Time for this weekend’s ‘elephant done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 10th century, Morgan Library & Museum, MS M.644, f. 79r

The results are in. Stewart and my entry to this year's Interactive Fiction Competition came equal 13th (out of 71 games). The game is free to play online at fujibeard.itch.io/shadow-and-ink

First new species of cat discovered in more than 100 years! www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...

New cat species identified for first time in more than a century in Bolivia

New species of wild cat was discovered in Bolivia’s Yungas forest and is smaller than the average domestic ⁠cat

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The 2026 LIGHTSPEED + NIGHTMARE Kickstarter is NOW LIVE! Check out our star-studded lineup of authors & peruse our rewards: subscriptions, signed books, rare magazine collectibles, t-shirts, mugs, and other fun stuff. Thank you in advance if you're able to offer your support.💖 bit.ly/LS-NM-26

Time loops!

Merc Fenn Wolfmoor@mercwolfmoor.bsky.social · 2mo ago

⏳ WE HAVE UNTIL OCTOBER 1st! ⏳ www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

It's September, which means I have a new novel out this month! As early as Sept. 8 or as late as Sept. 22, depending on country and format (it's in ebook, paperback and audio read by Maria Nicola Johnson). The court of Catherine de' Medici, with ... vampires (I am making the spooky hands).

The Swordmaster

Coming September 2026 (the exactly dates within that month vary slightly by country.) 304 pages. Published by Rebellion, in ebook, paperback and audiobook narrated by Maria Nicola Johnson. This is th...

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Shadow & Ink is now available to play for free via Stewart's web site. infomancy.net/shadow-and-i... It's our entry for this year's Interactive Fiction competition. A choice-based game that takes around an hour to play. Explore a secret valley and assemble magical books.

I had the absolute pleasure of playtesting this game, and it is a DELIGHT! It takes about an hour to play, is tons of fun, the writing is sharp, and the little details/bonuses are fantastic. Highly recommend. Stewart C. Baker and @aidandoyle.bsky.social, congrats on creating this masterpiece!

Hey pals, come follow my next BackerKit campaign and help me bring a TIME LOOP ANTHOLOGY to life next month!! (It will have an open submission period for writers in October.) www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

So, what have I been up to all month long? The One-Page RPG Jam 2026 that's what! I finally finished my project: "Y/N", a TTRPG of live, competitive fanfiction to get folks reading short fiction! It's free/PWYW, PDF downloads, with color, B&W, and text-only options. I hope you enjoy!

Y / N by Catherine Tavares

A self-insert TTRPG to help you discover and immerse yourself in stories!

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Uhhhhhh I guess this is public? 😭🚂🐙 In development at Bardel, The Kraken Sea.

Apex Magazine and Book Company@apexmag.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Everyone grab your popcorn and go watch the trailer for the animated series adaptation of @ecatherine.com's novella THE KRAKEN SEA 🦑🍿!! Thrilled to see this fantastic story so beautifully reimagined 💜 Immune to spoilers? Snag a copy of the novella here 👀 www.apexbookcompany.com/products/the...

I am SO happy to announce the table of contents for [RECORDED]: An Anthology of Found Media Stories, coming to haunt you on October 13th, 2026! 🎥 📚💙 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

Happy #PrideMonth! 💙📚🌈 June is my birthday month! It is Triscuit and Crouton's gotcha month! And my found media anthology #RECORDED crowdfunding campaign is officially live!!! Come help make this an unforgettable (& super queer) anthology—you know you want it! 🎥👀 www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...

Michael Scott: Oh My God, It's Happening!

Alt: From The Office a clip of Michael Scott saying "Oh My God, it's happening!" as everyone runs around the room

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Listen, if this campaign funds in the first 48 hours, I have promised ALL my cats a can of tuna. (They get to share, it's a large can okay.) Support weird fiction! Support cats getting fed tuna in celebration!!! (I will absolutely share the video too 😸) #RECORDED tiny.cc/recordedantho

Get Ready for [RECORDED] — An Anthology of Found Media Fiction!

From Merc Fenn Wolfmoor - Get Ready for [RECORDED] — An Anthology of Found Media Fiction!

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Phone ate a Bluesky thread I was working on and it was incredibly demoralizing and then I got an email from my agent that THE LANGUAGE OF LIARS is entering a second printing!!! Y'all are so wonderful, go little book go us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

The Language of Liars

A story of secrets, body jumping, and the power of language, The Language of Liars is a poignant, thought-provoking new masterpiece from award-winning author...

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I was lucky to get such a wonderful cover and design from @astredcherry.bsky.social for the bug book. The design was nominated for Australian Book Design Awards.

Dymocks in the city (Collins St in Melbourne) has a big supply of Mind-controlling Bugs.

Happy book birthday to Tea & Treachery at the Infinite Pantry! 🎉🎂🫖 A museum of rare and precious foods. Lovable found family. Loads of queer characters. A tasty mystery & a sweet F/NB romance. Get your copy: books2read.com/tea-treachery #BookBirthday #BookSky #QueerBooks 🌈 #CozyFantasy #SFF

'sup, sickos — who likes FOUND FOOTAGE???? good, because SO DO I and I am going to spend my tax monies on BRINGING MORE FICTION INTO THE WORLD and editing an anthology this summer. because we need more weird art and I want YOU to help make it. 👀⬇️ mercfennwolfmoor.carrd.co#recordedantho

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This industry faced near total collapse in Australia. How did it come back from the brink?

Australia's game industry is levelling up, with independent studios hitting high scores despite ongoing challenges.

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okay so. coming soon 👀 (no, idk *exactly* when but like... all the stories are written! and I have one cover!) #WhyMonsterGirlsDontCry 📚🏳️‍⚧️ it's got trans & nonbinary characters! it's super queer! 🌈📚🪐 💜🖤💚 also very aspec! there will be 3 new stories! 🐺🎥🧸 www.kickstarter.com/projects/mer...

Coming soon: Why Monster Girls Don't Cry

A collection of dark speculative fiction about monsters and people considered monstrous. Includes three never-before-published stories!

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Featuring stories and poems by (deeeeep breath): @omgjulia.bsky.social, John Gregory Betancourt, Stefan Alcalá Slater, @alwayscoffee.bsky.social, @gerrileen.bsky.social, @mosesoseutomi.bsky.social, @aimeeogdenwrites.com, @bugthewriter.bsky.social, @andregeleynse.com, @elismontgomery.bsky.social ...

Small Wonders@smallwondersmag.com · 8mo ago

Welcome again to Small Wonders Subscription Drive! Today's theme is critters - whether it lopes, creeps, crawls, or gallops, we have a story or poem for you! In the meantime you should amble on over and pick up a subscription if you haven't already: store.smallwondersma... 1/8

Here it is! HARBOUR OF HUNGRY GHOSTS my new Babel x Buffy the Vampire Slayer historical fantasy novel out 28th July Cover by Toma Nguyen, art director Ella Garrett

Another red panda photo.

Congratulations to all the Nebula Award nominees! locusmag.com/2026/03/2025...

2025 Nebula Awards Ballot

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) has released the finalists for the 2025 Nebula Awards. Novel When We Were Real, Daryl Gregory (Saga) The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, Stephen Gr…

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The Judges' report on Mind-controlling Bugs for the Children's Book Council of Australia awards.

Wineglass Bay and Honeymoon Bay in Tasmania

My first kids' book is a notable book of the year. :)

Mind-controlling Bugs is on the Children's Book Council of Australia book of the year longlist in the Eve Pownall (non-fiction) category. They announce the shortlist later in the year.

hi friends, i've put together a short collection of SFF stories and set it free—i hope it can give you some encouragement, a smile, or even just a pause in the doomscrolling. art is resistance. <3 🐺 📚 ko-fi.com/s/f0da603a0d <— support/PWYW (free!) tiny.cc/2q7y001 <— direct download