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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Just started listening to @scottedelman.bsky.social 's Eating the Fantastic discussion with @wiswell.bsky.social Absolutely fascinating! Something magical went down in Baltimore that day.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'd love the 5 years later sequel.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Just finished listening to "Every Hopeless Thing" by @tiatashiro.bsky.social performed by @katercakes.bsky.social from @clarkesworldmagazine.com 214 (July 2024). A post-apocalyptic Earth story which left me with a smile on my face. Wonderful characters. clarkesworldmagazine.com/tashiro_07_24/

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Every Hopeless Thing by Tia Tashiro

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Listened to "An Intergalactic Smuggler's Guide to Homecoming" by @tiatashiro.bsky.social read by @katercakes.bsky.social from @clarkesworldmagazine.com 211 in 2024 while driving yesterday. A great story with lots of heart and surprises and the power of family clarkesworldmagazine.com/tashiro_04_24/

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An Intergalactic Smuggler's Guide to Homecoming by Tia Tashiro

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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Omar Rayyan @omarrayyanart.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

They're baaaaaaack! 🎉 Some of you will be very excited to hear that I've brought back calendars for 2027! Get 'em while they're hot. www.studiorayyan.com 🐸 #art #fantasyart #calendar #shopsmall

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Just in time for the season - a really fun book.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Proud to be the 17th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Nexus WHAT IT IS! The True Story Behind the Comic! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

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Get notified when Nexus WHAT IT IS! The True Story Behind the Comic launches on BackerKit!

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I read more of Uncanny Magazine 72 on the plane, but since those items are not freely available on the web, I'll wait until next month to mention those.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This audiobook is absolutely wonderful. Everyone who hasn't heard it should jump at this opportunity. I am not entering this but encourage everyone else.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The audiobook is absolutely wonderful. Everyone who hasn't heard it should jump at this opportunity.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I was able to talk with @maxgladstone.bsky.social at both this reading and a Table Talk and at the Hugo Awards ceremony. I talked with @amalelmohtar.com at the reading and after the Hugo Awards ceremony. They are just wonderful and exceeded expectations.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Two years ago I had a more time complicated plan, but events conspired against that.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

My other @laworldcon.bsky.social goal achieved. @amalelmohtar.com signed my This Is How You Lose the Time War after her reading Saturday. I had a post-it for her to leave a note for @maxgladstone.bsky.social . She left the note. Max's signed the book at his reading and took the note from Amal.

This Is How You Lose the Time War author page signed by the authors.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

@laworldcon.bsky.social goal achieved. After the Invisible Parade panel on Friday @johnpicacio.bsky.social and Leigh Bardugo signed my copy. They were very nice and it was a great panel.

Invisible Parade signed by John Picacio and Leigh Bardugo

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Being on a long plane journey is not one of my favorite things, but as seen in my recent posts, having @uncannymagazine.bsky.social on my Kindle via @weightlessbooks.bsky.social made the trip a lot better. Thanks for all the great reading material.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Your "This is what they've done" posts aren't enough?

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Just listened to/read @tiatashiro.bsky.social 's “Archaeological Evidence for the Time Traveler” read by @katercakes.bsky.social from @clarkesworldmagazine.com 236 (May 2026). Another amazing heart-felt story. Beautiful. clarkesworldmagazine.com/tashiro_05_26/

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Archaeological Evidence for the Time Traveler by Tia Tashiro

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Congratulations! A very nice story!

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Here is the screen snap. I'll need to pick my t-shirts carefully.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

If I had to pick, I'd go lower.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

On the way to the Orioles game tonight I finished listening to @wiswell.bsky.social 's The Dragon Has Some Complaints marvelously performed by @zurajohnson.bsky.social (only on Audible now). It is loads of fun and heartfelt. It is definitely on my Hugo nominate list. www.amazon.com/The-Dragon-H...

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Amazon.com: The Dragon Has Some Complaints (Audible Audio Edition): John Wiswell, Zura Johnson, Audible Studios: Books

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

History repeated the next day in Baltimore.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Congratulations! By the way, I think there has to be a "Mr. Slithers" song to the tune of "Mr. Sandman". I don't know the lyrics yet, but maybe the group mind here can put it together.

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Neil Ottenstein @nottenst.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

It was a great event. Wonderful to meet you in person. I just made an album over on FB w 38 photos of you, Jo, Greedy Reads and so forth. Feel free to download any for your personal collection if you like them.

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