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LitHub is showcasing this year's class of Best American anthologies, including Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy (for which I'm series editor). lithub.com/here-are-the...
If you visit my website, you can see the full TOC and list of Notable Stories.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
LitHub is showcasing this year's class of Best American anthologies, including Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy (for which I'm series editor). lithub.com/here-are-the...
If you visit my website, you can see the full TOC and list of Notable Stories.
www.johnjosephadams.com/projects/bes...
If you visit my website, you can see the full TOC and list of Notable Stories.
www.johnjosephadams.com/projects/bes...
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In my Robot Wizard Zombie Crit! newsletter, I've been posting a bunch of capsule reviews of books I've been reading lately. I'm going to post a bunch of them in this thread. If you sign up for the newsletter, you get a free ebook anthology. johnjosephadams.com/newsletter
May 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In my Robot Wizard Zombie Crit! newsletter, I've been posting a bunch of capsule reviews of books I've been reading lately. I'm going to post a bunch of them in this thread. If you sign up for the newsletter, you get a free ebook anthology. johnjosephadams.com/newsletter
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I just published a 5e-compatible D&D adventure I wrote on @roll20.net and @drivethrurpg.com! "Ascendancy of Nur'Ry'Za" is a monk-centric adventure designed for 5 PCs of 5th or 6th level. Included with the adventure is an original Way of Control monk subclass. www.johnjosephadams.com/projects/asc...
April 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I just published a 5e-compatible D&D adventure I wrote on @roll20.net and @drivethrurpg.com! "Ascendancy of Nur'Ry'Za" is a monk-centric adventure designed for 5 PCs of 5th or 6th level. Included with the adventure is an original Way of Control monk subclass. www.johnjosephadams.com/projects/asc...
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Thrilled to see that this story is also a Nebula and Hugo award finalist!
ICYMI: "Five Views of the Planet Tartarus" is a Hugo finalist for Best Short Story! Much love to @johnjosephadams.com at @lightspeedmagazine.com for giving this tiny little 549-word story a shot!
You can read the story here:
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You can read the story here:
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April 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Thrilled to see that this story is also a Nebula and Hugo award finalist!
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Delighted that this story is nominated for both the Nebula AND the Hugo!
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April 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Delighted that this story is nominated for both the Nebula AND the Hugo!
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Read it here: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/we-w...
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Hi friends. It's official podcast launch day!
It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton's first episode, a wonderful story called Rock, Paper, Scissors, Love, Death, by Caroline M. Yoachim, is now available wherever you get your podcasts.
I'm so excited and pretty anxious! It's a big day!
It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton's first episode, a wonderful story called Rock, Paper, Scissors, Love, Death, by Caroline M. Yoachim, is now available wherever you get your podcasts.
I'm so excited and pretty anxious! It's a big day!
It’s Storytime with Wil Wheaton
You may recognize Wil Wheaton’s name from his acting work in television shows like The Big Bang Theory, Leverage, and Star Trek: The Next Generation, or 1985’s timeless classic, Stand B…
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March 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Hi friends. It's official podcast launch day!
It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton's first episode, a wonderful story called Rock, Paper, Scissors, Love, Death, by Caroline M. Yoachim, is now available wherever you get your podcasts.
I'm so excited and pretty anxious! It's a big day!
It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton's first episode, a wonderful story called Rock, Paper, Scissors, Love, Death, by Caroline M. Yoachim, is now available wherever you get your podcasts.
I'm so excited and pretty anxious! It's a big day!
Here's your periodic reminder that the best way to keep up with new LIGHTSPEED content (and other geeky stuff) is to sign up for the 🤖🧙♂️🧟♀️🎲 Robot Wizard Zombie Crit! newsletter by LS editor @johnjosephadams.com. It's free and you get a free ebook anthology for signing up!
My ROBOT WIZARD ZOMBIE CRIT! newsletter has launched! Sign up for updates about @lightspeedmagazine.com & @nightmare-magazine.com, my anthologies, + my thoughts on books, short stories, TV/film, RPGs, & related subjects. Get a free ebook anthology for signing up. www.johnjosephadams.com/newsletter
March 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Here's your periodic reminder that the best way to keep up with new LIGHTSPEED content (and other geeky stuff) is to sign up for the 🤖🧙♂️🧟♀️🎲 Robot Wizard Zombie Crit! newsletter by LS editor @johnjosephadams.com. It's free and you get a free ebook anthology for signing up!
So thrilled to see this fabulous short-short get some Nebula love! Read it here: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/five...
March 13, 2025 at 1:31 AM
So thrilled to see this fabulous short-short get some Nebula love! Read it here: www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/five...
Absolutely DELIGHTED to see that this incredible story is a finalist for the Nebula Award!. Read it here! www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/we-w...
March 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Absolutely DELIGHTED to see that this incredible story is a finalist for the Nebula Award!. Read it here! www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/we-w...
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Absolutely delighted that my @lightspeedmagazine.com story "We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read" is a Nebula Finalist!
March 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Absolutely delighted that my @lightspeedmagazine.com story "We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read" is a Nebula Finalist!
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It's Best American Day! Here are the table of contents and the notable stories for Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024 ed. by @hughhowey.com & I:
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June 11, 2024 at 5:49 PM
It's Best American Day! Here are the table of contents and the notable stories for Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024 ed. by @hughhowey.com & I:
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I have a new story out today and I am so excited to share it with you!!!!
I wrote this story with the deliberate goal of making your brain do a thing that human brains really do not do. Give it a try and let me teach you a whole new way to read?
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I wrote this story with the deliberate goal of making your brain do a thing that human brains really do not do. Give it a try and let me teach you a whole new way to read?
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/we-w...
Editor's Note: This story, "We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read" is one of the most amazing stories I've ever read. I urge everyone to read it, & I'm so excited to finally share it with you all. —John Joseph Adams lightspeedmagazine.com/HowToRead
May 9, 2024 at 12:51 PM
I have a new story out today and I am so excited to share it with you!!!!
I wrote this story with the deliberate goal of making your brain do a thing that human brains really do not do. Give it a try and let me teach you a whole new way to read?
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/we-w...
I wrote this story with the deliberate goal of making your brain do a thing that human brains really do not do. Give it a try and let me teach you a whole new way to read?
www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/we-w...
Editor's Note: This story, "We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read" is one of the most amazing stories I've ever read. I urge everyone to read it, & I'm so excited to finally share it with you all. —John Joseph Adams lightspeedmagazine.com/HowToRead
May 9, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Editor's Note: This story, "We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read" is one of the most amazing stories I've ever read. I urge everyone to read it, & I'm so excited to finally share it with you all. —John Joseph Adams lightspeedmagazine.com/HowToRead
It's come to our attention that the cover we used in our April 2024 issue is AI-generated. We deeply apologize for this error, and we remain committed to not using AI-generated content. We have corrected the issue and posted an explanation on our website. www.lightspeedmagazine.com/nonfiction/p...
April 1, 2024 at 7:09 PM
It's come to our attention that the cover we used in our April 2024 issue is AI-generated. We deeply apologize for this error, and we remain committed to not using AI-generated content. We have corrected the issue and posted an explanation on our website. www.lightspeedmagazine.com/nonfiction/p...
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This flash is so packed with emotion. A metaphor for what we judge as worthy of saving and what we think should be let go. But every small thing counts and everything adds up. In the end we might end up much lonelier than we thought.
by Will McMahon in @lightspeedmagazine.com
This flash is so packed with emotion. A metaphor for what we judge as worthy of saving and what we think should be let go. But every small thing counts and everything adds up. In the end we might end up much lonelier than we thought.
by Will McMahon in @lightspeedmagazine.com
Fragments of a Symbiotic Life - Lightspeed Magazine
I was born normal enough, except that I was four days late, which isn’t so much, and slightly jaundiced, which isn’t unusual, and had a raccoon for an arm, which is admittedly strange. It wasn’t my wh...
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March 7, 2024 at 10:19 PM
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This flash is so packed with emotion. A metaphor for what we judge as worthy of saving and what we think should be let go. But every small thing counts and everything adds up. In the end we might end up much lonelier than we thought.
by Will McMahon in @lightspeedmagazine.com
This flash is so packed with emotion. A metaphor for what we judge as worthy of saving and what we think should be let go. But every small thing counts and everything adds up. In the end we might end up much lonelier than we thought.
by Will McMahon in @lightspeedmagazine.com
Good news, everyone! We'll be open to Fantasy genre Flash Fiction stories from March 15 - March 31. adamant.moksha.io/publication/...
March 9, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Good news, everyone! We'll be open to Fantasy genre Flash Fiction stories from March 15 - March 31. adamant.moksha.io/publication/...
New Fantasy Story at LIGHTSPEED: “All the Colours of the Death Knell” by Russell Hemmell
https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/all-the-colours-of-the-death-knell/
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August 10, 2023 at 7:41 PM
New Fantasy Story at LIGHTSPEED: “All the Colours of the Death Knell” by Russell Hemmell
https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/all-the-colours-of-the-death-knell/
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New Science Fiction at LIGHTSPEED: “The Letters They Left Behind” by Scott Edelman (@scottedelman.bsky.social)
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August 10, 2023 at 7:41 PM
New Science Fiction at LIGHTSPEED: “The Letters They Left Behind” by Scott Edelman (@scottedelman.bsky.social)
https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-letters-they-left-behind/
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Latest Book Review: Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology, reviewed by Arley Sorg (@arleysorg).
https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/nonfiction/book-review-never-whistle-at-night-an-indigenous-dark-fiction-anthology/
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Book Review: Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology - Lightspeed Magazine
Arley Sorg recommends a new anthology stuffed with exciting dark fiction: Never Whistle at Night, edited by Shane Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
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August 10, 2023 at 7:39 PM
Latest Book Review: Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology, reviewed by Arley Sorg (@arleysorg).
https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/nonfiction/book-review-never-whistle-at-night-an-indigenous-dark-fiction-anthology/
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New Fantasy Story at LIGHTSPEED: “The Blade and the Bloodwright” by Sloane Leong with a podcast narrated by Stefan Rudnicki: https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-blade-and-the-bloodwright/
August 3, 2023 at 3:19 PM
New Fantasy Story at LIGHTSPEED: “The Blade and the Bloodwright” by Sloane Leong with a podcast narrated by Stefan Rudnicki: https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-blade-and-the-bloodwright/
New Science Fiction at LIGHTSPEED: “The Things You Can Maintain Yourself” by Benjamin C. Kinney @benckinney.bsky.social
https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-things-you-can-maintain-yourself/
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August 3, 2023 at 3:17 PM
New Science Fiction at LIGHTSPEED: “The Things You Can Maintain Yourself” by Benjamin C. Kinney @benckinney.bsky.social
https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-things-you-can-maintain-yourself/
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