Reposted by Phil MargoliesJason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 8hA really serious proof of concept moment 0504
Reposted by Phil MargoliesWashington Spirit @washingtonspirit.com · 8hTaking all 3 points home! 19713
Reposted by Phil MargoliesLocus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 04/10/2026“The Sharp Cry of the Winterlarks” by @absenceofgravitas.bsky.social from @diabolicalplots.com, “The Deading Veil” by @rjaurand.bsky.social from @podcastle.org, and more short fiction recs from @mariahaskins.colocusmag.comEscape Pod, PodCastle, Cast of Wonders, and Diabolical Plots: Review by Maria HaskinsEscape Pod 6/25/26, 6/18/26 PodCastle 6/30/26, 6/23/26, 6/16/2026, 6/9/26 Cast of Wonders 5/23/26, 5/17/26 Diabolical Plots 6/1/26, 6/25/26 At Escape Pod, “You Have Arrived at Your Destination” by… 073
Reposted by Phil MargoliesHey Spirits! @heyspirits.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Availability Report ✨Spirits✨ OUT: Deb (Hip - SEI), Leicy (Foot), Weezy (Ankle - SEI) 👶: Aubs, Casey Houston OUT: Dani Colaprico (Lower leg), Evelina Duljan (Excused absence), Makenzy Robbe (Knee - SEI), Linda Ullmark (Face), Amanda West (Knee - SEI) ???: Jordan Brewster (Knee) 👶: Malia Berkely 1233
Reposted by Phil MargoliesJohn Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Do you wish I'd toured in your hometown? I've got the next best thing! An hour of chatter about books and monsters and life for all you ear-havers. 0254
Reposted by Phil Margolieskhōréō magazine @khoreo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Thank you for recognising our audio team’s work! And congratulations to all the other winners and finalists 🎉 0224
Reposted by Phil MargoliesScott Edelman @scottedelman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026ICYMI — a new Eating the Fantastic episode went live yesterday with @wiswell.bsky.social! Eavesdrop on our meal and learn how our lives being finite is both terrifying and good, why he’s "a character guy first" before world-building, theme, or plot — plus more. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...scottedelman.comChow down on a chicken sandwich with John Wiswell on Episode 294 of Eating the Fantastic ‹ Scott Edelman 1116
Reposted by Phil MargoliesScott Edelman @scottedelman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Episode 294 of Eating the Fantastic is now live with my award-winning guest @wiswell.bsky.social! Take your seat at the table and discover the importance of getting out of your own way, how monstrosity is nothing more than a social construct — and much more. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20... 1335
Reposted by Phil Margoliesjenelle 💕 @xjenuine.bsky.social · 03/10/2026oh hey, we're ignyte winners! 🎉🎉🎉 this also would not be possible without the awesome voice actors we work with too ❤️ so proud to be part of such an amazing team! 2166
Reposted by Phil MargoliesGautam Bhatia @gautambhatia88.bsky.social · 03/10/2026💚💚💚 So delighted, and a warm congratulations to all other winners and nominees. Thank you also to Alter Mag for commissioning a long-form essay on the history of Indian SF as the debut piece in their magazine. It’s available to read for free here: altermag.com/articles/the...altermag.comThe Secret History of Indian Science Fiction.Before Asimov, there was Rokeya. 94615
Reposted by Phil MargoliesLocus Magazine @locusmag.bsky.social · 03/10/2026khōréō 6.1: Review by A.C. Wise locusmag.com/review/... 0131
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026That's it! This year's trophy art will be revealed later this month. Until then, thanks to all of our winners and finalists for their outstanding contributions to genre literature. View the full list here: ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/2026-results/ Happy Saturday! #2026IgnyteAwardsignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com2026 Results - The Ignyte AwardsOUTSTANDING NOVEL: ADULT for novel-length work (40k words) Works intended for an adult audience Cursed Daughters – Oyinkan Braithwaite (Doubleday) Harmattan Season – Tochi Onyebuchi (Tor Books) Mothea... 15314
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Finally, the #2026IgnyteAwards Community Award recognizes Outstanding Efforts in Service of Inclusion and Equitable Practice in Genre Congratulations @strangehorizons.bsky.social who also won the inaugural award in this category in 2020. 113531
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The #2026IgnyteAwards Ember Award is given to acknowledge a writer, organization, or entity who has made unsung contributions to the field of genre literature through authorship, patronage, initiatives, and all the quiet ways that make our spaces stronger. Congratulations @marthawells.com 320137
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The #2026IgnyteAwards for Creative Nonfiction recognizes works related to the field of speculative fiction. Congratulations to @gautambhatia88.bsky.social and THE SECRET HISTORY OF INDIAN SCIENCE FICTION 411626
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The #2026IgnyteAwards for Outstanding Anthology/Collected Works goes to WE WILL RISE AGAIN: SPECULATIVE STORIES AND ESSAYS ON PROTEST, RESISTANCE, AND HOPE edited by @drkarenlord.bsky.social @annaleen.bsky.social and @older.bsky.social (Saga Press) See the contributor list in the alt text 417850
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The #2026IgnyteAwards for Outstanding Fiction Podcast recognizes excellence in audio performance and production for speculative fiction. Congratulations again, @khoreo.bsky.social 211729
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The #2026IgnyteAwards Critics Award recognizes contributions to reviews and analysis of the field of speculative literature Congratulations again, @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social 713928
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The #2026IgnyteAwards for Outstanding Speculative Poetry goes to THE LANGUAGE OF FIREFLIES by Angela Liu (The Deadlands) 310523
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The Outstanding Short Story category recognizes speculative works ranging from 2,000-7,499 words. Congratulations to COMMENSALISM, OR THE LABYRINTH'S VESSELS by Albert Nkereuwem (Will This Be a Problem) #2026IgnyteAwards 18720
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The Outstanding Novelette category recognizes speculative works ranging from 7,500-17,499 words. Congratulations to WE BEGIN WHERE INFINITY ENDS by @somtoihezue.bsky.social #2026IgnyteAwards 410729
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The Outstanding Novella category recognizes for speculative works ranging from 17,500-39,999 words Congratulations to THE RIVER HAS ROOTS by @amalelmohtar.com #2026IgnyteAwards 618242
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The #2026IgnyteAwards for Outstanding Middle Grade goes to THE GLADE by @jamsternazzy.bsky.social (Bittersweet Books) 28923
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Our next category, Outstanding Novel: Young Adult highlights novel-length (40k+ words) works intended for the young adult audience Congratulations to THEY BLOOM AT NIGHT by Trang Thanh Tran (Bloomsbury YA) #2026IgnyteAwards 111131
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026As ever, we begin with the #2026IgnyteAwards winner in Outstanding Novel - Adult for novel-length (40k words+) works intended for an adult audience Congratulations to THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER (Saga Press/Titan Books) by Stephen Graham Jones! 217842
Reposted by Phil MargoliesThe Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Hello and happy Fullmetal Alchemist Day! We're about ready to get started with this year's winner announcement A very special thanks to our first-ever sponsors: @bcsmagazine.bsky.social, @edmontonin2030.bsky.social, @laworldcon.bsky.social , and @revmindi.bsky.social ! #2026IgnyteAwards 115179
Reposted by Phil MargoliesMarie Brennan @swantower.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I can finally share the cover for THE WORST MONK IN OMNU, out next May from @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social! 710225
Reposted by Phil MargoliesJason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026🚆 New from Green Line Soccer 🚆 It's been a bit since I could really dig into a Spirit game, and recent games have surfaced multiple, intersecting problems. What the Spirit really miss without Leicy Santos, why the solutions haven't worked (yet?), and how they've become a more predictable team:green-line-soccer.ghost.ioWashington Spirit issues extend beyond Leicy Santos' absenceDiving into the deep end on how the Spirit have lost their edge since the World Cup break. 35514
Reposted by Phil MargoliesUnassuming Local Guy @bionicslingshot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026MY FORTUNE COOKIE: “You will soon experience a great transformation.” MY BRAIN: 834840
Reposted by Phil MargoliesMixeduppainter @mixeduppainter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026COME ON Y'ALL I need the LOOPS 054
Reposted by Phil MargoliesEmma Osborne 🍉 @redscribe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Hey all! I’m raising money for Pets of the Homeless, my fave charity! Right now your donation will be TRIPLED! www.petsofthehomeless.org.au/s/548/690/spetsofthehomeless.org.auHelp keep best friends togetherPlease donate to my fundraiser to help keep vulnerable people and pets together during tough times. Your donation will be TRIPLED! 167
Reposted by Phil MargoliesEffie Seiberg is a spooky Cyborg @effies.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A long shot: There's an Arik Einstein song called "מכופף הבננות" (pronounced mekofef habananot) about a little dude who bends bananas. Is there a transliteration of the lyrics anywhere? I've searched and I can find the Hebrew lyrics or the English translation, but not transliteration. 253
Phil Margolies @philmargolies.bsky.social · 28/09/2026National use up all of the buttermilk Day: waffles this morning, crepes tonight 010
Reposted by Phil MargoliesCapital Weather @capitalweather.com · 27/09/2026More clouds, breezes, and some showers Sunday before nor’easter moves away. Monday is our transition day before a sunnier and warmer midweek. Our full forecast, radar, Commanders forecast, and more at CapitalWeather.com and the Capital Weather app. (Photo by Brian Paeth) 0412
Phil Margolies @philmargolies.bsky.social · 27/09/2026and if you prick us, do we not fucking bleed 000
Reposted by Phil MargoliesWashington Spirit @washingtonspirit.com · 26/09/2026UGGHHH we love Matchdays in DC! 🤩🤗 Wonder how Rowdy Audi is gonna be tonight? 👀 55210
Reposted by Phil MargoliesG. Willow Wilson @gwillow.me · 25/09/2026Every day we get closer to this: 121461448
Reposted by Phil MargoliesL. D. Lewis, Sea Witch Apologist 🧜🏾♀️ @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app · 25/09/2026Wait what? Already??? This month, I swear... LAST FEW DAYS BEFORE YOU'LL HAVE TO PLAIN OL' ORDER AND NOT PREORDER FORGED IN FIYAH 0164
Reposted by Phil MargoliesPumpkin Spiced Ghost of M.A.G.N.U.S. @rifao.guru · 24/09/2026Hilarious and heartfelt storytelling, one of my reading highlights this year #booksky 1112
Reposted by Phil MargoliesJordan Shiveley (Dread Singles) @jordanshiveley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I’m sure you’ve purchased this right? I mean I’m not saying that anything untoward or possessed of a feral hungering gait will start following you if you don’t. That’s ridiculous. Totally unsubstantiated rumormongering. How could that even be? Just. Ridiculous. 071
Reposted by Phil MargoliesJo Miles @jomiles.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The plants are people, too!! A weed is just a plant who's rebelling against the system 021
Reposted by Phil MargoliesErik Grove @erikgrove.com · 21/09/2026We just recorded our final look back at 6 months of CONNECT THE PLOTS. I am super proud and a little misty-eyed. 2 hosts 25 weekly episodes 12 interviews with the best guests Hundreds of books recommended It was hard work and it was very, VERY cool. Check out our podcast. Until next time... 🤘🎧🤘 062
Reposted by Phil MargoliesJo Miles @jomiles.bsky.social · 16/09/2026#FlightsofFoundry is this weekend and I can't wait! The Food and Sci-fi panel with @historyneverwas.bsky.social @priyachand.bsky.social @spires.bsky.social is going to be a good time. But I'm extra excited to be doing a presentation on tea! It will be cozy and yummy yet full of useful info. 2197
Reposted by Phil MargoliesSuzan the chalant goth @sillysyntax.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Sleep Alone by JAW McCarthy. A beautiful queer succubus tale with a WOC MC. It did get a couple of award nominations but this is a novella I stayed up all night finishing because it got the literary queer tone/atmosphere perfectly. I love this little book. I wish it was a best seller. 54312
Phil Margolies @philmargolies.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Just got my copy in the mail. Looking forward to reading it! 000
Reposted by Phil MargoliesRabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026"Ohel Eidot Chemdata is a traditionalist modern Orthodox synagogue by and for African-American/Caribbean-American Jews." -- more below 1295
Reposted by Phil MargoliesWashington Spirit @washingtonspirit.com · 17/09/2026Thank you for the recognition, @hillaryclinton.bsky.social 🫶 When parents are supported, everyone wins! 👏💚 Read the full story here! 📰 www.washingtonsun.com/sports/spiri... 2568
Reposted by Phil MargoliesMarissa Lingen @marissalingen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026IT'S TODAY!!! My fantasy novella, A DUBIOUS CLAMOR, is out today! From here on out, if you suddenly have the urge to read about harpies, opinionated weapons, and a bunch of misfits fighting the fash, you can just DO THAT! Order direct or from bookstores: hornedlarkpress.com/product/a-du... 34446165
Reposted by Phil MargoliesVeronica G. Henry (Order The People's Library) @veronicaghenry.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Thank you! This one is in the forthcoming Forged in FIYAH anthology. Pre-order now: us.macmillan.com/books/978125...us.macmillan.comForged in FIYAHFeaturing the masterful prose of some of today's most accomplished writers, Forged in FIYAH is a celebration of Black speculative fiction unlike anything see... 0117
