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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

They quoted me in this New Yorker piece about AI today. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

“Let’s say there’s a world or time line I exist in where A.I. has been subject to regulation. It is ethical. It has no footprint environmentally,” the novelist Jeff VanderMeer, a prominent critic of A.I., told me over the phone. “With those guardrails in place, would I read an A.I. book? All I can say is no. And the reason is, in part, because I want to read something coming from a particular mind.” Using A.I., he said, “feels like a betrayal of the whole point of why you’re a writer.”

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The Binge Reading Bookclub Podcast @bingereadingbooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This month we read the Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee - as selected by the wonderful @elizachanwrites.bsky.social We chat characterisation, the importance of setting to a plot, and if you had the choice, would you become a robot? Wherever you get your podcasts open.spotify.com/episode/6hoI...

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Episode 20 - The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee (with special guest Eliza Chan)

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#Haverin TOC reveal alert! Find out what's in our 40th anniversary anthology, including tales from Christopher Caldwell, Eliza Chan, Hal Duncan, E.M. Faulds, Elaine Gallagher, Gary Gibson, Cameron Johnston, Neil Williamson, and more. Check out the Haverin TOC at the link below: #GSFWC40

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Haverin is a Scots word that means talking nonsense, babbling or chattering. Often that is how stories start, in the nonsense, the babbling, the chattering of writers inspiring each other to keep g…

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

💀🕯️On 31 October, @goldsborobooks.bsky.social ' Fellowship Festival are having An Absolute Nightmare 🕯️💀 Featuring our very own @rhiannonagrist.bsky.social alongside @elizachanwrites.bsky.social & more! Enter if you dare… 📍Friends Meeting House, Brighton Book tickets 🎟️https://www.Goldsborobooks.com

An event graphic for Rhiannon Grist at The Fellowship Festival

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#Glasgow Haverin is nearly here! 'Mon and celebrate 40 years of the GSFWC with our book launch on 21st October at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street. Grab yourself new stories by Christopher Caldwell, E.M. Faulds, Neil Williamson, Eliza Chan -- and maybe some homemade tablet too! #Haverin #GSFWC40

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Celebrating 40 Years of the GSFWC | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Celebrating 40 Years of the GSFWC today.

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Frasier Armitage (inactive) @frasierarmitage.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

…it’ll be released on December 1st and the link to the pre-order is: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJMVX347/ I want to thank you for all the support you’ve given to me and my writing over the years. It’s been a wild journey and I’ve loved sharing it with you…

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Ripples From The Archives of Chaos

Amazon.com: Ripples From The Archives of Chaos eBook : Armitage, Frasier: Kindle Store

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Glaciers collapse, disasters ensue. And then we’re expected to ignore all that because we can make fun AI images and google can badly summarise Wikipedia. Seriously. AI - Fuck off.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The full programme for this year's Fantasycon is now available! Join us in Glasgow next month for 3 days of talks, workshops, live podcasts, panel discussions, readings, and more - plus, of course, to find out who's won the British Fantasy Awards! Head to: britishfantasysociety.org/events-2/fan...

The background is designed to look like aged paper, and there is a black tentacle stretching from the top. The text indicates the schedule for Fantasycon 2026 is now available on the BFS website.

The background is designed to look like aged paper, and there are black tentacles stretching from the bottom. The text indicates the schedule for Fantasycon 2026 is now available on the BFS website, and lists some of the talks and workshops

The background is designed to look like aged paper, and there is a black tentacle stretching from the top and bottom corners. The text indicates the schedule for Fantasycon 2026 is now available on the BFS website, and lists some of the panel themes.

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Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Children are people. When you have a kid, you make a person, and that person is not going to follow a script. If you think your kid is one thing and they're actually another, your job as a parent is to support them and set them up for success, not punish them for wanting different pronouns.

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Eliza Chan @elizachanwrites.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"a perfect choice if you are looking for a historical inspired fantasy that, while it takes the opportunity to be serious and examine big themes, also decides to be funnier at moments" Thanks for this wonderful review @jamreads.com

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Eliza Chan @elizachanwrites.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Look at this beauty! A clue to my story is on the back cover but took me a while to spot myself! Haverin is the 40 year anniversary anthology of the GSFWC. Looking forward to celebrating this at Fcon in October.

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Christina Orlando @cxorlando.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Hello, book people! I am the book content editor for Reactor Mag and I'm looking for sci-fi, fantasy, horror, romantasy, and speculative books coming out in 2027! If you have an adult or YA SFF/H book out next year (or publicist), share the link/info here!

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Eliza Chan @elizachanwrites.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Brilliant review over at Grimdark Mag by @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social ! Thank you for the very kind words. 🙏

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DC @tanngrisnir.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

That event with @elizachanwrites.bsky.social was one of the best book events I’ve been to. Very much want to read Harbour of Hungry Ghosts soon. Excellent interviewing by @bingewriting.bsky.social BTW.

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E.M. Faulds / Beth or Taxes / Not em faulds @emfaulds.com · 11/08/2026

Watching @elizachanwrites.bsky.social at Waterstones for the launch of her brand new book, The Harbour of Hungry Ghosts.

Eliza Chan, sitting, talking on a microphone, centre left. Nick Binge listens, centre right. The backs of audience heads either side.

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peter haverin morrison @remotecore.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Great night with @elizachanwrites.bsky.social in Glasgow Waterstones this evening and pub after. She was talking about her new novel, Harbour of Hungry Ghosts - inspired by Hong Kong martial arts films and Buffy.

Photo shows a typical Waterstones, but this is not just Waterstones, it's Glasgow Waterstones. An audience faces guest author Eliza Chan a Chinese Scottish woman, in a black top and fabulous red skirt, she is talking about her new book. Listening carefully to the answer to the question is a white man, blue shirt and jeans - author/host Nick Binge.

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Jamedi @jamreads.com · 10/08/2026

89.- Harbour of Hungry Ghosts, by @elizachanwrites.bsky.social (pub by @orbitbooks.bsky.social)

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

That's tomorrow! Come join us in celebrating alumna Eliza Chan's new novel, Harbour of Hungry Ghosts. @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social

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𝕵𝖔𝖗𝖉𝖆𝖓 𝕬𝖈𝖔𝖘𝖙𝖆 @jordanacosta.co · 06/08/2026

Colonial Hong Kong, ghosts and various fruits vegetables were all on the table tonight at Waterstones Trafalgar Square with the always excellent Claire North, @sunyidean.com and @elizachanwrites.bsky.social

Eliza Chan, Sunyi Dean and Claire North in conversation at Waterstones Trafalgar Square

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Happy UK Book Birthday to our alumna Eliza Chan! See you in #Glasgow next month. @littlebrown.bsky.social

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Eliza Chan @elizachanwrites.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

On Tuesday I had my launch party at Hello Oriental to celebrate HARBOUR OF HUNGRY GHOSTS. It was an absolutely wonderful evening. As is now tradition, I commissioned THE best cake from Classic Cakes complete with hand painted porcelain style blue and white art and a coin sword on top!

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Not only was yesterday a great celebration of Harbour of Hungry Ghosts by @elizachanwrites.bsky.social , but a chance to hang out with authors, agents, book sellers, reviewers and other wonderful

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🌌Sia is a numinous nebula atm🌌 @raenbowpunk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This Must-Have Monday I have TWENTY-FIVE new books to ft, incl 👹Hong Konger demon hunters vs British fables by @elizachanwrites.bsky.social! 🌹the Rugosa Coven is BACK with @sarahavery.bsky.social! 👅 a queer folktale collection from @marsadler.bsky.social et al!

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Must-Have Monday #298

Hungry ghosts, queer covens, and semi-sentient hair!

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Eleni Moros @elenimoros.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I read @elizachanwrites.bsky.social’s Harbour of Hungry Ghosts ARC from NetGalley. I enjoyed it! Here’s my review!

i just read:
Harbour of Hungry Ghosts
my arc review, expect:
- British-occupied Hong Kong
- Chinese + British magical realism
- star-crossed lovers: Chinese exorcist + pious Englishman
- family full of secrets
- grandma stuck in an underworld rift
- for fans of Girl with a Thousand Faces

my thoughts: 4 stars
Kiamling is an exorcist trying to get out from under her grandmother's thumb. That is, until her grandmother is taken into an underworld rift and she must save her.
Post Treaty of Nanking, this story weaves Chinese and British mythology to create a world where geopolitics guides the undercurrent of the story. It's a wondertul way to see magical realism at play as Kiamling struggles to balance her job, family, the community, love, and the government. The worldbuilding and how the two cultures are woven together is mastertul.
I recommend this book for those who love historical fiction with a twist.

here's a quote:
“Everyone thinks it. Women yiugwai hunters! They must be weaker, more emotional than men. That is why we can't be frivolous. We must be better, stronger, more mature, more innovative.”

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Arthur H. Manners @arthurmanners.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Harbour of Hungry Ghosts is almost out, and the wonderful @elizachanwrites.bsky.social is always worth hearing live. She's touring in July and August to talk all about the new book. #fantasy

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Emma (Em) Sterner-Radley @emmasternerradley.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I’ve been allowed to read other author friends’ books too this year so I might make more of these rec posts. But for now, give yourself a gift and go buy/preorder copies of these books from @elizachanwrites.bsky.social @franceswrites.bsky.social @stgibson.bsky.social

Pics of the Bone Door, Ascension and Harbour of Hungry Ghosts

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The Skiffy and Fanty Show @skiffyandfanty.com · 02/07/2026

A reminder: The @theignyteawards.bsky.social award voting is open to all, and open until August 16th. the Finalists and the voting button (including us, if you find favor with us as a finalist) are all here ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/vote/

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Vote - The Ignyte Awards

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR'S FINALISTS! Public voting for the 2026 awards is now open thru August 16. Links are included wherever available in the hope that you will engage with the listed works to ...

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Glasgow SF Writers' Circle @gsfwc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

#BIPOC members of the BFS can now join the First Ten Pages programme for feedback from industry professionals! Mentors include our own PS Livingstone and Robin C.M. Duncan, and alumnae Eliza Chan and Shona Kinsella. Check out the link below for more details:

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Ursula K. Le Guin @ursulakleguin.com · 29/06/2026

We're thrilled to present the shortlist for the 2026 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction:

A bouquet of flowers next to a stack of books that includes:

Audition by Pip Adam (Coffee House Press)
Sunward by William Alexander (Saga Press)
Call and Response by Christopher Caldwell (Neon Hemlock)
Midnight Timetable by Bora Chung, translated by Anton Hur (Algonquin)
The Works of Vermin by Hiron Ennes (Tor Books)
Notes from a Regicide by Isaac Fellman (Tor Books)
Mad Sisters of Esi by Tashan Mehta (DAW Books)
One Message Remains by Premee Mohamed (Psychopomp)
Slow Gods by Claire North (Orbit)

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Eliza Chan @elizachanwrites.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

I am back from my very sporadic use of Blue Sky to let you know I'm doing a bunch of Harbour of Hungry Ghosts events in July and August. Would love to see you there if you can! All links in my bio and the thread below.

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Dr. Thomas D. Lee @thomasdlee.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Next we have my good friend @elizachanwrites.bsky.social Sunday Times Bestselling Author of FATHOMFOLK and TIDEBORN. (Keep an eye out for her new release HARBOUR OF HUNGRY GHOSTS, which is out in July!)

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Chuck Tingle @chucktingle.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

as we trot forward i strongly believe human creation will be preferred, but i also think the battle against slop will take EFFORT. more than ever, artists will survive based on YOU making a conscious choice to support them. that is why PREORDERS MATTER us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

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DaVaun Sanders @davaun.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Difficult post, but past time to rip the band aid off. FIYAH is going on hiatus indefinitely, with issue #40 currently set to be our last for the time being. The mag cannot continue running at a loss, and needs time to reassess operations from top to bottom if a viable path forward is to be created.

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The BFS is excited to be taking part in Trafford’s Celebration of Reading Sat 6th June 2026 14:00 – 15:00 for the Imagined Worlds (SFF panel). Full day 10:30 – 15:30. Urmston Library, Golden Way Ticket: www.urmstonbooks.co.uk/celebration-... Tickets are free, but book to avoid disappointment.

Banner with the reading griffon emblem of Trafford’s Celebration of Reading and the dragon emblem of the BFS. Text: The British Fantasy Society is honoured to be taking part in Trafford’s Celebration of Reading

All day activities, author talks, panel discussions, local author fair, storytelling sessions, book quizzes, and much more. 6th June 2026, Urmston Library, M41 0NA. Free entry. 10:10 am – 3:30 pm. Booking required for talks and panels. UrmstonBooks.co.uk/Celebration-of-Reading.
Imagined Worlds: Introducing our panellists. Ever thought that science fiction or fantasy isn't for you? Find out about the growth in popularity of speculative fiction genres in recent years, the breadth and depth of books on offer, why some ideas transcend genres and why people love exploring new worlds.

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Thomas D. Lee pictured with his book and a brief bio of the right.

Philip Carter pictured with his book and a brief bio of the left.
Chaired by Alethea Lyons pictured with her book and a brief bio on the right.

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Cameron Johnston @cameronjohnston.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

I have read this, and it is excellent. Also, what a cover!

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Ed Crocker @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Thanks to @orbitbooks.bsky.social for one of my most anticipated reads of the summer, @elizachanwrites.bsky.social monster-hunting in Opium War-era Hong Kong epic WHO’S FEELING PECKISH (will never be the official tagline)

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David (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Just five weeks left (!) until SOLITARY AGENTS launches and I'm in conversation with @bingewriting.bsky.social at Waterstones West End, here in Edinburgh. Grab your ticket and I'll see you there! www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...

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Eliza Chan @elizachanwrites.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Launching the UK preorder campaign for HARBOUR OF HUNGRY GHOSTS! Pre-order from Serenity Booksellers and get your book signed (and dedicated), an art print of my main character by Jessica Chen Liu and an exclusive sticker sheet of yiugwai hunting equipment by Saiyre. Link in my bio.

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Fonda Lee @fondalee.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Glad for all the romantasy readers who're living in their golden age but when will fiction drenched in unsentimental cynicism starring women who give no fucks be on trend again (asking for myself and my career)

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Petter Törnberg @pettertornberg.com · 23/04/2026

Exhibit A: in a recent antitrust filing, Meta argued it isn't a social media monopoly because it isn't really a social media company anymore. Only 7% of Instagram time and 17% of Facebook time is spent on content from friends or followed accounts. The rest is algorithmic video from strangers.

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I'm new to the @alexfalcone.bsky.social train, but I am delighted by his informational and also hilarious videos, such as this glittering precious gem on AI -- "Is AI a scam yep?"

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Is AI a scam? #shorts #tech #ai #scams

YouTube video by Alex Falcone

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Oliver K. Langmead @oliverklangmead.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The Killing of a Chestnut Tree is officially available over on Netgalley for reviewers in the US! A murder mystery in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes, except the victim is a tree 🌳 Interested in checking it out? Link here: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

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The Killing of a Chestnut Tree

NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...

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British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

The time has come: voting is now open for this year's British Fantasy Awards! Here's what you need to know before opening up the form... britishfantasysociety.org/voting-opens... #britishfantasyawards #fantasycommunity #horrorcommunity #scificommunity #booksky

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