- The Launch of Fan SF/F Awards
By Dave Doering: While reviewing old fanzines of our early convention era, I note some curious parallels between the launch of the British “International Fantasy Award” (IFA) and the “Annual Science Fiction Achievement Award” [Hugo]. The big question is: “Who … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 5/17/25 A Handbook For Pixels
(1) AI HALLUCINATES ABOUT JG BALLARD. The Bookseller exposes that “Coca-Cola advert featuring JG Ballard novel ‘errors’ was ‘AI-leveraged’” (article is paywalled). A Coca-Cola advert released as part of its “Classic” campaign, which features well-known authors referencing its products in … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 5/16/25 It’s Hot As Hell In Pixeldelphia
(1) NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY PICKS ROBERT A. HEINLEIN MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER. “Legendary Nasa Astronaut Story Musgrave To Receive Award At The International Space Development Conference” reports Fox 5 San Diego. Former NASA astronaut Dr. Story Musgrave will receive the prestigious … Continue reading
- Why to Watch Murderbot: Cast and Creators on the Series Redefining Humanity
Ahead of its world premiere on Friday, May 16 JustWatch has launched a new Why to Watch feature spotlighting the Apple TV+ original series Murderbot. Based on the bestselling novels by Martha Wells, this genre-defying sci-fi adaptation is poised to … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 5/15/25 A Pixel A Day, Keeps The AI Away
(1) GREGORY BENFORD CONSERVATORSHIP ANNOUNCED. Joe Haldeman today published on Facebook an announcement and statement by James Benford: “Jim Benford asked me to post this: Court Approves conservatorship of the Estate and Person of Gregory Benford”. In addition to some … Continue reading
- Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025 ToC Released
Series editor John Joseph Adams and guest editor Nnedi Okorafor have released their selections for the Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025. From the large number of stories that series editor John Joseph Adams screened for this year’s collection, he … Continue reading
- J. L. Odom Wins Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off #10
By Blood, By Salt (Land of Exile Book 1) by J.L. Odom is the champion of Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off #10 sponsored by Mark Lawrence. In 11 months of hard work by ten blogs, 300 books were whittled down to 10 finalists, and … Continue reading
- Seattle Worldcon 2025 Chair Delivers Update About Panelist Vetting
Seattle Worldcon 2025 chair Kathy Bond posted a new “Message From the Chair” on May 13 following up last week’s statement about the way ChatGPT was used in the panelist selection process. Last week, I promised an update about the progress Seattle Worldcon … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 5/14/25 First Shalt Thou Take Out The Holy Pixel
(1) INAUGURAL CLIMATE FICTION PRIZE. “And So I Roar wins Climate Fiction Prize 2025”. The Climate Fiction Prize is a new literary prize that celebrates the most inspiring novels tackling the climate crisis. The Prize, worth £10,000, was awarded at … Continue reading
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