Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The illustrations in Aurealis have always been a highlight. In #194 we have Matt Bissett-Johnson's pointed art for 'Boy Leaves Girl Inside a Giant Octopus' by Cameron Semmens. #Aurealis 042
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The illustrations in Aurealis have always been a highlight. In #194 we have Chris Catlin's stylish art for 'Form a Shape, Besides Yourself' by CH Pearce. 041
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The illustrations in Aurealis have always been a highlight. In #194 we have Joel Bisaillon's evocative art for 'The Vineman of Nancy' by Benjamin George Coles. 031
Reposted by scottVDVAlan Baxter @alanbaxter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026With regard to the Aurealis Awards and the new guidelines that have been released, the one thing they need now more than anything else is judges. These Awards have always been a community thing and it takes a community to get involved and judge. 1/2 295
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 09/09/2026My latest issue of Aurealis as associate editor - out now! 010
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I've just signed a contract for essentially 13 months editing work part-time. And I've just had an offer for another big textbook project. This is madness. But can I juggle it all? 010
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Jeepers, what is going on? This last week, I've just had the most requests for editing I've ever had since I started freelancing (multiple returning authors, and, this very minute, one new author). 110
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Showcasing the remarkable internal art in Aurealis #193, our August issue, here's Lynette Watters' extraordinary illustration for Neurocleric's story 'Treasure Moon'. 084
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Showcasing the sensational internal art in Aurealis #193, our August issue, here's Kim Lennards's brilliant illustration for Kaaron Warren's story 'Song of the Stormy Petrel'. 062
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Showcasing the wonderful internal art in Aurealis #193, our August issue, here's Andrew Saltmarsh's superb illustration for Jocasta Suzanne and Maddison Stoff's story 'The Map and Territory'. 062
Reposted by scottVDVAlan Baxter @alanbaxter.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Regarding the open letter to QWC on proposed changes to the Aurealis Awards: Matt Tighe and myself met with QWC representatives today to discuss the concerns surrounding the Aurealis Awards. 1/4 31910
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 12/08/2026 The non-fiction offerings include Trevor Howis’ interview with the Melbourne-based writer of fantasy, horror and romance Keri Arthur. And as usual, our genre book reviews are legion. What are you waiting for? Subscribe now! 011
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 12/08/2026My latest issue of Aurealis as associate editor is out now! 000
Reposted by scottVDVAlan Baxter @alanbaxter.bsky.social · 24/07/2026If you publish with Ingram, you need to opt out from them knowingly selling your books to companies which then use those books to train AI. It should be opt in, but as with all this shit, it's opt out. So make sure you opt out. Here's a link to the opt-out form: www.ingramcontent.com/page/ai-opt-...ingramcontent.comAI Opt Out 55046
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 16/07/2026To celebrate our upcoming very special 200th issue in 2027, Aurealis magazine is increasing the payment for all stories published in 2027 from AUD2c a word to AUD6c a word! 143
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 13/07/2026In the Mouth of Madness is fantastic. I have used the soundtrack a lot in my horror RPGs. 010
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 10/07/2026The latest issue of Aurealis is out! I'm not editing this issue, but I have written a Guest Editorial spot for this issue! www.smashwords.com/books/view/2...smashwords.comAurealis #192Our July 2026 issue opens with a guest editorial by Scott Vandervalk who shares his search for new hooks in fantasy stories. Aurealis #192 features the captivating 'The Square' by EL Edwards, the disq... 000
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 17/06/2026I've drawn on many years of gaming, and many years of editing, and struggling years of writing, and learned new skills to do this... So, no. Heck no. Fuck genAI. 010
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 17/06/2026I've worked hard at this task over the last year or so. It's been playtested many times, with people whose opinions I trust, with people I know would get the game, and with random con-gamers. 120
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Just a bit disappointed that this is the state of things: mentioned to someone recently that I was writing an RPG book. (And jointly doing the artwork, and planning to do the layout.) I was immediately met with: 'are you using AI to do it?' 120
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 09/06/2026I recently conducted a manuscript assessment for Clare Rhoden, who's written about the process at her blog: clarerhoden.com/2026/06/09/a... She wrote many lovely words about the experience!clarerhoden.comA promising horizon - Clare RhodenJune has brought excitement and challenges, with a bunch of promising projects on the horizon. Horizon 1: Romantasy Novel Assessment First off, my fantasy/romantasy novel came back from its manuscript... 000
Reposted by scottVDVChaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 27/05/2026STATEMENT FROM SUZANNE STAFFORD AND CHAOSIUM REGARDING A RECENT AI-GENERATED ARTICLE ABOUT CHAOSIUM FOUNDER GREG STAFFORD 🧵 Chaosium and the Stafford Estate are disappointed in 4 Pillar Games’ recent decision to post an AI-generated “historical archive article”... 1/7 123374
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 21/05/2026The remarkable internal art in Aurealis #190, our May issue, features Lynette Watters' evocative illustration for ‘To Feel the Sun’ by Dominic Deveny-Borg. Subscribe or buy the issue at www.aurealis.com.au 011
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 21/05/2026The superb internal art in Aurealis #190, our May issue, has Hannah Dunn's touching illustration for ‘Unnatural Selection’ by Donna Lee Austin. Subscribe or buy the issue at www.aurealis.com.au 011
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 21/05/2026The wonderful internal art in Aurealis #190, our May issue, has the sensational illustration by Andrew Saltmarsh for ‘Faultless’ by Brendan Cottam. Subscribe or buy the issue at www.aurealis.com.au 011
Reposted by scottVDVMeerkat Press @meerkatpress.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Eric LaRocca weighs in on Eugen Bacon's #CrimsonInQuietus: “One of the most extraordinary, mesmerizing, and magnetic novels I’ve ever had the honor of reading.” zurl.co/yYTiJ #crime #killingspree #scifi #serialkiller #soundmagic #Sauútiverse @genni.bsky.social @ericlarocca.com 175
Reposted by scottVDVChaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Chaosium welcomes award-winning TTRPG creator @katclay.com as part of our editiorial team. For the past several months Kat's been working with Mike Mason and Call of Cthulhu team on various projects, and with Susan O'Brien on fiction& legacy board game projects inc Encyclopedia Cthuliana and Credo.chaosium.comChaosium welcomes Kat Clay to the teamChaosium welcomes Kat Clay as part of our editiorial team. For the past several months Kat's been working with Mike Mason and the Call of Cthulhu team on various projects, and with Susan O'Brien on fi... 5723
Reposted by scottVDVChaosium @chaosium.bsky.social · 14/05/2026As Rascal News journalist Lin Codega is quoted here in @wargamer.com, "the ramifications of hallucinatory LLM 'histories' threaten to erode truth and destroy the historical record".wargamer.comNew tabletop games site slammed for using "AI slop" images of dead designersCall of Cthulhu's Chaosium and others have condemned 4 Pillar Games' rampant AI use in what it calls a tabletop "historical archive". 28818
Reposted by scottVDVAaron Radney COMMISSIONS OPEN (3/7 slots left) @aaronradney.bsky.social · 14/05/2026If you're interested in commissioning me for maps especially the prices I've got going right now are incredibly reasonable for these simpler styles. But I think they're more than worth it! 01913
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Ooo - I've just been thinking how I might approach a map for a Pendragon adventure I'm putting together. 010
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Edit #3 on a project: oh, gods, this is awful trash. Why did I write this? I should just scrap the entire thing. Edit #4 on a project: hey, actually, that's really good. Did I actually write that? How can I do that more often? 000
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Aurealis magazine is looking for someone to help out with our IT needs - our store, ordering and stock management and occasional website updates. If you have a love of Science Fiction and Fantasy and would like to be part of Australia's No.1 genre magazine contact us at editors@aurealis.com.au. 177
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Trying to get stuck back into writing again amidst the editing work (which has been a bit slower lately). Starting my next Pendragon RPG writing project. And getting towards finishing my first Pendragon RPG adventure! 000
Reposted by scottVDVLin Codega @lincodega.com · 13/05/2026please consider supporting Rascal News in our mission to publish rad shit by bardpunk dirtbags like merascal.newsRascal NewsRascal is a tabletop roleplaying game and culture outlet striving to sustainably publish voicey journalism that is compelling, deeply-reported, and fearlessly honest. We’re also a little cheeky 1478
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 11/05/2026My short stories get a little nod in the latest crowdfund update for Sudden Conflict. (And I love the artwork that was made for those pieces.) The game looks like it's funding too, which is exciting! gamefound.com/en/projects/...gamefound.comSudden Conflict by Sudden Conflict Games - Getting a Feel For: The Story of Sudden Conflict - GamefoundWhat is going on with the story of Sudden Conflict? 000
Reposted by scottVDVTricia Dearborn @triciadearborn.bsky.social · 01/05/2026If you're thinking about using gen-AI to "write" books, this 🧵 is for you. I’m a highly experienced editor who’s been in the biz a long time. Recently I’ve had manuscripts come to me where the author has used gen-AI – not for writing, I’ve been assured, but for “structuring” or "organising" 13964455
Reposted by scottVDVAlan Baxter @alanbaxter.bsky.social · 01/05/2026So it turns out there's going to be an Australian National Horror Con in Melbourne next year. How cool! They have a website and there's an option there to get involved, which is also very cool. www.natozhorrorcon.com 1286
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Mostly good - bouncing between editing projects and trying to get some creative writing happening. And juggling family life, and gaming to stay sane. 000
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 24/04/2026It's time to highlight the stunning internal art in Aurealis #189, our latest issue. Get it or subscribe at www.aurealis.com.au This is Zuzanna Kwiecien's superb illustration for ‘Out of Time’ by Carolyn Galbraith. 082
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 24/04/2026It's time to highlight the stunning internal art in Aurealis #189, our latest issue. Get it or subscribe at www.aurealis.com.au This is Kim Lennard's extraordinary illustration for ‘Little Drid Makes A Call’ by Andrew Nathan Roberts. 082
Reposted by scottVDVAurealis Magazine @aurealisfsf.bsky.social · 24/04/2026It's time to highlight the stunning internal art in Aurealis #189, our latest issue. Get it or subscribe at www.aurealis.com.au This is @chpearcewrites.bsky.social 's inspired illustration for ‘Epimetheus’ by Luke Weavell. 193
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 24/04/2026And the crowdfunding for Sudden Conflict is now live: gamefound.com/en/projects/... Ecstatic to have been involved with this project (playtesting, editing, writing), and excited to see it potentially out there in the world.gamefound.comSudden Conflict by Sudden Conflict Games - GamefoundA multiverse on the edge of annihilation. Sudden Conflict is an aggressive miniatures skirmish game for 2–4 players. Build a team of characters from across multiple colliding realities, master their u... 010
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 20/04/2026I'm amused by being able to put this entry into the style sheet for current novel I'm editing. 000
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 17/04/2026This was a fantastic book (I was even asked for an endorsement to go with it!) 000
scottVDV @scottvdv.bsky.social · 17/04/2026(There's also a bonus for anyone Following the Gamefound Page prior to the campaign going up, then supporting it.) I'm really happy to have been helping with this game over its development so far. 000