation. He explores the nature of society and what drives us. An excellent story.” — Gustavo Bondoni.
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
@carmelorafala.bsky.social
“Carmelo is a real talent. A bleeding-edge biotech thriller of far-future planetary colonisation. He explores the nature of society and what drives us. An excellent story.” — Gustavo Bondoni.
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
July 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
On ZamaShort #4 'The Clarity of Ice' by Carmelo Rafalà
@carmelorafala.bsky.social
“Carmelo is a real talent. A bleeding-edge biotech thriller of far-future planetary colonisation. He explores the nature of society and what drives us. An excellent story.” — Gustavo Bondoni.
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi
@carmelorafala.bsky.social
“Carmelo is a real talent. A bleeding-edge biotech thriller of far-future planetary colonisation. He explores the nature of society and what drives us. An excellent story.” — Gustavo Bondoni.
#booksky 🪐📚💙 #scifi