Are you writing about how we make it through to a better future? Are you writing #Thrutopia? #Protopia? #Solarpunk? Something else? Welcome to Thrutopia is open for submissions! See here for details, and check out recent posts for an example of what we publish: thrutopia.substack.com/p/are-you-wr...

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Adding horror to that list of genres that I keep trying because everyone's talking about them, and then remember why I don't read that genre. (In horror's case, usually in the middle of the night.)

Hello Dave

Alt: Hello Dave

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Amy Westervelt and Drilled have being doing sterling work for years, telling climate stories like the true crimes they are. Cannot wait to read this book!

Amy Westervelt@amywestervelt.bsky.social · 3w ago

Reason # a million I'm glad I opted to just build my own outlet years ago, where I can say whatever the fuck I want. And will ;) Meanwhile, receipts are in the book and keep an eye out for a new & improved @drilledmedia.bsky.social soon! geni.us/broughttoyouby

Hello, here is your occasional reminder that a whole load of my essays, reviews, short stories and other things can be found HERE, on my web-site, thank you for your attention to this matter. richarddsmyth.com

Richard Smyth

Writer for hire. Reviews, essays, features.

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Amal: "Only one week separates me from entering my ninth and final month of pregnancy. I wish I could tell you that I am excited and peaceful, but the truth is that I am exhausted. My body feels heavy, I am in pain, and my health has not been good." Please help if you can. ❤️‍🩹🙏❤️ gofund.me/32bda5e44

This sounds very cool, so I'm glad I now have it on my Kobo ready to read!

Anna Horroridge@anna-orridge.bsky.social · last mo.

Thanks, Gabino :) Looks a terrific deal. Parch Marks is now available to order. It is set in York, London and the Pennines, and features climate change, the Bronze Age, caves, archaeology, protest and heritage crime. www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p... #FridayReads

'The Shadow Wood' - a new story, free to read. May contain traces of rewilding.

Gregory Norminton (@gregorynorminton)

It’s a longish short story I’ve got for you this month. Feeling the season on the turn, I thought it’s time for some dreich spookiness. May contain traces of rewilding.

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New up on the blog - what hustling for an author career looks like & also me reminding myself not to entirely sabotage FutureMe www.patreon.com/LorraineWils...

The hustle | Lorraine Wilson

I mentioned this post in my last good vibes one, and am returning to it now as I feel like we always need reminders to be kinder to ourselve

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'... I wanted to write something more hopeful with Wolves – to try and break the feeling of paralysis, and remind myself there are still other possible futures.' Such a pleasure to interview @catamaroon.bsky.social at Welcome to Thrutopia. 💚 thrutopia.substack.com/p/interview-...

Interview with E.J. Swift

Author of When There Are Wolves Again

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'... I wanted to write something more hopeful with Wolves – to try and break the feeling of paralysis, and remind myself there are still other possible futures.' Such a pleasure to interview @catamaroon.bsky.social at Welcome to Thrutopia. 💚 thrutopia.substack.com/p/interview-...

Interview with E.J. Swift

Author of When There Are Wolves Again

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Have spent the past month adjusting to having a full-time job after freelancing for 20 years. Vv tired, but also, kind of in shock that I can just close the laptop and let things go until the following morning.

Boromir (Sean Bean): It Is A Gift

Alt: Boromir (Sean Bean): It Is A Gift

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For any US folks interested in When There Are Wolves Again, the ebook and hardback editions should currently be available via distribution. I think the UK rights team are making another attempt to find a US publisher; if no luck there, I'm hoping the paperback can also be distributed soon 🐺

I want to hide and to be seen - my feelings about Prof Jason Arday and how White society treats those of us who wish to be seen.

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I'm not sure I want to write this - it's not my suffering and there's already so much bullshit on this that I don't want to add more to it. Where I've landed after a sleepless night is this - I am responding to Prof. Jason Arday's death in complicated ways and I need to write about them, not least because I have (White) friends who need to understand better what it's like to live with this.

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We’ve received wonderful reviews about The Last Plastic Fork and Other Green Epiphanies, where each character changes for the greener. #HabitatPress #GreenStories #FlashFiction @singingtotigers.bsky.social @abbk1.bsky.social @lizottosson.bsky.social @jodes.bsky.social @nishxhegde.bsky.social

As you explore the work of @clarkeaward.bsky.social winner E. J. Swift @catamaroon.bsky.social , dive into her standalone time travel novel -PARIS ADRIFT! Hallie's bartending gig has taken a turn: there's a time portal in the keg room, & who is the mysterious Chronometrist? Buy geni.us/ParisAdrift

You're right--calling a by-election didn't shield you from scrutiny over the £5million bung you took. I'm sorry for the confusion! Would you like me to come up with another scheme to get you off the hook?

Parliamentary investigation resumes into Nigel Farage hours after he wins Clacton by-election - live updates

The Reform UK leader won the contest, which was boycotted by major political parties, but didn't attend the declaration.

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My lovely trans+ siblings — here is a great chance to tell it like it is in the UK right now. Sending much love to you all. 🩷🏳️‍⚧️🩷

TransActual@transactualuk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

TransActual is launching the Trans Lives Survey 2026. It's quick, anonymous and will help us campaign for our community! Take the survey here: form.typeform.com/to/BRppksJ3 #TransLives #TransSurvey #Trans

Finally managed to post my review of @catamaroon.bsky.social's defiantly hopeful When There Are Wolves Again, which is currently winning All the Awards! thrutopia.substack.com/p/book-revie...

Book review: When There Are Wolves Again by EJ Swift

I’m starting this month off with a review of my favourite book I’ve read this year: When There Are Wolves Again by EJ Swift. It opens with two women meeting around a campfire in 2070, and then shows u...

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We’re delighted to share that WHEN THERE ARE WOLVES AGAIN by E.J. Swift, and published by Arcadia, is the 40th winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award science fiction book of the year.

Filling out a survey for Arts Council England, and, oh god, so many glitches (optional questions triggering a 'must answer' response before you move on, 'up to 3' answers turning out to mean 'exactly 3'). Kind of funny but very on brand.

Our anthology #NoMoreFairyTales has had several wins lately. It's on thebookslist.com of top 20 books to inspire #ClimateAction and is June's #ClimateSolutions #BookClub choice. If you'd like to join us to discuss, subscribe here climatebookclub.substack.com?r=2en1er. Available on most platforms

Three years ago tomorrow, I very nervously gave this speech. I knew my career as a TV journalist was dunzo, cooked, filleted, kaput the morning I wrote it. (Thanks to Kat insisting I go for it anyway.) The end is awfully prescient at this exact second, though. Big ups to Scott Pelley for fighting.

Yeah, no thanks, Word. I've been fighting your stupid rules and weird advice for longer than a lot of people have been alive. #AmEditing #AmWriting

I have been influenced! In London for Reasons on Friday, so dropped by Maktaba @ibraaz.bsky.social and treated myself to this.

So Mayer@suchmayer.northsky.social · 5mo ago

LESBIAN SPACE COMMUNISTS!!

Probably my favourite book of the year so far!

E. J. Swift@catamaroon.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Out today! The paperback edition of When There Are Wolves Again 🪶🦫🌱🐾🐺 geni.us/WhenThereAre...

Look what's out in paperback! My grimsweet fantasy road trip (on foot) w/ a humble deputy courier forced to guide uppity court officials on a back country route that includes a ravenous fungal ghost plague, court intrigue, & a mysterious haunt. First of a duology. us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

The Witch Roads

Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott.Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned.When an a...

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Absolutely loved last night's performance of this - highly recommend if you can get there!

Live Theatre@livetheatre.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We are into the last wk of 'Astell & Woolf' - ends this Sat 6 Jun. Don't miss this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ witty, intelligent & engaging feminist comedy that is wowing both critics & audiences! SAVE 25% using Promo Code: A&W25 whilst you still can - book asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

I'm delighted I got to write this article for such an institution of a magazine! It's a lot personal, a little ranty, and full of reading recommendations, so hopefully something for everyone 😂

Solaris Books@solarisbooks.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🌊🐋 @rainewilson.bsky.social has a featured article in BBC Countryfile Magazine's Special edition - OUT NOW! Pick up a copy to learn more about Raine's work as a conservationist & to explore if stories can help to save our oceans - & ourselves. https://geni.us/weallghostsPB https://geni.us/saltorac

Finished When There are Wolves Again by @catamaroon.bsky.social last night. Such a beautiful, heartfelt novel, filled with love and hope and rage for our future. Very #Thrutopian writing, and given its recent BSFA best novel win, it really seems to be striking a chord with readers. I loved it. 💚

What are Thrutopian stories and why do we need them? How do they work? And most importantly, how can we craft them to land most effectively with ourselves and each other at scale and in time? accidentalgods.life/thoughts-fro... #AccidentalGods #Podcast #Thrutopia #ThrutopianThinking

Thoughts from the Edge: Manda explores Thrutopian narratives, the building of intent and the paths to a future we'd be proud to leave behind

In this solo episode, Manda walks us through the middle way between the dystopia of now, towards the utopia of a future in which humanity flourishes as an integral part of a thriving plant. What could...

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