Shoreline of Infinity
@shoreinf.bsky.social
Science fiction doings - magazine, publications, events and other odds and sods. Based in Scotland, open to the Universe.
https://www.shorelineofinfinity.com
Also SF Caledonia www.sfcaledonia.scot
Also home to SF Caledonia: https://www.sfcaledonia.scot
https://www.shorelineofinfinity.com
Also SF Caledonia www.sfcaledonia.scot
Also home to SF Caledonia: https://www.sfcaledonia.scot
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The results are in! Come on a voyage of peace and discovery to meet the winners and read their stories.
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February 14, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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Here's this week's link to the new titles at Transreal Fiction: transreal.wordpress.com/2026/02/13/t...
February 13, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Here's this week's link to the new titles at Transreal Fiction: transreal.wordpress.com/2026/02/13/t...
For Edinburgh readers and writers...
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Typewronger All Night Bookshop Fundraiser
Typewronger is staying OPEN ALL NIGHT to raise funds to pay our bills - come buy books!
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February 12, 2026 at 9:07 AM
For Edinburgh readers and writers...
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Just announced - The Best of British Science Fiction 2025, published by Newcon.
Includes the fabulous Dark Matter by Caitriana NicNeacail, our winning story for the @cymerafestival.co.uk / Shoreline of Infinity Scottish competition. Published in Issue 39.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
Includes the fabulous Dark Matter by Caitriana NicNeacail, our winning story for the @cymerafestival.co.uk / Shoreline of Infinity Scottish competition. Published in Issue 39.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
February 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Just announced - The Best of British Science Fiction 2025, published by Newcon.
Includes the fabulous Dark Matter by Caitriana NicNeacail, our winning story for the @cymerafestival.co.uk / Shoreline of Infinity Scottish competition. Published in Issue 39.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
Includes the fabulous Dark Matter by Caitriana NicNeacail, our winning story for the @cymerafestival.co.uk / Shoreline of Infinity Scottish competition. Published in Issue 39.
www.newconpress.co.uk/info/book.as...
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British Science Fiction Association members:
Don't forget that voting for the BSFA Award shortlist (www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...) closes at 23:59 on 19 February. Here are four authors and editors whose work I'd particularly like to see appear on the shortlist. (1/5)
Don't forget that voting for the BSFA Award shortlist (www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...) closes at 23:59 on 19 February. Here are four authors and editors whose work I'd particularly like to see appear on the shortlist. (1/5)
Vote for the BSFA Awards
www.bsfa.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 10:10 AM
British Science Fiction Association members:
Don't forget that voting for the BSFA Award shortlist (www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...) closes at 23:59 on 19 February. Here are four authors and editors whose work I'd particularly like to see appear on the shortlist. (1/5)
Don't forget that voting for the BSFA Award shortlist (www.bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...) closes at 23:59 on 19 February. Here are four authors and editors whose work I'd particularly like to see appear on the shortlist. (1/5)
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The Cymera Prize for Speculative Short Fiction is open to any writer living in Scotland or Scottish by birth or inclination, aged at least 14 years.
Submissions are open from Monday 12th January 2026 until 8pm BST on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2026-prize
Submissions are open from Monday 12th January 2026 until 8pm BST on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2026-prize
2026 Prize — CYMERA
www.cymerafestival.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The Cymera Prize for Speculative Short Fiction is open to any writer living in Scotland or Scottish by birth or inclination, aged at least 14 years.
Submissions are open from Monday 12th January 2026 until 8pm BST on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2026-prize
Submissions are open from Monday 12th January 2026 until 8pm BST on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/2026-prize
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Lovely Bluesky! We have 3 days to reach our crowdfunding goal; which means Creative Scotland will give us match funding!
Every pledge up to £250 will be matched so if we raise a further £1275 we’ll do it!
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Every pledge up to £250 will be matched so if we raise a further £1275 we’ll do it!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/eWoNXXY...
Cops and Monsters: Audio & Vertical Series
To raise funds to shoot a "Cops and Monsters" special minisode and a full cast audio drama series!
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February 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Lovely Bluesky! We have 3 days to reach our crowdfunding goal; which means Creative Scotland will give us match funding!
Every pledge up to £250 will be matched so if we raise a further £1275 we’ll do it!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/eWoNXXY...
Every pledge up to £250 will be matched so if we raise a further £1275 we’ll do it!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/eWoNXXY...
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Thrilled to see Shadow Jack (@giganotosaurus.bsky.social) included on @wtalabi.com's list!
He calls it, "Weird, dark, intense, beautiful, strange, surreal, unsettling, and vivid..."
Fab to be in the company of excellent writers like @tadethompson.bsky.social - so many cool new stories to read.
He calls it, "Weird, dark, intense, beautiful, strange, surreal, unsettling, and vivid..."
Fab to be in the company of excellent writers like @tadethompson.bsky.social - so many cool new stories to read.
2025 was another great year for African short fiction! Author @wtalabi.com recommends 10 highlights across science fiction, fantasy, and horror, from "magic-for-wealth schemes" to an unsettling religious organization (in space). And if there's some ties in there...? We're not complaining.
Ten(ish) of the Best African Speculative Short Fiction Stories of 2025 - Reactor
Here are some of the speculative fiction gems that may have flown under the radar in 2025...
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February 6, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Thrilled to see Shadow Jack (@giganotosaurus.bsky.social) included on @wtalabi.com's list!
He calls it, "Weird, dark, intense, beautiful, strange, surreal, unsettling, and vivid..."
Fab to be in the company of excellent writers like @tadethompson.bsky.social - so many cool new stories to read.
He calls it, "Weird, dark, intense, beautiful, strange, surreal, unsettling, and vivid..."
Fab to be in the company of excellent writers like @tadethompson.bsky.social - so many cool new stories to read.
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Reposting because it’s great..👍🚲
February 5, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Reposting because it’s great..👍🚲
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I've noticed Scottish people say 'outwith' a lot.
February 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I've noticed Scottish people say 'outwith' a lot.
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And if this 👇👇👇 isn't enough Ken for you, here's a chat we had a couple of years back.
youtu.be/inqrXBf6KQ8
youtu.be/inqrXBf6KQ8
February 3, 2026 at 1:42 PM
And if this 👇👇👇 isn't enough Ken for you, here's a chat we had a couple of years back.
youtu.be/inqrXBf6KQ8
youtu.be/inqrXBf6KQ8
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Also I didn't look at this on my telefone while I was in bed but I am up and making breakfast now so: eyyyyy thank you @locusmag.bsky.social for including ONE MESSAGE REMAINS in best collection on the recommended reading list! :)
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2025 Recommended Reading List
Welcome to the Locus Recommended Reading List… We saw some fabulous books come out last year and are so pleased to let you know about them! Our recommendations are compiled annually by the Locus re…
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February 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Also I didn't look at this on my telefone while I was in bed but I am up and making breakfast now so: eyyyyy thank you @locusmag.bsky.social for including ONE MESSAGE REMAINS in best collection on the recommended reading list! :)
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The Glasgow Wrap 🗞️ Monday 2 February 2026
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The Glasgow Wrap 🗞️ Monday 2 February 2026
CCA collapses, First Minister accused of "fabricating" quote from QEUH inquiry, man convicted for Possilpark murder, homelessness services could cost £90m + Argyle Street Ash up for new award
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February 2, 2026 at 9:13 AM
The Glasgow Wrap 🗞️ Monday 2 February 2026
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The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 2 February 2026
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The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 2 February 2026
Bus & tram ticket price rise (day tickets now £6), Powderhall creative centre plan, Old Calton burial ground mystery, 'Keep Edinburgh Thriving' duo split + new home for Abandoned Artists
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February 2, 2026 at 9:12 AM
The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Monday 2 February 2026
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I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1784
February 1, 2026 at 6:55 AM
I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1784
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Press release: Scotland passes 'swift bricks' into law | Bylines Scotland
Swift action as Scotland shows England up
Press release: Scotland passes 'swift bricks' into law
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January 31, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Press release: Scotland passes 'swift bricks' into law | Bylines Scotland
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Gordon R Dickson sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/dickso... died on this day, so here are some of his book covers (Artist: Ed Valigursky, Stephen Hickman, Richard Powers and Paul Lehr):
January 31, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Gordon R Dickson sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/dickso... died on this day, so here are some of his book covers (Artist: Ed Valigursky, Stephen Hickman, Richard Powers and Paul Lehr):
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📚For a few brief decades, Birmingham had a bookshop scene that reflected the city back to itself: diverse, political, practical, trade unionist, academic and scientifically forward looking.
January 31, 2026 at 8:48 AM
📚For a few brief decades, Birmingham had a bookshop scene that reflected the city back to itself: diverse, political, practical, trade unionist, academic and scientifically forward looking.
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I wrote a thing about short stories, why they get rejected, and what you can apply to your own work.
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A View from the Slush
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January 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM
I wrote a thing about short stories, why they get rejected, and what you can apply to your own work.
clhellisen.beehiiv.com/p/a-view-fro...
clhellisen.beehiiv.com/p/a-view-fro...
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Happy publication day to @cstross.bsky.social for The Regicide Report, out now from @orbitbooks.bsky.social. Really, this has everything I could have wished for to complete/ pause this series. bluebookballoon.blogspot.com/2026/01/revi... #BookSky 💙📚
Review - The Regicide Report by Charles Stross
The Regicide Report (Laundry Files, 14) Charles Stross Publisher, 27 January 2026 Available as: HB, 336pp, audio, e Source: ISBN(HB/ PB)...
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January 27, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Happy publication day to @cstross.bsky.social for The Regicide Report, out now from @orbitbooks.bsky.social. Really, this has everything I could have wished for to complete/ pause this series. bluebookballoon.blogspot.com/2026/01/revi... #BookSky 💙📚
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UK PEOPLE: this is REALLY IMPORTANT. If the government bans under-16s from using VPNs, then logically they must intend to REQUIRE AGE VERIFICATION FOR ALL VPN USE. Which will affect adults too!
*Your* right to anonymous web browsing is at risk!
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754408
*Your* right to anonymous web browsing is at risk!
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754408
January 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM
UK PEOPLE: this is REALLY IMPORTANT. If the government bans under-16s from using VPNs, then logically they must intend to REQUIRE AGE VERIFICATION FOR ALL VPN USE. Which will affect adults too!
*Your* right to anonymous web browsing is at risk!
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754408
*Your* right to anonymous web browsing is at risk!
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754408
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Thank you so much to everyone who donated. Made the end of the month much easier, and they're both so grateful.
I'm re-sharing the Gofundme for two family members I made last year. They had a series of tragedies beginning in early 2024. We successfully raised enough to help them relocate to a new state last year, and the elder sister has a new job in her field. gofund.me/a455ba8c0
Donate to A Fresh Start for Two Sisters after a Series of Tragedies, organized by Laura Lam
Hello, I’m L.R. Lam and I am starting this GoFundMe on behalf of b… Laura Lam needs your support for A Fresh Start for Two Sisters after a Series of Tragedies
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January 26, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Thank you so much to everyone who donated. Made the end of the month much easier, and they're both so grateful.
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Theia Chatelle's amazing photograph of Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books in Minneapolis...emerging from a cloud of tear gas. Signed there a couple of times, great SF/Fantasy bookstore.
January 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Theia Chatelle's amazing photograph of Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books in Minneapolis...emerging from a cloud of tear gas. Signed there a couple of times, great SF/Fantasy bookstore.
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No matter how many times I read reports like this one it breaks my heart. Creative talent isn’t bestowed on which class, gender or ethnicity you come from. All too frequently opportunities are. When you silence ‘voices’ you also silence the communities they represent. #ScriptSkyUK #ScriptSky
January 25, 2026 at 11:21 PM
No matter how many times I read reports like this one it breaks my heart. Creative talent isn’t bestowed on which class, gender or ethnicity you come from. All too frequently opportunities are. When you silence ‘voices’ you also silence the communities they represent. #ScriptSkyUK #ScriptSky