Emma Newman
@emmanewman.bsky.social
SFF author (Planetfall sequence, Split Worlds series, The Vengeance), audiobook narrator, podcaster, tea drinker. Loves LARP, dressmaking and nerdery. Co-host of the Starship Alexandria podcast. www.linktr.ee/emma_newman
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Emma Newman
@emmanewman.bsky.social
· May 25
Please could you help me to spread the word about my swashbuckling adventure story with a pirate protagonist, sapphic romance, with a dash of werewolves and vampires? My latest novel THE VENGEANCE is available in all formats geni.us/thevengeance Perfect for escaping the horrors of our time.
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I made a Starship Alexandria film list too: letterboxd.com/leticia_tora...
Starship Alexandria
A list of 5 films compiled on Letterboxd, including The Mummy (1999), The Fifth Element (1997), Aliens (1986), Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) and Excalibur (1981).
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November 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I made a Starship Alexandria film list too: letterboxd.com/leticia_tora...
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One of my all time favourite books, Holdstock’s great classic of British fantasy. Join us to see what Emma made of it!
Lovelies, if your Sunday needs a cosy, nerdy chat about Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood, then the latest episode of Starship Alexandria can help! starshipalexandria.com/episode-8-my...
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
Starship Alexandria: Episode 8 - Mythago Wood
For our eighth episode of Starship Alexandria, Adrian puts forward the novel Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock, for Emma to consider. Our caveat from the episode: “If you have not read this boo...
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November 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
One of my all time favourite books, Holdstock’s great classic of British fantasy. Join us to see what Emma made of it!
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This month's Patrons-only episode is an enthusiastic discussion of A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine www.patreon.com/c/starshipal...
Get more from Starship Alexandria on Patreon
Recommending fiction across the spacefleet
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November 9, 2025 at 11:10 AM
This month's Patrons-only episode is an enthusiastic discussion of A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine www.patreon.com/c/starshipal...
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Lovelies, if your Sunday needs a cosy, nerdy chat about Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood, then the latest episode of Starship Alexandria can help! starshipalexandria.com/episode-8-my...
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
Starship Alexandria: Episode 8 - Mythago Wood
For our eighth episode of Starship Alexandria, Adrian puts forward the novel Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock, for Emma to consider. Our caveat from the episode: “If you have not read this boo...
starshipalexandria.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Lovelies, if your Sunday needs a cosy, nerdy chat about Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood, then the latest episode of Starship Alexandria can help! starshipalexandria.com/episode-8-my...
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
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I just finished Planetfall by @emmanewman.bsky.social and really enjoyed it. Terrific book, I recommend it!! Now, on to the second in the Planetfall series www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...
Planetfall (Planetfall, #1)
From the award-nominated author Emma Newman, comes a no…
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November 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I just finished Planetfall by @emmanewman.bsky.social and really enjoyed it. Terrific book, I recommend it!! Now, on to the second in the Planetfall series www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...
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We did a Frankenstein once upon a time.
Creatures: The Legacy of Frankenstein (2018)
@dtmooreeditor.bsky.social
@emmanewman.bsky.social
@kaaronwarren.bsky.social
Creatures: The Legacy of Frankenstein (2018)
@dtmooreeditor.bsky.social
@emmanewman.bsky.social
@kaaronwarren.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We did a Frankenstein once upon a time.
Creatures: The Legacy of Frankenstein (2018)
@dtmooreeditor.bsky.social
@emmanewman.bsky.social
@kaaronwarren.bsky.social
Creatures: The Legacy of Frankenstein (2018)
@dtmooreeditor.bsky.social
@emmanewman.bsky.social
@kaaronwarren.bsky.social
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I started a book list with all the podcast recommended books but it would be nice to have it somewhere else too, perhaps an yearly list in your blog? www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
Leticia’s 'starship-alexandria' books on Goodreads (11 books)
Leticia has 11 books on her starship-alexandria shelf: Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock, Pavane by Keith Roberts, Votan by John James, Top Ten by Alan Mo...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I started a book list with all the podcast recommended books but it would be nice to have it somewhere else too, perhaps an yearly list in your blog? www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
I am on day 6 of the most horrendous cold that has made me so grumpy (as it's screwed up something lovely I had planned before radiotherapy starts in just over a week). But this has cheered me up immensely: www.lego.com/en-gb/produc...
Now I just need to figure out how to afford it.
Now I just need to figure out how to afford it.
Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D™ 10356 | LEGO® Icons | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop GB
LEGO® Icons Star Trek model kit for adults
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November 9, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I am on day 6 of the most horrendous cold that has made me so grumpy (as it's screwed up something lovely I had planned before radiotherapy starts in just over a week). But this has cheered me up immensely: www.lego.com/en-gb/produc...
Now I just need to figure out how to afford it.
Now I just need to figure out how to afford it.
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Starship Alexandria news! For December, instead of a regular episode, @emmanewman.bsky.social and I will be releasing an Advent Calendar with a short episode every day from 1st to 25th December, talking about our favourite TV series.
November 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Starship Alexandria news! For December, instead of a regular episode, @emmanewman.bsky.social and I will be releasing an Advent Calendar with a short episode every day from 1st to 25th December, talking about our favourite TV series.
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Eastercon is the UK's annual science fiction convention for book lovers & writers
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Eastercon is the UK's annual science fiction convention for book lovers & writers
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
Iridescence, 2026's Eastercon will be at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel, 3-6 April 2026. Tickets on sale now
Guests of Honour include @rjbarker.bsky.social @emmanewman.bsky.social & @drkarenlord.bsky.social
Lovelies, if your Sunday needs a cosy, nerdy chat about Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood, then the latest episode of Starship Alexandria can help! starshipalexandria.com/episode-8-my...
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
Starship Alexandria: Episode 8 - Mythago Wood
For our eighth episode of Starship Alexandria, Adrian puts forward the novel Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock, for Emma to consider. Our caveat from the episode: “If you have not read this boo...
starshipalexandria.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Lovelies, if your Sunday needs a cosy, nerdy chat about Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood, then the latest episode of Starship Alexandria can help! starshipalexandria.com/episode-8-my...
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
It's been a tough week, but I have rested as much as possible so that I can go to @bristolcon.bsky.social this weekend. I'll be teaching my workshop for people who struggle with procrastination and anxiety that get in the way of writing (Sunday 2pm), also a couple of panels & a reading (Sat 10.50am)
October 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It's been a tough week, but I have rested as much as possible so that I can go to @bristolcon.bsky.social this weekend. I'll be teaching my workshop for people who struggle with procrastination and anxiety that get in the way of writing (Sunday 2pm), also a couple of panels & a reading (Sat 10.50am)
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A moment with a nightingale in case it helps.
Sunshine for a grey day. Headphones on!
Episode 270 - Soundscene from Northward Hill Nature Reserve (19mins)
A short but mighty episode recorded in Kent in May. A woodland full of birdsong, including a nightingale.
> bit.ly/LenNtgl
Episode 270 - Soundscene from Northward Hill Nature Reserve (19mins)
A short but mighty episode recorded in Kent in May. A woodland full of birdsong, including a nightingale.
> bit.ly/LenNtgl
October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A moment with a nightingale in case it helps.
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I read the whole of The Split Worlds back-to-back and it was BRILLIANT!!!!
Been gathering them for a whole, so had a lovely binge. Glad I did - they're so clever and complex that it really helped keeping all the story strands in mind.
Been gathering them for a whole, so had a lovely binge. Glad I did - they're so clever and complex that it really helped keeping all the story strands in mind.
October 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I read the whole of The Split Worlds back-to-back and it was BRILLIANT!!!!
Been gathering them for a whole, so had a lovely binge. Glad I did - they're so clever and complex that it really helped keeping all the story strands in mind.
Been gathering them for a whole, so had a lovely binge. Glad I did - they're so clever and complex that it really helped keeping all the story strands in mind.
My copy arrived this week and honestly, it's the most beautiful anthology I have ever held, let alone contributed to! You can get a copy here: www.flametreepublishing.com/creative-fut...
October 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
My copy arrived this week and honestly, it's the most beautiful anthology I have ever held, let alone contributed to! You can get a copy here: www.flametreepublishing.com/creative-fut...
Lovelies, I need a little bit of cheering up. Medical appointments have been ramping up again for the next phase of cancer treatment and I am feeling exhausted and a bit down, to be honest. Tell me about something lovely? Has something made you smile lately? Got any good nerdy GIFs?
October 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Lovelies, I need a little bit of cheering up. Medical appointments have been ramping up again for the next phase of cancer treatment and I am feeling exhausted and a bit down, to be honest. Tell me about something lovely? Has something made you smile lately? Got any good nerdy GIFs?
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For all Starship Alexandria patrons - for our December special episode we're running a Q&A - this will be available to everyone, and we will throw open the questions later, but patron questions get priority. If you have anything to ask, pop it in the comments here.
www.patreon.com/posts/141128...
www.patreon.com/posts/141128...
Looking ahead: Christmas patron episode Q&A | Starship Alexandria
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October 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
For all Starship Alexandria patrons - for our December special episode we're running a Q&A - this will be available to everyone, and we will throw open the questions later, but patron questions get priority. If you have anything to ask, pop it in the comments here.
www.patreon.com/posts/141128...
www.patreon.com/posts/141128...
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This was a great conversation about one of my favourite books
Starship Alexandria episode 7 is here! @aptshadow.bsky.social and I discuss The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson and I share one of my favourite pieces of music. Next month's episode is all about Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood. starshipalexandria.com/episode-7-th...
Starship Alexandria: Episode 7 - The Ministry for the Future
For our seventh episode of Starship Alexandria, Emma puts forward the novel The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson, for Adrian to consider. Other talking points: ...
starshipalexandria.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This was a great conversation about one of my favourite books
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Do you reckon many Kickstarters get two thirds of the way there on day one? www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...
Nap Comix
Bringing the acclaimed webcomic to life in graphic novel form
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October 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Do you reckon many Kickstarters get two thirds of the way there on day one? www.kickstarter.com/projects/fli...
This kickstarter for "An anthology of contemporary fantasy stories featuring creatures and characters from Welsh mythology and folklore" from an excellent small press looks fantastic.
Less than £1000 to go now. It feels like we are on the final stretch. Can we get there by BristolCon?
www.kickstarter.com/...
www.kickstarter.com/...
October 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This kickstarter for "An anthology of contemporary fantasy stories featuring creatures and characters from Welsh mythology and folklore" from an excellent small press looks fantastic.
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Loved this, wonderful and intelligent discussion of the always fun BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS. Also includes talk of James Horner and writing to music - interested in what else Adrian has on his playlists.
One criticism: Jimmy T. Murakami (WHEN THE WIND BLOWS) directed it, Corman only produced :)
One criticism: Jimmy T. Murakami (WHEN THE WIND BLOWS) directed it, Corman only produced :)
I am delighted to say that a new episode of Starship Alexandria is now live! We discuss the film Battle Beyond The Stars, suggested by @aptshadow.bsky.social :)
There's a lot of laughter and cosy, nerdy discussion of entirely harmless things. starshipalexandria.com/episode-6-ba...
There's a lot of laughter and cosy, nerdy discussion of entirely harmless things. starshipalexandria.com/episode-6-ba...
Starship Alexandria: Episode 6- Battle Beyond The Stars
For our sixth episode of Starship Alexandria, Adrian puts forward our first film, Battle Beyond the Stars directed by Roger Corman, for Emma to watch and consider. Other talking points: ...
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October 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Loved this, wonderful and intelligent discussion of the always fun BATTLE BEYOND THE STARS. Also includes talk of James Horner and writing to music - interested in what else Adrian has on his playlists.
One criticism: Jimmy T. Murakami (WHEN THE WIND BLOWS) directed it, Corman only produced :)
One criticism: Jimmy T. Murakami (WHEN THE WIND BLOWS) directed it, Corman only produced :)
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My War Master is out today, hooray hooray! bigfinish.com/releases/v/t...
October 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
My War Master is out today, hooray hooray! bigfinish.com/releases/v/t...
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Finally got around to listening to the Starship Alexandria podcast from @emmanewman.bsky.social & @aptshadow.bsky.social. I really enjoyed it but what struck me is how similar it is to ours @still-love-it.bsky.social . Check it out if you're a fan of the former!
open.spotify.com/show/0XGwZT1...
open.spotify.com/show/0XGwZT1...
Episode 106 - Tipping the Velvet
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October 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Finally got around to listening to the Starship Alexandria podcast from @emmanewman.bsky.social & @aptshadow.bsky.social. I really enjoyed it but what struck me is how similar it is to ours @still-love-it.bsky.social . Check it out if you're a fan of the former!
open.spotify.com/show/0XGwZT1...
open.spotify.com/show/0XGwZT1...
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Out today, the latest Tyrant Philosophers piece - book 3.5 in the series is a novella length offering about the life of Angilly, who we met in Days of Shattered Faith. You don’t need to have read that (or any of them) to read this.
Lives of Bitter Rain by @aptshadow.bsky.social is out today!
A novella in the Tyrant Philosophers series, this book takes a deep dive into the character of Angilly and her past, and further explores the empire's reach, and the costs of living inside it...
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#SFF
A novella in the Tyrant Philosophers series, this book takes a deep dive into the character of Angilly and her past, and further explores the empire's reach, and the costs of living inside it...
💙📚🪐
#SFF
October 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Out today, the latest Tyrant Philosophers piece - book 3.5 in the series is a novella length offering about the life of Angilly, who we met in Days of Shattered Faith. You don’t need to have read that (or any of them) to read this.
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Genuinely delighted to say I'll be guest of honor, along with the fantastic Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social), at Octocon (@octocon.bsky.social), the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, in Cork, Ireland over October 3-4, 2026! I hope to see some (many!) of you there!
October 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Genuinely delighted to say I'll be guest of honor, along with the fantastic Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social), at Octocon (@octocon.bsky.social), the National Irish Science Fiction Convention, in Cork, Ireland over October 3-4, 2026! I hope to see some (many!) of you there!