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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My story, "The Rule of the Isotope," is the cover story for the latest issue of Grimdark Magazine. I hope you enjoy it!

Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

NGRID is the 🐐. Power restored an hour and half ahead of schedule! Thank you to the incredible crews working out in this terrible storm.

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Christian Endres @misterendres.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Auch der englischsprachige SUB möchte hin und wieder erhöht werden. Mit Mangel an ungelesenen Büchern hat das selten zu tun, aber hey ... #booksky #lesen #books #scifi #fantasy #sciencefiction #weirdfiction #reading @kyliu99.bsky.social @naomialderman.bsky.social #chinamieville #sub

Auf hellem Holzparkett liegen drei englischsprachige Hardcover-Bücher nebeneinander aufgefächert, Cover nach oben: Ken Liu: The Passing of the Dragon. Naomi Alderman: The Strangers. China Mieville: The Rouse.

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Ursula K. Le Guin @ursulakleguin.com · 18/09/2026

We'd like your help with something. The one hundredth anniversary of Ursula's birth will take place in 2029. This may seem a long time away, but we’re already starting to think about how to celebrate Ursula’s life and art. We’d love to add your ideas to the mix—there's a brief survey here:

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Centenary event planning

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Aly S ‍📚🐈‍⬛🐈😸 @alysummers.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Also on sale on Kobo right now!

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The first Julia Z adventure, ALL THAT WE SEE OR SEEM, is a Kindle monthly deal. You can grab it in anticipation of her return next year in WHAT BIRDS HAVE VANISHED.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Help fund the next chapter of LIGHTSPEED & NIGHTMARE. Lightspeed has been such a big part of my career, and I've enjoyed so many stories from them over the years.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm teaching a workshop to support the Salem Lit Fest!

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The audiobook for THE PASSING OF THE DRAGON AND OTHER STORIES, narrated by Gabrielle Nellis-Pain, is available! @simonaudio.bsky.social www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Pa...

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thank you to @fondalee.bsky.social, @harvardbookstore.bsky.social, and everyone who came to celebrate the launch of The Passing of the Dragon with me! It was an unforgettable night. A limited number of signed copies are available at the Harvard Book Store for anyone who couldn’t make it.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It's book day for THE PASSING OF THE DRAGON AND OTHER STORIES in the US. My third collection, themed around what it means to speak and to be heard, is available at your favorite retailer. I'm grateful to you, reader.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This is tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

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Le Bélial’ @lebelial.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Humains, Le Bélial' fait sa rentrée avec Ken Liu ! Un Rêve dans un rêve est sorti en librairie, ayé ! Il a été traduit par @ppdurastanti.bsky.social et illustré par @aurelienpolice.bsky.social !

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Head of Zeus @headofzeus.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

From @kyliu99.bsky.social, the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning author of #ThePaperMenagerie and #HiddenGirl, comes a dazzling new collection of 13 stories that explore the boundaries of imagination. #ThePassingOfTheDragonAndOtherStories is out today: geni.us/TPOTDAOSorgsoc

A book titled "The Passing of the Dragon and Other Stories" by Ken Liu is standing upright on a wooden surface. Beside it is a lit candle in a holder and a decorative golden object. The background is a deep blue.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Reminder: this is in ONE WEEK! Get your tickets now to help me celebrate my new collection!

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The wonderful @fondalee.bsky.social will join me at the Brattle Theatre on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM to help me celebrate THE PASSING OF THE DRAGON AND OTHER STORIES. Thank you to the @harvardbookstore.bsky.social for sponsoring the event. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/ken-liu-at...

Event with Fonda Lee and Ken Liu at the Brattle Theatre, September 8, 6:00 PM.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New story! "A Sigilary for the Median Human in the Gearwrack" is out in @uncannymagazine.bsky.social . (Uncanny has always supported my most strange, difficult, and interesting stories.) The more we mechanize craft, the more we need to remain human. www.uncannymagazine.com/article/a-si...

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

If you're in the Boston area on Wednesday (9/2), I'll be at Pandemonium Books to chat with the visionary Anand Ghandi about MAYA, a science fictional universe of narrative warfare, bio-web media, and South Asian mythic roots. Nothing else is liek it. Come! pandemoniumbooks.com/products/aut...

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Los Angeles Review of Books @lareviewofbooks.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

"Our modern ridicule, however, stems from a profound misunderstanding of the practice of copying." Ken Liu on what cannot be replaced by LLM imitation in current writing, an excerpt from "First Encounters with AI": lareviewofbooks.org/article/ken-liu…

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Yuyine @yuyine.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

J’ai eu la chance de lire le prochain Ken Liu a paraître le 3 septembre prochain chez @lebelial.bsky.social. Intitulé Un rêve dans un rêve, il est le premier tome du cycle Julia Z. J’ai beaucoup aimé la lecture et je vous en parle plus en détails sur le blog : yuyine.be/node/1416

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Julia Z., tome 1. Un rêve dans un rêve

Début septembre, les éditions Le Bélial’ publient le premier opus de la série Julia Z. de Ken Liu intitulé Un rêve dans un rêve. J’ai toujours lu l’auteur en format court et je trouve que ses nouvelle...

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I'll be teaching a workshop on how to write compelling stories about technology to raise funds for the Salem Lit Fest!

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Reminder that I have a newsletter. It's the best way to be informed about new publications and appearances. The latest issue talks about launch plans for the new collection. kenliu.substack.com/p/the-passin...

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The Passing of the Dragon and Other Stories Launch

It’s almost time for the launch of The Passing of the Dragon and Other Stories, my third collection of short fiction.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

HEre's how to pre-order THE PASSING OF THE DRAGON AND OTHER STORIES if you're the UK.

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Asia Society New York @newyork.asiasociety.org · 15/08/2026

On September 16, join Asia Society and award-winning speculative fiction author @kyliu99.bsky.social to discuss his new collection, The Passing of the Dragon and Other Stories, with writer, translator, game designer, and anthologist @alexshvartsman.bsky.social. asiasociety.org/new-york/eve...

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Technology and Storytelling: Ken Liu and The Passing of the Dragon

Multi-award-winning speculative fiction author Ken Liu discusses his new collection, The Passing of the Dragon and Other Stories, with writer, translator, game designer, and anthologist Alex…

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Caroline M. Yoachim @carolinemyoachim.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

LAST CALL for all the excellent backer rewards on the Uncanny Kickstarter! We still have hangouts, RPGs, plushies, signed books, manuscript critiques and more! Help us reach our stretch goal of original cover art by Grace P. Fong! TWO HOURS left! www.kickstarter.com/projects/unc...

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Caroline M. Yoachim @carolinemyoachim.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

34 hours left on the @uncannymagazine.bsky.social kickstarter! Want to support amazing human artists making gorgeous art? This year's artist lineup is John Picacio, Ejiwa “Edge” Ebenebe, & Grace P. Fong... but we need your help to make those stretch goals! www.kickstarter.com/projects/unc...

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Uncanny Magazine Year 13: The Space Unicorn Believes in YOU!

Funding to support Year 13 of Hugo Award-winning Uncanny Magazine. We have more stories to tell together!

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

If you like Douglas Adams and Voltaire, this may be the perfect book for you. Alex's novel is funny and sharp, the best of all possible books.

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Utopia Science Fiction Magazine @utopiascifi.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Laureate Awards, particularly Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social, who discussed All That We See or Seem in an interview with us

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Head of Zeus @headofzeus.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Until the 24th July only! Use code SUMMER26 to pre-order our upcoming Science Fiction and Fantasy titles only on @waterstones.bsky.social Including books from: @aptshadow.bsky.social, @shaunalawless.bsky.social, @kyliu99.bsky.social Shop now: shorturl.at/OLuVO

Promotional image for Waterstones featuring a 25% discount on upcoming books. Includes book covers for "The Passing Dragon and Other Stories" by Ken Liu, "Death’s End" by Cixin Liu, "Ice" by Jacek Dukaj, and "Son of the Serpent" by Shauna Lawless. Text mentions a pre-order code "SUMMER26," valid from 21-24 July, online only. Bright decorative elements border the image.

Waterstones promotional image offering 25% off books coming soon. Features two book covers: "The Best of Adrian Tchaikovsky" and "Pretenders to the Throne of God" by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Includes a pre-order code "SUMMER26" and states the offer is available online only from 21-24 July. Decorative colourful patterns on the sides.

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EMILY WILSON @emilyrcwilson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

There is a lot to say about the Nolan Odyssey movie. But one point that I think has not been emphasized enough is: this is a film about living in LA, as Nolan, my erstwhile British compatriot and age mate, has done for years. I gather it’s a strange place.

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Head of Zeus @headofzeus.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A collection of thirteen short stories from Ken Liu (@kyliu99.bsky.social), master of short-form SFF. #ThePassingOfTheDragonAndOtherStories is now available on @NetGalley Request it now: bit.ly/4pGpXFh

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The special edition of THE PASSING OF THE DRAGON AND OTHER STORIES from The Broken Binding is incredible. So excited for this one!

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

“We are like books. Most people only see our cover, the minority read only the introduction, many people believe the critics. Few will know our content.” ― Émile Zola

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Head of Zeus @headofzeus.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

'Whether it's homemade drones, sophisticated AI assistants or 24/7 surveillance, Liu's ideas are built on solid real-world foundations' @sfxmagazine.bsky.social #AllThatWeSeeOrSeem the near-future thriller from @kyliu99.bsky.social Out now: geni.us/ATWSOSPBorgsoc

Book cover image featuring "All That We See or Seem" by Ken Liu. The cover displays a futuristic cityscape within a large hexagon, set against a starry background. Text highlights praise and describes the book as a near-future thriller exploring AI's impact on life and culture.

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Caroline M. Yoachim @carolinemyoachim.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I have a new story out today in F(r)iction: "Autumn-Colored Branches on the Multiverse Tree" with gorgeous art by Koby Griggs! "Red is the color of truth. The color of truth is red..." frictionlit.org/autumn-color...

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Autumn-Colored Branches on the Multiverse Tree - F(r)iction

In Caroline M. Yoachim's short story "Autumn-Colored Branches on the Multiverse Tree" a person leaves the bar and ends up in a new universe.

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Uncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

PLEASE REPOST AND SHARE WIDELY!!! We need your help once again, you magnificent Space Unicorns! Behold the Uncanny Magazine Year 13: The Space Unicorn Believes in YOU! Kickstarter!!! buff.ly/Gab1zWu

Uncanny Magazine Year 12 Covers by Paul Lewin, Katy Shuttleworth, and Galen Dara

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Caroline M. Yoachim @carolinemyoachim.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The @uncannymagazine.bsky.social Year 13 Kickstarter is live! We need your support to make next year happen! Subscribe, grab one of the excellent backer rewards, and help us spread the word! www.kickstarter.com/projects/unc...

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Uncanny Magazine Year 13: The Space Unicorn Believes in YOU!

Funding to support Year 13 of Hugo Award-winning Uncanny Magazine. We have more stories to tell together!

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Head of Zeus @headofzeus.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

'This is one of the best science-fiction books of the year' @theguardian.com It's publication day for #AllThatWeSeeOrSeem, the near-future thriller from the award-winning author of the #DandelionDynasty series, @kyliu99.bsky.social Out today: geni.us/ATWSOSPBorgsoc

The image shows a standing book titled "All That We See or Seem" by Ken Liu. The book cover features a cityscape against a starry night sky, with hues of blue and purple. The background is a complementary purple shade, and the book's reflection is visible on the surface below.

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Pete Volk @petevolk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

After tearing through his new sci-fi thriller on a recent beach trip, I had the pleasure of speaking to author @kyliu99.bsky.social about his research and writing process, "genre" fiction, AI anxieties, Star Trek, what's next for the Julia Z series, and more: pvguide.ghost.io/ken-liu-inte...

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Ken Liu talks process and research, AI anxieties, and what’s next for the Julia Z series

The author goes deep on his research process and what he learned writing his latest, the sci-fi thriller All That We See or SEem

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Head of Zeus @headofzeus.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

'[A] brain-blistering exploration of AI, and its potential for good or evil' @dailymail.co.uk #AllThatWeSeeOrSeem the near-future thriller from the award-winning author of the #DandelionDynasty series, @kyliu99.bsky.social Pre-order now: geni.us/ATWSOSPBorgsoc

Book cover of "All That We See or Seem" by Ken Liu against a starry background. The cover features a cityscape within a geometric shape. Text below reads, "If dreams can be shared, secrets can be stolen." Guardian quote at the top.

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Joshua Grochow @joshuagrochow.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I just read this for the first time and it was so good! Worth every word @kyliu99.bsky.social wrote and agonized over, and worth every second it took me to read the 8380 words.

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I’m arrogant enough to demand the Reader’s complete, total attention. The Reader should likewise demand that the Writer puts all of herself into her text, to infuse it with her soul. We deserve each other. It’s an act of love to read and an act of love to write. However idealized or pretentious that may sound, it’s also the truth.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Cover reveal for the UK edition of the second Julia Z book: What Birds Have Vanished. I love it!

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Cover reveal for the UK edition of THE PASSING OF THE DRAGON AND OTHER STORIES! Love it!

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Lincoln Michel @thelincoln.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Thomas Pynchon is the only realist writer.

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