Philadelphia Science Fiction Society
@psfs.bsky.social
PSFS is the place for #SFF fans in the Philadelphia area. One of the longest-running SFF groups in the world. We host guest speakers at our monthly meetings, and we run Philcon every November! PSFS also sponsors the Philip K. Dick Award. info: psfs.org
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Welcome to all you new followers! We're a proud Philly institution, and if you like SFFH or are part of the SFFH world, even better! Please follow our sister account, @philconconvention.bsky.social for news about Philcon, our annual convention held in November!
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TESLA'S OPERA is available for preorders! You can preorder now from Amazon, B&N, or bookshop.org. Coming September 2! #NikolaTesla #TeslasOpera
July 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
TESLA'S OPERA is available for preorders! You can preorder now from Amazon, B&N, or bookshop.org. Coming September 2! #NikolaTesla #TeslasOpera
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I met so many great people at @readercon.bsky.social! Thanks to the wonderful folks who organized the @psfs.bsky.social / @boskone.bsky.social dessert party, for letting me hop in with my little pre-pub book event for Tesla's Opera! It's coming out September 2 - www.fomitepress.com/tesla-s-oper...
July 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I met so many great people at @readercon.bsky.social! Thanks to the wonderful folks who organized the @psfs.bsky.social / @boskone.bsky.social dessert party, for letting me hop in with my little pre-pub book event for Tesla's Opera! It's coming out September 2 - www.fomitepress.com/tesla-s-oper...
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Update on TESLA'S OPERA, the book I've been working on: new pub date is 9/2/25! We're close to getting it up for preorders, and we've got ARCs if anyone's interested in reviewing! www.fomitepress.com/tesla-s-oper...
#NikolaTesla #realnikolatesla #teslasopera
#NikolaTesla #realnikolatesla #teslasopera
July 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Update on TESLA'S OPERA, the book I've been working on: new pub date is 9/2/25! We're close to getting it up for preorders, and we've got ARCs if anyone's interested in reviewing! www.fomitepress.com/tesla-s-oper...
#NikolaTesla #realnikolatesla #teslasopera
#NikolaTesla #realnikolatesla #teslasopera
Coming up Friday 5/9—don't miss wonderful author @brendaclough.bsky.social at PSFS's May meeting on Zoom! email info@psfs.org for link.
And save the date for Fri 6/13, with guest speaker Alan Smale!
And save the date for Fri 6/13, with guest speaker Alan Smale!
May 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Coming up Friday 5/9—don't miss wonderful author @brendaclough.bsky.social at PSFS's May meeting on Zoom! email info@psfs.org for link.
And save the date for Fri 6/13, with guest speaker Alan Smale!
And save the date for Fri 6/13, with guest speaker Alan Smale!
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Philcon is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dennis McCunney.
Dennis was a cherished member of our Philcon Family, known for his wonderful sense of humor, unabashed love of science fiction, sharp wit, and equally sharp dressing.
We will miss his stories and wisdom immensely.
Dennis was a cherished member of our Philcon Family, known for his wonderful sense of humor, unabashed love of science fiction, sharp wit, and equally sharp dressing.
We will miss his stories and wisdom immensely.
April 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Philcon is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dennis McCunney.
Dennis was a cherished member of our Philcon Family, known for his wonderful sense of humor, unabashed love of science fiction, sharp wit, and equally sharp dressing.
We will miss his stories and wisdom immensely.
Dennis was a cherished member of our Philcon Family, known for his wonderful sense of humor, unabashed love of science fiction, sharp wit, and equally sharp dressing.
We will miss his stories and wisdom immensely.
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Marie Corelli sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/corell... was born on this day, so here's some associated posters and covers (signature bottom left of 4th says "Gould jnr", otherwise couldn't identify artists). It was the anniversary of Corelli's death on 21st May, but I mistakenly said it was of her birth:
May 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Marie Corelli sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/corell... was born on this day, so here's some associated posters and covers (signature bottom left of 4th says "Gould jnr", otherwise couldn't identify artists). It was the anniversary of Corelli's death on 21st May, but I mistakenly said it was of her birth:
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What's better than the chance to explore a strange new fictional city, full of history and mystery? Here are five speculative short stories set in cities that only exist in the imagination...
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Five Stories Set in Fantastic SFF Cities - Reactor
What wonders might be found in these fictional metropolises?
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May 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
What's better than the chance to explore a strange new fictional city, full of history and mystery? Here are five speculative short stories set in cities that only exist in the imagination...
reactormag.com/five-stories...
reactormag.com/five-stories...
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How exciting! Brenda W. Clough is such an inspiring author! 🌟 Can’t wait to hear her insights! 📚✨ Don’t miss out! #SFF #BrendaWClough #BookLovers
PSFS's next guest speaker is noted SFF author Brenda W. Clough! Join us on Zoom, Friday May 9 at 8 pm. She's a great speaker, and plans to offer a unique interactive talk. Email info@psfs.org for the Zoom link!
April 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Dear Readers! I'm thrilled to be in this talented lineup!
I'll read the beginning of "Frau Perchta Comes for the Count", my forthcoming story in the Castle of Horror: Ripped from the Headlines anthology, about a ghost who calls down an ancient deity to deal with a real-life horror in her graveyard.
I'll read the beginning of "Frau Perchta Comes for the Count", my forthcoming story in the Castle of Horror: Ripped from the Headlines anthology, about a ghost who calls down an ancient deity to deal with a real-life horror in her graveyard.
6 authors, 8 minutes each - come find your next favorite #speculativefiction read by #womenauthors and #nonbinaryauthors with us! #books, #sciencefiction, #Fantasy, #Horror, #EnbyAuthors #AuthorReading **FREE*
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April 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Dear Readers! I'm thrilled to be in this talented lineup!
I'll read the beginning of "Frau Perchta Comes for the Count", my forthcoming story in the Castle of Horror: Ripped from the Headlines anthology, about a ghost who calls down an ancient deity to deal with a real-life horror in her graveyard.
I'll read the beginning of "Frau Perchta Comes for the Count", my forthcoming story in the Castle of Horror: Ripped from the Headlines anthology, about a ghost who calls down an ancient deity to deal with a real-life horror in her graveyard.
PSFS's next guest speaker is noted SFF author Brenda W. Clough! Join us on Zoom, Friday May 9 at 8 pm. She's a great speaker, and plans to offer a unique interactive talk. Email info@psfs.org for the Zoom link!
April 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
PSFS's next guest speaker is noted SFF author Brenda W. Clough! Join us on Zoom, Friday May 9 at 8 pm. She's a great speaker, and plans to offer a unique interactive talk. Email info@psfs.org for the Zoom link!
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Philcon 2025 is proud to announce
Dr. Charles Gannon as Principle Speaker
and
Sara Felix as Guest Artist
Stay tuned for more news!
Dr. Charles Gannon as Principle Speaker
and
Sara Felix as Guest Artist
Stay tuned for more news!
March 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Philcon 2025 is proud to announce
Dr. Charles Gannon as Principle Speaker
and
Sara Felix as Guest Artist
Stay tuned for more news!
Dr. Charles Gannon as Principle Speaker
and
Sara Felix as Guest Artist
Stay tuned for more news!
Hi SFF fans! Our next guest speaker is @tomdoyle.bsky.social, award-winning author of American Craftsmen and more, Friday April 11 8 pm—email info@psfs.org for the link! More at psfs.org
April 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Hi SFF fans! Our next guest speaker is @tomdoyle.bsky.social, award-winning author of American Craftsmen and more, Friday April 11 8 pm—email info@psfs.org for the link! More at psfs.org
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Heartfelt condolences for all affected in Myanmar and Thailand after the devastating earthquake. My father was stationed in Thailand with the Air Force and talked fondly of the region's beauty and culture. May strength and resilience guide its people through this tough time.
March 29, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Heartfelt condolences for all affected in Myanmar and Thailand after the devastating earthquake. My father was stationed in Thailand with the Air Force and talked fondly of the region's beauty and culture. May strength and resilience guide its people through this tough time.
We're very sorry that @maxgladstone.bsky.social had to cancel his visit to Philadelphia due to illness. Our meeting is still on, with mingling, refreshments and discussion. We wish Max a speedy recovery!
March 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
We're very sorry that @maxgladstone.bsky.social had to cancel his visit to Philadelphia due to illness. Our meeting is still on, with mingling, refreshments and discussion. We wish Max a speedy recovery!
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New convention added:
Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo 2025
April 26-27, 2025
A science fiction convention with fantasy and horror programming in Essex Junction, Vermont, USA
Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo 2025
April 26-27, 2025
A science fiction convention with fantasy and horror programming in Essex Junction, Vermont, USA
Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo 2025 Information | FanCons.com
Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo 2025 convention at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, VT on April 26-27, 2025. Learn more at FanCons.com.
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March 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
New convention added:
Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo 2025
April 26-27, 2025
A science fiction convention with fantasy and horror programming in Essex Junction, Vermont, USA
Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo 2025
April 26-27, 2025
A science fiction convention with fantasy and horror programming in Essex Junction, Vermont, USA
PSFS March meeting alert—Featuring award-winning author Max Gladstone! Friday, March 14 8 pm, IN PERSON at St. Mary's @ Penn, 3916 Locust Walk, Parish Hall behind the sanctuary. Be there! More info at psfs.org.
February 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
PSFS March meeting alert—Featuring award-winning author Max Gladstone! Friday, March 14 8 pm, IN PERSON at St. Mary's @ Penn, 3916 Locust Walk, Parish Hall behind the sanctuary. Be there! More info at psfs.org.
It's tonight! @leannareneehieber.bsky.social speaks at the PSFS monthly meeting, 8 pm on Zoom—email info@psfs.org for the link!
TOMORROW! I'll discuss fiction, non-fiction, character and ghost stories! I hope to give listeners fun cross-artistic-thoughts from my life in theatre that might help your writing brain! 🖤✨🖤 #WritingCommunity
Join us on Zoom for PSFS' February meeting on Friday Feb 7 at 8 pm EST, featuring @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, best-selling author of ghostly fiction and nonfiction as our guest speaker! Email info@psfs.org for the Zoom link!
February 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It's tonight! @leannareneehieber.bsky.social speaks at the PSFS monthly meeting, 8 pm on Zoom—email info@psfs.org for the link!
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Dino Buzzati sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/buzzat... died on this day, so here are some of his book covers (I think the 3rd is by 岩淵慶, but couldn’t identify the other artists):
January 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Dino Buzzati sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/buzzat... died on this day, so here are some of his book covers (I think the 3rd is by 岩淵慶, but couldn’t identify the other artists):
Join us on Zoom for PSFS' February meeting on Friday Feb 7 at 8 pm EST, featuring @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, best-selling author of ghostly fiction and nonfiction as our guest speaker! Email info@psfs.org for the Zoom link!
January 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Join us on Zoom for PSFS' February meeting on Friday Feb 7 at 8 pm EST, featuring @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, best-selling author of ghostly fiction and nonfiction as our guest speaker! Email info@psfs.org for the Zoom link!
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Charles Beaumont sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/beaumo... was born on this day, so here's some related artwork (Artist: 1st Ed Emshwiller, couldn't identify the others). Not sure if the 4th is a Beaumont collection or an anthology with his name featured prominently (that's it above the 3):
January 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Charles Beaumont sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/beaumo... was born on this day, so here's some related artwork (Artist: 1st Ed Emshwiller, couldn't identify the others). Not sure if the 4th is a Beaumont collection or an anthology with his name featured prominently (that's it above the 3):
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My review of the September/October issue of @asimovssfmag.bsky.social for @locusmag.bsky.social is now available to read online!
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Asimov’s: Short Fiction Reviews by A.C. Wise
Asimov’s 9-10/24 “Heartshock” by Nick Wolven gets the September/October issue of Asimov’s off to a strong start, looking at the immediate aftermath of a war and the hard decisions facing an injure…
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January 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
My review of the September/October issue of @asimovssfmag.bsky.social for @locusmag.bsky.social is now available to read online!
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Wow.
January 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Wow.
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While everyone that celebrated is still recovering from their Xmas meals I thought I’d regale anyone who’s interested with my ✨Top Reads of 2024✨
A little bit of Horror, a little of Romance and a whole lot of SFF marked my year!
Check them all out!
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A little bit of Horror, a little of Romance and a whole lot of SFF marked my year!
Check them all out!
t.co/kY6xNB8ZO7
https://fanfiaddict.com/elenis-top-reads-of-2024/
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December 26, 2024 at 3:27 PM
While everyone that celebrated is still recovering from their Xmas meals I thought I’d regale anyone who’s interested with my ✨Top Reads of 2024✨
A little bit of Horror, a little of Romance and a whole lot of SFF marked my year!
Check them all out!
t.co/kY6xNB8ZO7
A little bit of Horror, a little of Romance and a whole lot of SFF marked my year!
Check them all out!
t.co/kY6xNB8ZO7
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Thomas Wentworth Higginson sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/higgin... was born on this day, so here are some of the illustrations (by Albert Herter) to his "Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic" (1898):
December 23, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Thomas Wentworth Higginson sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/higgin... was born on this day, so here are some of the illustrations (by Albert Herter) to his "Tales of the Enchanted Islands of the Atlantic" (1898):
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Artist Hubert Rogers sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/rogers... died on this day, so here's some of his 1940/1941 magazine cover art:
December 21, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Artist Hubert Rogers sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/rogers... died on this day, so here's some of his 1940/1941 magazine cover art: