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Alex Acks is a writer, geologist, and sharp-dressed sir. They've written for Six to Start and been published in Strange Horizons, Lightspeed, Shimmer, Daily Science Fiction, and more. Alex lives in Denver with their two furry little bastards, where they twirl their mustache, watch movies, and bike. Twitter: @katsudonburi Website: katsudon.net

WorldCon Updates Programming in Response to Critiques From SF Creators

WorldCon is redoing the programming for this year's science fiction convention after receiving critiques from sci-fi creators, including Hugo nominees.

How WorldCon Failed Marginalized SF Creators With Programming and Communication

Creators respond to the sidelining of marginalized creators in programming and communication for upcoming science fiction convention, WorldCon.

Tor Hits Libraries With Lending Delay

Tor has decided that as of July 2018, libraries don't get to start lending out their new ebook releases when they come out.

The Ripples of #CockyGate

One romance author's attempt to trademark the word "cocky" is having a ripple effect in publishing.

35 Of The Best Fantasy Audiobooks (and Series)

Looking for a new fantasy audiobook to start (or a whole new series)? Start here!

#Cockygate Continues: The Best Bits of the Recent Hearing

A romance author has trademarked the word "cocky" and filed for an injunction against other authors using the word in their titles. Here's what the judge had to say in the latest episode of #cockygate.

My Housemate Explains THE FOUNTAINHEAD to Me

A reader who has never picked up Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead gets a crash-course in the plot from a housemate.

5 Speculative Fiction Takes on Sherlock Holmes

Looking for the speculative on Baker Street? Reimagine the great detective with these takes on Sherlock Holmes in sci-fi and fantasy.

The Most Ambitious (Literary) Crossover Event in History

This is not a post about the latest offering of the MCU, I promise. I’ve seen it. There were definitely ...

Thank You, Naoko Takeuchi, for Sailor Moon

An homage to Naoko Takeuchi, author of Sailor Moon.