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A journal that explores the breadth and depth of the themes, ideas, and issues of science fiction and fantasy. Ed. Alexandra Pierce. https://www.speculativeinsight.com/
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Tonight seems like a good night for Borderlands. The movie, not the game. It’s still weird every time I hear Cate with an American accent.

OMG get Shroud if you haven't already.

Please keep talking about our art and story book if you'd like it to take off! We have a *fun* upgrade pending, but aren't quite at the print run size to announce it yet... www.kickstarter.com/projects/att... #BookSky

ICYMI!

ICYMI!

Several authors have recorded video trailers for their essays on Speculative Insight... so if you want a taste of what's been written (and also a sneak peek at this Saturday's free essay!), check out: www.speculativeinsight.com/trailers

Abby has one of the most cleverly produced of these!

Several authors have recorded video trailers for their essays on Speculative Insight... so if you want a taste of what's been written (and also a sneak peek at this Saturday's free essay!), check out: www.speculativeinsight.com/trailers

@annleckie.com if you're still up and online - your website appears to be down!

Yo #melbourne, want to hear about some astonishing women's #history from the anti-Vietnam War era? Coming soon: me, banging on about the women I interviewed, at the Library at the Dock, one fine June evening. ("fine" is probably a lie, because Melbourne.) www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/event/melbou...

In case anyone was wondering where Aussie rock was at these days

One Message Remains by Premee Mohamed: Review by Gary K. Wolfe locusmag.com/2025/06...

Akwaeke Emezi: Claiming the Center locusmag.com/2025/06...

Imagine a panel discussion between @freyamarske.bsky.social and @celialake.bsky.social about how and why they made choices related to their books set in Edwardian England, about secret magical societies, with mystery and romance. Now imagine it was written down: www.speculativeinsight.com/extras

Imagine a panel discussion between @freyamarske.bsky.social and @celialake.bsky.social about how and why they made choices related to their books set in Edwardian England, about secret magical societies, with mystery and romance. Now imagine it was written down: www.speculativeinsight.com/extras

86% less than 12 hours in! We're so grateful! Thank you for Dreaming with us. ❤️ www.kickstarter.com/projects/att...

Where I spoke about werewolves and space opera. itch.io/t/4942358/we...

whoa! 250 backers! um talking bout this: www.kickstarter.com/projects/att...

Speculative Insight has been worth the money I spent on it, many times over! You should check it out.

Want to read a conversation between two cool authors? Right this way!

Want to read a conversation between two cool authors? Right this way!

Alexandra Pierce reviews THE DAGGER IN VICHY by Alastair Reynolds: “I have always enjoyed Alastair Reynolds’s work, and – for all its departure from what I initially enjoyed, so many years ago now – this novella is an excellent addition to his oeuvre.” locusmag.com/2025/05...

I'm so excited to share this: a 5th Saturday bonus! @celialake.bsky.social and @freyamarske.bsky.social in conversation with each other, discussing Edwardian England as a setting for their magical societies... Read now: www.speculativeinsight.com/extras/celia-lake-and-freya-marske

I will always love my YA fantasy.

An absorbing and thoughtful article, and the writers' works referenced sound well worth a look.

I'm so glad @speculativeinsight.bsky.social asked if we could make this happen. I had so much fun doing it, and it gave me all sorts of thoughts in the process.

I'm so excited to share this: a 5th Saturday bonus! @celialake.bsky.social and @freyamarske.bsky.social in conversation with each other, discussing Edwardian England as a setting for their magical societies... Read now: www.speculativeinsight.com/extras/celia-lake-and-freya-marske

So this just dropped today. Starfang fans, rejoice. :) blackwolfsings.itch.io/starfang-rpg

#FundraiserPerk : Love Angela Slatter's books? Now is your chance to get a personalized letter from one of her fictional characters sent directly to you. Donate at igg.me/at/locusmag2025 or link in bio!

This is literally the greatest moment in the history of music www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJvj...

I assume I’ve previously made the Back to the Future connection with Night Watch, but have I connected it to Life on Mars? Honestly can’t remember. Anyway, now I have.

And here's my review! (TL;DR I loved it and you should just buy it.) randomalex.net/2025/05/27/t...

I didn't even know what this book was about when I pre-ordered it, because I just trust Tesh that much. Turns out, good choice! This book is spectacular (and you can read it RIGHT NOW). Buy it for the fantasy-reading teacher in your life. randomalex.net/2025/05/27/t...