Michael Ireland
@mickallister.bsky.social
Director of The Secret of St Kilda and Podcast Editor for Strange Horizons
Editor - https://thewritesong.co.uk
https://thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/
strangehorizons.bsky.social
Editor - https://thewritesong.co.uk
https://thesecretofstkilda.carrd.co/
strangehorizons.bsky.social
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This weekend the World Fantasy Convention takes place in Brighton, and I can confirm I'll be there with bells on, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Strange Horizons and talking about how music fuels my writing. Come say hi!
My World Fantasy Con schedule
Here are my panel items for World Fantasy Con 2025 in Brighton.
darthj.uno
October 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
This weekend the World Fantasy Convention takes place in Brighton, and I can confirm I'll be there with bells on, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Strange Horizons and talking about how music fuels my writing. Come say hi!
My #WorldFantasyConvention2025 schedule:
Thursday 30th October:
5pm - Multimedia Writing - Edinburgh Panel Room 3
Sunday 2nd November:
11am - Strange Horizons Tea Party -
Osborne Reading Room 1
See you there!
Thursday 30th October:
5pm - Multimedia Writing - Edinburgh Panel Room 3
Sunday 2nd November:
11am - Strange Horizons Tea Party -
Osborne Reading Room 1
See you there!
October 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
My #WorldFantasyConvention2025 schedule:
Thursday 30th October:
5pm - Multimedia Writing - Edinburgh Panel Room 3
Sunday 2nd November:
11am - Strange Horizons Tea Party -
Osborne Reading Room 1
See you there!
Thursday 30th October:
5pm - Multimedia Writing - Edinburgh Panel Room 3
Sunday 2nd November:
11am - Strange Horizons Tea Party -
Osborne Reading Room 1
See you there!
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Sunday, 11 AM, Osborne Reading Room 1.
Come talk about speculative poetry for an hour #WorldFantasyConvention2025
Come talk about speculative poetry for an hour #WorldFantasyConvention2025
October 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Sunday, 11 AM, Osborne Reading Room 1.
Come talk about speculative poetry for an hour #WorldFantasyConvention2025
Come talk about speculative poetry for an hour #WorldFantasyConvention2025
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NEW PODCAST ALERT!
City Grown From Seed by @dianadima.com
read by @emmiechristie33.bsky.social !
Listen to the story at the link ⬇️
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...
City Grown From Seed by @dianadima.com
read by @emmiechristie33.bsky.social !
Listen to the story at the link ⬇️
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...
City Grown From Seed
Long before you came along, I was myself just a seed in Raffa’s pocket, something she fumbled with as she stepped on the plane, her other hand clutching her mother’s. Small as I was, I sensed her f…
strangehorizons.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
NEW PODCAST ALERT!
City Grown From Seed by @dianadima.com
read by @emmiechristie33.bsky.social !
Listen to the story at the link ⬇️
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...
City Grown From Seed by @dianadima.com
read by @emmiechristie33.bsky.social !
Listen to the story at the link ⬇️
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...
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Incredibly silly job to have that I couldn't do with out @mickallister.bsky.social and the boys
HELP! ASTRID NEEDS A CATCHPHRASE!
Our friends @9thLevelGames are running a Kickstarter and asked us to make our own wrestler for it 💪 but I need the best catchphrase for our nazi-hunting vamp??
Checkout 👊 WRASTLEVANIA👊 and make your own beefcake: buff.ly/AF90y8F
Our friends @9thLevelGames are running a Kickstarter and asked us to make our own wrestler for it 💪 but I need the best catchphrase for our nazi-hunting vamp??
Checkout 👊 WRASTLEVANIA👊 and make your own beefcake: buff.ly/AF90y8F
October 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Incredibly silly job to have that I couldn't do with out @mickallister.bsky.social and the boys
Congratulations @gautambhatia88.bsky.social!
The winner of the #2025IgnyteAwards for Outstanding Novel-Adult is THE SENTENCE by @gautambhatia88.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Congratulations @gautambhatia88.bsky.social!
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Surprise! I have joined the fearsome and terrible hive at RRD, and will be the new Soc Media wretch!
Lots of love and mouth full of dice, Naomi xoxo
Lots of love and mouth full of dice, Naomi xoxo
October 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Surprise! I have joined the fearsome and terrible hive at RRD, and will be the new Soc Media wretch!
Lots of love and mouth full of dice, Naomi xoxo
Lots of love and mouth full of dice, Naomi xoxo
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All of which is to say: yes, I made a typo for Aisha's name above; yes, as an editor I am reliant on our proofreaders (sorry, @jampersand.bsky.social); and, yes, listen to the great @darthj.uno and @mickallister.bsky.social's latest SH@25, in which some of us talk about the mag.
SH: it's nice. 🙏
SH: it's nice. 🙏
Celebrating 25 Years with The Strange Horizons Editorial Collective
In this special episode of Strange Horizons at 25, Senior Podcast Editor Kat Kourbeti and Editor Michael Ireland welcome current members of the Strange Horizons Editorial Collective for a series of…
strangehorizons.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
All of which is to say: yes, I made a typo for Aisha's name above; yes, as an editor I am reliant on our proofreaders (sorry, @jampersand.bsky.social); and, yes, listen to the great @darthj.uno and @mickallister.bsky.social's latest SH@25, in which some of us talk about the mag.
SH: it's nice. 🙏
SH: it's nice. 🙏
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Plug Alert:
In addition to my story (Pvt. Parker, MiA) incld'd in this 1/4 C roundup; another story by me back then (strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...) was in the book SH: Best of Year One!
Haven't placed any (fic) w/ SH since; guess they raised their standards...HahHah...heh...
..heh...
sigh :(
In addition to my story (Pvt. Parker, MiA) incld'd in this 1/4 C roundup; another story by me back then (strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...) was in the book SH: Best of Year One!
Haven't placed any (fic) w/ SH since; guess they raised their standards...HahHah...heh...
..heh...
sigh :(
October 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Plug Alert:
In addition to my story (Pvt. Parker, MiA) incld'd in this 1/4 C roundup; another story by me back then (strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...) was in the book SH: Best of Year One!
Haven't placed any (fic) w/ SH since; guess they raised their standards...HahHah...heh...
..heh...
sigh :(
In addition to my story (Pvt. Parker, MiA) incld'd in this 1/4 C roundup; another story by me back then (strangehorizons.com/wordpress/fi...) was in the book SH: Best of Year One!
Haven't placed any (fic) w/ SH since; guess they raised their standards...HahHah...heh...
..heh...
sigh :(
First @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social panel done! Creative collaboration with @brandoncrilly.bsky.social @hisiheyah.bsky.social was so much fun. Go check out their lovely work!
September 27, 2025 at 12:01 AM
First @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social panel done! Creative collaboration with @brandoncrilly.bsky.social @hisiheyah.bsky.social was so much fun. Go check out their lovely work!
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It's @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social time!!
My first panel later today is "Collaboration: The Art of Sharing Success" in Hour 7 (7 pm EST) w/ @mickallister.bsky.social and @hisiheyah.bsky.social. We've got a whole bunch of topics prepared and I can't wait!
My first panel later today is "Collaboration: The Art of Sharing Success" in Hour 7 (7 pm EST) w/ @mickallister.bsky.social and @hisiheyah.bsky.social. We've got a whole bunch of topics prepared and I can't wait!
September 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It's @flightsoffoundry.bsky.social time!!
My first panel later today is "Collaboration: The Art of Sharing Success" in Hour 7 (7 pm EST) w/ @mickallister.bsky.social and @hisiheyah.bsky.social. We've got a whole bunch of topics prepared and I can't wait!
My first panel later today is "Collaboration: The Art of Sharing Success" in Hour 7 (7 pm EST) w/ @mickallister.bsky.social and @hisiheyah.bsky.social. We've got a whole bunch of topics prepared and I can't wait!
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as a new month of creativity has begun, a reminder that if you liked any of the cool stuff I've made while I was traveling, you can support my writing via Patreon or Ko-Fi!
A reminder that if you like the work I’ve been recently making, you can support me via PayPal (paypal.me/brandonobrien), Patreon (patreon.com/therisingtithes), Itch (therisingtithes.itch.io), or Ko-Fi (ko-fi.com/therisingtit...)!
Support Brandon O'Brien
Support Brandon O'Brien
ko-fi.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
as a new month of creativity has begun, a reminder that if you liked any of the cool stuff I've made while I was traveling, you can support my writing via Patreon or Ko-Fi!
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one of my favorite stories I've penned gorgeously read, rich and wry, if you're in the mood for a slow exploration of the inevitable results of aspiring to both justice and power
The new issue of @strangehorizons.bsky.social is out! on the Podcast we have @emmiechristie33.bsky.social reading @aardwyrm.bsky.social 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle'.
Go listen on your preferred podcast app.
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
Go listen on your preferred podcast app.
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
Podcast: 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle'
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Malda Marlys' 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle' read by Emmie Christie. Subscr…
strangehorizons.com
September 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
one of my favorite stories I've penned gorgeously read, rich and wry, if you're in the mood for a slow exploration of the inevitable results of aspiring to both justice and power
The new issue of @strangehorizons.bsky.social is out! on the Podcast we have @emmiechristie33.bsky.social reading @aardwyrm.bsky.social 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle'.
Go listen on your preferred podcast app.
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
Go listen on your preferred podcast app.
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
Podcast: 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle'
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Malda Marlys' 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle' read by Emmie Christie. Subscr…
strangehorizons.com
September 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The new issue of @strangehorizons.bsky.social is out! on the Podcast we have @emmiechristie33.bsky.social reading @aardwyrm.bsky.social 'Of Flowing Stone, of Liquid Gold, of Justice, Ash, and Battle'.
Go listen on your preferred podcast app.
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
Go listen on your preferred podcast app.
strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
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It's finally September! Do you know what that means???
Flights of Foundry is THIS MONTH.
Register: flights-of-foundry.o...
Let's gooooo! 🪽🪽🪽
Flights of Foundry is THIS MONTH.
Register: flights-of-foundry.o...
Let's gooooo! 🪽🪽🪽
September 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's finally September! Do you know what that means???
Flights of Foundry is THIS MONTH.
Register: flights-of-foundry.o...
Let's gooooo! 🪽🪽🪽
Flights of Foundry is THIS MONTH.
Register: flights-of-foundry.o...
Let's gooooo! 🪽🪽🪽
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As of 2025, @naomikritzer.bsky.social has joined an exclusive club of only 21 authors who have earned at least four Hugo Awards in the prose categories (novel, novella, novelette, short story, or series).
It's the same number of wins that Heinlein managed.
It's the same number of wins that Heinlein managed.
August 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
As of 2025, @naomikritzer.bsky.social has joined an exclusive club of only 21 authors who have earned at least four Hugo Awards in the prose categories (novel, novella, novelette, short story, or series).
It's the same number of wins that Heinlein managed.
It's the same number of wins that Heinlein managed.
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It's 2025. Saying every name on the finalist card and saying every name correctly shouldn't be an aspirational goal, it should be the bare minimum of professionalism and courtesy.
Mike's one of the best audio producers I've ever worked with. He's amazing. Boosting this to @laworldcon.bsky.social
Mike's one of the best audio producers I've ever worked with. He's amazing. Boosting this to @laworldcon.bsky.social
In the wake of the mispronunciations at this year's Hugo's, if anyone needs technical support in creating pronunciation guides for titles/names or use of non Anglo language in any of their writing. I'll help create an audioguide you can send to any awards, narrators or for your press kit. No charge.
August 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
It's 2025. Saying every name on the finalist card and saying every name correctly shouldn't be an aspirational goal, it should be the bare minimum of professionalism and courtesy.
Mike's one of the best audio producers I've ever worked with. He's amazing. Boosting this to @laworldcon.bsky.social
Mike's one of the best audio producers I've ever worked with. He's amazing. Boosting this to @laworldcon.bsky.social
In the wake of the mispronunciations at this year's Hugo's, if anyone needs technical support in creating pronunciation guides for titles/names or use of non Anglo language in any of their writing. I'll help create an audioguide you can send to any awards, narrators or for your press kit. No charge.
August 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
In the wake of the mispronunciations at this year's Hugo's, if anyone needs technical support in creating pronunciation guides for titles/names or use of non Anglo language in any of their writing. I'll help create an audioguide you can send to any awards, narrators or for your press kit. No charge.
Less than 30 minutes! Any help toward the $25k goal to celebrate the 25 Years of Strange Horizons would be a massive help!
96.9% to 25th Anniversary Issue
** 30 minutes **
If you know anyone who could pledge $787 basically right now, they could pledge for a Stone Soup Love Letters Bundle and fund the 25th Anniversary Issue, which would be badass.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/str... #BookSky
** 30 minutes **
If you know anyone who could pledge $787 basically right now, they could pledge for a Stone Soup Love Letters Bundle and fund the 25th Anniversary Issue, which would be badass.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/str... #BookSky
Strange Horizons 2026
A free weekly speculative fiction magazine with a global perspective.
www.kickstarter.com
July 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Less than 30 minutes! Any help toward the $25k goal to celebrate the 25 Years of Strange Horizons would be a massive help!
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July 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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🚨Last 50 HOURS🚨🚨 of the annual Strange Horizons fund-raiser!
Last 50 hours to fund special issues on SFF and fungi, and SFF and the working class.
A number of rewards still up for offer.
Donate here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...
Last 50 hours to fund special issues on SFF and fungi, and SFF and the working class.
A number of rewards still up for offer.
Donate here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...
Strange Horizons 2026
A free weekly speculative fiction magazine with a global perspective.
www.kickstarter.com
July 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🚨Last 50 HOURS🚨🚨 of the annual Strange Horizons fund-raiser!
Last 50 hours to fund special issues on SFF and fungi, and SFF and the working class.
A number of rewards still up for offer.
Donate here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...
Last 50 hours to fund special issues on SFF and fungi, and SFF and the working class.
A number of rewards still up for offer.
Donate here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...
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Do you want to see Strange Horizons do special issues on SFF and Fungi and SFF and the Working Class in 2026?
Three days (and a bit) to make that a reality!
Donate here to help us achieve these two stretch goals in our annual fund-drive:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...
Three days (and a bit) to make that a reality!
Donate here to help us achieve these two stretch goals in our annual fund-drive:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...
Strange Horizons 2026
A free weekly speculative fiction magazine with a global perspective.
www.kickstarter.com
July 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Do you want to see Strange Horizons do special issues on SFF and Fungi and SFF and the Working Class in 2026?
Three days (and a bit) to make that a reality!
Donate here to help us achieve these two stretch goals in our annual fund-drive:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...
Three days (and a bit) to make that a reality!
Donate here to help us achieve these two stretch goals in our annual fund-drive:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...
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There's 4 days to go!
Fungi in SFF is our first Special Issue stretch goal!
it's mould
it's mushrooms
it's yeast
✨ it's infinite SFF potential ✨
We're halfway to making it a reality. Just $1327 left! Let's GO!
There are still books available and our Kickstarter-exclusive patch!
Fungi in SFF is our first Special Issue stretch goal!
it's mould
it's mushrooms
it's yeast
✨ it's infinite SFF potential ✨
We're halfway to making it a reality. Just $1327 left! Let's GO!
There are still books available and our Kickstarter-exclusive patch!
📢 It's here! The Strange Horizons Fund Drive 2026 has begun! 📢
Help us raise the $20,000 we need to fund our fiction, poetry, and non-fiction for next year! Beyond that are our stretch goals including some compelling special issues!
Donate at the link ⬇️
Help us raise the $20,000 we need to fund our fiction, poetry, and non-fiction for next year! Beyond that are our stretch goals including some compelling special issues!
Donate at the link ⬇️
Strange Horizons 2026
A free weekly speculative fiction magazine with a global perspective.
www.kickstarter.com
July 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
There's 4 days to go!
Fungi in SFF is our first Special Issue stretch goal!
it's mould
it's mushrooms
it's yeast
✨ it's infinite SFF potential ✨
We're halfway to making it a reality. Just $1327 left! Let's GO!
There are still books available and our Kickstarter-exclusive patch!
Fungi in SFF is our first Special Issue stretch goal!
it's mould
it's mushrooms
it's yeast
✨ it's infinite SFF potential ✨
We're halfway to making it a reality. Just $1327 left! Let's GO!
There are still books available and our Kickstarter-exclusive patch!
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They're so close to doing an issue on MUSHROOMS. I want the special mushrooms issue, y'all. 🍄🍄🍄
July 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
They're so close to doing an issue on MUSHROOMS. I want the special mushrooms issue, y'all. 🍄🍄🍄