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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 7h

Random story quote #4 - “As the Meeker and the All-Seeing Eye wandered the galaxy harvesting dead stars, they liked to talk.” From “The Meeker and the All-Seeing Eye” (A Nebula Finalist!) in my collection HISTORIES WITHIN US.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 05/10/2026

Random story quote #3: "I stared at my family, all of them willing to throw away the priceless Earth as if it were an obsolete piece of technology, and disagreed." From "The Sounds of Old Earth" (a Nebula Finalist!) in my collection HISTORIES WITHIN US.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 01/10/2026

If you see this, post a vampire* that isn’t Dracula. * A cat, or, er, Cat, but reasons.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 01/10/2026

On my way to Capclave. Doing some writing on the train while trying not to get the plague from all the coughing passengers around me. Onward!

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 28/09/2026

Didn't get our latest Fantastic Fiction at KGB announcement email or want to subscribe to our list? Join our mailing list here to find out about upcoming readings: www.kgbfantasticfiction.org/mailing-list/ @datlow.bsky.social

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 27/09/2026

Next month for our Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, join us with John Langan & Carrie-Edmund Laben, Wednesday, Oct 14th, 7pm at the KGB Bar. Come one, come all! @johnlangan.bsky.social @carrielaben.com @datlow.bsky.social

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 26/09/2026

Another one from last night, looking out the kitchen window, about an hour before the rain began.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 25/09/2026

Here's the audio from this month's Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series with Jeff Ford & John Foster. H/t to AT Sayre for the audio. @jeffreyford8.bsky.social @jfoster.bsky.social @datlow.bsky.social @amygoldschlager.bsky.social @atsayre.bsky.social www.kgbfantasticfiction.org/2026/09/25/a...

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 25/09/2026

Photo of the sky last night, with my reflection in the glass.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 23/09/2026

Here are some pics C took from last night's Scientific American event at Greenlight Bookstore, "Science in Fiction." A full house and signed a bunch of copies of THE RAINSEEKERS, too. All in all, a pretty good night.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 22/09/2026

TONIGHT! I'll be on the Scientific American fiction panel: FINDING THE SCIENCE IN FICTION tonight, 7:30pm, at GREENLIGHT BOOKSTORE in Brooklyn.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 16/09/2026

As part of the Brooklyn Book Festival, I'll be participating in a Scientific American panel called "Finding the Science in Fiction," at Greenlight Bookstore. The event takes place Tues 9/22 at 7:30pm, with Heather Frances, Isabel J. Kim, Sarah G. Pierce, and myself. Moderated by Brianne Kane.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 15/09/2026

I'll be on the PKD podcast tonight, hosted by David Agranoff, 9-11PM EDT (6-9PM PDT), to talk about THE RAINSEEKERS. 🌧️🌧️🌧️✨ Tune in here: sfsu.zoom.us/j/8790030362...

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 14/09/2026

777-stay streak on Duolingo for Yiddish. Can I converse fluently? No. Do I know more than when I started? Absolutely.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 09/09/2026

Some cool news! Mateo Arce Brunet, a filmmaker from Mexico City, has adapted a section of my short story "Movie Night" into a short film. It's in Spanish with English subtitles and I think it's really great! (link in thread ⬇️⬇️⬇️)

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 09/09/2026

TONIGHT! Join us* with guests Jeffrey Ford & John C. Foster for our Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, 7pm at the KGB Bar! Come one, come all! @datlow.bsky.social @jeffreyford8.bsky.social @jfoster.bsky.social @amygoldschlager.bsky.social

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 08/09/2026

As part of the Brooklyn Book Festival, I'll be doing a panel at Greenlight Bookstore on Science in Fiction on Tuesday Sept 22 at 7:30pm, with panelists Heather Frances, Isabel J. Kim, Sarah G. Pierce, and myself. Moderated by Brianne Kane. Details here: brooklynbookfestival.org/event/the-sc...

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 05/09/2026

Here's the audio from last month's Fantastic Fiction at KGB readings, with guests Suzanne Palmer & Kailee Pedersen. A wonderful night! @datlow.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social www.kgbfantasticfiction.org/2026/08/31/a...

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 04/09/2026

Just found out Dan Christian, long-time Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series bartender, has passed away. This is how I'll remember him, standing by the bar, being one cool-ass dude, always ready with a shot and a smile and his big heart. We will toast in his honor next week. @datlow.bsky.social

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 02/09/2026

Next week! Join us with Jeffrey Ford & John C. Foster for our Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, Next Wednesday, September 9th, 7pm at the KGB Bar. Come one, come all! @datlow.bsky.social @jeffreyford8.bsky.social @jfoster.bsky.social

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 01/09/2026

Recent picture from an apple orchard in upstate NY. I will remind myself of this beautiful day a few months from now when it's gray, cold, and rainy. Happy September!

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 28/08/2026

Here are Ellen's photos from the August 12th Fantastic Fiction at KGB readings, with guests Suzanne Palmer & Kailee Pedersen. Both guests read from their recent work to an enthusiastic crowd. @datlow.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social www.kgbfantasticfiction.org/2026/08/28/p...

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 26/08/2026

Thrilled to announce that Threat Assessment, the novella Mercurio D. Rivera and I co-wrote (originally appearing in F&SF) will be appearing in The Best Science Fiction of the Year 2025, edited by Neil Clarke. @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social @clarkesworldmagazine.com

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 13/08/2026

Here is the full Analog review of THE RAINSEEKERS:

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 12/08/2026

Caught the partial solar eclipse today, using my sun-rated glasses from last year's eclipse. The moon just caught the top edge.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 12/08/2026

TONIGHT! Join us with guests Suzanne Palmer & Kailee Pedersen for our Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, tonight, 7pm at the KGB Bar. Come one, come all! @kaileepedersen.bsky.social @datlow.bsky.social

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 12/08/2026

When Clinton was president, they offered him a similar plan, using reporters as decoys, but then Pres. Clinton rejected it out of hand.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 12/08/2026

And here's the kicker. Trump snuck back on, *after*, as if he were on the plane all along. The coward pretended to be brave. Don't vets call this "stolen valor" ?

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 12/08/2026

Journalists were kept in the dark about the danger they were in, and they were told to keep their window shades down.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 12/08/2026

He doesn't care about anyone except himself.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 12/08/2026

WTF?! Why am I just now hearing about this?

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 10/08/2026

Doing some research for the book

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 10/08/2026

This Wednesday, join us with guests Suzanne Palmer & Kailee Pedersen for our Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, 7pm at the KGB Bar. Come one, come all! @kaileepedersen.bsky.social @datlow.bsky.social

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 10/08/2026

Always an awesome feeling spotting your book out in the wild.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 06/08/2026

Next Wednesday, join us with Suzanne Palmer & Kailee Pedersen, for our Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, Wed, Aug 12th, at 7pm, at the KGB Bar. Come one, come all! @kaileepedersen.bsky.social @datlow.bsky.social

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 05/08/2026

Wow! Got this lovely review of THE RAINSEEKERS in the most recent Analog! “Matthew Kressel has a deserved reputation as one of the most inventive authors in the genre…. With The Rainseekers, he may have outdone even himself.” —Analog Science Fiction & Fact

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 04/08/2026

“Five Hundred KPH Toward Heaven.” Asimov's. Ed. Sheila Williams. January 1, 2025. - SHORT STORY (5/5)

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 04/08/2026

Histories Within Us. Senses Five Press. February 11, 2025. ISBN 978-0979624667. - SINGLE-AUTHOR COLLECTION (4/5)

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 04/08/2026

Space Trucker Jess. Fairwood Press. July 1, 2025. ISBN 978-1-958880-27-2. - NOVEL (3/5)

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 04/08/2026

“Model Collapse.” Ed. Ellen Datlow. Reactor Magazine. October 1, 2025. ISBN 978-1250406958. A 2026 Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy Notable Story. - SHORT STORY (2/5)

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 04/08/2026

This is all the original fiction I had out in 2025: (1/5) “Threat Assessment.” Co-written with Mercurio D. Rivera. The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Ed. Sheree Renee Thomas. Must Read Books. November 21, 2025. - NOVELLA

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 03/08/2026

In our 19th episode of The Nerd Count Podcast, we welcome the award-winning author, actress, playwright, tour guide and all around creative force Leanna Renee Hieber! Listen on your favorite pod app! @leannareneehieber.bsky.social @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 02/08/2026

A 3d render I did two years ago illustrating a scene from my novel SPACE TRUCKER JESS, "A Little Early for the Bazaar". (The cover art is by the great Paul Chadeisson, used with permission.) No AI was used.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 31/07/2026

I know it's a ways off, but I'm doing a panel on September 22nd: Scientific American Panel: Science in Fiction, featuring Heather Frances, Isabel J. Kim, Matthew Kressel, and Sarah G. Pierce, Moderated by Brianne Kane. And there will be a food and wine reception after! Info and RSVP link in thread.

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 22/07/2026

Next month at our Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, join us with guests Suzanne Palmer & Kailee Pedersen, Wednesday, Aug 12th, 7pm at the KGB Bar. Come one, come all! @datlow.bsky.social @kaileepedersen.bsky.social

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Matthew Kressel @matthewkressel.net · 21/07/2026

What's this?! A new NERD COUNT PODCAST episode!? Mercurio and I come to you live from (and on the way to!) the Readercon convention in Burlington, MA, where we interview these ten amazing people about their past and present Readercon experiences and more! Podcast link in thread.

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