Essential reading right here! This is such a thoughtful and nuanced piece. As someone who writes fantasy *inspired by* elements of Yoruba culture, so much of this resonates. (More thoughts below…)

P. Djéli Clark | The Disgruntled Haradrim@pdjeliclark.bsky.social · 23h ago

Lots chatter in these social media streets bout Children of Blood and Bone. ALL BLACK EVERYTHING flick got ALL BLACK DRAMA. But this blog ain't bout none of that. Instead, I tackle another related controversy about the joys, rewards, perils, and pitfalls of writing African-inspired fantasy.

Lots chatter in these social media streets bout Children of Blood and Bone. ALL BLACK EVERYTHING flick got ALL BLACK DRAMA. But this blog ain't bout none of that. Instead, I tackle another related controversy about the joys, rewards, perils, and pitfalls of writing African-inspired fantasy.

Africa, Fantasy, and Worldbuilding

Movie still featuring royal family in film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone Over the past few weeks there’s been a lot of discourse about the film adaptation of Nigerian-American writ…

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Congratulations to all the finalists! 🎉

Locus Magazine@locusmag.bsky.social · 21h ago

2026 World Fantasy Awards Finalists locusmag.com/2026/08...

Oh wow. Congrats to the finalists. Honored to be included with these authors. Thanks to World Fantasy Con, the judges, @clarkesworldmagazine.com, and @undertow.bsky.social. And thanks to readers who enjoyed and talked about these stories. Really means a lot.

2026 World Fantasy Awards Finalists

The World Fantasy Awards ballot for works published in 2025 has been announced. The awards will be presented during the 2026 World Fantasy Convention, scheduled for October 22-25, 2026 in Oakland C…

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Rejecting my OWN changes as I edit

Oh Yeah Reaction Meme

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Continuing the theme…

DiscussingFilm@discussingfilm.net · 5d ago

Mahershala Ali has called out Marvel for ‘BLADE’ never happening. “You had me under contract, they have billions of dollars, if they wanted to do the movie, we would've done the movie... I feel ready to move on from the Blade questions. Those are for them.” (Source: www.gq.com/story/mahers...)

Subs for our next issue close TONIGHT! Polish it up and get it IN 🔥⏳

FIYAH Literary Magazine@fiyahlitmag.bsky.social · 2w ago

One week left for our last submission cycle of the year! If you have a Black magic school story this is your time to shine! Don't self reject ⏳

This is such crappy news. Wonder Man was a brilliant and popular show and received such praise. What more do the decision-makers want?! I felt like the story was just getting going, and there was so much potential.

Culture Crave 🍿@culturecrave.co · 6d ago

'Wonder Man' has been canceled The show is no longer returning for S2 (via Variety)

Well whaddaya know, my DSF story is there as well. They need to take that shit the f^(< down before I go full Hackney girl on them

Beth Cato@bethcato.bsky.social · 6d ago

Hey! If you were published at Daily Science Fiction, be aware that a site called Science Fiction Weekly has stolen the entire story database & posted it on their site. All of my DSF stories are there without my permission. sciencefictionweekly.com

Hey! If you were published at Daily Science Fiction, be aware that a site called Science Fiction Weekly has stolen the entire story database & posted it on their site. All of my DSF stories are there without my permission. sciencefictionweekly.com

Christ, what next? 13 of my 14 DSF stories are in there and I did not give consent for a single one (nor do I see any contact info where I could tell them to remove it).

Beth Cato@bethcato.bsky.social · 6d ago

Hey! If you were published at Daily Science Fiction, be aware that a site called Science Fiction Weekly has stolen the entire story database & posted it on their site. All of my DSF stories are there without my permission. sciencefictionweekly.com

I watched Spider-Man last night but I feel like anything I say about it will be a spoiler. It was very good. I enjoyed it a lot. I have big overarching spoilery thoughts that I’ll save for another day…

I DID NOT REALISE STRANGE NEW WORLDS IS BACK TOMORROW THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING

We can FINALLY scream that our newest issue is out in the world! Get your download of FIYAH #39: Black Kishōtenketsu: fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...

FIYAH # 39: Black Kishōtenketsu

FIYAH Issue 39: Black Kishōtenketsu includes the following stories and poems: Prose WHAT THE LOTUS SAID TO THE WATER LILY // Jahid Wilson Jr // 6998 words The loves and lifetime of Silas, a tender …

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Me: I can edit 100 pages a day no problem. Also me: Lemme just spend 4 hours dissecting these two paragraphs real quick…

Black Panther 3 will be released December 15th, 2028. David Jonsson will star as T'Challa's son in the film.

'Black Panther 3' has been officially announced • Ryan Coogler is returning to direct • David Jonsson has been cast as T'Challa's son • Letitia Wright will return as Shuri • Releasing in theaters December 15, 2028

Finally watched MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE featuring my boyfriend Idris Elba and my other boyfriend Skeletor. I’m kinda craving a dead serious, gritty, grimdark He-Man adaptation where Adam is a tortured and brooding soul and Eternia is dystopian nightmare of corruption and despair.

One week left for our last submission cycle of the year! If you have a Black magic school story this is your time to shine! Don't self reject ⏳

FIYAH Literary Magazine@fiyahlitmag.bsky.social · last mo.

Submissions for FIYAH #40 are OPEN! Deadline July 31. Get more info about "Conjuring Academies & Spellbound Scholars" at the link! fiyahlitmag.com/submissions/

Thrilled to announce The Strange Architect series over at Variety. There were several possibilities, but thankful to FSG for stepping up and creating a home for it. variety.com/2026/biz/new...

‘The Strange Architect,’ New Series by ‘Annihilation’ Author Jeff VanderMeer, Sells to Farrar, Straus and Giroux in Seven-Figure Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

'The Strange Architect,' a four-part series by 'Annihilation' author Jeff VanderMeer, has sold Farrar, Straus and Giroux in a seven-figure deal.

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I just like the pattern Wordle 1,857 4/6 🟨⬛🟨⬛🟨 ⬛🟩🟨🟩⬛ 🟩🟩⬛🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

I know we all have superhero fatigue but I am a simple girl with simple needs I am very excite

Culture Crave 🍿@culturecrave.co · 2w ago

Official trailer for ‘Avengers Doomsday’ In theaters December 18

Word of mouth, personal recommendation, was the first and remains the best way for authors to reach new readers long-term. New readers helps us carry on writing new books for everyone.

TheStainlessSteelRat@llygodenfawrdur.bsky.social · 2w ago

It was a Tweet of Mr Tchaikovsky that introduced me to Mr Powell, who has become a firm favourite and a must buy author for me. Mr Powell introduced me to Ms Newman and on the SM recs go.

Every episode of X-Men 97 is an entire movie unto itself

That was the most insane England match ever! ⚽️

Feels bad that a director of a major studio film is perfectly comfortable saying that casting non-white actors is just something you do to look woke and otherwise isn't remotely necessary

Andy Serkis Gets Asked Why New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Cast Is All White Actors: ‘I Don’t Think We’ll Be Doing a Politically Correct Casting-for-the Sake-of-Casting Version of the Film’

Andy Serkis' 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' has only announced white actors for its cast, following the lack of diversity in other flms.

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Well, The Odyssey was excellent. A moving and atmospheric exploration of what war costs those forced to take part in it. The Trojan Horse isn’t just a plot point - it’s the thematic axis of the whole movie, and I will never think of it the same way again. I spent a lot of the last third crying.

Andy Serkis, man. I thought he was one of the good guys, but that Tolkien take. smh.

Smh Bye: Woman's Departure

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The word is getting out! Check out this wonderful review of the "Forged in FIYAH" anthology from Booklist 🙌🏿 We release September 29. Every preorder supports this amazing squad of Black speculative fiction authors. Please share our project with a reader who loves science fiction, fantasy, and horror!