Austin Beeman 🍷📷✈️🍾
@austinbeeman.bsky.social
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Creator: “Understanding Wine” Video Show. 100+ Episodes. 1M+ views
MBA Wine Mgmt. 25yrs in Wine Biz.
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Creator: “Understanding Wine” Video Show. 100+ Episodes. 1M+ views
MBA Wine Mgmt. 25yrs in Wine Biz.
Importer | Distributor | Retail | Sales | Marketing
www.austinbeeman.com
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The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe. It is successful because of how it uses language, translation, and reader privilege to put attention on how we turn memory, mysticism, and experience into story, history, and faith.
#SFFChat Q2: What's an SFF work that plays with memory/history/mythmaking very successfully? What do you think makes it successful?
November 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe. It is successful because of how it uses language, translation, and reader privilege to put attention on how we turn memory, mysticism, and experience into story, history, and faith.
Thomas Ha is a major new talent in science fiction and I look forward to a future full of his short fiction. My review of his first collection. #scifi #bookreview #booksky #arc
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Review: Uncertain Sons and Other Stories by Thomas Ha. — Science Fiction Short Story Reviews
A boy’s secret kindness masks betrayal by a monstrous outcast; survivors gamble with a lying god; balloon titans ravage the land. A chained mutant brother shatters family rituals, a demon devours old ...
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September 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thomas Ha is a major new talent in science fiction and I look forward to a future full of his short fiction. My review of his first collection. #scifi #bookreview #booksky #arc
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New review of @thomasha.bsky.social's UNCERTAIN SONS courtesy @austinbeeman.bsky.social It's a good one!
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Review: Uncertain Sons and Other Stories by Thomas Ha. — Science Fiction Short Story Reviews
A boy’s secret kindness masks betrayal by a monstrous outcast; survivors gamble with a lying god; balloon titans ravage the land. A chained mutant brother shatters family rituals, a demon devours old ...
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September 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
New review of @thomasha.bsky.social's UNCERTAIN SONS courtesy @austinbeeman.bsky.social It's a good one!
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Congratulations to all of the #HugoAward finalists and winners!!
Hugo, Lodestar, and Astounding Awards Winners
The winners of the Hugo Awards, the Astounding Award for Best New Writer, and the Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book were announced on August 16, 2025 by Seattle Worldcon 2025, the 83rd World…
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August 17, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Congratulations to all of the #HugoAward finalists and winners!!
Review: Orbit 2 edited by Damon Knight. The anthology that launched Gene Wolfe to greatness but doesn’t have much more going for it #sciencefiction #bookreview
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Review: Orbit 2. edited by Damon Knight. 1967 — Science Fiction Short Story Reviews
The anthology that launched Gene Wolfe's career ... and other mediocre stories.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Review: Orbit 2 edited by Damon Knight. The anthology that launched Gene Wolfe to greatness but doesn’t have much more going for it #sciencefiction #bookreview
www.shortsf.com/reviews/orbit2
www.shortsf.com/reviews/orbit2
Looking at these stories together, we find a vintage of Asimov’s dealing with Grief.
Death benefits paid to the left behind in interstellar war. Dying alone with only an A.I. as a companion. Haunting the NASA building where you used to work.
www.shortsf.com/reviews/asf3... #sciencefiction
Death benefits paid to the left behind in interstellar war. Dying alone with only an A.I. as a companion. Haunting the NASA building where you used to work.
www.shortsf.com/reviews/asf3... #sciencefiction
Reviewing the 39th Annual Readers' Award Finalists from Asimov's Science Fiction. 2025. Novellas, Novelettes, and Short Stories. — Science Fiction Short Story Reviews
Death benefits paid to those whose loved ones are taken in interstellar war. The realization that your career is over and new generations won’t value what you value. The sadness of having to betray ...
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July 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Looking at these stories together, we find a vintage of Asimov’s dealing with Grief.
Death benefits paid to the left behind in interstellar war. Dying alone with only an A.I. as a companion. Haunting the NASA building where you used to work.
www.shortsf.com/reviews/asf3... #sciencefiction
Death benefits paid to the left behind in interstellar war. Dying alone with only an A.I. as a companion. Haunting the NASA building where you used to work.
www.shortsf.com/reviews/asf3... #sciencefiction
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My newest #wine country video is just finished. We're in Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain at one of the few #naturalwine producers: Constantina Sotelo. youtu.be/nOLBtSiQ-1I Enjoy
Natural Wine in Rias Baixas | Constantina Sotelo
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June 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
My newest #wine country video is just finished. We're in Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain at one of the few #naturalwine producers: Constantina Sotelo. youtu.be/nOLBtSiQ-1I Enjoy
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The Science Fiction Hall of Fame 2B: My Review.
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#scifi #sciencefiction #bookreview #shortstories
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#scifi #sciencefiction #bookreview #shortstories
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume 2B. edited by Ben Bova. 1973 — Science Fiction Short Story Reviews
Epic mid-20th-century SF packed with frontier grit, deep mystery, big-idea tech and sharp social satire: Martian scrappers, city-worlds, lethal moon puzzles, marooned marines, omnipotent machines, for...
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July 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame 2B: My Review.
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#scifi #sciencefiction #bookreview #shortstories
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#scifi #sciencefiction #bookreview #shortstories
“Forty years ago and more, science-fiction writers seemed to be saying “Man will reach the moon" ... What they really were saying, however, was much more significant: “Man can reach the moon if he wants to badly enough.” #sciencefiction #bookreview www.shortsf.com/reviews/worl...
Worlds to Come. edited by Damon Knight. 1967 — Science Fiction Short Story Reviews
Moon relics, Martian small town USA, Saturn ice hauls, sea beacons, and micro-men—nine bold SF classics. A perfect 100% positive anthology.
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July 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“Forty years ago and more, science-fiction writers seemed to be saying “Man will reach the moon" ... What they really were saying, however, was much more significant: “Man can reach the moon if he wants to badly enough.” #sciencefiction #bookreview www.shortsf.com/reviews/worl...
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame 2B: My Review.
www.shortsf.com/reviews/hof2b
#scifi #sciencefiction #bookreview #shortstories
www.shortsf.com/reviews/hof2b
#scifi #sciencefiction #bookreview #shortstories
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume 2B. edited by Ben Bova. 1973 — Science Fiction Short Story Reviews
Epic mid-20th-century SF packed with frontier grit, deep mystery, big-idea tech and sharp social satire: Martian scrappers, city-worlds, lethal moon puzzles, marooned marines, omnipotent machines, for...
www.shortsf.com
July 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame 2B: My Review.
www.shortsf.com/reviews/hof2b
#scifi #sciencefiction #bookreview #shortstories
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#scifi #sciencefiction #bookreview #shortstories
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Château du Clos Vougeot, Burgundy (France), postage stamp from 1951
June 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Château du Clos Vougeot, Burgundy (France), postage stamp from 1951
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Science fiction is a vast territory, and some travel tips can help. In this week's article, here are five that I've found useful.
Cognitive shock: five concepts to enhance your science fiction reading
SF toolkit essentials, from the novum to the slingshot ending
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June 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Science fiction is a vast territory, and some travel tips can help. In this week's article, here are five that I've found useful.
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My review of "3 Hard Shots at the Moon" edited by Allan Kaster and featuring novellas from Michael Swanwick, John Kessel, and Ian McDonald.
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#scifi #bookreview #sciencefiction #moon
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#scifi #bookreview #sciencefiction #moon
3 Hard Shots at the Moon. edited by Allan Kaster. 2025 — Science Fiction Short Story Reviews
A small book of novellas is walking a tightrope. With only a few stories, and each story taking nearly 100 pages, they better all be good. Thankfully, Allan Kaster doesn’t have that problem. He has ...
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June 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
My review of "3 Hard Shots at the Moon" edited by Allan Kaster and featuring novellas from Michael Swanwick, John Kessel, and Ian McDonald.
www.shortsf.com/reviews/hard...
#scifi #bookreview #sciencefiction #moon
www.shortsf.com/reviews/hard...
#scifi #bookreview #sciencefiction #moon
My review of "3 Hard Shots at the Moon" edited by Allan Kaster and featuring novellas from Michael Swanwick, John Kessel, and Ian McDonald.
www.shortsf.com/reviews/hard...
#scifi #bookreview #sciencefiction #moon
www.shortsf.com/reviews/hard...
#scifi #bookreview #sciencefiction #moon
3 Hard Shots at the Moon. edited by Allan Kaster. 2025 — Science Fiction Short Story Reviews
A small book of novellas is walking a tightrope. With only a few stories, and each story taking nearly 100 pages, they better all be good. Thankfully, Allan Kaster doesn’t have that problem. He has ...
www.shortsf.com
June 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
My review of "3 Hard Shots at the Moon" edited by Allan Kaster and featuring novellas from Michael Swanwick, John Kessel, and Ian McDonald.
www.shortsf.com/reviews/hard...
#scifi #bookreview #sciencefiction #moon
www.shortsf.com/reviews/hard...
#scifi #bookreview #sciencefiction #moon
My newest #wine country video is just finished. We're in Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain at one of the few #naturalwine producers: Constantina Sotelo. youtu.be/nOLBtSiQ-1I Enjoy
Natural Wine in Rias Baixas | Constantina Sotelo
YouTube video by Austin Beeman
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June 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
My newest #wine country video is just finished. We're in Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain at one of the few #naturalwine producers: Constantina Sotelo. youtu.be/nOLBtSiQ-1I Enjoy
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The creators of the Foundation TV series loathe the novels.
This is literally word for word the exact OPPOSITE of what the books are about.
This is literally word for word the exact OPPOSITE of what the books are about.
May 14, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The creators of the Foundation TV series loathe the novels.
This is literally word for word the exact OPPOSITE of what the books are about.
This is literally word for word the exact OPPOSITE of what the books are about.
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Since 2022, this couple has rescued animals from the front lines.
May 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Since 2022, this couple has rescued animals from the front lines.
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A major new study of 500,000 people published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology shows that the No. 3 best method of reducing your risk of sudden heart attack is: Drink more sparkling and/or white wine.
What's No. 4? Drink more red wine!
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What's No. 4? Drink more red wine!
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Drinking Wine Really is Good for You | Wine-Searcher News & Features
The science keep piling up: wine is good for your health, no matter what the temperance lobby says. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher
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May 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A major new study of 500,000 people published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology shows that the No. 3 best method of reducing your risk of sudden heart attack is: Drink more sparkling and/or white wine.
What's No. 4? Drink more red wine!
www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/05/dr...
What's No. 4? Drink more red wine!
www.wine-searcher.com/m/2025/05/dr...
My 5th Annual Review and Ranking of the Hugo Awards Short Fiction. This round is the Novelettes. www.shortsf.com/reviews/25hu...
No Spoilers and links to where you read most of these for free. #sffcommunity #sff #scifi #booksky
No Spoilers and links to where you read most of these for free. #sffcommunity #sff #scifi #booksky
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April 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
My 5th Annual Review and Ranking of the Hugo Awards Short Fiction. This round is the Novelettes. www.shortsf.com/reviews/25hu...
No Spoilers and links to where you read most of these for free. #sffcommunity #sff #scifi #booksky
No Spoilers and links to where you read most of these for free. #sffcommunity #sff #scifi #booksky
My Fifth Annual Review and Ranking of the Hugo Award Finalists for Short Story. www.shortsf.com/reviews/25hu...
Contains no spoilers.
Contains links to read the stories legally for free.
#sciencefiction #bookreview
Contains no spoilers.
Contains links to read the stories legally for free.
#sciencefiction #bookreview
Reviewing the 2025 Best Short Story Hugo Award Finalists — Science Fiction Short Story Reviews
Convicts floating in space. Historiography in video games. A giant killer snail. The best crop of Hugo Short Short Finalists since I've started reviewing them.
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April 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
My Fifth Annual Review and Ranking of the Hugo Award Finalists for Short Story. www.shortsf.com/reviews/25hu...
Contains no spoilers.
Contains links to read the stories legally for free.
#sciencefiction #bookreview
Contains no spoilers.
Contains links to read the stories legally for free.
#sciencefiction #bookreview
Oldie but goodie #wine youtube.com/watch?v=ODcU...
Dirk Richter: Talking German Wine: The Complete Interview. Weingut Max Ferd Richter
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March 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Oldie but goodie #wine youtube.com/watch?v=ODcU...
It’s a little quaint but the core point still remains. www.austinbeeman.com/blog/2020/1/... #wine #icymi
5 Ways the Coming Wine Tariffs Might Ruin Your Life in 2020 — Austin Beeman
If you follow anyone in the wine business on social media, you’ve seen a linked article about wine tariffs or a change.org petition to fight them. If you haven’t, you might want to sit...
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March 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
It’s a little quaint but the core point still remains. www.austinbeeman.com/blog/2020/1/... #wine #icymi
Two Park Portraits in Tokyo, Japan. www.austinbeeman.com/film/working... #filmphotography
Working and Playing: Two Park Portraits in Tokyo, Japan. 2019 — Austin Beeman
I love spending time inside Tokyo’s parks. It offers a chance at peace and quiet.
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March 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Two Park Portraits in Tokyo, Japan. www.austinbeeman.com/film/working... #filmphotography
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What an exciting opportunity for Canadian SFF writers! 🌟 Don't miss out on sharing your creativity! Can't wait to see the amazing stories that come through! 📚✨ #YearOfStories #SFFCommunity
LAST CALL!: Subs close @ 11:59pm Pacific for Year's Best Canadian F&SF Vol 3. Canadian citizen, permanent resident or ex-pat, send me your published SFF work from 2024. Yes, this means YOU! Don't self-reject! I can't wait to read your work. Deets here: kotowych.com/yearsbest/ Pls share widely!
March 1, 2025 at 2:54 AM
What an exciting opportunity for Canadian SFF writers! 🌟 Don't miss out on sharing your creativity! Can't wait to see the amazing stories that come through! 📚✨ #YearOfStories #SFFCommunity
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The Rise and Fall of Per Capita Wine Consumption in China: A Long-Run Perspective (1925-2023)
February 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Rise and Fall of Per Capita Wine Consumption in China: A Long-Run Perspective (1925-2023)