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Neil Clarke: Editor of Clarkesworld Magazine, The Best Science Fiction of the Year series, and more. Four-time Hugo Award Winner for Best Editor Short Form. Four-time Chesley Award-winning art director.
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My Christmas Eve offering is "The Island of Misfit Toys", the first story I sold to @clarkesworldmagazine.com and still one of my favourite of the things that I've written.

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Stories for the Holidays: The Island of Misfit Toys
Continuing my tradition of reposting Stories for the Holidays, here is the first story I had accepted for Clarkesworld (though the second one published, I can explain sometime if you like). The Isl…
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December 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Well, this is interesting. So they lied and got caught. And there were consequences. Hmm.
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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I've seen some people saying that the new SFWA rule on "AI" in the Nebulas will prevent people from being transparent about their LLM use. Newsflash: They wouldn't have been anyway. It would cost them readers. It would cost them votes. It would potentially cost them opportunities with publishers.
December 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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It appears as though SFWA has had a very quick change of heart and is now back on the right side of this. Shouldn't have happened in the first place. New Nebula Awards eligibility rules for generated text are now:
Previous Text: “Works that are wholly written using generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible.” New Text: “Works that are written, either wholly or partially, by generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible.” -and- Previous Text: “Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and the nature of the technology’s use will be made clear to voters on the final ballot” New Text: “Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and those works will be disqualified.”
December 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Very disappointed in the new Nebula Award eligibility information from SFWA that allows partially-generated works to be on the ballot. See 9.11.2.
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This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI
11 In order to be eligible for any award, the work must include at least one (1) credited writer. Works that are wholly written using generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible. Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and the nature of the technology’s use will be made clear to voters on the final ballot.
December 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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And with one post, they convinced me to uninstall Firefox. Bye bye. #noAI
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Mozilla’s next chapter: Building the world’s most trusted software company | The Mozilla Blog
Today, I step into the role of CEO of Mozilla Corporation. It is a privilege to lead an organization with a long history of standing up for people and buil
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December 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Wow, "The Apologists" from @tadethompson.bsky.social is EXCELLENT! No spoilers, but the story morphs in unexpected & creative ways. A definite contender for year end awards.

U can read for free @ link below, but u should go support @clarkesworldmagazine.com so they can continue to support authors!
sfgeek.bsky.social Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 19d
Good morning Womble!! First up this morning, excited to dive into @tadethompson.bsky.social "The Apologists" from Clarkesworld!! Then it's book 5 in a #StarTrek series, "The Empty Chair"

Happy reading!!!

#BookSky 📚🪐💙 #SciFiSky

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The Apologists by Tade Thompson
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December 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Well look at this, @clarkesworldmagazine.com and @strangehorizons.bsky.social! From today's Dictionarydotcom crossword.
32 Across in a crossword puzzle. The clue is "Clarkesworld or Strange Horizons."
December 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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We've been regularly receiving variations on this scam for weeks now. Sometimes 2-3 in a day. Today is special though. It's only 1:15 PM and I already have 18, each for a different issue of Clarkesworld. It's likely that there are more in my spam folder.
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Geez, the book spammers aren't even trying anymore.

(Bonus: this email was originally in German)
Hello [Author Name], I recently came across [book title] and, to be honest… it didn't feel like "just another book". It felt like a rare work that makes you stop and think, "Wow, this is something special." That's why I'm contacting you: I work with over [X+] passionate book clubs and readers, communities both online and offline. When we introduce a book like yours, it has a huge impact, sparking exciting discussions, authentic reviews, and readers who spread your story far beyond the usual channels. I've noticed that [Book Title] has received [X reviews/sales figures] since its release. That's a good start, but I know our readers would really love your story. With its [insert: originality, emotional depth, suspense, humor, etc.], it's exactly the kind of book that sparks conversation and captivates readers. If that sounds interesting to you, you don't need to write a long reply; a simple "Interested" is enough, and we can get started. No pressure, no hassle, just readers who are excited to discover and celebrate your work. Warm regards, Maria P. Stephen
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Scurrying in excitedly to share that my novelette “We Begin Where Infinity Ends” published in @clarkesworldmagazine.com, was loved by the wonderful people at @locusmag.bsky.social, alongside @hhpak.bsky.social’s lovely story. So grateful to @acwise.bsky.social for their kind review of these stories✨
2025 Stories We Loved: “Never Eaten Vegetables” by H.H. Pak and “We Begin Where Infinity Ends” by Somto Ihezue
It’s Locus’s 2025 Holiday Countdown of Staff Picks! For your reading pleasure, Locus reviewer A.C. Wise recommends two novelettes, since short fiction often gets overlooked and novelettes especiall…
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December 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Loved this @michellezj.bsky.social story in @clarkesworldmagazine.com , social bonds and probability: clarkesworldmagazine.com/jin_12_25/
Imperfect Simulations by Michelle Z. Jin
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December 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Glad to see this interview with me and Joey Eschrich live on @clarkesworldmagazine.com today! Topics include: our new Climate Imagination book, my itinerant upbringing, the mysteries of editing, and our good fortune in working together for over a decade!
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Climate, Hope, and the Global Community: A Conversation with Ed Finn and Joey Eschrich by Arley Sorg
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December 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Big, big news!!! It's here! My sci-fi story, "The Cold Burns" is out in Clarkesworld. This is a dream come true for me.
I hope you enjoy reading it!☺️

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The Cold Burns by Anne Wilkins
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December 2, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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Happy new month, Bluesky! I have a new story in Clarkesworld titled 'Tomorrow. Today.' about a father and son on the eve of an important, life-altering procedure. Happy to share a TOC again with this group of incredible writers and artists.
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The December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld features stories by R.T. Ester, Michelle Z. Jin, Anne Wilkins, Ferenc Samsa, Robert Reed, Rob Gillham, and Madeleine Vigneron.
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The cover for issue 231 is "The Brood" by Kristen Kest. Image features transparent egg sacks with winged insects in various stages of development. Scene is mostly tans and browns, but the insects' heads are green.
December 2, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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"This Sepulchral Aegis" is my full-on gothic SF saga in the new issue of @clarkesworldmagazine.com. Think Gormenghast in space directed by Tim Burton.
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The December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld features stories by R.T. Ester, Michelle Z. Jin, Anne Wilkins, Ferenc Samsa, Robert Reed, Rob Gillham, and Madeleine Vigneron.
clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_231

Subscribe at:
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The cover for issue 231 is "The Brood" by Kristen Kest. Image features transparent egg sacks with winged insects in various stages of development. Scene is mostly tans and browns, but the insects' heads are green.
December 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Feels surreal to be able to say this, but my very first published story is out in Clarkesworld today!

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December 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Happy to join these great writers with an essay on singing whales, talking orangutans, and counting crows.

#science #biology

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December 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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The December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld features stories by R.T. Ester, Michelle Z. Jin, Anne Wilkins, Ferenc Samsa, Robert Reed, Rob Gillham, and Madeleine Vigneron.
clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_231

Subscribe at:
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
The cover for issue 231 is "The Brood" by Kristen Kest. Image features transparent egg sacks with winged insects in various stages of development. Scene is mostly tans and browns, but the insects' heads are green.
December 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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I'm getting ready to leave for @philconconvention.bsky.social. Suitcase... check. Books... check. Food... check. Rejection cards... check. Think I'm all set for my last convention of 2025.
November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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I'm immensely grateful to everyone who deemed me worthy of this award. Everyone who read "From Across Time" and said, yes, I'll vote for that. Thank you. It means a lot.

And thank you to @clarkesworldmagazine.com for publishing this story.
November 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Stargate is coming back?!
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“It is not a reboot,” Gero said. “It is a brand new chapter. It’s its own unique chapter in the Stargate universe.”
Amazon Greenlights A New Stargate Series » GateWorld
FIRST ON GATEWORLD: A new Stargate series is now in pre-production for Prime Video, with veteran writer and producer Martin Gero at the helm.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
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Text reads: Fed up with your world? Visit ours. Clarkesworldmagazine.com The Clarkesworld robot (center) looks to the right at the cover of Clarkesworld #230, which is in yellow, orange, and brown and features a futuristic cityscape with a small craft approaching. Cover art is "Neo Mars" by Guy Warley.
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
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Text reads: Fed up with your world? Visit ours. Clarkesworldmagazine.com The Clarkesworld robot (center) looks to the right at the cover of Clarkesworld #230, which is in yellow, orange, and brown and features a futuristic cityscape with a small craft approaching. Cover art is "Neo Mars" by Guy Warley.
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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A new episode of the Clarkesworld podcast has been published. Listen to "The Apologists" by Tade Thompson (and many other stories) at our website:
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or via any of these podcast directories:
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New podcast episode... The Apologists a novella by Tade Thompson Playing time 2 hours, 35 minutes Available at most podcast directories Text and audio available at clarkesworldmagazine.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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izom-chisom.bsky.social
Guys, today is the last day for voting. If you're an @africansfs.bsky.social member, do consider my time travel love story "From Across Time," published in @clarkesworldmagazine.com, in the short story category.

You can read it here clarkesworldmagazine.com/umeh_12_24/
From Across Time by Chisom Umeh
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November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM