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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/10/2026

It all started on this day. Thank you for a wonderful twenty years.

Text in the center reads: 20 Years Oct. 2006 - Oct. 2026, clarkesworldmagazine.com

(right) Cover art for issue 241 by Marcel Deneuve is "Labyrinths of Azarax" and features a blue and white mechanical eye in a circular opening looking at a small, white, glowing humanoid figure standing on a large pipe in the tunnel. Many pipes line the walls, all heading out to the main room. Pipes are yellow and gray. Room beyond is blue.

(left) Cover art for issue 1 by Tomasz Pietrzyk is "The Town of the Towers" and features a surreal town of yellowy white distorted towers with reddish orange roofs that overhang the towers and rise to a point. Mishapen dark windows and doors are scattered about on the buildings. Orange sky gives the entire piece a warm tone.

Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/10/2026

The October issue of Clarkesworld (our 20th anniversary issue) is now online and features stories by Alex T. Singer, Fiona Moore, Shi Heiyao, Elizabeth Bear, Louis Inglis Hall, Natalia Theodoridou, and Tia Tashiro clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_241 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art by Marcel Deneuve is "Labyrinths of Azarax" and features a blue and white mechanical eye in a circular opening looking at a small, white, glowing humanoid figure standing on a large pipe in the tunnel. Many pipes line the walls, all heading out to the main room. Pipes are yellow and gray. Room beyond is blue.

Interviews with Wole Talabi and Yoon Ha Lee. Article by Gunnar De Winter.

This is the 20th anniversary issue. We're dancing, but it's not in the image.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 07/09/2026

And here's a shot from the panel.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 03/09/2026

The September issue of Clarkesworld is now online and features stories by Beth Goder, Zhu Yixuan, A.D. Sui, Rachel Sobel, Rich Larson, Madeleine Vigneron, and R. P. Sand. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_240 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe

Cover by Alex Vede features a rover with a small crane on a red grassy shore of blue water with rocks and possible wreckage. A lone figure stands atop looking out at the water and a ringed planet occupies much of the sky.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 23/08/2026

Slowly closing in on our goal of giving the team a raise for our 20th anniversary. Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

We're running a subscription drive!
Clarkesworld will publish its 20th anniversary issue in October and we'd like to recognize this milestone by giving our staff and contributors a raise. Each new subscriber brings us one step closer to reaching our goal. We're within 170 subscribers of our target.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 11/08/2026

And now that I'm back home, it's time to break out the reminder that we are in the midst of a subscription drive to increase staff and contributor pay to celebrate our 20th anniversary issue in October. Subscribe here: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Text reads: We're running a subscription drive!
Clarkesworld will publish its 20th anniversary issue in October and we'd like to recognize this milestone by giving our staff and contributors a raise. Each new subscriber brings us one step closer to reaching our goal.

We are within 200 new subscribers of our target!

On the right, there is a cover of the recent issue. Clarkesworld robot looks up at the text from the bottom left corner.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/08/2026

The August issue of Clarkesworld is now online and features stories by Ravn J. Silver, Eilis O’Neal, Jordan Alexander, D.A. Xiaolin Spires, E.N. Auslender, Y.M. Pang, and H.H. Pak. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_239 Subscribe today at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

The August issue of Clarkesworld features cover art by Thomas Brissot. A young woman flanked by two robots with large swords aimed straight down appear to be conversing with a tall water bird on the edge of a leafy area. The title is "A Visit To The Oracle" and the bird's beak is open as if speaking. The background fades shows a palace of sorts behind the bird but only whiteness behind the other figures.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 13/07/2026

Home from another great #readercon. Final bit of news...

Flyer: readercon 36, save the date July 8-11, 2027, Burlington Marriott, Burlington MA
Guests of honor: Neil Clarke and Fonda Lee

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/07/2026

The July issue of Clarkesworld is now online and features stories by K. J. Khan, Fiona Moore, Carlos Hernandez, Ju Chu, Thomas Ha, R.S.A. Garcia, and R.L. Meza. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_238 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art for the July 2026 issue is by Alex Vede features a lone figure facing left and looking slightly up. He stands in an orange and yellow field that also contains a variety of large satellite dishes aimed into the left sky. The dusk sky is blue with stars and two moons (or maybe one is a planet and this is a moon).
Interviews with Tran Nguyen and Meg Elison, article by Gunnar De Winter, and editorial by Neil Clarke. Authors listed are the same as in the post.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/06/2026

The June issue of Clarkesworld is now online and features stories by Carrie Vaughn, Claire Jia-Wen, Rebecca Campbell, Pan Haitian, Anne Wilkins, Samantha Murray, and Damián Neri. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_237 Subscriptions available at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art for issue 237 is a mostly yellow water scene. The water itself is blue-green, but it's teeming with yellow plant life and golden brown and yellow fish swim by. The fish have many fins that resemble feathered wings. Their main bodies are covered with lidded eyes.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/06/2026

Hey NJ science fiction and fantasy fans: @isabel.kim and I will be at the B&N Clifton (395 State RT 3, Clifton, New Jersey 07014) on June 2nd (starting at 6:30PM) to discuss her novel Sublimation. Great opportunity to get a signed copy of a book I've been looking forward to.

Pictures of Isabel J. Kim and Neil Clarke in circles next to the book cover for Sublimation. Repeats the location and date information from the post and has a QR code for reserving tickets. There are no possums in this image.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 31/05/2026

Thank you Locus and Locus Award voters!

2026 Locus Awards for Best Magazine to clarkesworld and best editor Neil clarke

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 15/05/2026

It's time for our annual and very localized guerrilla marketing campaign. Signed copies of Clarkesworld Magazine are now in the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk's little free library.

The blue box for the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk's little free library, overlooking the ocean. Glass panel on front reveals several books and a stack of Clarkesworld Magazine issues

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/05/2026

The May issue of Clarkesworld is now online and features stories by Louis Inglis Hall, Tia Tashiro, Nick Wolven, Sheri Singerling, Grace Chan, Raahem Alvi, and Zhao Haihong. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_236 Subscriptions available at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art is "Beastly" by Lisa Falkenstern. A black furred monkey with a monocle and orange eyes is smoking a cigarette in a holder. They are wearing a fur coat and have one hand in a pocket. The smoke from the cigarette blows in a wavy line up, over their head, and to the left.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 17/04/2026

Trying something new. This Saturday, Clarkesworld will have a table at Geek Flea in Kearny, NJ. Hours are 10AM-3PM. If you're in the neighborhood, drop by.

Text: Grab what you're eyein' at Geek Flea. Arts, Crafts, Collectibles, Snacks. 663 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, NJ. April 18, 10AM - 3PM.
Image: One-eyed, green, furry sea monster with many arms holds a sailing vessel and a sailor. Two figures are trying to swim away.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 10/04/2026

Friday is a great day to subscribe. clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/ (Ok, so any day is good, but why wait?)

Fed up with your world? Visit ours. Clarkesworld robot looks to the right where the cover of issue 235 is located. It features a tall spacecraft floating over a dockyard in a pink and purple sky.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 03/04/2026

Our April 2026 issue features stories by Ryan Cole, Tania Fordwalker, Rajeev Prasad, K. J. Khan, Nadia W. Aldsen, Malena Salazar Maciá, and Abby Nicole Yee. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_235 Please considering subscribing at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover for issue 235 of Clarkesworld is by Ian McQue and features a craft floating above dockyards. Background is a hazy purple. Smaller ships float nearby. This issue includes interviews with John Chu and Suzanne Palmer, an article by Jason Collins, and an editorial by Neil Clarke.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/04/2026

Our April 2026 issue features stories by Ryan Cole, Tania Fordwalker, Rajeev Prasad, Katherine Khan, Nadia W. Aldsen, Malena Salazar Maciá, and Abby Nicole Yee. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_235 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 26/03/2026

Who says there isn't money in short fiction? (I know. I know. Scam. Let me dream a little.)

Message reads:
Hi Neil,

We can secure between 2 and 35 million for Clarkesworld Magazine,

Our association of single and multi-family offices with HNW individuals are interested in potential new ventures including Clarkesworld Magazine and other actors in this industry.

Would that be something you'd consider?

Warm regards,
Rebecca

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 24/03/2026

Ok. Another round of reading short story submissions at 25000 feet. Rejections currently dropping over Florida.

Screen showing a flight to Newark's current stats: 496mph ground speed with 33mph tailwind at 25112 ft altitude. -18F outside

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 23/03/2026

#icfa47 is over, but I'm still here until tonight. This is my office for today. Currently reading slush.

My feet on a table at the gazebo over the lake behind the hotel. Sign on the fence reads do not feed the alligators. Call... to report feeding or molesting

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 21/03/2026

Another treasure from #icfa47. Signed, uncorrected proof copy of Palaces of the Crow by Ray Nayler.

Book cover is red with black line drawing of crow. Other wing patterns behind.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 19/03/2026

First #icfa47 treasure. Signed copy of The Subtle Art of Folding Space by @johnchu.bsky.social

Book cover is set in blue background. Food in three planes changes to planets as you go lower. Hands grab with chopsticks

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 04/03/2026

We're all set for tomorrow. #awp26 Now I have to figure out what to do with my evenings.

Clarkesworld booth at awp. Issues out on the tables. Banners hung with care

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 03/03/2026

We're heading to AWP in Baltimore this week. If you'll be there, drop by booth #442 and say hi.

Going to AWP?
See you at booth 442.
Clarkesworld robot (head and shoulders) looks to the right, where the cover of issue #234 is located. Includes url clarkesworldmagazine.com in the lower left corner.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/03/2026

Our March 2026 issue features stories by David D. Levine, R.L. Meza, Carolyn Zhao, Thomas Ha, Wanxiang Fengnian, Thoraiya Dyer, and Marissa Lingen. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_234 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art by Pascal Blanché features a blue skinned person wearing red-orange partial armor and helmet. They are sitting on a raised red piece of machinary in front of a large yellow sun on a bright yellow background. Smoke trails in from the lower right. Their helmeted head looks forward while they hold a large round device in both hands. Cables lead from the device to the helmet. Art is titled "Long Distance Call." Also in this issue: interviews with J.M. Sidorova and Rebecca Roanhorse, article by Benjamin C. Kinney, and the final results our annual readers' poll.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 20/02/2026

Today is the 3rd slopiversary of us having to temporarily close submissions. The problem of "AI"-generated submissions hasn't gone away and is still a huge waste of our time. House policy remains the same: #noAI stories, translation, art, or anything else.

Post from twitter on our @clarkesworld account from 11:48AM on Feb 20, 2023. "Submissions are currently closed. It shouldn't be hard to guess why."

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 11/02/2026

It's time for your periodic reminder that we count on subscriptions to keep the lights on. clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/ Thank you.

Fed up with your world? Visit ours. Picture of the Clarkesworld robot looking over at the cover of our February issue. That cover features a robot looking out at the sea while standing on the beach with their hands clasped behind their back. The water comes gently towards their feet. Peaceful ocean and sky. A contemplative moment of peace. Cover art by Matt Dixon.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/02/2026

Our February 2026 issue features stories by Sarah Pauling, D.A. Xiaolin Spires, Raahem Alvi, Claire Jia-Wen, Fiona Moore, Rich Larson, and Louis Inglis Hall. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_233 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art by Matt Dixon features a robot with his back to the viewer standing on the beach near the water as it looks out onto the sea. Also in this issue: interviews with James Sallis and Michael Swanwick, article by Terry Franklin, and the results of the first round of our readers poll.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/01/2026

Our first issue of the year features stories by Samantha Murray, M. L. Clark, Nika Murphy, James Patrick Kelly, Ju Chu, A. W. Prihandita, and Seth Chambers. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_232 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art by li moly features a large mecha in the distance framed by trees. A human looks at it from a path. Only the upper half of the mecha is visible. May be partially buried or leaning against raised ground. Some vegetation is on it, suggesting that it hasn't moved in a while.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 19/12/2025

It appears as though SFWA has had a very quick change of heart and is now back on the right side of this. Shouldn't have happened in the first place. New Nebula Awards eligibility rules for generated text are now:

Previous Text:

“Works that are wholly written using generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible.”

New Text:

“Works that are written, either wholly or partially, by generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible.”

-and-

Previous Text:

“Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and the nature of the technology’s use will be made clear to voters on the final ballot”

New Text:

“Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and those works will be disqualified.”

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 19/12/2025

Very disappointed in the new Nebula Award eligibility information from SFWA that allows partially-generated works to be on the ballot. See 9.11.2. www.sfwa.org/complete-neb... This shouldn't be difficult. #noAI

11 In order to be eligible for any award, the work must include at least one (1) credited writer.
Works that are wholly written using generative large language model (LLM) tools are not eligible.
Works that used LLMs at any point during the writing process must disclose this upon acceptance of the nomination, and the nature of the technology’s use will be made clear to voters on the final ballot.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/12/2025

The December 2025 issue of Clarkesworld features stories by R.T. Ester, Michelle Z. Jin, Anne Wilkins, Ferenc Samsa, Robert Reed, Rob Gillham, and Madeleine Vigneron. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_231 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

The cover for issue 231 is "The Brood" by Kristen Kest. Image features transparent egg sacks with winged insects in various stages of development. Scene is mostly tans and browns, but the insects' heads are green.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 17/11/2025

In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.) clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Text reads:
Fed up with your world? Visit ours. Clarkesworldmagazine.com
The Clarkesworld robot (center) looks to the right at the cover of Clarkesworld #230, which is in yellow, orange, and brown and features a futuristic cityscape with a small craft approaching. Cover art is "Neo Mars" by Guy Warley.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 14/11/2025

A new episode of the Clarkesworld podcast has been published. Listen to "The Apologists" by Tade Thompson (and many other stories) at our website: clarkesworldmagazine.com/audio_11_25b/ or via any of these podcast directories: clarkesworldmagazine.com/podcasting/

New podcast episode...
The Apologists
a novella by Tade Thompson
Playing time 2 hours, 35 minutes
Available at most podcast directories
Text and audio available at clarkesworldmagazine.com

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/11/2025

The November 2025 issue of Clarkesworld features stories by R.H. Wesley, D.A. Xiaolin Spires, Tade Thompson, Ramiro Sanchiz, Chisom Umeh, Brent Baldwin, and Kemi Ashing-Giwa. clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_230 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art by Guy Warley features a futuristic cityscape in yellows and browns. A yellow sky features a small wingless craft flying towards it.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 28/10/2025

Sometimes you just need to escape for a little while. Short stories are great for that. Visitors welcome. Subscriptions are good too. clarkesworldmagazine.com

Text reads: Fed up with your world? Visit ours.
clarkesworldmagazine.com
Includes our robot mascot's head looking up and over at the cover of a recent issue that has a building on a hill with red tubes bursting through the walls and into the sky. A small robot and some people approach the woods in front of the building.
Ok, so maybe that place has problems too, but at least it's pretty to look at. I won't say that won't happen in the real world because you never know who will decide to invest in the BuildingDestroyer(tm) after seeing that picture instead of buying a subscription and supporting real human artists and authors. Those people probably wouldn't support us anyway because we hate their so-called "AI" and mock their little toys when we have the opportunity to. But yes, visit our world. The stories are good. Really. At least we think so. Can't hurt to try, can it? Stay as long as you like. There's nineteen years of stories, many in audio too. Just don't forget to stop to eat and drink and sleep and take care of yourself. And when you're ready, go back to the real world and fight your monsters or just breathe. You can come back any time. I suppose I should stop rambling now. I apologize for the lack of a screaming possum in this ad, but trust that it is there in spirit.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 19/10/2025

First started listening to Gary Numan sometime in the early 80s (definitely in high school). Finally got to see him perform live last night in CT and he did not disappoint. Amazing and energic show. I was there early enough to get a spot right against the stage.

Gary Numan on stage at District Music Hall in CT. Standing in front of microphone, hands to chest, eyes closed as he sings.

Gary Numan on stage at District Music Hall in CT. Standing in front of microphone, hands on microphone, eyes closed as he sings. Black and white photo.

Gary Numan on stage at District Music Hall in CT. Playing guitar.

Gary Numan on stage at District Music Hall in CT. Squatting down with one hand holding microphone as he sings.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 02/10/2025

My Galaxy Award has arrived from China. Thanks again to Science Fiction World! Special thanks to Liza at @locusmag.bsky.social for their help getting it here.

Galaxy Award on a little picnic table in front of trees.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/10/2025

Our 19th anniversary issue of Clarkesworld features original fiction by Isabel J. Kim, Fiona Moore, H.H. Pak, Greg Egan, Liu Maijia, Carrie Vaughn, and Phoebe Barton. Online now at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_229 Subscriptions available at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art by Quentin Stipp features a robot and two humans walking into a forest and towards a tall building with red tubes that have burst through the upper levels and into the sky.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 01/09/2025

The September issue of Clarkesworld features fiction by Claire Jia-Wen, Sheri Singerling, Louis Inglis Hall, Alexander Jablokov, David McGillveray, Koji A. Dae, and Robert Falco. Online now at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_228 Subscribe at: clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art by Ninja Jo features a robot with an inverted egg-shape head low to the chest against a dark reddish background with a bright yellow almost circular outline directly behind the robot. The title of the piece is "The Key" and there is a lighted keyhole pattern on the robot's chest. Bottom of image fades into darkness, so you can't see it's hands or lower body.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 18/08/2025

Another Hugo Award has successfully passed through the airport after a thorough inspection.

Xray of suitcase with a Hugo award in it

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 13/08/2025

Just dropped a bunch of buttons on the freebie table at @seattlein2025.org Special Seattle Worldcon Clarkesworld pins, no AI pins, and short fiction is not dead hypnochicken.

Clarkesworld, no AI, and short fiction is not dead buttons on freebie table

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 04/08/2025

And today, the hawk returned. Trailcam had some water on the lens, so the photos didn't come out, but @lisaclarke.net managed to snap these on her good camera.

Cooper's Hawk standing in a pool by a fountain. Wings extended.

Cooper's Hawk standing on the edge of the pool after a bath.

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 02/08/2025

@lisaclarke.net and I saw @guster.bsky.social and @themountaingoats.bsky.social at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park last night. Great show! Arrived early enough to end up in the front. Don't think I've ever seen someone happier on stage than John Darnielle. Both groups on stage for this picture.

Members of The Mountain Goats and Guster on stage at the Stone Pony in Asbury park as seen from the front row. Song is "Lido Shuffle" by Boz Skaggs, closing out a great evening.

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