Historical Happenings
Historical HappeningsHistorical Happenings
1903: Birth of Frank Belknap Long, prolific SF, fantasy, and horror author, and member of the Lovecraft Circle. Source: ISFDB.org
1958: Birth of S.M. Stirling, author of the Emberverse and Nantucket series. Source: ISFDB.org
1966: Publication of the novel version of Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. Source: ISFDB.org
1990: Death of John Dexter (pseudonym of Robert W. Lowndes), editor of Future Science Fiction. Source: ISFDB.org
2014: Death of G.W. Locke, premier SF researcher and bibliographer. Source: ISFDB.org
Call for Submissions
Parsec Short Story Contest is open for the theme “Metamorphosis” (Deadline: March 31). Source: Parsec Inc
Future Worlds Prize seeks novel extracts from UK/Ireland writers of color. Source: Future Worlds Prize
Cosmic Horror Monthly issues a call for its C.L. Moore Tribute Issue. Source: Cosmic Horror Monthly
Thema Magazine seeks submissions for “The Wrong Shadow” (Deadline: May 1). Source: Thema
Utopia Science Fiction is open for space-themed poetry and short stories. Source: Utopia SF
SF Literature
Natalie Hallak at Ballantine has acquired North American rights to Vaishnavi Patel’s The Library of Lost Time. Source: Publishers Weekly
Astra House preempts Wan Sakamoto’s BoxBoxBoxBox, a dark speculative novella on supply-chain efficiency. Source: Publishers Weekly
Kevin J. Anderson & Rick Wilber feature in the March/April issue of Asimov’s with “The Ghosts of Goldilocks.” Source: Asimov’s Science Fiction
Octavia Cade publishes the novelette “How to Live With Polar Bears” in the current issue of Asimov’s. Source: Asimov’s Science Fiction
Gu Shi (translated by Andy Dudak) features in Analog with the story “Antarctic Radio.” Source: Tangent Online
Local author Jake Linn debuts Novalunosis, a space opera set under AI-controlled domes. Source: The Owensboro Times
David Ebenbach explores virtual alternate reality in “How Else” in the latest Asimov’s. Source: Asimov’s Science Fiction
Stephen Case publishes the religious mystery “The High Shrines” in the March Asimov’s. Source: Asimov’s Science Fiction
P.L. McMillan releases the short story “Ascension” via Apex Magazine. Source: Apex Magazine
Lavanya Lakshminarayan releases Intergalactic Feast, the second book in the Flavour Hacker series. Source: Rebellion Publishing
Adam Christopher’s Crawlspace explores interdimensional travel and ancient entities. Source: Tor Publishing Group
U.M. Agoawike debuts with Black as Diamond, exploring winged warrior society. Source: Reddit r/Fantasy
Fantasy Literature
Mark Lawrence’s Daughter of Crows (The Academy of Kindness #1) officially launches today, March 23. Source: Grimdark Magazine
Jenn Lyons releases the standalone high fantasy Green & Deadly Things via Tor. Source: Grimdark Magazine
Briar Boleyn’s The Wings That Bind (Bloodwing Academy #3) brings dark romantasy to the March list. Source: HarperCollins UK
Kritika H. Rao concludes the Divine Dancers saga with The Rise Of The Celestials. Source: HarperCollins UK
Sarah A. Parker delivers high-stakes political fantasy in To Snap A Silver Stem. Source: HarperCollins UK
Robert Jackson Bennett releases the new fantasy A Drop of Corruption. Source: Mr B’s Emporium
Charlie N. Holmberg concludes her duology with The Half-Hearted Queen. Source: Reddit r/fantasyromance
Kalyn Josephson debuts The Library of Amorlin, featuring magical libraries. Source: Publishers Weekly
Horror Literature
Blackstone has acquired North American rights to Amy Twigg’s Milk, Bread, Teeth, a body-horror novel. Source: Publishers Weekly
Hachette withdraws Shy Girl by Mia Ballard following AI-generated prose allegations. Source: The Guardian
Eric LaRocca explores grief horror in the new novel Wretch. Source: Bloody Disgusting
Emma Cleary releases Afterbirth, exploring fractured sisterhood. Source: Gizmodo
Bianca Carvalho publishes “The Ugly House” in the March issue of The Dark. Source: The Dark Magazine
Amazing Stories Free Fiction
“The Tyrant in Retrograde” by Scott Morris – This imperial story shows that the bigger they are, the harder they fall. Source: Amazing Stories
Poetry
Linda D. Addison and Jamal Hodge named Nebula finalists for “Though You Always Are.” Source: SFWA.org
Jennifer Hudak earns a Nebula nomination for “The World To Come.” Source: SFWA.org
Casey Aimer named a finalist for “They Said Robots Are.” Source: SFWA.org
Utopia Science Fiction releases “Moon Shadows,” a new speculative collection. Source: Utopia SF
Fandom
2026 Hugo Award Nominations: All ballots must be received by Saturday, March 28, 2026. Source: TheHugoAwards.org
24th Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards: Online voting has begun. Source: RondoAward.com
Philip K. Dick SF Film Festival: Winners announced for the 13th annual event. Source: Amazing Stories
SFWA Nebula Policy: President Kate Ristau addresses LLM-use policy. Source: File 770
Gaming
Stellaris 4.3 “Cetus” Update: Now live, focusing on performance and naval rebalancing. Source: Paradox Interactive
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Anniversary: Capcom teases expansion with cryptic “Gransys” artwork. Source: Instant Gaming News
Marathon Launch Vision: Bungie confirms reboot on track for 2026. Source: Wccftech
Science & Spaceflight
Isar Aerospace delays the “Onward and Upward” launch to March 25 due to wind. Source: Isar Aerospace
Progress MS-33 successfully docks with the International Space Station. Source: NASASpaceflight
Beijing’s National Stadium hosts the “Mars Olympics” Digital Art Exhibition. Source: China.org
Publishing & Writing
Hachette Book Group appoints new lead for Speculative Fiction imprint. Source: Publishers Weekly
NaNoWriMo releases statement on ethical AI boundaries for the 2026 season. Source: NaNoWriMo.org
Art & Cool Stuff
Super 7 reveals metallic “Blind Box” G1 Transformers ReAction figures. Source: TFW2005
Walmart Collector Con exclusive G.I. Joe Duke figures are now live. Source: Toy Habits
Film/TV/Streaming
Project Hail Mary grossed $141 million since its March 20 release. Source: Variety
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy highlighted as top series for March. Source: Space.com
HBO Max adds anime masterpiece Angel’s Egg. Source: Inverse
Awards
Nebula Award Finalists 2026: SFWA officially posts the full ballot including Best Novel and Novella. Source: SFWA.org
Mundanity
Global Shipping Delay: Suez Canal traffic slowed by sandstorm, impacting physical book distribution in Europe. Source: BBC News
Upcoming Events
Long-Range
Eastercon 77 (Iridescence): April 3–6, 2026. Birmingham, UK. (Source: Eastercon.org)
SFWA Nebula Awards Conference: June 4–7, 2026. Chicago, IL. (Source: SFWA.org)
LAcon V (Worldcon 84): August 27–31, 2026. Anaheim Convention Center, CA. (Source: Lacon.org)
World Fantasy Convention 2026: October 22–25, 2026. Oakland Marriott City Center, CA. (Source: WorldFantasy.org)
Next 3 Months
FAN EXPO Denver: May 28–31, 2026. Colorado Convention Center. (Source: Fan Expo)
FAN EXPO Philadelphia: May 29–31, 2026. Pennsylvania Convention Center. (Source: Fan Expo)
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RESOURCES
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