Story sale! “Night Beach” will be appearing in an upcoming issue of Asimov’s Magazine. Thanks to Emily Hockaday for taking the story!

Very gratifying to come across this post recommending THREAT ASSESSMENT, which I co-wrote with Matt Kressel, for a Hugo nomination for best Novella! The reviewer calls this F&SF story “an incredible page-turner that absolutely delivered the goods.“ eclectictheist.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/h...

My Hugo Awards Recommendations for 2026: Best Novella

I wanted to share my recommendations for this year’s Hugo nominations, so I am writing a series of posts highlighting my favorites and recommendations in various categories. Where possible, I…

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Give a listen to the latest episode of the NERD COUNT podcast in which we interview Theresa DeLucci about publishing and her writing projects, among other things!

Matthew Kressel@matthewkressel.net · 9mo ago

In episode 016 of The Nerd Count podcast, we interview Theresa DeLucci to talk behind the scenes secrets of publishing, the changing industry, her own writing & much more. Listen at your favorite pod stream. @tdelucci.bsky.social @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social

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On the latest episode of the GEEK's GUIDE TO THE GALAXY podcast, I join host David Barr Kirtley to discuss 9 classic speculative fiction stories written by Larry Niven, including "Neuton Star" and "The Soft Weapon." Give a listen! youtu.be/jxE5Sf41AuI?...

On the latest episode of the GEEK's GUIDE TO THE GALAXY podcast, I join host David Barr Kirtley to discuss 9 classic speculative fiction stories written by Larry Niven, including "Neuton Star" and "The Soft Weapon." Give a listen! youtu.be/jxE5Sf41AuI?...

The Best of Larry Niven Part 1 Review

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Had a great time appearing live on YouTube for the Galactic Terrors online reading series. Authors Rebecca Cuthbert and Charles Barouch were terrific. Thanks to co-hosts @carolgyzander.bsky.social and @hailmothman.bsky.social for the invitation. You can view here: www.youtube.com/live/TVEinD7...

Galactic Terrors February 2025

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Give a listen to the latest episode of THE NERD COUNT podcast in which @matthewkressel.net and I tackle the subject of AI as a tool to “create” fiction.

Matthew Kressel@matthewkressel.net · 2y ago

In our tenth episode, your fellow nerds Mercurio and Matt discuss the topic du jour: Writing and AI! Listen at the link in thread or your favorite pod site by searching for "The Nerd Count Podcast." @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social #ai #fiction #novels #writing #authors #chatgpt

Listen to this week’s episode of the NERD COUNT PODCAST with Clay McLeod Chapman, who talks about writing horror, comic books, plays, short fiction, and more!

Matthew Kressel@matthewkressel.net · 2y ago

In our spookiest Nerd Count Podcast episode to date we interview the multi-talented Clay McLeod Chapman about horror, writing for Marvel & Disney, campfire stories and more! @claymcleod.bsky.social @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social nerdcountpodcast.com/2024/11/01/e...

Exciting news: NewCon Press has re-released my novel WERGEN: THE ALIEN LOVE WAR, which was nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award. The re-release includes a new cover with artwork by the fabulous Ben Baldwin. Many thanks to publisher Ian Whates for his support! www.amazon.com/Wergen-Alien...

Amazon.com: Wergen: The Alien Love War: 9781914953019: Rivera, Mercurio D: Books

Amazon.com: Wergen: The Alien Love War: 9781914953019: Rivera, Mercurio D: Books

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Had a wonderful time at the World Fantasy Convention in Niagara Falls, hanging out with old friends and making new ones.

Great readings last night at the KGB Fantastic Fiction series by Sarah Langan and David Leo Rice. (Sarah brought stuffed carnivorous chicks with her!) @matthewkressel.net @datlow.bsky.social

In the latest episode of NERD COUNT, we interview the sensational Jason Sanford about a range of subjects, including his fiction writing and journalistic work in the speculative fiction community. Give a listen! bsky.app/profile/matt...

Matthew Kressel@matthewkressel.net · 2y ago

In our 8th Nerd Count Podcast episode, we interview Jason Sanford about his Interzone stories, writing as a neurodivergent person, “discovery writing”, finding the right writing process and rhythm, his Genre Grapevine blog, & much more! @jasonsanford.bsky.social @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social

In our 7th episode of THE NERD COUNT podcast, we interview award-winning author Alaya Dawn Johnson. Topics range from Emu egg omelettes to travels to Japan and Mexico, writers retreat seances, Convention shenanigans. We had a ball recording this episode. Give a listen!

Matthew Kressel@matthewkressel.net · 2y ago

Check out our latest Nerd Count Podcast episode, where we interview the astounding Alaya Dawn Johnson about living in Mexico, giant emu eggs, giant African moths, encountering WWII skulls in Japan & much more! Available at your favorite pod site. @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social

Give a listen to the latest NERD COUNT PODCAST in which we interview the amazing Cat Rambo! @catrambo.bsky.social

Matthew Kressel@matthewkressel.net · 2y ago

In our fifth Nerd Count Podcast episode, we interview the fabulous @catrambo.bsky.social. We had a blast talking about writing, cooking, SFWA, teaching, and much more! . Listen at your favorite pod site or nerdcountpodcast.com. @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social

Cohosted the KGB Reading last night, which featured two terrific readers, James Chambers & Christopher Rowe. At dinner, I learned the founder of the series, the late Terry Bisson, was a mentor to Christopher Rowe. This moved me, as Terry was my mentor as well! A great reading and a great night!

In Episode 4 of THE NERD COUNT PODCAST @matthewkressel.net and I interview 12 Readercon attendees, including veterans and newbies, about their Con experience and current projects! Give a listen! Guests include @jeffreyford8.bsky.social @acwise.bsky.social @atgreenblatt.bsky.social and more!

Matthew Kressel@matthewkressel.net · 2y ago

In our fourth episode of The Nerd Count Podcast, we come you you LIVE from Readercon, the “conference on imaginative literature,” held this past July in Quincy, Massachusetts. Listen at your favorite pod site or nerdcountpodcast.com.

Coming Tuesday! New episode of the NERD COUNT podcast recorded live from Readercon with a whopping 12 special guests! This one was a blast!

Matthew Kressel@matthewkressel.net · 2y ago

Just finished editing the audio for our 4th episode of The Nerd Count Podcast, which I host with David Mercurio Rivera. We recorded this episode LIVE from Readercon and got some great interviews with twelve (yes twelve) awesome folks. Can't wait until y'all can hear this! The episode drops Tuesday.

In our third Nerd Count Podcast episode, we discuss writing conventions! Making pro contacts, games, hi-jinx, anecdotes & more! #nerdcountpodcast #conventions #scifi @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social

Mercurio D. Rivera and I have started a podcast! The Nerd Count Podcast discusses all things nerdy. In our inaugural episode we discuss the ins and outs of writing groups. nerdcountpodcast.com #podcast #nerdcount #nerdcountpodcast #scifi #fantasy #horror #books #tv #film #nerds #nerdy