Farah Mendlesohn

@effjayem.bsky.social

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SF fan, writer etc etc. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Author of The Pleasant Profession of Robert A. Heinlein and Rhetorics of Fantasy. Publishing a book on Joanna Russ's The Female Man with Luna Press in 2026. Pre Order now! Supporter of 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 Pronouns: Farah/they .. more

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Farah Jane Mendlesohn is a British academic historian, writer on speculative fiction, and active member of science fiction fandom. Mendlesohn is best-known for their book Rhetorics of Fantasy (2008), which classifies fantasy literature into four modes based on how the fantastic enters the story. Their work as editor includes the Cambridge Companions to science fiction and fantasy, collaborations with Edward James. The science fiction volume won a Hugo Award in 2005. Mendlesohn is also known for books on the history of fantasy, including Children's Fantasy Literature: An Introduction, co-written with Michael Levy. It was the first work to trace the genre's 500-year history and won the World Fantasy Award in 2017. .. more

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PictCon @pictcon.bsky.social · 10h

We've sold 26 tickets for PictCon2! I would love to sell 24 more before I pay the deposit next week.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon2-t...
A Scottish science fiction convention about science fiction in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 1d

Brilliant!

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PictCon @pictcon.bsky.social · 1d

Announcing #PictCon2 17th October 2026, Perth, Scotland. Guest of Honour, Neil Williamson neilwilliamson.blog/about/ Ticketing is open at Eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1794793438...

Neil Williamson

Neil Williamson is a multiple award shortlisted writer, editor and musician from Glasgow. His books include The Moon King, Queen Of Clouds and Charlie Says. He writes and records music as The Disap…

neilwilliamson.blog

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 1d

I have just had a brilliant time launching a new science fiction convention in Scotland. PictCon1 in Perth, with guest of Honour Francesca Barbini @lunapress.bsky.social was a blast. Join us next year in October 2026. Link below. And do follow the new account!

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 1d

It was gorgeous having you as our guest. (Today I am clearing the admin).

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 1d

I've taken up the FT on Saturdays having got very fed up with the Observer and have been rather shaken by how much more left it is.

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 4d

@joshspero.ft.com I loved your Heirs and Graces article last Saturday (it takes me a week to read the paper). But Charles I's collection was hardly "heritage". It was the acquisition of a bankrupt monarch spending money he didn't have while asking Parliament for more.

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 5d

i’m at damen/belle plaine in chicago’s north center neighborhood for an emergency anti-ice rally.

around 7 a.m. this morning, masked federal agents chased a preschool teacher *into* nearby rayito del sol and abducted her—in front of traumatized children, parents, and coworkers.

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madeline odent @oldenoughtosay.com · 5d

So this reminds me of one of my favourite WTF moments in heritage bureaucracy, which was the 2018 archaeological excavations just outside the chapel of St Peter at the Tower of London. nobody could decide who, apart from the king, could legally sign off on the project

eli @e1b.bsky.social · 5d

…so there isn’t some department that is empowered to deal with this stuff that can just override the inevitable objections, I guess? rough, if so

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Iridescence - The 2026 Eastercon @easterconuk.bsky.social · 6d

It's Pictcon this weekend, a one day science fiction convention in Perth, Scotland. Guest of Honour is @lunapress.bsky.social's Francesca Barbini. The chair is @effjayem.bsky.social . We're really looking forward to it.

See you there?

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictcon1-t...

PictCon1

A one day, science fiction convention in Perth, Scotland. A chance to talk about books, games, films etc. Emphasis on Scottish writers

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 6d

"What took place in Rio de Janeiro was not a security operation, it was a massacre."

"Over a hundred people, most of them black and living in poverty, were killed in an operation planned and carried out by the state itself."
#Brazil #Drugs #Policing #Military

Brazil: Police massacre in Rio de Janeiro is evidence yet again of systemic and racist violence

Amnesty International condemns the massacre in Rio de Janeiro, which left 121 dead and allegations of extrajudicial executions.

www.amnesty.org

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Professor Power @powerofacademe.bsky.social · 7d

The second Jewish day school we tried, told me that they could "not support" my son going into grade 4, which is how we wound up in public school. Outcomes/'performance' for students from day schools are amazing - because the high needs kids are pushed out along the way. thecjn.ca/news/why-don...

‘Why don’t they want me?’ Families say neurodivergent kids are falling through gaps in Jewish day schools

Day schools say they don't have the same resources as public schools to meet the needs of every child.

thecjn.ca

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 7d

Idiot click bait: "If you knew what was in x food you would never want to eat it again!!!"

Mate: this is pretty much why humans invented cooking.

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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 7d

Amazing how the leopards just keep eating faces. www.jta.org/2025/11/03/u...

Jewish lawyer quits Heritage Foundation's antisemitism task force over Tucker Carlson defense - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Mark Goldfeder's public resignation comes amid a broad backlash to comments by Heritage President Kevin Roberts.

www.jta.org

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 8d

I really enjoyed the reading and picked up your book from @wizardstower.bsky.social afterwards.

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 8d

The far right can win in Europe but it struggles to govern on.ft.com/4orYHZU

The far right can win in Europe but it struggles to govern

The continent’s political future could be defined by a never-ending struggle between the centre and the radical right

on.ft.com

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 8d

And it's £4.50 for a portion of chips www.theguardian.com/food/2023/ju...

A funeral for fish and chips: why are Britain’s chippies disappearing?

The long read: Plenty of people will tell you the East Neuk of Fife in Scotland is the best place in the world to eat fish and chips. So what happens when its chippies – and chippies across the UK – s...

www.theguardian.com

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 8d

It has dawned on me that with the huge rise in the cost of deep frying, the phrase "cheap as chips" may need to be retired.

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Joanne Hall @hierath77.bsky.social · 8d

I have heard more than one report of Toilet Policing at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social , whether by con attendees, hotel guests or staff is unclear. Just wanna say, if you're pro toilet policing fuck off before I block you.

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World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 9d

First up the Lifetime Achievement Awards for Juliet Marillier en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliet_...

#WorldFantasyAwards2025

Juliet Marillier - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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World Fantasy 2025 @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social · 9d

And it's time for the #WorldFantasyAwards2025 presented by Ellen Datlow. Ellen is thanking the jurors. This year’s judges are James Brogden, Jessica Day George, Lee Murray, Jonathan Oliver, and Molly Tanzer. For more information, see the WFC website.

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Tade Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social · 9d

And here's the direct link:

The Apologists by Tade Thompson

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

clarkesworldmagazine.com

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 10d

What he said: 💯 🎯

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 10d

@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social

Meet the Author. Guest of Honour Suniti Namjoshijow in Surrey

Main stage interview 2pm.

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 10d

@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social the dealer hall has something for everyone!

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Laura Anne Gilman @lauraannegilman.bsky.social · 10d

Talking with folk here in the UK (and also folk in the EU) and heartened to hear that they see us pushing back against fascism, they know we are fighting.

It helps, to be seen.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 10d

15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11d

Medicare for All would save $450B a year.

Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.

Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.

It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.

It’s about priorities.

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Catherine Hill @ctjhill.bsky.social · 11d

More panels, a reading, some food gf food options. Have also spoken, sometimes briefly, to @jolantru.bsky.social @kitwhitfield.bsky.social @aliettedebodard.com @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social @effjayem.bsky.social. Being the helpful chap that he is Dave gave directions to Joanne Harris.

Farah Mendlesohn @effjayem.bsky.social · 11d

@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social these are the menus upstairs. Plus cake on stand five.

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