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Undertow Publications 🇨🇦
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Indie press in Canada. World Fantasy Award, Shirley Jackson Award, HWA Specialty Press Award, and British Fantasy Award-winner. Endearingly weird. (Posts by Michael Kelly)

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Weird horror friends, you should probably all get on this: commongoodnews.org/inspiring/po...
“Poltergeist”: A Cinematic Debut Novel Exploring Weird Horror and Identity - Common Good News
"Poltergeist," by Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece, explores identity in an apocalyptic wasteland inspired by classic horror.
commongoodnews.org
January 9, 2026 at 9:28 PM
undertow.bsky.social
This appears, if legit, to be the murder's own cell phone footage. Proof positive—not that we needed any more—that it's murder.
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SHOCK CELL PHONE VIDEO: Renee Good's final words to her murderer: “That’s fine dude, I’m not mad at you.”

ICE agent Jonathan Ross after shooting and killing her seconds later: “Fuckin’ bitch.”

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January 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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My take on coverage of the ICE slaying in Minneapolis: Why would anyone trust a news organization that treats obvious truths as debatable? presswatchers.org/2026/01/why-...
Why would anyone trust a news organization that treats obvious truths as debatable? | Press Watch
The ICE agent who killed Renee Nicole Good was the aggressor, not the victim. That’s not a hard one.
presswatchers.org
January 9, 2026 at 8:44 PM
undertow.bsky.social
“The secret police announced that two men were shot for “resisting arrest” yesterday. One of them, it is stated, was trying to induce some German workers to lay down their tools in an important armament factory. Himmler now has power to shoot anyone he likes without trial.”
—William L. Shirer
“The secret police announced that two men were shot for “resisting arrest” yesterday. One of them, it is stated, was trying to induce some German workers to lay down their tools in an important armament factory. Himmler now has power to shoot anyone he likes without trial.” —William L. Shirer
January 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
undertow.bsky.social
... said a top banker, anonymously. Hey @financialtimes.com who said it? They are not afraid of 'getting cancelled' so let's hear it.
January 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
undertow.bsky.social
Beginning to think the Nobel Peace Prize has as much relevance and cachet as the FIFA peace prize.
January 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
wired.com WIRED @wired.com · 1d
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.

If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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meidastouch.com
🚨 The White House is now actively covering up a murder.
January 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM
undertow.bsky.social
Another nice shout-out for @thomasha.bsky.social's UNCERTAIN SONS.
thomasha.bsky.social Thomas Ha @thomasha.bsky.social · 1d
Ah many thanks to @danhartland.bsky.social and @hararereview.com for the Uncertain Sons shoutout in Strange Horizons 2025 in review Part 2. Much appreciated.
2025 In Review: Part Two
The second part of our reviewers' picks of 2025.
strangehorizons.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Just got an estimate from the kids' orthodontist, perhaps you might... buy my books... 🥲

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January 5, 2026 at 9:28 PM
undertow.bsky.social
Very nice '2025 year-in-review' shout out to @thomasha.bsky.social for UNCERTAIN SONS. (We'd be happy to sell you a copy!)

Thanks to @casella.bsky.social

strangehorizons.com/wordpress/no...
2025 In Review: Part One
The first part of our reviewers' picks of 2025.
strangehorizons.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:04 PM
undertow.bsky.social
Friends, @blackcrowbooks.bsky.social is open to novel subs til end of the month from marginalized and underrepresented authors.

www.blackcrowbooks.co.uk/our-publisher
Black Crow Books | Horror
Black Crow Books specialises in the very best original horror fiction, special editions, backlists, and more. Get in touch!
www.blackcrowbooks.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
undertow.bsky.social
Trying not to worry about the world. But how can you not? Deep breath.
January 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
undertow.bsky.social
Fab review of Best Weird Fiction of the Year, Vol. 1 in Rue Morgue!

"When an anthology contains "Best" in its title, you expect a certain level of quality, and The Best Weird Fiction of the Year, Vol. 1 absolutely delivers."
—Monica S. Kuebler, Rue Morgue Magazine

Grab issue 228 to see the review
"When an anthology contains "Best" in its title, you expect a certain level of quality, and The Best Weird Fiction of the Year, Vol. 1 absolutely delivers." —Monica S. Kuebler, Rue Morgue Magazine
January 5, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Here's the story itself, at @undertow.bsky.social: www.weirdhorrormagazine.com/homunculus
Homunculus — Weird Horror Magazine
www.weirdhorrormagazine.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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megapolisomancy.bsky.social
Kicking off 2026 by writing about one of the best books of 2025. Also Walter Benjamin, baroque art, Alejo Carpentier, etc etc. The New Weird is back, baby (the New Weird never left because it's a methodology, not a periodization)
January 5, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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I am very happy to see that my short story The Black Fox from the @undertow.bsky.social anthology Northern Nights received a recommendation in Best Horror of the Year #17. Thank you @datlow.bsky.social 🖤 ellendatlow.com/2026/01/03/f...
full list of BH #17 recommendations part 1
Aaron, Camara “Inheritance,” The Black Girl Survives in This One.Abbott, Marc L. “The Reclaiming of New York City,” The Chaos Clock.Abian, Mars “Manila,” Winter in the City.Acadia, L. “Unsolved Ele…
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January 4, 2026 at 3:42 AM
undertow.bsky.social
Happy to see 13 stories from issues 8 & 9 of Weird Horror magazine make Ellen Datlow's recommendation list:

ellendatlow.com/category/news/
News
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January 4, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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A Mad King has usurped the power of Congress—which represents the American people. That is, he has seized power that belongs to you and me collectively. He has declared war without consultation with or approval from Congress. And with no imminent threat. This is a profound betrayal of the republic.
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
undertow.bsky.social
Didn't take long for @cbsnews.com to become a complete clown show.
January 3, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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qasimrashid.com
Guess what? If you supported the alcoholic Fox News pundit to become Sec of Defense, the anti-vaccine sexual abuser to become Sec of HHS, the PDFile protector to become AG & the WWE actor Sec of Education, you get to have 0 opinions on anyone Zohran Mamdani has appointed to his Mayoral cabinet.
January 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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I'm in the latest Locus talking weird fiction. Thanks to @arleysorg.bsky.social and @locusmag.bsky.social You can grab the issue in digital for just $6. Or subscribe and get 12 issues for just $48.

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January 2, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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dimshores.bsky.social
Nice review of The Maidens of Midnight by Rhiannon Rasmussen (@charibdys.bsky.social) at The Horror Tree. Thanks Joseph, glad you liked it.
Epeolatry Book Review: The Maidens of Midnight by Rhiannon Rasmussen - The Horror Tree
Book Review: The Maidens of Midnight by Rhiannon Rasmussen from publisher Dim Shores. It was released on December 15th, 2025
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January 2, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Arrest Netanyahu.
January 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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megapolisomancy.bsky.social
Vol. 1 was a triumph (more on that in Strange Horizons in a few weeks); here’s your chance to unsettle Vol. 2
undertow.bsky.social Undertow Publications 🇨🇦 @undertow.bsky.social · 7d
Writers! Vol. 2 of 'The Best Weird Fiction of the Year' is open to your submissions. Please adhere to the guidelines.

undertowpublications.com/best-weird-f...
GUIDELINES (Please read carefully) NOTE: I receive over 2,000 submissions per call. Only writers whose work is selected for the volume will receive a response. Thanks for understanding. This is a reprint fiction anthology, to be published later this year, 2026. I am seeking material first published last year, in 2025. To be clear, only weird fiction FIRST published in 2025 is eligible for inclusion in this volume. I will accept translated work as long as the first English-language publication was 2025. To repeat—this volume is for stories originally first published in 2025. We are not accepting previously unpublished stories, or stories published prior to 2025 in any form. Stories between 500 and 17,499 words are considered. Please check with your publisher if you are uncertain about the reprint rights to your work. Stories created with or assisted by Generative AI, in any way, are ineligible and will not be considered. Audio only stories are also ineligible, unless they also appeared as text. Writers can send in their work using the form below only. Do not e-mail your story. You can send up to three (3) stories, but each must be sent separately. Ensure your byline and e-mail address are on the manuscript. NOTE: The submission form does not like any strange characters—asterisks, parenthesis, hashtags, etc.—in the form fields. Please use text and numbers only. Deadline for all material is February 28. Payment is a small $25 U.S. honorarium and 1 copy each of the print and electronic editions.
January 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM