# science fiction fantasy (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover science fiction fantasy. Page: Feed: --- ## [Andy Weir is producing an audio drama for Audible, Exoplanet](https://www.andrewliptak.com/andy-weir-benjamin-percy-audible-audio-drama-exoplanet/) _2026-08-22 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ Benjamin Percy wrote the story, which stars Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo ## [14 more SF/F books to check out this August](https://www.andrewliptak.com/august-2026-new-scifi-fantasy-books-stapledon-maya-pulley-brooks-shannara/) _2026-08-18 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ Murders, vampires, monsters, collections, and more! ## [Top Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazines 2026](https://eschwitz.substack.com/p/top-science-fiction-and-fantasy-magazines-a84) _2026-08-18 · Eric Schwitzgebel · The Splintered Mind_ Since 2014, I’ve compiled an annual ranking of science fiction and fantasy magazines, based on prominent award nominations and “best of” placements over the previous ten years. ## [Using Nature to Build Speculative Worlds for Readers of Any Age](https://sfwa.org/2026/08/18/using-nature-to-build-speculative-worlds-for-readers-of-any-age/) _2026-08-18 · Planetside Crew · SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association_ by Gabrielle Kirouac Byrne. Discover how grounding your science fiction and fantasy creatures in familiar patterns of natural behavior can help readers of any age connect more deeply with your imagined worlds. The post Using Nature to Build Speculative Worlds for Readers of Any Age appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association . ## [Interview: James L. Cambias, author of A Darkling Sea](https://www.andrewliptak.com/james-cambias-a-darkling-sea-hard-scifi-author-interview/) _2026-08-17 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ Years ago, I interviewed author James L. Cambias, author of A Darkling Sea , for the now-defunct and much-missed website SF Signal . I've been going through old archives to revisit some of those interviews, and this book remains one that I still think about quite a bit: ## [Promethean horrors](https://www.andrewliptak.com/paul-tremblay-dead-but-dreaming-of-electric-sheep-horror-scifi-book-review/) _2026-08-15 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ Paul Tremblay's Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep is a Black Mirror-like tale of horror from our near future ## [AI and Consciousness](https://eschwitz.substack.com/p/ai-and-consciousness) _2026-08-13 · Eric Schwitzgebel · The Splintered Mind_ AI and Consciousness, hot off the press at Cambridge University Press and free online until Aug 26! ## [How Patreon Can Structure Your Writing Life](https://sfwa.org/2026/08/11/how-patreon-can-structure-your-writing-life/) _2026-08-11 · Planetside Crew · SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association_ by Joyce Reynolds-Ward. You can break each project into segments on Patreon. Instead of jamming them all together on one site, each project receives its own section, pricing, and schedule. Here's how. The post How Patreon Can Structure Your Writing Life appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association . ## [Pathogen induced collapse](https://www.andrewliptak.com/biological-war-a-scenario-annie-jacobsen-bioweapons-book-review/) _2026-08-11 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ Annie Jacobsen’s Biological War: A Scenario is a frightening look at how ill-prepared we are for a biological weapon attack ## [Obfuscatory Philosophy as Intellectual Authoritarianism and Cowardice](https://eschwitz.substack.com/p/obfuscatory-philosophy-as-intellectual-64c) _2026-08-09 · Eric Schwitzgebel · The Splintered Mind_ Aloha from Kauai! ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZwJnD4r0gng6) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Here are the finalists for the 2026 World Fantasy Awards](https://www.andrewliptak.com/world-fantasy-award-2026-finalists-books/) _2026-08-05 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ The World Fantasy Convention has announced the finalists for this year's awards. The World Fantasy Award has been been handed out annually since 1975, and they're amongst the highest honors in the fantasy and horror genres alongside the Hugo and Nebula Awards. This year's ## [13 new SF/F books to check out in August 2026](https://www.andrewliptak.com/july-2026-new-scifi-fantasy-books-asimov-bennett-luceno-tchaikovsky/) _2026-08-05 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ Some new books to keep you company during the hot summer months ## [Here are the finalists for the 2026 Dragon Awards](https://www.andrewliptak.com/dragon-award-2026-finalists-sci-fi-fantasy-books-dragoncon/) _2026-08-04 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ Some of the best from 2025/2026 ## [Reclaiming Your Focus with a Writer Deck](https://sfwa.org/2026/08/04/reclaiming-your-focus-with-a-writer-deck/) _2026-08-04 · Planetside Crew · SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association_ by James Stegall. Writer decks cut through digital distractions and support your creative flow. Discover how to use these devices to reclaim focus, improve accessibility, and create personalized tools designed just for drafting. The post Reclaiming Your Focus with a Writer Deck appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association . ## [The Summer Illusion (repost)](https://eschwitz.substack.com/p/the-summer-illusion-repost) _2026-08-02 · Eric Schwitzgebel · The Splintered Mind_ Aloha from Honolulu! ## [Man-Stag of Ozarkia: Chapter 03](https://waltnow.substack.com/p/man-stag-of-ozarkia-chapter-03) _2026-08-02 · Walt Jaschek · Walt Now Studios LLC_ An original science-fiction fantasy by Walt Jaschek, serialised in chapters. This is Chapter 03, "Lockout." ## [Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels Giveaway](https://authoranthonytardiff.substack.com/p/science-fiction-and-fantasy-novels) _2026-08-01 · Anthony Tardiff · Root and Leaf - Anthony Tardiff_ So I was invited to participate in a giveaway with other authors of science fiction and fantasy organized by that prolific and professional purveyor of plots, Jeff Wheeler. ## [Table of Contents, August 2026](https://www.andrewliptak.com/table-of-contents-scifi-fantasy-horror-short-fiction-august-2026/) _2026-08-01 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ It's a new month: 2026 is speeding right along. That means a new crop of short fiction across the SF/F world. You can check out last month's (newly updated!) installment here , and the prior installments here . Here are the short stories coming out this month: ## [Instruments of Empire](https://www.andrewliptak.com/james-sa-corey-faith-of-beasts-captive-wars-scifi-book-review/) _2026-07-31 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ James S.A. Corey's latest explores how empires reduce their subjects to tools ## [Writing Tips and Tricks for Time-Poor Parents](https://sfwa.org/2026/07/28/writing-tips-and-tricks-for-time-poor-parents/) _2026-07-28 · Planetside Crew · SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association_ by Julie Le Blanc. Here are a few simple and flexible ways to keep writing as a new parent—from voice memos to notebooks to mnemonics—all meant to help you nurture creativity amid the chaos of your baby's early years. The post Writing Tips and Tricks for Time-Poor Parents appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association . ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PMLik39XPX1s) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Guest Genre Grapevine Essay: The Most Important Story You'll Ever Tell](https://jasonsanford.substack.com/p/guest-genre-grapevine-essay-the-most) _2026-07-28 · Jason Sanford · Genre Grapevine_ Note from Jason: I hope you enjoy the following guest essay by Monica Valentinelli. ## [The future arrives in the teaser for Apple's Neuromancer series](https://www.andrewliptak.com/neuromancer-william-gibson-apple-tv-teaser-trailer-watch-cyberpunk/) _2026-07-27 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ The series launches in January 2027 ## [The One Ring is forged in the teaser for The Rings of Power season 3](https://www.andrewliptak.com/lord-of-the-rings-of-power-jrr-tolkien-prime-video-season-3-trailer-watch/) _2026-07-27 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ The season kicks off on November 11th, 2025 ## [Man-Stag of Ozarkia: Chapter 02](https://waltnow.substack.com/p/man-stag-of-ozarkia-chapter-02) _2026-07-26 · Walt Jaschek · Walt Now Studios LLC_ An original science-fiction fantasy, serialised in chapters. This is Chapter 02, "Earlier That Week." ## [Sawyer on Science Fiction: new non-fiction release](https://shadowpawpress.substack.com/p/sawyer-on-science-fiction-new-non) _2026-07-25 · Shadowpaw Press · News from Shadowpaw Press_ Robert J. Sawyer's massive compendium of non-fiction writing about science fiction, the field he loves so much, is Shadowpaw Press's August release ## [Even more science fiction and fantasy novels to read July 2026](https://www.andrewliptak.com/july-2026-new-scifi-fantasy-books-brooks-jacobsen-wiswell-wong/) _2026-07-25 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ 14 new adventures to add to your TBR ## [Jeff VanderMeer sells horror / mystery series The Strange Architect to FSG](https://www.andrewliptak.com/jeff-vandermeer-strange-architect-horror-mystery-novel-series/) _2026-07-25 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ And Natalie Portman is adapting one of his shorter stories as a film ## [The Cognitive Advantages of Being of Two Minds, or Twelve, or Twelve Hundred](https://eschwitz.substack.com/p/the-cognitive-advantages-of-being) _2026-07-23 · Eric Schwitzgebel · The Splintered Mind_ Superintelligent AI might be a swirl of many contradictory, competing processes rather than hyper-consistent and hyper-rational ## [Now Hiring: Events Coordinator and Web Contractor](https://sfwa.org/2026/07/21/now-hiring-events-coordinator-and-web-contractor/) _2026-07-21 · SFWA Communications · SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association_ Now Hiring:Events Coordinator and Web Contractor Our team is growing! SFWA is excited to announce two new positions as part \[…\] The post Now Hiring: Events Coordinator and Web Contractor appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association . ## [How to Fact-Check Your Science and Gain Inspiration Along the Way](https://sfwa.org/2026/07/21/how-to-fact-check-your-science-and-gain-inspiration-along-the-way/) _2026-07-21 · Planetside Crew · SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association_ by Marlee Baldridge. When your research can’t answer all your questions, consider asking scientists for help. Here’s how to find them, what to ask, and how to credit them, with insights from scientists who enjoy working with authors. The post How to Fact-Check Your Science and Gain Inspiration Along the Way appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association . ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XF1UfLORXBKV) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Press Release – July 16, 2026](https://sfwa.org/2026/07/16/press-release-july-16-2026/) _2026-07-17 · SFWA Communications · SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association_ Our Heads Are Better Than AI: Working Together on Challenges in Industry Dear writer, Right now, the SFF online conversation \[…\] The post Press Release – July 16, 2026 appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association . ## [AI Slop and Evidence about Evidence: Why Philosophy Journals Should Reject AI-Written Prose](https://eschwitz.substack.com/p/ai-slop-and-evidence-about-evidence) _2026-07-15 · Eric Schwitzgebel · The Splintered Mind_ Human experts are better than LLMs at nuanced word choice and actively generated prose reflects these expert sensitivities better than passively approved prose ## [Adrian Tchaikovski's Children of Time is turning into an RPG](https://www.andrewliptak.com/adrian-tchaikovski-children-of-time-rpg-kickstarter/) _2026-07-15 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ From gaming developers Rowan, Rook, and Decard ## [An Abridged History of Mathematical Metaphor in Speculative Fiction](https://sfwa.org/2026/07/14/an-abridged-history-of-mathematical-metaphor-in-speculative-fiction/) _2026-07-14 · Planetside Crew · SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association_ by Sam Macdonald. Speculative fiction has long borrowed mathematical concepts to explore political systems, technological fears, and the limits of human understanding. Here are a few notable early examples. The post An Abridged History of Mathematical Metaphor in Speculative Fiction appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association . ## [Man-Stag of Ozarkia: Chapter 01](https://waltnow.substack.com/p/the-sword-of-man-stag) _2026-07-12 · Walt Jaschek · Walt Now Studios LLC_ An original science-fiction fantasy, serialised in chapters. This is Chapter 01, "Hunger Pangs." ## [Now Hiring: SFWA’s Next Executive Director](https://sfwa.org/2026/07/10/hiring-call-july-10-2026/) _2026-07-10 · SFWA Communications · SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association_ Now Hiring: SFWA Executive Director Organization Overview The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable \[…\] The post Now Hiring: SFWA’s Next Executive Director appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association . ## [Legendary magazine Starlog is being resurrected](https://www.andrewliptak.com/starlog-annalee-newitz-scifi-magazine-podcast/) _2026-07-09 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ The classic magazine is being relaunched ## [13 new science fiction, fantasy, and horror books to check out in July 2026](https://www.andrewliptak.com/july-2026-new-scifi-fantasy-books-asimov-moreno-garcia-niven-tingle/) _2026-07-08 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ Vampires, undead, noirs, assassins, and more! ## [Focus Features has optioned John Langan’s The Fisherman](https://www.andrewliptak.com/john-langan-the-fisherman-david-lowery-horror-film-adaptation/) _2026-07-07 · Andrew Liptak · Transfer Orbit_ The book is a masterclass of gothic fiction ## [New book in draft! Humanlike: A Defense of AI Rights](https://eschwitz.substack.com/p/new-book-in-draft-humanlike-a-defense) _2026-07-07 · Eric Schwitzgebel · The Splintered Mind_ Here. Comments welcomed, hoped for, treasured. ## [Searching the Medical Literature for Yourself](https://sfwa.org/2026/07/07/searching-the-medical-literature-for-yourself/) _2026-07-07 · Planetside Crew · SFWA – The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association_ by Randall Hayes, PhD. Learn how scientific material available through PubMed can guide your research and help you create fiction grounded in medical literature. The post Searching the Medical Literature for Yourself appeared first on SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association . ## [Crescendo to my copywriting career: casting off content](https://waltnow.substack.com/p/crescendo-to-my-copywriting-career) _2026-07-03 · Walt Jaschek · Walt Now Studios LLC_ I've gathered boxes of the ads, storyboards, brochures, outdoor boards, menus and even doggy bags I wrote 1988-2020, and am donating them to history. It feels good. ## [Bare Functionalism Versus Digital Computational Functionalism](https://eschwitz.substack.com/p/bare-functionalism-versus-digital) _2026-07-03 · Eric Schwitzgebel · The Splintered Mind_ In philosophy of mind, people sometimes say things like the following: If functionalism is true about consciousness, then digital computers could be conscious; all it requires is that they instantiate the right programs. ## [The best hospital marketing campaign I ever wrote.](https://waltnow.substack.com/p/campaign-this-is-care) _2026-07-02 · Walt Jaschek · Walt Now Studios LLC_ "This is Care." That was the themeline I wrote for Central Baptist Hospital. I also wrote the big ad campaign that grew out of the line. It won awards, hearts and market share. ## [New in Draft: Strange Intelligence: Moral Puzzles of Unhumanlike AI](https://eschwitz.substack.com/p/new-in-draft-strange-intelligence) _2026-06-25 · Eric Schwitzgebel · The Splintered Mind_ Available here. ## [Genre Grapevine: I’m No Longer Staying Silent about Emily Bell’s Harassment](https://jasonsanford.substack.com/p/genre-grapevine-im-no-longer-staying) _2026-06-22 · Jason Sanford · Genre Grapevine_ Yesterday I wrote a happy post about my life, focusing on the pending re-release of Plague Birds and being a finalist for both the Hugo and Ignyte Awards. Unfortunately, I now need to discuss the bad stuff that has been going on recently: For the last year and a half, I have been harassed by Emily Bell, also known as E.D.E. Bell, of Atthis Arts. ## [Genre Grapevine Goodness: Finalist for Hugo and Ignyte Awards, Plague Birds Rerelease on June 30](https://jasonsanford.substack.com/p/genre-grapevine-goodness-finalist) _2026-06-21 · Jason Sanford · Genre Grapevine_ There’s good and bad stuff going on in my life right now. ## [Do Computers Have the Wrong "Substrate" for Consciousness? Two Flavors of Biological Naturalism](https://eschwitz.substack.com/p/do-computers-have-the-wrong-substrate) _2026-06-18 · Eric Schwitzgebel · The Splintered Mind_ Biological naturalists (e.g., Godfrey-Smith, Block, Searle, Seth) suggest that computers aren’t made of the right kind of stuff to be conscious. ## [Must-Listen Nebula Awards Speeches by N. K. Jemisin and Ryka Aoki](https://jasonsanford.substack.com/p/must-listen-nebula-awards-speeches) _2026-06-08 · Jason Sanford · Genre Grapevine_ This weekend I attended the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) Nebula Conference, where the winners of this year’s Nebula Awards were announced in a packed Saturday-night ceremony. ## [Math, Meaning, and the Myth of the Thinking Machine](https://authoranthonytardiff.substack.com/p/math-meaning-and-the-myth-of-the) _2026-06-01 · Anthony Tardiff · Root and Leaf - Anthony Tardiff_ Magnifica Humanitas and the urgent need to maintain the conceptual boundary between humanity and AI