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Jonathan Maberry @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

GHOSTS OF THE VOID -book 3 of my deep-space #cosmichorror #NecroTek #trilogy drops 10/13! Alien monsters, space battles, ghost-pilots in giant shapeshifting #mechs, & a flicker of hope...the war with the Outer Gods comes to a furious conclusion!! @blackstonepub.bsky.social #weirdtales #scifi

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Locus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Spotlight on Tithi Luadthong AKA Grandfailure locusmag.com/feature...

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Three chapters in on my current WIP. It’s been awhile since I’ve written something longer than a few thousand words, but I think I’m finally ready to get this novel drafted. #amwriting

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Funny Cat Types 'A's on Laptop

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DAW Books @dawbooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We're excited to announce DAW's newest acquisition! DRAGONFLY, by debut author Paddy Dobson, is a sci-fi slasher, perfect for fans of ALIEN, THE LUMINOUS DEAD, and LEECH. Prepare to feel squeamish... Coming Spring 2028. astrapublishinghouse.com/2026/09/24/a...

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Latest books received and added to the TBR! #amreading 📚🪐💙

The Last Contract of Isako, We Are Legion (We Are Bob), and The Vagrant

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Been enjoying James Islington’s new cyberpunk thriller “Scion.” I was sold on the whole “John Wick” meets “Blade Runner” premise, and so far it has not disappointed! #amreading 📚🪐💙

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Titan Books @titanbooks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A curated in-depth gallery of the concept art, costumes, and script for the cult classic film THE FIFTH ELEMENT. THE FIFTH ELEMENT: A VISUAL RETROSPECTIVE Order now: loom.ly/pwI8fbo

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SFF Addicts Podcast @sffaddictspod.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Ep. 219 is LIVE! Join guest author James Islington and co-hosts @adrianmgibson.bsky.social & Greta Kelly for their masterclass on WRITING ASSASSINS & CONTRACT KILLERS, where they dive into assassin essentials and more. Stream/download/watch Ep. 219: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts youtu.be/5Qb2F3ZpEOQ?...

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Recently finished “The Demon Star” by Jesse Aragon. Excellent debut. Nice blend of sci-fi and fantasy with a dash of horror. Shades of Dune and The Locked Tomb. Recommended.

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Elle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Rough Draft vs Final Draft

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SciFiScavenger @scifiscavenger.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Hi Folks, new video 🎥! I take a look at the many and varied influences Frank Herbert incorporated into a certain sandy book of some repute. Check it out 👀! #scifibooks #sciencefiction #booktube #dune #frankherbert youtu.be/CGUTtehK4Co

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How Frank Herbert Created Dune From History, Religion, Ecology

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Fred Gambino @fredgambino.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

An image inspired by the third and final book in my Dark Shepherd trilogy to be published at the end of 2026. #DarkShepherd #book #writing #concept #SciFi #illustration #art #digitalart #spaceships #visdev

Woman is spacesuit standing in front of a hovering spacecraft with red star in the sky behind.

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Ranaroth @ranaroth.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Patrick Woodroffe. From The Pentateuch of the Cosmogony, Paper Tiger, 1979. A 12x12" art book with two vinyl LPs of music composed by Dave Greenslade. #PatrickWoodroffe #DaveGreenslade

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Jeremy Szal @jeremyszal.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

For those in the LA/Anaheim area, there's going to be a mass signing with a lot of badass authors at the Barnes and Nobles Outlets at Orange store in Aug 27 5pm-8pm including @scottlynch78.bsky.social @matociquala.bsky.social @aijiang.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social, etc. Come and see us!

A sign showing a mass author signing at Barnes and Nobles, outlets at orange, including Jeremy Szal, Elizabeth Bear, Scott Lynch, Ai Jiang, Alex Shvartsman, MJ Kuhn, Evan Leikam, Michael Michel.

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 22/08/2026

Xenogenesis (1978 short film): The Cosmo Kindred, art by James Cameron "So I came up with this idea for a starship that had the engine section far away because of the radiation and so on. I could just go down that nerdy rabbit hole of figuring out the tech."

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Grimdark Magazine @grimdarkmagazine.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

If you wanted my recommendation for a book to start with to introduce you to the world of Warhammer 40K then I would have to say either here or the Ciaphas Cain novels. Read the full review below:

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T R Napper @trnapper.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Want to know the golden rule for becoming a better writer? Well, I'm giving you, for free, the secret all great writers know. Link below. nappertime.com/the-golden-r...

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The Golden Rule for Becoming a Better Writer - T.R Napper

I’m obsessed with the craft of writing. I write every day, I read about the craft often, and in my...

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Kameron Hurley @kameronhurley.com · 18/08/2026

"Why is a copy insuffienct?... it’s different, isn’t it? When it’s the real thing. When you can reach out and touch it. It connects you to another human in a way that’s difficult to describe, but deeply moving to us at some primal level." www.kameronhurley.com/why-a-copy-i...

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Why A Copy is Insufficient - Kameron Hurley

Why is a copy insufficient? I remember in Star Trek: First Contact, that moment when Picard places his hand on the prototype of the rocket equiped with the first warp drive: his expression one of awe,...

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In planning this novella, I now realize I need to flesh out some of the backstory first. So instead of just diving right in, I’m going to write a short story to work out the history between two principle characters. It’s a lot more immersive/fun this way, rather than just making notes. #amwriting

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Stunning Nebulae: A Cosmic Journey Through Space

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I’m more than two decades late to the party, but I’ve been reading and enjoying Perdido Street Station. Lots to like in this steampunk, neo-Victorian, quasi-gothic sci-fantasy noir. I’m a big fan of genre blending, and this novel is the gold standard. It’s also got some lush, delectible prose. 🪐📚💙

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

To me, the process of revision isn’t just a matter of correcting errors or making the prose sound better. It’s about interrogating every line, asking if it’s doing what it needs to do to progress the story. Is this necessary? Is there a better way to say this? Is this self-indulgent? #amediting

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The Rock's Iconic Eyebrow Raise

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POCGamer aka PanzerLion! @pocgamer.com · 17/05/2026

People: I think my sci-fi idea is too weird for the mainstream. Me: Someone, somewhere, greenlit Lexx for multiple seasons. You're fine. Get that idea out into the wild!

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Lexx Bug

Alt: The living starship Lexx, from the series Lexx.

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Finished a draft of my latest WIP, which is coming in at just over 4K words. It’ll probably get a bit longer during the revision process, as I flesh out some details, but likely won’t be more than 5K. Now it’s time to move onto something longer. #amwriting #writingcommunity #indiewriter

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Man Typing on Old Computer

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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 11/08/2026

An excellent sci-fi topic. It’s going to be spectacular to see the effects of several decades of habituation and then dependence on these tools that infantilize us, gradually replacing what makes us human.

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

As I wrap up my current WIP, I’ve been brainstorming some ideas for a new project. Over the past few months I’ve written mostly short stories or flash fiction, so I’m thinking about writing a novella. I’ve got a few ideas that will take more than a few thousand words to fully explore. #amwriting

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Relaxing with an extra dry gin martini after a long and busy week. #weekendvibes #amnotwriting

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

"Sci-fi as dark as the space between the stars.” @ianthegreen.bsky.social In @shoutoutmapes.bsky.social's debut novel THE GANYMEDAN, V-Dot, former mixologist to the galaxy's elites, is fleeing a murder charge in the belly of a sentient ship with a dangerous secret in his pocket... 📘 geni.us/ganym

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70s Sci-Fi Art @70sscifiart.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Frank Kelly Freas’ “Stargate,” the study for his June 1974 cover to Analog Science Fiction digest magazine

Two oil-rig-looking space stations and several docked spaceships are near a giant red-rimmed portal in outer space that leads to another, bluer area of outer space.

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Current WIP is up to 3K words. I’ll probably need another 1-1.5K to bring everything to a conclusion. Then I think I’ll shift gears to something more novella length. #amwriting #indiewriter #indieauthor #writingcommunity

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SciFiScavenger @scifiscavenger.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Hi Folks, new video 🎬! Some of my favourite space operas for your delight and delectation. Check it out 👀! #scifibooks #sciencefiction #booktube #spaceopera 📚🪐💙 youtu.be/qcE9HTm2tU0

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I've Read A LOT of Space Opera... These Are My Favourites

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Kameron Hurley @kameronhurley.com · 05/08/2026

Seen in the wild: "Using AI to write a book and calling yourself an author is like ordering a fast food meal and calling yourself a chef. Or driving to the finish line and saying you’re a marathon runner. "

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Jeremy Szal @jeremyszal.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I had a rough time with my trilogy: I debuted at the peak of the pandemic. A steep drop in sales for Book 2. Had a bone removed from my hand weeks before Wolfskin was published. But word of mouth is critical for authors. So if you're a fan of space opera like Mass Effect, please give it a chance.

The covers for the books Stormblood, Blindspace and Wolfskin.

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Been reading and enjoying Wolfskin, the third and final book in Jeremy Szal’s Common series. Gothic spaceships, found family, alien drugs, and loads of high-stakes action. If you like character-driven sci-fi with some detailed worldbuilding, this has got it and more. #booksky 📚🪐💙

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Jonathan Maberry @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

My new novel, BEWILDERNESS, a sci-fi #thriller, debuts 8/11 from @WordFirePress in hardcover, trade paperback, and eBook. Two women—one human, one alien—battle each other to save infinity. "This is science fiction on an epic scale, and it’s wonderful."— Booklist #scifi

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Scifi Art @scifiart.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

If I was to choose a desert island artist, Bruce Pennington would be near top of the list. For sheer weirdness, mystery and mood Pennington takes the cake.

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I remember this game from when I was a kid. The music is what’s stuck with me the most. This cover is amazing! #tyrian #nostalgia youtu.be/G7sBuntObOw?...

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Tyrian - Tyrian the Level Rock Remix (Data Flux)

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Exoplanet || subs open Sept 1st @exoplanetmag.com · 31/07/2026

Here's another new magazine opening for #submissions on September 1st. Check out their guidelines and consider sending them a story. ⚔️

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M.T. Preston, Jr. @mtprestonjr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Impromptu beach trip this weekend. Ready to relax with a few drinks, do some reading (maybe a little writing), and recover from a busy week. #weekendvibes

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Margarita Margarita Beach Party

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Parker Lyons, Author @parkerlyons.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I'm just a man. A man writing a book about a girl who is trying to topple an authoritarian AI regime while struggling to survive on a storm-ravaged alien planet. #scifi #scifibooks #booksky

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Apex Magazine and Book Company @apexmag.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

No more three-act structure! No more hero's journey! It's time to throw away the map and GET LOST in the joy of writing! 🗺️🖊️🙌 There's just TWO DAYS LEFT to submit your flash fiction! July's theme is WITHOUT A MAP. You have until Friday at midnight CST to submit! www.patreon.com/apexbookcomp...

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Pingu Yelling 'Get Lost!' Meme

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Joachim Boaz @joachimboaz.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Artist John Harris (1948-) was born on this day. Bibliography: www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.c... L, 1984; R, 1986 #scifi #sciencefiction #art

Cover for Brunner's Stand on Zanzibar. Painting of an urban arcology looming above a more traditional city.

Cover for Hughes' Closed System. Two hulking spaceships shoot at a third.

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