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Is it too early to start talking about what we're going to nominate at NEXT YEAR's Hugos? The ones in 2026?
#HugoAwards @laworldcon.bsky.social
The beginnings of our annual list: hugoclub.blogspot.com/2025/03/open...
#HugoAwards @laworldcon.bsky.social
The beginnings of our annual list: hugoclub.blogspot.com/2025/03/open...
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Someone wrote an entire essay why butthole logos
Why do AI company logos look like buttholes?
A humorous exploration of the uncanny resemblance between AI company logos and human anatomy. Discover why circular, gradient-based designs dominate the AI industry, and what this design convergence t...
velvetshark.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Someone wrote an entire essay why butthole logos
The alternate history of the USA that I keep thinking about is Grover Cleveland's secret surgery at sea
The president was diagnosed with cancer in 1893. To keep secret the fact that his life was at risk, they snuck him out & performed risky surgery on the open ocean
@althistorian.bsky.social
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The president was diagnosed with cancer in 1893. To keep secret the fact that his life was at risk, they snuck him out & performed risky surgery on the open ocean
@althistorian.bsky.social
1/X
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The alternate history of the USA that I keep thinking about is Grover Cleveland's secret surgery at sea
The president was diagnosed with cancer in 1893. To keep secret the fact that his life was at risk, they snuck him out & performed risky surgery on the open ocean
@althistorian.bsky.social
1/X
The president was diagnosed with cancer in 1893. To keep secret the fact that his life was at risk, they snuck him out & performed risky surgery on the open ocean
@althistorian.bsky.social
1/X
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Meet our UK Special Edition, Limited-Run, signed hardback of THE ORB OF CAIRADO, Katherine Addison/ @pennyvixen.bsky.social 's new novella within the wider world of THE GOBLIN EMPEROR & THE CEMETERIES OF AMALO series!
Preorder now, available from all good booksellers https://geni.us/orbcairado
Preorder now, available from all good booksellers https://geni.us/orbcairado
November 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Meet our UK Special Edition, Limited-Run, signed hardback of THE ORB OF CAIRADO, Katherine Addison/ @pennyvixen.bsky.social 's new novella within the wider world of THE GOBLIN EMPEROR & THE CEMETERIES OF AMALO series!
Preorder now, available from all good booksellers https://geni.us/orbcairado
Preorder now, available from all good booksellers https://geni.us/orbcairado
Just wanna say that @vriccithode.bsky.social's story Billionaire's Tears (which is in @escapepod.org episode 1003) is well worth a listen.
is it too soon for an eligibility post? cuz i got an eligibility post! it was a good year! i'd love it if you considered my work when filling out nomination ballots! #booksky
more here: thodestool.ca/blog/2025-awards-eligibility-1
more here: thodestool.ca/blog/2025-awards-eligibility-1
November 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Just wanna say that @vriccithode.bsky.social's story Billionaire's Tears (which is in @escapepod.org episode 1003) is well worth a listen.
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In a world where heroics are held to bureaucracy, the Superheroes’ Union must find their way to fight for good!
Experience an all-new universe with writer Larry Hama and the late M.D. “Doc” Bright’s final, groundbreaking work—𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦!
Coming February 2026!
boomstud.io/TheCenterHol...
Experience an all-new universe with writer Larry Hama and the late M.D. “Doc” Bright’s final, groundbreaking work—𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦!
Coming February 2026!
boomstud.io/TheCenterHol...
November 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In a world where heroics are held to bureaucracy, the Superheroes’ Union must find their way to fight for good!
Experience an all-new universe with writer Larry Hama and the late M.D. “Doc” Bright’s final, groundbreaking work—𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦!
Coming February 2026!
boomstud.io/TheCenterHol...
Experience an all-new universe with writer Larry Hama and the late M.D. “Doc” Bright’s final, groundbreaking work—𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦!
Coming February 2026!
boomstud.io/TheCenterHol...
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Finally out into the world, the labour of many months. My long essay in the inaugural edition of the Alter Magazine on the pasts, presents, and futures of Indian science fiction.
“The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction” —
altermag.com/articles/the...
“The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction” —
altermag.com/articles/the...
The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction.
Before Asimov, there was Rokeya.
altermag.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Finally out into the world, the labour of many months. My long essay in the inaugural edition of the Alter Magazine on the pasts, presents, and futures of Indian science fiction.
“The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction” —
altermag.com/articles/the...
“The Secret History of Indian Science Fiction” —
altermag.com/articles/the...
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I absolutely love this
Important information that every parent should know.
September 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I absolutely love this
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My foreword will mostly be WHY IS ADRIAN SO MUCH BETTER AT THIS THAN ME, but, you know, tasteful AND NOT JEALOUS AT ALL
We’re delighted to announce The Best of Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social), a massive—37 stories, more than 600 pages—collection by the author of many acclaimed novels. Featuring a foreword by @scalzi.com. Full details and preorder: subterraneanpress.com/newsannounci...
Announcing THE BEST OF ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY—Over 600 Pages!
We’re delighted to announce The Best of Adrian Tchaikovsky, a massive—37 stories, more than 600 pages—collection by the author of many acclaimed novels, including Alien Clay, Shroud,...
subterraneanpress.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
My foreword will mostly be WHY IS ADRIAN SO MUCH BETTER AT THIS THAN ME, but, you know, tasteful AND NOT JEALOUS AT ALL
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you'd think the forced displacement of 10 million people from one of the oldest centres of civilisation in human history would get a little more news attention than beltway journalists writing essays on how Olivia Nuzzi is a genius because they want to bone her and you'd be wrong
'Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has made Tehran impossible to sustain'
#Iran 🇮🇷
#Iran 🇮🇷
Iran president says capital move now a necessity as water crisis deepens
Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has mad...
www.iranintl.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
you'd think the forced displacement of 10 million people from one of the oldest centres of civilisation in human history would get a little more news attention than beltway journalists writing essays on how Olivia Nuzzi is a genius because they want to bone her and you'd be wrong
In my darkest moments I worry whether or not anyone will still be reading my tweets in 100 years.
November 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
In my darkest moments I worry whether or not anyone will still be reading my tweets in 100 years.
Oh hell yes. Preordered this one.
We’re delighted to announce The Best of Adrian Tchaikovsky (@aptshadow.bsky.social), a massive—37 stories, more than 600 pages—collection by the author of many acclaimed novels. Featuring a foreword by @scalzi.com. Full details and preorder: subterraneanpress.com/newsannounci...
Announcing THE BEST OF ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY—Over 600 Pages!
We’re delighted to announce The Best of Adrian Tchaikovsky, a massive—37 stories, more than 600 pages—collection by the author of many acclaimed novels, including Alien Clay, Shroud,...
subterraneanpress.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Oh hell yes. Preordered this one.
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The price of an LAcon V membership will be increasing early in the new year.
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
November 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The price of an LAcon V membership will be increasing early in the new year.
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
Snag the new price now before it goes up.
LAcon.org/register
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November 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I do not understand why the traffic to our blog has increased quite so much over the past couple of months.
The traffic spike is about 30 per cent on chrome, and about 60 per cent based in the USA.
About 35 per cent is via Google, and 25 per cent is from Bluesky.
The traffic spike is about 30 per cent on chrome, and about 60 per cent based in the USA.
About 35 per cent is via Google, and 25 per cent is from Bluesky.
November 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I do not understand why the traffic to our blog has increased quite so much over the past couple of months.
The traffic spike is about 30 per cent on chrome, and about 60 per cent based in the USA.
About 35 per cent is via Google, and 25 per cent is from Bluesky.
The traffic spike is about 30 per cent on chrome, and about 60 per cent based in the USA.
About 35 per cent is via Google, and 25 per cent is from Bluesky.
Let's hear your program ideas!
Fill out the form, then let us all know about the panel you're pitching! I wanna know!
Fill out the form, then let us all know about the panel you're pitching! I wanna know!
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Let's hear your program ideas!
Fill out the form, then let us all know about the panel you're pitching! I wanna know!
Fill out the form, then let us all know about the panel you're pitching! I wanna know!
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HECK YEAH!
This time I *will* fill out the program interest survey in a timely manner! (Although, as always, I never assume that I should be given programming and am grateful and humbled to be considered interesting enough to be selected to participate.)
November 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
HECK YEAH!
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#TheFullLid - 21st November 2025 - Happy Friday! We're talking Hanuman Project, from Friend of the Lid @stewarthotston.com , great art from the #transart hashtag, a link to a great translation project and some crime fighting magicians to heist us into the weekend.
mailchi.mp/1d89dfbc5e61...
mailchi.mp/1d89dfbc5e61...
November 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#TheFullLid - 21st November 2025 - Happy Friday! We're talking Hanuman Project, from Friend of the Lid @stewarthotston.com , great art from the #transart hashtag, a link to a great translation project and some crime fighting magicians to heist us into the weekend.
mailchi.mp/1d89dfbc5e61...
mailchi.mp/1d89dfbc5e61...
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This time I *will* fill out the program interest survey in a timely manner! (Although, as always, I never assume that I should be given programming and am grateful and humbled to be considered interesting enough to be selected to participate.)
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This time I *will* fill out the program interest survey in a timely manner! (Although, as always, I never assume that I should be given programming and am grateful and humbled to be considered interesting enough to be selected to participate.)
Canada is releasing a set of stamps celebrating the nation's graphic novelists.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Canada is releasing a set of stamps celebrating the nation's graphic novelists.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
The posed photos from the 2025 Hugo Awards have been uploaded to Flickr.
These are all released under a CC BY NC license, so use them and credit Kelcey Bauer as the photographer.
www.flickr.com/photos/20078...
These are all released under a CC BY NC license, so use them and credit Kelcey Bauer as the photographer.
www.flickr.com/photos/20078...
Hugo Award Posed Photos 2025
Hugo finalists from Seattle Worldcon 2025.
www.flickr.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The posed photos from the 2025 Hugo Awards have been uploaded to Flickr.
These are all released under a CC BY NC license, so use them and credit Kelcey Bauer as the photographer.
www.flickr.com/photos/20078...
These are all released under a CC BY NC license, so use them and credit Kelcey Bauer as the photographer.
www.flickr.com/photos/20078...
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You ever just sit down and realize that the rise of 21st century fascism is capital's answer to climate change?
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
You ever just sit down and realize that the rise of 21st century fascism is capital's answer to climate change?
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Yup, it's official. I'm one of the new judges for the Sidewise Awards for Alternate History.
Very pleased with the announcement of thre new members of the Sidewise Award. Some excellent folks.
@horbinski.bsky.social
@carturo222.bsky.social
@lanna.bsky.social
@horbinski.bsky.social
@carturo222.bsky.social
@lanna.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Yup, it's official. I'm one of the new judges for the Sidewise Awards for Alternate History.
Very pleased with the announcement of thre new members of the Sidewise Award. Some excellent folks.
@horbinski.bsky.social
@carturo222.bsky.social
@lanna.bsky.social
@horbinski.bsky.social
@carturo222.bsky.social
@lanna.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Very pleased with the announcement of thre new members of the Sidewise Award. Some excellent folks.
@horbinski.bsky.social
@carturo222.bsky.social
@lanna.bsky.social
@horbinski.bsky.social
@carturo222.bsky.social
@lanna.bsky.social
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LAcon Guest of Honor Ronald D. Moore has a new TV series "Star City" premiering early in 2026.
The spin-off of his hit Apple+ show features the Russian cosmonaut perspective on the space race. Ask him about it at LAcon V!
The spin-off of his hit Apple+ show features the Russian cosmonaut perspective on the space race. Ask him about it at LAcon V!
November 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM
LAcon Guest of Honor Ronald D. Moore has a new TV series "Star City" premiering early in 2026.
The spin-off of his hit Apple+ show features the Russian cosmonaut perspective on the space race. Ask him about it at LAcon V!
The spin-off of his hit Apple+ show features the Russian cosmonaut perspective on the space race. Ask him about it at LAcon V!