- 2026 Lambda Literary AwardsThe winners of the 2026 Lambda Literary Awards were announced on June 12. The “Lammys” garner national visibility for LGBTQ+ books. The winner of the sff category is listed below. The complete list of Lammy winners is here. LGBTQ+ SPECULATIVE FICTION
- Pixel Scroll 6/13/26 One Of Our Check Boxes Is Missing(1) SOUND FAMILIAR? The New York Times poses a challenge: “Do You Recognize These Lines From Popular Science Fiction?” Link bypasses the NYT paywall. Welcome to Literary Quotable Quotes, a quiz that tests your recognition of classic lines. This week’s … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 6/12/26 My Dear Guests, I Am Mr. Scroll, Your Host. Welcome To Fantasy Pixel(1) NOMMOS SHORTLIST AND MORE. This year’s Worldcon announced activities to look forward to by “The African Speculative Fiction Society (ASFS) at LAcon V”. We are thrilled to be partnering with the African Speculative Fiction Society at LAcon V! ASFS presents the … Continue reading
- In Search of Lost SongsBy Lee Weinstein: Back in the Sixties, when I was in high school, I spent countless hours, often while doing my homework, listening to Philadelphia’s top 100 AM radio station. My radio was connected by a patch cord to my … Continue reading
- Jenny Blake Isabella, Martin Pasko Receive 2026 Bill Finger AwardJenny Blake Isabella and Martin Pasko have been selected to receive the 2026 Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing. The selection, made by a blue-ribbon committee chaired by writer-historian Mark Evanier, was once again unanimous. “As is … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 6/11/26 I’m Sorry, Did You Pay For The Entire Scroll Or Just The Five Pixels?(1) 2027 WORLD FANTASY CON IN UK? It looks like World Fantasy Con might be returning to the UK, under the leadership that ran it in 2025. HWS Events under Karen Fishwick and Allen Stroud are planning a joint Fantasy … Continue reading
- Jane Yolen (1939-2026)SFWA Grand Master Jane Yolen died June 11 at the age of 87. Her daughter Heidi Stemple announced on Facebook: It is with profound sadness that I, along with my brothers Adam Stemple and Jason Stemple, share the news of … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 6/10/26 Thongor And The Pixel Of Scrollia(1) THERE’LL BE A WHO-SIZED HOLE IN YOUR CHRISTMAS STOCKING. “Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Canceled As Russell T Davies Exits” reports Deadline. The BBC has canceled the special Christmas episode of Doctor Who, while showrunner Russell T Davies and producer Bad Wolf are exiting the … Continue reading
- 2026 Ignyte Awards ShortlistThe Ignyte Awards Committee announced the 2026 Ignyte Awards shortlist on June 8. The Awards “seek to celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of the current and future landscape of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror by recognizing incredible feats in storytelling and … Continue reading
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