Farah Mendlesohn
@effjayem.bsky.social
SF fan, writer etc etc. 🏴Author of The Pleasant Profession of Robert A. Heinlein and Rhetorics of Fantasy. Publishing a book on Joanna Russ's The Female Man with Luna Press in 2026. Pre Order now! Supporter of 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇵🇸 Pronouns: Farah/they
I have just had a brilliant time launching a new science fiction convention in Scotland. PictCon1 in Perth, with guest of Honour Francesca Barbini @lunapress.bsky.social was a blast. Join us next year in October 2026. Link below. And do follow the new account!
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I have just had a brilliant time launching a new science fiction convention in Scotland. PictCon1 in Perth, with guest of Honour Francesca Barbini @lunapress.bsky.social was a blast. Join us next year in October 2026. Link below. And do follow the new account!
@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
Meet the Author. Guest of Honour Suniti Namjoshijow in Surrey
Main stage interview 2pm.
Meet the Author. Guest of Honour Suniti Namjoshijow in Surrey
Main stage interview 2pm.
November 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social
Meet the Author. Guest of Honour Suniti Namjoshijow in Surrey
Main stage interview 2pm.
Meet the Author. Guest of Honour Suniti Namjoshijow in Surrey
Main stage interview 2pm.
@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social the dealer hall has something for everyone!
November 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social the dealer hall has something for everyone!
@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social these are the menus upstairs. Plus cake on stand five.
October 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social these are the menus upstairs. Plus cake on stand five.
@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social registration is open and the art show is being built.
October 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
@worldfantasy2025.bsky.social registration is open and the art show is being built.
Nb. They aren't bonded. On some days they fight. Other days they won't come near each other. I've had bonded cats. My Siamese Miles and Ivan were joined at the hip, the head or any other part they could manage. You felt like you were interrupting them.
October 20, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Nb. They aren't bonded. On some days they fight. Other days they won't come near each other. I've had bonded cats. My Siamese Miles and Ivan were joined at the hip, the head or any other part they could manage. You felt like you were interrupting them.
The world is full of hate. And then there is this. Freddie Purrcury on the left, Major Tom on the right.
October 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The world is full of hate. And then there is this. Freddie Purrcury on the left, Major Tom on the right.
How much is that doggy in the window?
The one with the most soulful eyes?
How much is that doggy in the window?
I can’t think of a word, that rhymes.
#BassetHoundsOfBlueSky
The one with the most soulful eyes?
How much is that doggy in the window?
I can’t think of a word, that rhymes.
#BassetHoundsOfBlueSky
October 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
How much is that doggy in the window?
The one with the most soulful eyes?
How much is that doggy in the window?
I can’t think of a word, that rhymes.
#BassetHoundsOfBlueSky
The one with the most soulful eyes?
How much is that doggy in the window?
I can’t think of a word, that rhymes.
#BassetHoundsOfBlueSky
But revenge was hers! She refused to move, looking bassetly into the sausage lady's eyes!
Score!
Phryne trotted off, the true victor, with a second sausage.2/2
Score!
Phryne trotted off, the true victor, with a second sausage.2/2
October 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
But revenge was hers! She refused to move, looking bassetly into the sausage lady's eyes!
Score!
Phryne trotted off, the true victor, with a second sausage.2/2
Score!
Phryne trotted off, the true victor, with a second sausage.2/2
It's just occurred to me.
The Cromwell Association is meeting this year on the same day as my American friends will be demonstrating for No Kings Day!
Now wondering how I can sneak that into my talk.
The Cromwell Association is meeting this year on the same day as my American friends will be demonstrating for No Kings Day!
Now wondering how I can sneak that into my talk.
October 15, 2025 at 6:37 AM
It's just occurred to me.
The Cromwell Association is meeting this year on the same day as my American friends will be demonstrating for No Kings Day!
Now wondering how I can sneak that into my talk.
The Cromwell Association is meeting this year on the same day as my American friends will be demonstrating for No Kings Day!
Now wondering how I can sneak that into my talk.
I thought you might like an update.
October 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I thought you might like an update.
Dog excited for her morning walk.
October 1, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Dog excited for her morning walk.
We took the dogs to the beach: Phryne Basset and Bella Entelbucher.
September 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We took the dogs to the beach: Phryne Basset and Bella Entelbucher.
I have a historiography essay to write on marginal groups in early modern Europe. It will be on how so called descriptions of the Jewish experience are mostly about the latest excuse to kill us. But I would really welcome suggestions for reading on actual Jewish lives in the early modern period.
September 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I have a historiography essay to write on marginal groups in early modern Europe. It will be on how so called descriptions of the Jewish experience are mostly about the latest excuse to kill us. But I would really welcome suggestions for reading on actual Jewish lives in the early modern period.
Last night Phryne Basset and Freddie Purrcury were both asleep on my lap.
September 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Last night Phryne Basset and Freddie Purrcury were both asleep on my lap.
I got very confused there Simon. Kate, this is *my* Phryne. Having been with Freddie since they were both 12 weeks old, she's a little confused as to her own species.
September 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I got very confused there Simon. Kate, this is *my* Phryne. Having been with Freddie since they were both 12 weeks old, she's a little confused as to her own species.
And finally, the two of them, in between their Tweedledee/Tweedledum midnight bed battles.
September 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
And finally, the two of them, in between their Tweedledee/Tweedledum midnight bed battles.
And this is Freddie Purrcury, my singer, my dancer, my super extrovert knows the entire neighbourhood, lover boy kitty.
September 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
And this is Freddie Purrcury, my singer, my dancer, my super extrovert knows the entire neighbourhood, lover boy kitty.
This is Major Thomas, known mostly as The Major. He has a purr like a lawnmower.
September 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This is Major Thomas, known mostly as The Major. He has a purr like a lawnmower.
Saturday 16th August
Edmonton in 2030 Virtual Bid Party: Celebrating Science Fiction and Fantasy from Canada
Saturday 16th August
The programme starts at 3pm and runs to 7pm Seattle Time) - 11pm start UK time.
Tiny url: tinyurl.com/3xd54f7h
us02web.zoom.us
Edmonton in 2030 Virtual Bid Party: Celebrating Science Fiction and Fantasy from Canada
Saturday 16th August
The programme starts at 3pm and runs to 7pm Seattle Time) - 11pm start UK time.
Tiny url: tinyurl.com/3xd54f7h
us02web.zoom.us
August 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Saturday 16th August
Edmonton in 2030 Virtual Bid Party: Celebrating Science Fiction and Fantasy from Canada
Saturday 16th August
The programme starts at 3pm and runs to 7pm Seattle Time) - 11pm start UK time.
Tiny url: tinyurl.com/3xd54f7h
us02web.zoom.us
Edmonton in 2030 Virtual Bid Party: Celebrating Science Fiction and Fantasy from Canada
Saturday 16th August
The programme starts at 3pm and runs to 7pm Seattle Time) - 11pm start UK time.
Tiny url: tinyurl.com/3xd54f7h
us02web.zoom.us
We are on holiday without the dog. I think she's astral projecting. #BassetHounds
August 2, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We are on holiday without the dog. I think she's astral projecting. #BassetHounds
I don't intend ever to publish with an academic press again. The next book is from Luna.
July 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
I don't intend ever to publish with an academic press again. The next book is from Luna.
We do. I couldn't make it work with my dog because she never uses her paws, but I know several people who have used the button technique with their dogs and cats.
July 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We do. I couldn't make it work with my dog because she never uses her paws, but I know several people who have used the button technique with their dogs and cats.
They can't prosecute us all.
July 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
They can't prosecute us all.