iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Seoung @seoungkim.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

i have a story in here!! 🌲🌲🌲 this anthology is sooo fun. merc did an amazing job putting it together to make each story feel like stumbling on a weird website or dusty trove of letters.

0126

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Isabel J. Kim @isabel.kim · 13/10/2026

EVERYONE LOOK AT THE COVER FOR!! MY WIZARD BOOK!! ✨THE APPRENTICE LIAR AND THE DEATH OF THE WORLD💫 LYING! STEALING! AND ONE MILLION GAMES OF GO FISH WITH DEATH!!!!!!! MARCH! 2! 2027!

1241263

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Thomas Ha @thomasha.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Hey there. Some news! Contract's signed, so I'm happy to say I'll be back in the pages of @clarkesworldmagazine.com with a novelette, "Ludd Kid." Instant gratification. Indecipherable movies. Family estrangement. People that aren't people. Things slipping into decline. The usual light-hearted stuff.

1516318

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Neon Genesis Xu-vangelion 🤖 @hellotherexu.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Once again, Wen Wen domination!!!!!

121

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Wen Wen @muteddragon.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

My latest free to read story was released last week, inspired by a RIP shirt and a candle. One night a year, with a special candle, you can communicate with those who have passed on. What would you say? I'll write up my writing process soon.

0207

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Strange Horizons @strangehorizons.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We are honoured to receive this award for a second time! Thank you everyone who voted for us and everyone who reads and submits to Strange Horizons! Congratulations to all the award recipients!

25412

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Undertow Publications 🇨🇦 @undertow.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Best Weird Fiction Vol. 2 gets a short but good review at Black Gate: www.blackgate.com/2026/09/30/t...

blackgate.com

The Weird Must Flow: The Best Weird Fiction of the Year, Volume 2, edited by Michael Kelly – Black Gate

0133

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

The Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Outstanding Novelette category recognizes speculative works ranging from 7,500-17,499 words. Congratulations to WE BEGIN WHERE INFINITY ENDS by @somtoihezue.bsky.social #2026IgnyteAwards

2026 Ignyte Award winner for Outstanding Novelette: We Begin Where Infinity Ends by Somto Ihezue

411733

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Angela Liu @angelaliu.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Guys, I’m speechless. Gonna be sharing this award with my 8-year-old since this poem was inspired by their question “why do we never see fireflies in the winter?” Huge thanks to the Ignyte organizers, all the voters/readers, and to @thedeadlands.com for giving this one a wonderful home!

3116130

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Tenebrous Press @tenebrouspress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's October🎃 which means, SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN FOR BRAVE NEW WEIRD Vol. 5! **This is our yearly Best-Of Weird Fiction anthology, only eligible REPRINTS will be considered** Get the full submissions details here, and check out the full cover reveal! tinyurl.com/4474xej6

THE CALL OF THE WEIRD
All October, Tenebrous Press is accepting submissions for the Fifth Volume of our Weird Fiction Award anthology, BRAVE NEW WEIRD.
This is a reprint anthology. Only works published between 10/31/25-10/31/26 will be considered.
Full details at www.tenebrouspress.com

Cover art by Matt Blairstone.
Beneath a swirling tile mosaic sea filled with fish and squid, two mountain giants surround a rural village who are burning a wicker man in their honor.
One of the giants eats the worshippers, while the other digs what they're throwin' down.

16150

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Undertow Publications 🇨🇦 @undertow.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Announcing a new, occasional journal - PALE GREY IDOL. I hope you'll come along with us on this new venture. Info: palegreyidol.ca

510342

Audrey Zhou @audreyzhou.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

really enjoyed this one! Especially had fun with the author spotlight + hearing about how you approached the worldbuilding

110

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Thomas Ha @thomasha.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hey there. Latest story now available to read online! "Jempo." A maquinista out to advance her career encounters someone with a different approach to competition. A (relatively?) light story in terms of tone, for me. Hope you enjoy!

lightspeedmagazine.com

Jempo - Lightspeed Magazine

Jempo took a deep bow on the iron platform. His body flopped forward, limbs like thick braided wire. No obvious weapons in his large and rubbery hands. Little digital eyes and a bright smile that lit ...

34322

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

M.R. Robinson @mruthrobinson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

So thrilled to have this story reprinted in Small Wonders… and in such an incredible issue! This one is for everyone who loves SOUP and FEELINGS and EPILOGUES (three of my favorite things!)

2182

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Isabel J. Kim @isabel.kim · 17/09/2026

Welcome to my wizard book. It’s about playing one million games with Death and also lying. Shoutout to @ardyce.bsky.social for giving [REDACTED] a home :’) Everyone else: read my wizard book next march or else (you won’t have read my wizard book)

1513740

Audrey Zhou @audreyzhou.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

!!! Congrats Thomas! I’m so excited, can’t wait to read!

110

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Thomas Ha @thomasha.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

some news!

Publisher's Marketplace Deal Report, Sons of Nod by Thomas Ha Imprint: Tordotcom, Imprint: Tordotcom. Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author Thomas Ha's SONS OF NOD, a novella about a group of boys laboring to build machinery for a reckless corporation on a strange and desolate island, to Avery Davis at Tordotcom, with Ann VanderMeer editing, for publication in fall 2027, by Michael Curry at Donald Maass Literary Agency (world English).

7541260

Audrey Zhou @audreyzhou.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

thank you Austin!! and thank you also to @tiatashiro.bsky.social for enjoying it💓

160

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Lightspeed Magazine @lightspeedmagazine.com · 15/09/2026

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

2124120

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

M.R. Robinson @mruthrobinson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I jumped out of my seat and had to take a lap around the house when I first saw FOUR recommendations for @othersidespec.bsky.social stories in this issue of Locus. If you haven’t yet, give these stories a read! They’re “devastating,” “luminescent,” “heartbreaking.” othersidespec.com/issues/issue...

Screenshot that reads

Recommended Stories
"Before She Knew About Magic", Joshua Geller Schwartz (Otherside 6/26)
"First To Rot", J.N. Howell (Otherside 6/26)
"Remade, Reshaped, Remembered", Sydney Paige Guerrero (Otherside 6/26)
"This Is C(lone)-Pop", Lia Lao (Otherside 6/26)
"Fletcher's Flights", Jonathan Olfert (Beneath Ceaseless Skies 6/11/26)

15920

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Ash Huang @ashsmash.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Oh, hi! Cover reveal for The Secret Lives of Immortals today ~ I'm beyond thrilled!!!! As a fortuitous bonus, B&N is also running a 25% off preorder sale if you're a member. Link and info in 🧵

The cover for The Secret Lives of Immortals by me, Ash Huang, featuring a dark blue backdrop with white text and a golden bottle and stars, on a gilded background

5269

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Esther Alter @esther-alter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

IT'S HERE. Preorder YOUR BODY IS A FEVER DREAM so you can read good trans horror, including my story TRIANGLE SIMULACRUM

Me, excitedly holding my copy of Your Body is a Fever Dream

TRIANGLE SIMULACRUM
By
Esther Alter

ONE
#
A fucked up centaur thing with tentacles and a beard pries open your door slaps its feet into your house slams you to the floor holds you down looks around the room wide eyes swiveling separately finds a pen uncaps it brings it down to your shoulder presses too hard this is when you scream you can feel a trickle of blood.
And then it’s over.
All the centaur’s eyes look at you. From those eyes down to what passes for its torso, it’s all teeth and esophaguses. The torso is long lines of muscular tissue merging and branching out again: vertices, lines, and just air in between.
The centaur stares at you a tentacle slaps your face another one presses your skin where the pen was, and the pain is a lot. You try wriggling away and the centaur lets you and you curl up into a ball and you assess the damage. On your shoulder the word “ACCEPT” has been written in precise, crisp lines that have been smudged by seeping blood.
Your boyfriend is screaming and then there’s a loud wet crunch and he has stopped screaming.
You look up. The centaur’s long neck is wrapped around your boyfriend’s body and it’s gnawing on his body and blood is leaking out of his body. You consider saying something and then you remember the word on your shoulder so you just watch.
The centaur finishes off everything above the neck line moves one of its gross feet over you and you have an overwhelming sense that a question has been asked that requires a yes/no answer.

04416

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Kristy Park Kulski @garnetonwinter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

HAPPY SPOOKY SEASON! October 16th (EST evening time TBD) A fundraiser in support of refugee services provided by the International Institute of Akron Enjoy a cult classic film alongside some of some your favorite horror creatives Stay tuned for guest announcements! (Registration opens soon)

043

Audrey Zhou @audreyzhou.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

emphasis on the what’s your ao3 handle😁

160

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

M.R. Robinson @mruthrobinson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Very grateful to see such a kind review and a recommendation for this bleak/weird/ugly story: “Lightspeed’s June issue kicks off in grand style with ‘Ghost in the Tank’ … It’s a vividly told story about a world, and a relationship where every good moment feels stolen, broken, and, eventually, lost.”

lightspeedmagazine.com

Ghost in the Tank - Lightspeed Magazine

The first time you killed me, I cried like a baby. Stupid, stupid, to cry over something make-believe—stupid and ugly and pathetic, too, when already the only thing I wanted in the world was for you ...

12811

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Hannah Yang @hannahyangwrites.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I read "Missing Helen" by @tiatashiro.bsky.social this week for Feeding the Muse, and, wow. What a delicious premise: a woman whose husband runs away with her own younger clone. Highly recommend this one 🥹 hannahyangwrites.substack.com/p/week-2-on-...

hannahyangwrites.substack.com

Week 2: on respecting yoursel(ves)

Reading Tia Tashiro, Joan Didion, and Ellen Bass

1103

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

OTHERSIDE @othersidespec.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Have you ever wanted to look like a page of OTHERSIDE? The incredible artist behind our interior illustrations, @demonography.bsky.social, has designed a t-shirt just for you! These shirts are awesome and super comfy. Available in white/black/purple! Get yours here: otherside-shop.fourthwall.com 💜

A white t-shirt held up in front of blue skies and a fence. The design, in shades of orange and purple, reads "OTHERSIDE" with little illustrated creatures crawling around; the design is then reflected underneath, the letters squiggly like a reflection in water.

02411

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Thomas Ha @thomasha.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Very surreal. Thanks to Lacon and volunteers for their care this week. Thanks to readers and Clarkesworld again. Congrats to the finalists. I admire you and am proud to be in the sub trenches w/you. And thanks to my childhood friend Bobby who babysat last minute so we could go(!). Owe you big time.

7837532

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

An Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog @hugobookclub.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS @hhpak.bsky.social! YOU ARE THE YOUNGEST-EVER WINNER OF A HUGO AWARD IN A PROSE CATEGORY! YOU BEAT THE RECORD HELD BY GEORGE R.R. MARTIN WHO WAS 26 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS OLD WHEN HE WON FOR "A SONG FOR LYA" IN 1975!

716528

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Novella goes to The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar (Tordotcom; Arcadia UK).

025455

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Novelette goes to “Never Eaten Vegetables” by H.H. Pak (Clarkesworld, Issue 220).

014932

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Los Angeles Worldcon @laworldcon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The 2026 Hugo Award for Best Short Story goes to “In My Country” by Thomas Ha (Clarkesworld, Issue 223).

319032

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Tenebrous Press @tenebrouspress.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

🔥On Sale Now🔥 Read the Best New Weird Horror (+ More) of the year! Our latest volume of BRAVE NEW WEIRD—featuring 23 of the Best & most innovative Weird stories of the year—is on sale now for 33% off (& 50% on eBooks)! Only through our webstore: store.tenebrouspress.com/products/bra...

store.tenebrouspress.com

BRAVE NEW WEIRD Volume Four (print + eBook)

Twenty-three creators converge to deliver the Bravest, Newest, and Weirdest fiction of 2025! You are the nexus of evolution. You have reached the ideal. A grateful humanity gazes upon you in admiratio...

02415

Audrey Zhou @audreyzhou.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Thank you Kristy!! it really is thanks to you💓💓

010

Reposted by Audrey Zhou

Louis Inglis Hall @louisinglishall.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I’ve just finished The Best Weird Fiction of the Year, Vol. 2 (disclaimer: I’m in it) from @undertow.bsky.social and all the stories — all the ideas — rub up against each other in such interesting, uneasy ways. Skin, and decay, and parenthood. Inaccessible times and spaces. Highways. Revelation.