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Radon Journal
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Publisher of short prose & poetry relating to science fiction, anarchism, transhumanism, and cyberpunk dystopia. Pays semi-pro rates. Simultaneous Times partner. CLMP member. Like Black Mirror but more political.

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Shiny, irradiated copies of Issue #12 have started to arrive! Have you ordered yours yet? 16 all-new SF poems and stories for the low low low price of $6.99

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February 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Emma is our most-published author, known for her unique, stylistic writing styles that innovate the short fiction form.

Her latest story with us is a softer, sweeter, more existential, and loving story that mixes sadness with yearing, and hope with generational spaceships
February 15, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Today is the final day to nominate poets for the @sfpoetry.bsky.social Rhysling Award

Radon has a plethora of short poems from Issues 11, 10, and 9, ready for you to nominate
February 14, 2026 at 3:25 PM
All of our readers in the UK, we encourage you to buy copies whenever possible from Seditionist Distribution.

We work closely with them directly each issue, and snagging a copy supports not only us, but the broader anarchist movement in Western Europe
Delighted to announce Issue 12 of Radon (@radonjournal.bsky.social) featuring 9 facinating works of speculative fiction and 7 poetic works.

£3.50 + postage on a pay what you want over the cost of production basis.

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February 5, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Now that we've all had some time to process Issue 12, how were everyone's reactions?
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Listen, I cannot stress enough how awesome this issue is. I had the pleasure of reading some of these stories in their early stages, and they are SO GOOD. Stop reading this post and start reading this magazine.
Issue 12 is live!

Sixteen stories and poems are available on our site, and we have print copies + eBook + PDF version available.

www.radonjournal.com/issue12

A speculative commentary on the present world with just enough hope that we're sure you'll mourn freedom and cry beauty in equal measures
February 1, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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I have been submitting to @radonjournal.bsky.social for years!! It is an honor to have a short story in their latest issue alongside these incredible artists🥰 The issue is available for purchase, or the stories can be read on their website!! #WritingCommunity
February 1, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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I kid you not, this has never happened. Consider it my early valentine's gift to you.
Read this (honestly, actually) quite sweet story here: www.radonjournal.com/issue-12/at-...

@radonjournal.bsky.social #sff
February 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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My poem "I CAN'T DECIDE WHAT TO FEEL ABOUT THIS LIFE" is now available to read! Thank you Radon for giving it a home amongst many other talented writers!
Issue 12 is live!

Sixteen stories and poems are available on our site, and we have print copies + eBook + PDF version available.

www.radonjournal.com/issue12

A speculative commentary on the present world with just enough hope that we're sure you'll mourn freedom and cry beauty in equal measures
February 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Radon Journal Issue 12 is out now, including my sci-fi short story, The Atures Parrot. This one is very special for me, because it's a story I hoped I'd be able to tell for a very long time. It's about gravity, memory, and being the last one to speak a dead language 🚀
Issue 12 is live!

Sixteen stories and poems are available on our site, and we have print copies + eBook + PDF version available.

www.radonjournal.com/issue12

A speculative commentary on the present world with just enough hope that we're sure you'll mourn freedom and cry beauty in equal measures
February 1, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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It's out!

My new flash sci-fi story, "Uncontrolled Emotion," features a censor with no memory of signing his contract, and two women whispering on the other end of a line.

It's free to read right now, and be sure to check out the other stories this issue, too! I certainly will be!
February 1, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Issue 12 is live!

Sixteen stories and poems are available on our site, and we have print copies + eBook + PDF version available.

www.radonjournal.com/issue12

A speculative commentary on the present world with just enough hope that we're sure you'll mourn freedom and cry beauty in equal measures
February 1, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Issue 12 is live!

Sixteen stories and poems are available on our site, and we have print copies + eBook + PDF version available.

www.radonjournal.com/issue12

A speculative commentary on the present world with just enough hope that we're sure you'll mourn freedom and cry beauty in equal measures
February 1, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Click to view our Issue 12 infograph. Fiction submissions are lower, but more poetry submissions made up the difference. Acceptance rate went up just a tad to 1.1% due to more flash fiction. Few people are writing dystopia amid Trump 2.0. All but one story is sci-fi. Transhumanism only 6% this round
February 1, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Our print editions have the art carefully placed across the spine to bridge the front and back cover. Here's how it will look to those who pick up a copy on Sunday
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Hey!! I have a brand new poem coming out this Sunday!!
Our final day of author reveals is here. Radon Issue 12 has 16 extraordinary sci-fi pieces, and they're coming your way on Sunday!
@manuelaamiouny.bsky.social @zaryfekete.bsky.social @eleanorlennox.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Excited to share that my first story of 2026 comes out this Sunday in Radon Journal!
Our final day of author reveals is here. Radon Issue 12 has 16 extraordinary sci-fi pieces, and they're coming your way on Sunday!
@manuelaamiouny.bsky.social @zaryfekete.bsky.social @eleanorlennox.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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It's almost here:) On February 1st @radonjournal.bsky.social launches their next issue with a short story included from yours truly! I am over the moon!! 🥰 #WritingCommunity
January 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Our final day of author reveals is here. Radon Issue 12 has 16 extraordinary sci-fi pieces, and they're coming your way on Sunday!
@manuelaamiouny.bsky.social @zaryfekete.bsky.social @eleanorlennox.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Third day of author reveals is upon us!!! Four more amazing writers and works from Radon 12. Choose your fatal SF end: comet, home invasion, religious mania, or vengeful clone
January 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM
January 27, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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January 27, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Day 1 of Author Reveals for Issue #12
Out February 1st

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January 27, 2026 at 1:37 AM
We cover ice (the Penguin meme) and ICE (government thugs) in our discussion of Chris Clemens’ poem "The Rat King's Rising Star."

Radon's Substack brings you deep dives and interviews with the most innovative SF writers working today.

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CHRIS CLEMENS: Totalitarian hordes of violent, beady-eyed creatures in our streets
It's a poem about rats
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January 25, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Nuremberg trials for ICE is the moderate position
January 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM