Minicon
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Science Fiction & Fantasy convention. Minicon 59 will be held Easter - April 2-5, 2026 in Bloomington, MN.
https://mnstf.org/minicon58/
Diversicon 32 - Sept 5-7, 2025 in Plymouth, MN.
https://mnstf.org/minicon58/
Diversicon 32 - Sept 5-7, 2025 in Plymouth, MN.
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narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
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Somebody suggested Inspirational Science Fiction Westerns.
Here's mine. What do the rest of you have?
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
#Writers #Booksky #SciFi gimme your links?
Here's mine. What do the rest of you have?
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
#Writers #Booksky #SciFi gimme your links?
November 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Somebody suggested Inspirational Science Fiction Westerns.
Here's mine. What do the rest of you have?
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
#Writers #Booksky #SciFi gimme your links?
Here's mine. What do the rest of you have?
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
#Writers #Booksky #SciFi gimme your links?
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www.enworld.org
Worlds of Design: Live Long and Prosper
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November 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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My author photo has a much younger-looking beard than me. Not sure how that happened…
November 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
My author photo has a much younger-looking beard than me. Not sure how that happened…
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“What I have seen during my current or past work is how [freedom of expression] is really the cornerstone of all freedom.” - Read more in our latest Speaking Freely interview with Benjamin Ismail. www.eff.org/pages/speak...
Speaking Freely: Benjamin Ismail
Benjamin Ismail is the Campaign and Advocacy Director for GreatFire, where he leads efforts to expose the censorship apparatus of authoritarian regimes worldwide. He also runs/oversees the App
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“What I have seen during my current or past work is how [freedom of expression] is really the cornerstone of all freedom.” - Read more in our latest Speaking Freely interview with Benjamin Ismail. www.eff.org/pages/speak...
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🚨Readers of #booksky ROLL UP ROLL UP!🚨
Did you know that UK readers can snap up @chuckwendig.bsky.social 's WANDERERS for just 0.99 alongside 35 other titles in our bumper #stillspooky eBook sale?
Website exclusive, DRM FREE, other titles available will vary by country. https://geni.us/Solarissale
Did you know that UK readers can snap up @chuckwendig.bsky.social 's WANDERERS for just 0.99 alongside 35 other titles in our bumper #stillspooky eBook sale?
Website exclusive, DRM FREE, other titles available will vary by country. https://geni.us/Solarissale
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🚨Readers of #booksky ROLL UP ROLL UP!🚨
Did you know that UK readers can snap up @chuckwendig.bsky.social 's WANDERERS for just 0.99 alongside 35 other titles in our bumper #stillspooky eBook sale?
Website exclusive, DRM FREE, other titles available will vary by country. https://geni.us/Solarissale
Did you know that UK readers can snap up @chuckwendig.bsky.social 's WANDERERS for just 0.99 alongside 35 other titles in our bumper #stillspooky eBook sale?
Website exclusive, DRM FREE, other titles available will vary by country. https://geni.us/Solarissale
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My darlings! Come read with us in 2026! @b1llz1lla.bsky.social and I have unleashed the reading list for our virtual book chat. From Historical Fantasy to classic Steampunk, the list is bursting with great reads, including the latest from @matociquala.bsky.social
madameaskew.com/2025/11/22/t...
madameaskew.com/2025/11/22/t...
Temporal Textual Talks: A Steampunk Book Chat
The 2026 Reading List Originally posted to our PatreonAfter gathering recommendations, hunting through our own lists, and debating, genteelly over cups of tea, Bill Bodden, our Official Buttery Goo…
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November 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
My darlings! Come read with us in 2026! @b1llz1lla.bsky.social and I have unleashed the reading list for our virtual book chat. From Historical Fantasy to classic Steampunk, the list is bursting with great reads, including the latest from @matociquala.bsky.social
madameaskew.com/2025/11/22/t...
madameaskew.com/2025/11/22/t...
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We have four novels available at Itch, and you can download them each at 25% off, or you can download all four of them for just $9. Download them today at itch.io/s/167815/ndp...
#scifi #WritingCommunity
#scifi #WritingCommunity
NDP Novel Bundle by Nomadic Delirium Press
A bundle by Nomadic Delirium Press, $9.00 for 4 games
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November 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We have four novels available at Itch, and you can download them each at 25% off, or you can download all four of them for just $9. Download them today at itch.io/s/167815/ndp...
#scifi #WritingCommunity
#scifi #WritingCommunity
It is Give to the Max day tomorrow, and you know, MnStF is a non-profit!
If you have a bit to spare, please consider us! bit.ly/484PpvB
If you have a bit to spare, please consider us! bit.ly/484PpvB
Support Minnesota Science Fiction Society Incorporated on GiveMN
The Minnesota Science Fiction Society, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the appreciation of science fiction and fantasy literature. Minn-Stf was founded in 1966 and we...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It is Give to the Max day tomorrow, and you know, MnStF is a non-profit!
If you have a bit to spare, please consider us! bit.ly/484PpvB
If you have a bit to spare, please consider us! bit.ly/484PpvB
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Warlord of Yaumgan is going up for preorder in a few days. Drops on the store on Feb 1, 2026 and wide on Feb 10.
time to get caught up.
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
time to get caught up.
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
November 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Warlord of Yaumgan is going up for preorder in a few days. Drops on the store on Feb 1, 2026 and wide on Feb 10.
time to get caught up.
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
time to get caught up.
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
Just announced, Dec 6 MnStF meeting hosted by Drew!
mnstf.org/index.php#ca...
mnstf.org/index.php#ca...
MnStF: The Minnesota Science Fiction Society
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November 17, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Just announced, Dec 6 MnStF meeting hosted by Drew!
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MnStF Party today, hosted by @mglaz.bsky.social, 4pm. Please see the Calendar entry for all the details!
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MnStF: The Minnesota Science Fiction Society
mnstf.org
November 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
MnStF Party today, hosted by @mglaz.bsky.social, 4pm. Please see the Calendar entry for all the details!
mnstf.org/index.php#ca...
mnstf.org/index.php#ca...
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This is a comet that has stayed in one piece.
And here's this morning's 3I/ATLAS image from Italy ☄️ www.virtualtelescope.eu/2025/11/11/i...
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (aka C/2025 N1 ATLAS): the ion tail is getting longer - 11 Nov. 2025. - The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is showing a nice ion tail in this 11 Nov. 2025, taken by Gianluca Masi, Virtual Telescope Project.
www.virtualtelescope.eu
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This is a comet that has stayed in one piece.
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This is a first for me: I have two books (When the Moon Hits Your Eye and The Shattering Peace) in the first round of the Goodreads Choice Awards, in the science fiction category. If you'd like to vote for either (or any other very worthy candidate), here's a link:
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
Opening Round: Vote for the Readers' Favorite Science Fiction of 2025!
Discover the Readers' Favorite Science Fiction in the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards.
www.goodreads.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This is a first for me: I have two books (When the Moon Hits Your Eye and The Shattering Peace) in the first round of the Goodreads Choice Awards, in the science fiction category. If you'd like to vote for either (or any other very worthy candidate), here's a link:
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
A bunch a great information on the upcoming MnStF party is on the Discord and the Calendar!
This Saturday - 11/15, 4pm - hosted by Mel.
mnstf.org/index.php#ca...
This Saturday - 11/15, 4pm - hosted by Mel.
mnstf.org/index.php#ca...
MnStF: The Minnesota Science Fiction Society
mnstf.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A bunch a great information on the upcoming MnStF party is on the Discord and the Calendar!
This Saturday - 11/15, 4pm - hosted by Mel.
mnstf.org/index.php#ca...
This Saturday - 11/15, 4pm - hosted by Mel.
mnstf.org/index.php#ca...
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Today's Classic Cover of the day is Edward Llewellyn's 1980 novel The Bright Companion, illustrated by Don Maitz! Maitz is most known for creating the pirate "Captain" on Captain Morgan rum.
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Today's Classic Cover of the day is Edward Llewellyn's 1980 novel The Bright Companion, illustrated by Don Maitz! Maitz is most known for creating the pirate "Captain" on Captain Morgan rum.
Memorial Bonfire Today, 4pm, at Como Park
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MnStF: The Minnesota Science Fiction Society
mnstf.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Memorial Bonfire Today, 4pm, at Como Park
mnstf.org/index.php#ca...
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Habitat for Humanity is working on Denny's house and seeking volunteers. According to Linda, they can use all skill levels. Looking for more people on December 9, from 8:30 to 3:30. Sign up: tchabitat.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/47...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Habitat for Humanity is working on Denny's house and seeking volunteers. According to Linda, they can use all skill levels. Looking for more people on December 9, from 8:30 to 3:30. Sign up: tchabitat.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/47...
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Greetings, sapients! Are you ready for a tale of spaceships, knitting, and the evils of capitalism in space? Whether you are or not, this week we have "Knit Three, Save Four" by @reasie.bsky.social for your eyes, ears, and other sensory organs!
Escape Pod 1018: Knit Three, Save Four
The ship was two days overdue for docking, more or less. As a stowaway, I didn’t have access to status reports. My passive data sniffer patiently checked for the docking station network, telling me…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Greetings, sapients! Are you ready for a tale of spaceships, knitting, and the evils of capitalism in space? Whether you are or not, this week we have "Knit Three, Save Four" by @reasie.bsky.social for your eyes, ears, and other sensory organs!
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LEGO Star Trek: The Next Generation USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D officially revealed. 3,600 pieces and 9 minifigs: Captain Picard, Riker, Worf, Data, Dr. Beverly Crusher, Geordi La Forge, Troi, Guinan, and Wesley Crusher. https://zdcs.link/aeKZxA
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
LEGO Star Trek: The Next Generation USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D officially revealed. 3,600 pieces and 9 minifigs: Captain Picard, Riker, Worf, Data, Dr. Beverly Crusher, Geordi La Forge, Troi, Guinan, and Wesley Crusher. https://zdcs.link/aeKZxA
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“Although no budget has been approved by Congress, and the Senate and House versions don’t make such drastic cuts to the broadly popular agency, many former and current employees say NASA’s leadership has appeared to be operating as if the president’s proposal is in effect.“
NASA has lost thousands of workers. Here’s what that means for science.
Staffers told The Post about months of turmoil and sweeping changes that, if fully implemented, could transform NASA and American science beyond the Trump years.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
“Although no budget has been approved by Congress, and the Senate and House versions don’t make such drastic cuts to the broadly popular agency, many former and current employees say NASA’s leadership has appeared to be operating as if the president’s proposal is in effect.“
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Heather 1 is coming in February (Jessica => Phil => Heather => Kohahu => Veronika)
time to get caught up where it all began.
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
time to get caught up where it all began.
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
November 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Heather 1 is coming in February (Jessica => Phil => Heather => Kohahu => Veronika)
time to get caught up where it all began.
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
time to get caught up where it all began.
www.knottedroadpress.com/collections/...
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How influential is Apocalypse World?
This influential. (And I wrote this chart four years ago.)
www.designers-and-dragons.com/2021/11/02/t...
This influential. (And I wrote this chart four years ago.)
www.designers-and-dragons.com/2021/11/02/t...
November 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
How influential is Apocalypse World?
This influential. (And I wrote this chart four years ago.)
www.designers-and-dragons.com/2021/11/02/t...
This influential. (And I wrote this chart four years ago.)
www.designers-and-dragons.com/2021/11/02/t...
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Recently published: The Sea-Stone Sword by Joel Cornah. There be pirates, obviously. But also dinosaurs, and a gay main character, and a race of intelligent penguins...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Recently published: The Sea-Stone Sword by Joel Cornah. There be pirates, obviously. But also dinosaurs, and a gay main character, and a race of intelligent penguins...
wizardstowerpress.co...
wizardstowerpress.co...