Reposted by Graham SleightWilliam Gibson @greatdismal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Saddened to learn of the death of my dear friend Malcolm Edwards, my first British editor, who in my opinion had no equal in the language. Not only brilliant and deeply kind, but superbly comical as well. 2064842
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Having some feelings about this passage from Gibson’s Idoru (1996). 050
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The Still Counting podcast had its brand-defining moment in Ep 6 (from around 1:03:00): Nate Silver: [talks a lot about Mary Peltola and “snowflakes”] Clare Malone: Can I enter the chat now? Galen Druke: Please do. Nate Silver: [resumes talking] 110
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I’m pretty sure that everyone’s British Museum WTW right now is In The Queue. 050
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Definitely feeling the personal touch from the British Museum. 54510
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I once saw a good production. Admittedly, it was in a dream. 000
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Sorry I haven't replied to your message; I'm busy awaiting Tristero's silent empire. Send post. 110
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 12/09/2026William Gibson’s Virtual Light (1993) anticipates looksmaxxing. 062
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 11/09/2026110 Stories. www.nielsenhayden.com/110-stories/nielsenhayden.com110 Stories110 Stories by John M. Ford This is not real. We’ve seen it all before.Slow down, you’re screaming. What exploded? When?I guess this means we’ve got ourselves a war.And look at &#… 025
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 11/09/2026That tinned fish reviews guy should start a Pinterest Or maybe a Finterest 000
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 10/09/2026This remains a great piece of non-fiction. www.newyorker.com/magazine/200...newyorker.comThe Courageous Life and Death of Rick Rescorla, a 9/11 HeroThe Vietnam veteran helped save hundreds of lives on September 11th, before he was swallowed by the South Tower collapse. “For Rick Rescorla, this was a natural death,” his best friend said—a hero’s e... 020
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Off the top of my head: Vonda McIntyre won for Dreamsnake in 1979 when she was c.30. 120
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Also the one about how you shouldn’t use fractional amounts of drugs to prevent nausea, There Is No Antiemetics Division. 010
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 30/08/2026That reminds me: I should send you my MS about how loud mathematicians should be, On the Volume of Calculation. 110
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 20/08/2026What is the best-arranged piece of popular music ever, and why is it Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel? 000
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Such awful news. Just pulled my copy of Ka off the shelf for a re-read. 020
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 31/07/2026One of the best single-function sites on the internet is 25 years old and, so far as I can see, entirely unchanged. alpha61.com/primenumbers...alpha61.comAlkulukuja Paskova Karhu 031
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Once upon a time, I ordered a coffee in Washington DC. The barista asked me to give my name. Me: It’s Graham. Barista: …how are you spelling that? Me: As in Lindsey Graham. Barista: *raises eyebrow* Me: No relation. Barista, after perfectly-timed pause: I would think not. 1352
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I realise who I should have asked about this - @darthbluesky.bsky.social , if the red panda isn't too busy. 010
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I'm an impartial moderator, and don't wish to show any biases. However, this is the objectively correct answer. 130
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I'm moderating a Readercon panel this evening on the best dogs in science fiction/fantasy, and thought I should crowdsource some suggestions. Any nominations from the BSky hive-mind? 321610
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 09/07/2026In related news, this (via @kissane.myatproto.social ) is a fascinating look at the sharp end of dealing with AI writing. 000
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Just arrived at Readercon, albeit with a somewhat busted ankle. This justifies sitting in the bar all weekend, right? 050
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 05/07/2026As ever, the program is terrific. The con has been kind enough to put me on a number of panels and have also let me do a solo talk on Tamsyn Muir's Locked Tomb sequence, in which I'm aiming for at least one dad-joke per sentence. My schedule here: schedule.readercon.org/people/7fb24...schedule.readercon.orgReadercon 35 Program GuideReadercon 35 Program Guide 010
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Very much looking forward to being at Readercon, near Boston, next weekend. readercon.orgreadercon.orgReadercon 35 | Readercon Web Services 220
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Exhibit A: this photo. Exhibit B: The Onion, 2001 theonion.com/starbucks-to... 030
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 21/06/2026The UK remembering the last time temperatures were above 28 C m.youtube.com/watch?v=nQsd...m.youtube.comMitchell & WebB Look - The Event - All ClipsYouTube video by Miss Yotsuba 000
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Someday the kids on Tumblr will passionately debate the relative merits of Brothers in Arms & On Every Street 000
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Sometimes you’re the windshield, sometimes you’re the bug 110
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Just wait till it happens to Dire Straits, Rob 150
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Final comment: Readercon is an excellent, welcoming community, including for people who’ve not been to an sf con before. More info: readercon.orgreadercon.orgReadercon 35 | Readercon Web Services 020
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 18/06/2026I didn’t know you were a Locked Tomb person! Happy to share a draft when I’m done. 200
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 18/06/2026I’m doing a solo talk this year; even now, am adding puns to the draft. 372
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Very much looking forward to being at Readercon in Boston July 9-12. Full program is now out at schedule.readercon.orgschedule.readercon.orgReadercon 35 Program GuideReadercon 35 Program Guide 161
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Also bought the new M John Harrison novel. I’m sure that’ll provide some compensating normality. *looks to camera* 070
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Got new glasses today. (Previous prescription was four years old.) Having the weird experience of thinking the ground is closer than it was 24 hours ago. 110
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Goodbye Jumbo by World Party remains [checks Excel sheet] really excellent. 010
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Because of reasons, am currently taking nominations for the best dogs in science fiction & fantasy. (Taking it as read that Gaspode is the best.) 230
Graham Sleight @grahamsleight.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Recalling that time, a couple of months ago, when a stranger in a coffee shop thought I was (or at least resembled) Russell T Davies. Should I spend the next few weeks sheltering at home? 020