Genre News Network March 30 2026

Historical Happenings

• George Eliot — New analysis highlights “The Lifted Veil” as an early masterpiece of Science Fiction exploring extrasensory perception. (Source: University of Western Australia)
• Library Censorship — The U.S. House Committee advances Resolution 7661, a bill threatening federal funding over “sexually oriented materials” in school libraries. (Source: Publishers Weekly)
• Amazing Stories 100th — Fans worldwide sign the anniversary card celebrating a century of Science Fiction history. (Source: Amazing Stories)
• Octavia Butler Legacy — Scholars revisit Parable of the Sower as its timeline aligns with 2020s climate shifts. (Source: SF Encyclopedia)
• Philip K. Dick Festival — The 13th annual event concludes in Manhattan, honoring the legacy of the late SF visionary. (Source: File 770)
• Historical Typos — Smithsonian highlights centuries of publishing errors, from the “Wicked Bible” to modern manuscripts. (Source: Smithsonian Magazine)

Call for Submissions

• Bureau of Queer Art — Seeking international entries for their collaborative ecosystem exhibit in Mexico City. (Source: Artwork Archive)
• Experimental Visual Art — Final day to submit for Point Pleasant Publishing’s hardcover book editions. (Source: Artwork Archive)
• Art of the Stamp — Call for artists to create works regarding the postal service and democracy. (Source: Artwork Archive)
• Artists From The South — “All the Fixins” exhibit open call for Southern US-based creators. (Source: Artwork Archive)
• Barbara Webb Residency — Annual printmaking residency call for international applicants ends today. (Source: Artwork Archive)
• Guildhouse Fellowship — Opportunity for mid-career visual artists to undertake extensive research. (Source: Artwork Archive)

SF Literature

• Rebecca Roanhorse — New collection “River of Bones and Other Stories” leads the March release cycle. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• U.M. Agoawike — “Black as Diamond” delivers high-stakes Science Fiction storytelling this month. (Source: io9)
• Yasmin Angoe — “She Drinks the Light” offers a powerful YA Science Fiction debut. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Susie Nadler — “Lies We Tell About the Stars” explores interstellar deception and YA drama. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Randee Dawn — “We Interrupt This Program” provides a satirical take on Science Fiction media. (Source: Amazing Stories)
• Venetia Constantine — “The Last Starborn Seer” blends space opera with mythic elements. (Source: io9)
• Lauren C. Teffeau — “Accelerated Growth Environment” examines cybernetic development. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Uketsu — “Strange Buildings” translated by Jim Rion brings Japanese SF mystery to English readers. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)

Fantasy Literature

• Kritika H. Rao — “The Rise Of The Celestials” explores Hindu mythology in a celestial sequel. (Source: HarperCollins)
• Nghi Vo — “Dragon Brides” featured in the latest short fiction discussion. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Sarah A. Parker — “To Snap A Silver Stem” brings high tension dark fantasy to the March list. (Source: HarperCollins)
• Shakirah Bourne — “Here Lies a Ghost” debuts as a standout YA fantasy release. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Jenn Lyons — “Green & Deadly Things” continues her reputation for intricate world-building. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Mark Lawrence — “Daughter Of Crows” launches a brutal new grimdark saga. (Source: HarperCollins)
• Kalyn Josephson — “The Library of Amorlin” begins the Age of Beasts saga. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Charlie N. Holmberg — “The Half-Hearted Queen” continues the Shattered King series. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)

Horror Literature

• Alexis Henderson — “When I Was Death” provides a haunting YA horror experience. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Hailey Piper — “No Gods for Drowning” blends cosmic horror with mythic tragedy. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Emily Ruth Verona — “Shiva” brings psychological horror to the March release cycle. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• A.D. Sui — “Mavka” featured in recent horror audio and short fiction highlights. (Source: Pseudopod)
• Kim Fu — “The Valley of Vengeful Ghosts” explores spectral retribution. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Christopher Buehlman — “Between Two Fires” receives a significant new hardcover edition. (Source: io9)
• R.L. Stine — “One Night at Camp Bigfoot” keeps the YA horror tradition alive. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)

Poetry

• Youth Speaks — Teen Poetry Slam semi-finals conclude in San Francisco, showcasing diverse voices. (Source: Youth Speaks)
• Brave New Voices — International youth festival preparations begin for the 2026 cycle. (Source: Youth Speaks)
• SFPA News — Science Fiction Poetry Association members discuss 2026 Rhysling Award eligibility. (Source: SF Encyclopedia)
• Visual Poetry — Point Pleasant Publishing’s hardcover call includes experimental poetry layouts. (Source: Artwork Archive)

Amazing Stories Free Fiction

• Josh Clark — “Dreaming Of Home“. (Source: )

Science & Spaceflight

• Huei Sears — Rutgers astrophysicist leads investigation into the bizarre 7-hour gamma-ray burst GRB 250702B. (Source: ScienceDaily)
• James Webb Telescope — Records massive cosmic explosion that defies established physics models. (Source: NASA)
• NOIRLab — Collaborates on worldwide network observations of extreme dusty galaxies. (Source: NOIRLab)
• X-Ray Activity — New findings show pre-burst activity in energetic space events a full day prior. (Source: ScienceDaily)

Film/TV/Streaming

• Suzu Hirose & Yu Aoi — Star in the Japanese SF thriller “Human Vapor,” co-written by Yeon Sang-ho. (Source: The Phrase Maker)
• Yeon Sang-ho — Train to Busan creator tackles new body horror/SF project for Netflix. (Source: Netflix)
• Darth Maul Series — Star Wars announces a dedicated show for the iconic villain in April lineup. (Source: The Phrase Maker)
• Lights Out 2 — New Line revives the horror sequel after a decade in development. (Source: HorrorFuel)
• Connor Osborne McIntyre — Tapped to pen the screenplay for the long-awaited Lights Out sequel. (Source: Hollywood Reporter)
• Film SF — San Francisco Commission meets to update real estate guidelines for local productions. (Source: SF.gov)

Art

• Haileigh Enriquez — Award-winning artist blends fantastical realism with Mesoamerican mythology in new feature. (Source: Writers of the Future)
• April Solomon — Known for “fantastic realism,” her latest creature designs focus on anatomical texture. (Source: Writers of the Future)
• Tracy Eire — Oil and charcoal artist recognized for her “NobleBright” fantasy style. (Source: Writers of the Future)
• Bafu — Slovakian illustrator creates comics blending humor and the strange. (Source: Writers of the Future)
• Nathan Deiwert — Specialist in world-building and character design wins Illustrators of the Future prize. (Source: Writers of the Future)
• Art & Apples Festival — National juried fine art festival announces 250+ exhibitors for 2026. (Source: Artwork Archive)

Publishing

• Maisey Yates — Launches “First Witches Club” as part of March’s witch-focused releases. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Shueisha Weekly Shonen Jump — Cancels three major series in 2026 quarter reshuffle. (Source: ComicBook)
• HarperCollins UK — Highlights 2026 reading lists with focus on romantic and dark fantasy. (Source: HarperCollins)
• Skibidi Toilet Fiction — Lyndsay Ely’s “Fractured Signals” marks a new trend in viral media publishing. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)

Writing

• Writers of the Future — 1st Quarter winners for Volume 43 announced today. (Source: Writers of the Future)
• Worldbuilding Month — March 2026 dedicated to webinars and blogs helping authors craft SF settings. (Source: YouTube)
• Fiction Workshop — “Six People to Revise You” by J.R. Dawson explores the editing process through fiction. (Source: Uncanny)
• The Big Idea — Randee Dawn discusses her creative process for 2026 releases. (Source: Amazing Stories)

Fandom

• SFWA Nebula Policy — President Kate Ristau addresses LLM-use policy regarding award finalists. (Source: File 770)
• Rondo Awards — Online voting begins for the 24th Annual Classic Horror Awards. (Source: Rondo Hatton)
• Pixel Scroll — Latest community updates cover “Project Hello, Dolly!” and genre fandom shifts. (Source: File 770)
• Worldcon 2026 — Hugo nomination updates expected in upcoming April bulletins. (Source: SF Encyclopedia)

Gaming

• Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 — Fans speculate on the inclusion of divisive open-world elements for the final chapter. (Source: ComicBook)
• Minecraft Fiction — Monica Sanz launches “Adventure School,” the newest official Minecraft novel. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)
• Golden Saucer Minigames — Developers discuss the evolution of side content in JRPGs. (Source: ComicBook)

Comics & Anime

• Shuhei Tanizaki — “Gonron Egg” cancelled in Weekly Shonen Jump after Chapter 21. (Source: ComicBook)
• April Anime Lineup — Massive new premieres announced for early Spring 2026 season. (Source: The Phrase Maker)
• Manga Industry Shocker — Abrupt series cancellations spark debate over weekly serialization demands. (Source: ComicBook)

Awards

• Christopher Caldwell — Named winner of the 2025 IAFA Crawford Award for outstanding first fantasy book. (Source: Amazing Stories)
• Aldiss Award — Longlist announced for the worldbuilding-specific SF prize. (Source: SF Encyclopedia)
• Climate Fiction Prize — New 2026 award category gains traction in industry shortlists. (Source: SF Encyclopedia)
• Bram Stoker Awards — Horror Writers Association releases latest round of 2026 finalists. (Source: SF Encyclopedia)

Editing

• Kate Ristau — SFWA leadership tackles editing ethics regarding provisional award nominations. (Source: File 770)
• Translation Spotlight — Jim Rion’s work on “Strange Buildings” highlights the importance of cultural editing. (Source: Reddit Fantasy)

SFNal

• Artificial Intelligence — SFWA implements new verification procedures for speculative fiction entries. (Source: File 770)
• Cybernetic Ethics — “Shells” by Alexander Zelenyj sparks debate on the definition of humanity in SF. (Source: Amazing Stories)

Mundanity

• MLB Season 2026 — Yankees and Brewers lead standings as the new season kicks off. (Source: Google Sports)
• Second Chance Month — UCLA hosts picnic honoring former scholars this March afternoon. (Source: UCLA)

Steve Davidson

Steve Davidson is the publisher of Amazing Stories.

Steve has been a passionate fan of science fiction since the mid-60s, before he even knew what it was called.