R. F. Daniels (they/he) @rfdwrites.bsky.social · 56mTechnicians like Dera are shunned on Karsten Station for the fungal implants that let them do their jobs. But when an obsessed ship captain ropes them into unearthing a lost technology which could destroy the station, only Dera and their implants can prevent catastrophe. #DVPit #A #SF #OWN #TV #ND 010
R. F. Daniels (they/he) @rfdwrites.bsky.social · 2hDera likes two things: solving technical problems and spending time with their cat. When their latest puzzle points to a station-wide catastrophe, they must take extreme measures to get anyone to listen—including teaming up with a toxic ship captain obsessed with her ex. #DVPit #A #SF #OWN #TV #ND 000
R. F. Daniels (they/he) @rfdwrites.bsky.social · 4hGrumpy technician Dera hates everyone—except their ever-optimistic work partner, Rhea. When a toxic ship captain separates the pair, dragging Dera on a galaxy-wide hunt for ancient tech, they must find their own way back to a home they’re surprised to miss. #DVPit #A #SF #OWN #TV #ND 010
R. F. Daniels (they/he) @rfdwrites.bsky.social · 7hA toxically obsessed spaceship captain lures technician Dera and their cat into a galaxy-spanning hunt for ancient technology. Now Dera must outwit both their captor and a corporate juggernaut bent on stealing the tech before their home is destroyed in the crossfire. #DVPit #A #SF #OWN #TV #ND 100
R. F. Daniels (they/he) @rfdwrites.bsky.social · 9hCHILLING EFFECT x SILO When technician Dera and their cat get lured into a scavenger hunt for forgotten tech orchestrated by an obsessed ship captain, the secrets they uncover threaten to destroy both their isolated home and the fungal FTL core of every ship in the galaxy. #DVPit #A #SF #OWN #TV #ND 211
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Jordan Kurella @jordankurella.com · 27/09/2026hey all!!! got my contributor copy of "Your Body is a Fever Dream" from @tenebrouspress.bsky.social !!!! you can pre-order this amazing book of trans body horror too! click the link: bookshop.org/beta-search?... 07853
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Phoenix Alexander @dracopoullos.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Story day! A would-be serial killer manages his violent impulses by ‘capsizing’ himself—projecting his consciousness into a nearby object—whenever they arise. All goes well—until he encounters another man with the same ability… @nightmare-magazine.com www.nightmare-magazine.com/fiction/not-... 02517
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Siri / Jen / Buckets @bucketsjen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026For those who have read Grief Eater and want a short story from Josh's pov!! 022
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)William Gibson @greatdismal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026I’ve now lived so much longer than I would ever have expected to that I feel I’m living in the future. This is when I imagined Neuromancer happening. And now the creators of today’s AI warn us that it threatens humanity. 841957386
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Ally Lester @cogenthippo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026This whole 🧵 except for word-creatives rather than image-creatives. I'm so tired of it all. 1147
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Emma Osborne 🍉 @redscribe.bsky.social · 08/09/2026ICYMI, my online book launch for GRIEF EATER is now up on Youtube. Thanks again to @kyliu99.bsky.social and @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social for joining me! @interstellarflight.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYUw...youtube.comBook Launch New Queer Zombie Horror Novella by Emma Osborne in Conversation with Ken LiuYouTube video by Interstellar Flight Press 42324
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Doctora Malka Older @older.bsky.social · 03/09/2026"Fans of Neuromancer will find many follow-up reads worth their time, but those that want to catch up on the cutting edge of cyberpunk should turn their eyes to Infomocracy by Malka Older." !!!!! 416760
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Keith Muise @keithmuise80.bsky.social "Covid is mild".... Zero publications to prove it. "Covid is dangerous".... 492,027 publications to prove it. There is no debate. Source: x.com/keetmuise/st...ncbi.nlm.nih.govLitCovidLitCovid is a curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about the 2019 novel Coronavirus. 2389152
R. F. Daniels (they/he) @rfdwrites.bsky.social · 29/08/2026The @inkedingraypress.bsky.social anthology Stellar Parallax: Human Hope in a Grimdark World (edited by A.J. Van Belle, including a story by yours truly) is now on NetGalley: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...netgalley.comStellar Parallax: Human Hope in a Grimdark WorldNetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm... 000
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Charles (Cy) Payseur @cypayseur.bsky.social · 28/08/2026🏳️🌈SOME QUEER SHORT SFF - JULY 2024🏳️🌈 I round up over 40 stories by @spacevalkyries.bsky.social @jelliclejay.bsky.social @rfdwrites.bsky.social @elijah.mea.rs @remedy.bsky.social @spocksbrain.bsky.social @christinehanolsy.com @mercwolfmoor.bsky.social & MORE!!! www.patreon.com/quicksiprevi...patreon.comSome Queer Short SFF - July 2026 | Charles PayseurWell, July marked another huge month for queer spec fic, led by Baffling Magazine and a news trans SFF anthology. But even without those the 24035
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Rainbow Space Magic @spacemagiccon.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Rainbow Space Magic 2026 will be on October 3-4, 2026! RSM is free, virtual convention for queer #speculativefiction. Register now to receive updates & Zoom links when the time comes at www.rainbowspacemagic.org #sciencefiction #fantasy #horror 01212
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)CD Covington @exaggerated.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The privacy policy says this site is operated by Short Stories Global Ltd, which is a company registered in the UK (No. 15533874), but Companies House lists it as DISSOLVED as of 12 May 2026. The owner is Nathan Ian Lloyd Reed of Buckingham, England. He is listed on 6 other companies, 3 active. 12116
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Kate Orman @kateorman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I'm in this! 😁 Put my rusty biology degree to good use, or rather, bad use. ellatholmes.com/why-arent-yo... 1225
R. F. Daniels (they/he) @rfdwrites.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I just started reading this and it is indeed SO FUCKING GOOD! All the books on this list are very good but I'm particularly excited about this one 122
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Charles (Cy) Payseur @cypayseur.bsky.social · 20/08/2026TELL ME YOUR 🏳️🌈QUEER SHORT SFF🏳️🌈 OUT IN JULY 2026!!! Originals only pls, up to novella in length, indie okay. Just reply with the author, title, and a link to read and/or buy and I'll get them on the list. Here's June's list for context & more info: www.patreon.com/quicksiprevi...patreon.comSome Queer Short SFF - June 2026 | Charles PayseurHi all! I’m still a mess in general but the show continues, this month with works from June—and there are quite a few, thanks in large part 204842
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 30/03/2026#DVpit is returning in 2026 on Bluesky! A bluesky pitch event for creators from marginalized communities to pitch their unagented projects to agents and editors! #DVpit will be on Bluesky on Wednesday, September 30, 2026! go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info and stay tuned for more announcements! 5254156
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Shari Paul @mousielouse.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Popping in to say that I absolutely love this story and lots of folks should read it. clarkesworldmagazine.com/garcia_07_26/clarkesworldmagazine.comThis Is an Emergency Broadcast by R.S.A. GarciaClarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast. 055
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Curtis Frye @curtisfrye.com · 09/08/2026Hey, guy readers! Quote this with some books by women and nonbinary authors that you recommend. Infomocracy by @older.bsky.social Jade City by @fondalee.bsky.social Trouble and Her Friends by Melissa Scott Architecture from Space by @indyfromspace.bsky.social Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke 123
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Renay⁷ @renay.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Please tell me your favorite space opera novel (or series, if it's too hard to choose, I'm not a MONSTER) ever. 🥹 706018
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Uncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social · 06/08/2026There are ONLY 6 DAYS LEFT of the Uncanny Magazine Year 13 Kickstarter and we are 88% funded!! WE CAN DO THIS SPACE UNICORNS!!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/unc... 01619
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)A.L. Goldfuss @ghoulpus.bsky.social · 06/08/2026This is 100% human-made art. No tricks. No gotchas. No “Psych! It’s AI!” So let your guard down, get vulnerable, and enjoy a story. 0152
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Dieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 05/08/2026SOME GOOD NEWS! continue to contact your reps re: KOSA and the KIDS Act, but also give yourself a pat on the back if you called! Your voice mattered! 2523481683
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Seanan McGuire @seananmcguire.bsky.social · 03/08/2026"I don't understand why you, a fantasy writer, don't appreciate the value of making bargains with the fae." 303015778
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Uncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social · 31/07/2026The sooner we fund, the sooner we can reopen to submissions and achieve our awesome stretch goals!!!! 01516
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Beth Cato @bethcato.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Hey! If you were published at Daily Science Fiction, be aware that a site called Science Fiction Weekly has stolen the entire story database & posted it on their site. All of my DSF stories are there without my permission. sciencefictionweekly.comsciencefictionweekly.comFree short science fiction, published weekly · Science Fiction WeeklyScience Fiction Weekly publishes a free short story every weekday and a curated digest every Sunday. Subscribe by email. 24450348
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)val - V.M. Ayala 🏳️🌈 @spacevalkyries.bsky.social · 30/07/2026it's short story dayyy!! do you want a slightly pensive story about change, giant robot bird watching, and a toxic ex that left you behind in the ruins of civilization? read "If a Discarded God Can Change, So Can I" over at @lightspeedmagazine.com ✨ 🪶 www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/if-a... 🪶lightspeedmagazine.comIf a Discarded God Can Change, So Can I - Lightspeed MagazineGreen Plumed Orbital Line A; viridis metamorphos A Common sighting; Flies along the forty-fifth latitude every 12 minutes Traveler’s addendum: Last functional line along a northern latitude; southern ... 35235
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Charles (Cy) Payseur @cypayseur.bsky.social · 30/07/2026🏳️🌈SOME QUEER SHORT SFF - JUNE 2026🏳️🌈 I round up over 40 works by @mruthrobinson.bsky.social @mdmcd.com @redscribe.bsky.social @ashvalewrites.bsky.social @sylvie-althoff.bsky.social @rukman.bsky.social @ernerker.bsky.social @marisca.bsky.social & MORE!!!! www.patreon.com/quicksiprevi...patreon.comSome Queer Short SFF - June 2026 | Charles PayseurHi all! I’m still a mess in general but the show continues, this month with works from June—and there are quite a few, thanks in large part 14337
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Dax, sapphic fantasy author @daxaeterna.ink · 30/07/2026Breaking my mental health hiatus to let yall know that an AI slop farm wants to know authors' opinions on AI. Do with this what you will. I will see you all next month. 💜 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comFuture Fiction Academy — AI & Authorship SurveyThanks for helping us understand how authors are really using AI. This survey should take about 5–7 minutes. Your individual answers will not be shared. We will only publish results in aggregate, so n... 65247
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 29/07/2026I 100% have not changed a single goddamn thing about how I write here in the age of "AI." I write how I write. If the "AI" writes anything like how I write, it's because it stole from me. I'm gonna use any punctuation I like, and if it looks "AI"ish to you, you can go fuck yourself. 722709579
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Charles (Cy) Payseur @cypayseur.bsky.social · 27/07/2026TELL ME YOUR 🏳️🌈QUEER SHORT SFF🏳️🌈 OUT IN JUNE 2026!!! Originals only pls, up to novella in length, indie okay. Just reply with the author, title, and a link to read and/or buy and I'll get them on the list. Here's May's list for context & more info: www.patreon.com/quicksiprevi...patreon.comSome Queer Short SFF - May 2026 | Charles PayseurPride Month might be wrapping up for many people, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop paying attention to awesome queer short SFF. Now, 145152
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)R. A. Meenan (Sammie)(She/They) @zyearth.com · 26/07/2026DO YOU PUBLISHED WITH INGRAM SPARK? Please, for the love of Draso, opt out of their AI sales nonsense. I can't believe I have to post this. 11615
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Jeannie (Jay) Marschall 🍇🫐🍏🍋🍊🍓 @jeanniemarschall.bsky.social · 26/07/2026You want extremely fun and insightful queer adult sff book tips for the rest of the year? REJOICE! For Sia has your back:everybookadoorway.comEvery Month is Pride: Queer Adult SFF for the Rest of 2026 - Every Book a DoorwayPRIDE LASTS ALL YEAR: or, queer Adult SFF releasing from July-December! 153
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)📚 Ellie Rhymer! Spaceships and Scoundrels 📚 @ellieyellu.bsky.social · 24/07/2026#Editors Heists, spice, and space, oh my! What do you do when: 🏳️🌈 You're a disaster bisexual 😱 Space witches want your hyperspace treasure maps 💫 You have to leave Hecate IV before you're caught You ALWAYS GET IN A SPACESHIP WITH A SCOUNDREL 🥵🚀 #QuestPit #AG #OS #A #R #SF 1917482
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Tereza Maze @terezamazura.bsky.social · 24/07/2026📁 CASE FILE: GAMA // QUERYING 📌 Location: Post-apocalyptic Switzerland 👉🏼 When her brain chip starts failing, Anna must return to the scientific collective she fled, where trusting the mysterious stranger she saved may cost her the only thing she has left. Her sanity ☠️ #QuestPit #Q #A #RS #SFF 416762
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Stephanie Burgis @stephanieburgis.bsky.social · 24/07/2026In honor of today's Cozy Up with Fantasy sale, this week's Friday snippet comes from A Honeymoon of Grave Consequence, which you can snap up today for just 99c/99p: books2read.com/honeymoonGrave And check out all the other fabulous books on offer, too! cozyupwithfantasy.com #romancelandia 02722
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Alex Brown 🇵🇸 (they/them) @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Featuring stories from @fusionfragment.bsky.social, @othersidespec.bsky.social, @nightmare-magazine.com, @lunastation.bsky.social, @unchartedmag.bsky.social, @strangehorizons.bsky.social, @pseudopod.org, @trollbreathmag.bsky.social, @flashpointsf.bsky.social, and @escapepod.org. 12312
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Susan Kaye Quinn is Writing Solarpunk 🌞🌱 @susankayequinn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026WRITER FRIENDS: if you distribute books using INGRAM SPARK you *need* to fill out this opt-out form so they don't sell your books to AI corps to rip apart and feed to their machine for training AI. 4372465
R. F. Daniels (they/he) @rfdwrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026STARS IN BLOOM (complete, 100k) 🌌 A galaxy-spanning hunt for ancient technology 🦹🏼♂️ A race to save their home from corporate destruction ☀️ Grumpy/sunshine pairing 🙅♀️ Support women's wrongs 🏳️🌈 Nonbinary aroace MC in a queernormative world 🍄 Cool space fungus 🐈⬛ Don't forget the cat! #QuestPit #Q #A #SF 1359
R. F. Daniels (they/he) @rfdwrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026STARS IN BLOOM is an adult scifi novel complete at 100,000 words, in which technician Dera (and their cat!) get lured into a galaxy-spanning hunt for ancient technology run by a toxically obsessed captain, trying to keep a corporate juggernaut from stealing the tech for itself. #QuestPit #Q #A #SF 6257
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Neon Hemlock @neonhemlock.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Wanna support queer writers? Back the project here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...kickstarter.comThe Neon Hemlock Novella Series | Volume SevenNovellas and a short story collection from “the apex of queer speculative fiction publishing” —Publishers Weekly 27068
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)A.L. Goldfuss @ghoulpus.bsky.social · 21/07/2026COVER REVEAL Thrilled to share the *incredible* cover for “Not Like Other Girls,” my upcoming story at @reactorsff.bsky.social ! Art: A.W. Sommers Design: Jess Kiley Editor: Ann VanderMeer Preorder here: us.macmillan.com/books/978125... 34693144
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Jason Sanford @jasonsanford.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Many thanks to @camestrosf.bsky.social profiling all the finalists for the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer, including myself. I'm really proud of my work last year on being a neurodiverse writer, along with my regular journalism and reports. 1/ 36628
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)Kameron Hurley @kameronhurley.com · 21/07/2026The answer to "why does everything suck now" almost ALWAYS goes back to "venture capital." Which goes back to "a lot of people have too much money and don't know what to do with it." Which goes back to: "We need to tax rich people more." It's like it's the solution to 99% of our problems!! 112205799
Reposted by R. F. Daniels (they/he)🎃 Killy Witches 👻 @tillybridges.bsky.social · 19/07/2026friends, please: don’t use transreads dot org they claim to support trans authors, but take our entire texts, post them for free, fundraise off it, and have the gall to claim it’s about preservation they are literally taking money from trans creators and make it harder for us to keep creating 161518883
R. F. Daniels (they/he) @rfdwrites.bsky.social · 19/07/2026The second issue of Blanket Gravity Magazine is out, with a story from yours truly about being able to reset your own memories, and how different types of pain can compete when you have limited spoons to deal with them: www.blanketgravitymag.com/past-perfectblanketgravitymag.comPast-Perfect — Blanket Gravity Magazine 11212