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A sculptor struggles when he is commanded to perpetuate the lies of a deceitful and cruel king… "Set in Stone" by KJ Parker is free to read on Reactor now! Illustration by John Anthony Di Giovanni | Edited by @JonathanStrahan

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the entire concept of knighthood and bodyguards especially in fiction is inherently homoerotic. you've devoted your entire life to protecting this one person? you willingly risk your life for them everyday? ok i know what you are

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Watch this space tomorrow... is it getting a bit windy in here? ⛈️⚔️

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We are thrilled to announce the Wind and Truth Readalong at Reactor Magazine! Every Monday starting July 29th, join us for a new chapter from Book 5 of the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson!

Read Brandon Sanderson's Wind and Truth Here on Reactor, Starting in July - Reactor

New chapters every Monday, starting July 29!

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While we're waiting on Alecto the Ninth, may we interest you in some academic reading? Here's a helpful guide to get you started - everything here [and more!] can be read for free at Reactor Magazine! #thelockedtomb #GideonTheNinth #reactormag #tlt

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@scalzi @Nnedi The Astounding Award goes to Xiran Jay Zhao who takes the opportunity to speak on the conditions in Gaza @XiranJayZhao

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Ahead of season 2's premiere, let's look at how Interview with the Vampire became one of the single best shows on television:

How Interview With the Vampire Remixed Its Source Material Into a New Kind of Classic - Reactor

The AMC series captures the spirit of Anne Rice's original novel while turning potential weaknesses into some of its greatest strengths.

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Read WIND AND TRUTH, the new Stormlight Archive book from @BrandSanderson ...starting now! The serialization kicks off with the Preface and Prologue, with new chapters coming every Monday on Reactor.

Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Preface and Prologue - Reactor

Read new chapters from the new Stormlight Archive book every Monday, leading up to its release on December 6th

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We're excited to reveal the cover AND an excerpt from They Bloom at Night by @nvtran - a new YA horror crawling with red algae and haunted by creatures of the past...

Revealing They Bloom at Night by Trang Thanh Tran - Reactor

Author Trang Thanh Tran crafts a harrowing story about a teen searching for a future where she can finally be free

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It's a "Pink Slip Lollipop" summer with Lynda Carter's new single! 🍭🤠

Let’s Dance! Lynda Carter Has New Single Called “Pink Slip Lollipop” - Reactor

Wonder Woman *should* voice more pop hits.

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We're thrilled to help reveal the cover for Embodied Exegesis: Transfeminine Cyberpunk Futures! This collection, edited by Ann LeBlanc, contains 19 speculative stories by transfem authors. You can check out the table of contents and cover now!

Revealing Embodied Exegesis: Transfeminine Cyberpunk Futures, edited by Ann LeBlanc - Reactor

A new anthology of cyberpunk and posthuman stories written by transfem authors.

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R. F. Kuang's fantasy dark academia Babel has officially been optioned for screen adaptation!

R.F. Kuang’s Babel Optioned for On-Screen Adaptation - Reactor

The rights to Kuang's novel were picked up by Wiip, the same group responsible for The Mare of Easttown.

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Looking for the perfect recap of @BrandSanderson 's Stormlight Archive so far? Here's everything you need to know about the major players and epic moments before we start previewing chapters from WIND AND TRUTH on 7/29! (W&T out from @torbooks on 12/6!)

Before Wind and Truth: A Quick and Dirty Recap of Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive to Date -...

Here's the perfect way to keep track of all the major plot points, character arcs, and vital questions heading into Book 5!

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We're thrilled to help reveal the cover for A Palace Near the Wind, a science fantasy novella with themes of family, rebellion, and king-killing plots by @AiJiang_

A Brutal and Beautiful Science-Fantasy: Revealing A Palace Near the Wind by Ai Jiang - Reactor

A powerfully imaginative, compelling story of a young woman seeking to save her family and her home.

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Continuing on the Wind and Truth Read-along with @BrandSanderson , let's revisit some favorite characters - and our first illustration - in chapters 1 and 2! 🖊️

Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Chapters 1 and 2 - Reactor

Read new chapters from the new Stormlight Archive book every Monday, leading up to its release on December 6th

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We're excited to help reveal the covers for books 2 and 3 in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series by @mattdinniman ! Carl's Doomsday Scenario and The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook are here to level up your day 💥

Revealing Carl's Doomsday Scenario and The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman - Reactor

Two new print editions from the Dungeon Crawler Carl series

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We are overjoyed to reveal a graphic novel edition of Ursula K. Le Guin's fantasy classic A Wizard of Earthsea, coming 2025

Revealing a Graphic Novel Edition of Ursula K. Le Guin's Masterpiece A Wizard of Earthsea - Reactor

Artist Fred Fordham brings new life to Le Guin's iconic fantasy classic.

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We're excited to announce that we'll be releasing weekly audio chapters of @BrandSanderson 's Wind and Truth along with our preview chapters starting August 26!

Audiobook Chapters of Brandon Sanderson’s Wind and Truth Will Go Live Starting August 26 - Reactor

Reactor's excerpts from Wind and Truth will now include chapters from the audiobook.

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Predatory morticians. Gullah funeral traditions. Southern Gothic coming-of-age. Fantastical Charleston. We’re over the moon to announce Psychopomp and Circumstance, a Reconstruction Era novella by @EdenRoyce , coming soon from @TorDotComPub !

Honoring the Dearly Departed: Announcing Psychopomp and Circumstance by Eden Royce - Reactor

A Southern Gothic historical fantasy about the planning of a contentious funeral.

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We're excited to reveal the cover for The Hymn To Dionysus by @natasha_pulley ! This reimagining of Greek mythology follows Phaedros as he grapples with both the politics of gods and his own madness.

Revelry and Ruin: Revealing The Hymn to Dionysus by Natasha Pulley - Reactor

A timely and timeless reimagining of the story of Dionysus, Greek God of ecstasy and madness.

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Could Star Trek: Prodigy be the best of the new Trek series? Well, Keith R.A. DeCandido binged season 2 in one night to let us know! [Spoilers ahead!]

“It’s time for one of my cockamamie plans!” — Star Trek: Prodigy Season Two - Reactor

Still one of the best corners of the Star Trek universe.

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We are thrilled to announce @torbooks ' acquisition of When They Burned the Butterfly by @wenyilee_ ! An adult novel described as "Silvia Moreno-Garcia meets Fonda Lee" in 1972 Sinapore, you can read an excerpt on Reactor now!

Dying Gods and Burning Girls: Announcing When They Burned the Butterfly by Wen-yi Lee - Reactor

A two-book deal from the author of The Dark We Know.

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Hello Reactor readers! It's your Books Editor Christina Orlando coming at you live from the Hugo Awards! I'm gonna be bringing you all the news throughout the night, so stay tuned. What books are you rooting for this year?

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We are excited to help announce What Brings You Here, a speculative travel anthology edited by @Penprince_ and @somto_Ihezue and coming from @Solarisbooks !

What Brings You Here: Solaris To Publish Speculative Travel Anthology, Edited by Oghenechovwe...

A speculative fiction anthology that seeks to investigate time, place, and history in conversation with issues of migration and travel.

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The Beauty of an animated adaptation of Piranesi by Laika is immeasurable; its Kindness infinite:

Laika Is Creating an Animated Adaptation of Susanna Clarke's Piranesi - Reactor

Travis Knight will direct the adaptation

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We're excited to help announce Amplitudes: Stories of Queer and Trans Futurity, an anthology of 22 stories of queer hope, joy, and triumph edited by @leemandelo !

The Stories in Amplitudes: Stories of Queer and Trans Futurity Showcase a Spectrum of Queer...

An anthology of queer hope, joy, and triumph.

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We are both thrilled and chilled to help reveal the cover and an excerpt of Coup de Grâce, a psychological horror novel following a young man trapped in an infinite subway station, for fans of House of Leaves and Piranesi...

Revealing Coup de Grâce by Sofia Ajram - Reactor

A terrifying psychological nightmare from a powerful new voice in horror.

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We are excited to announce that we are becoming Reactor!! We're bringing you a new look and a new name, but with all the same short fiction, articles, and rereads that you know and love.

Tor.com To Become Reactor, Debut New Site, On January 23rd - Reactor

We have some big news. Tor Publishing Group announced today that Tor.com will become Reactor (www.reactormag.com) on January 23, 2024, coinciding with the launch of a completely redesigned website....

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Tor Publishing Group ( @torbooks ) and Tor UK ( @UKTor ) are delighted to announce a joint, multi-book deal for 10 more books from author John Scalzi ( @scalzi )! The first book of the new contract is tentatively scheduled for 2029.

Tor Publishing Group and Tor UK Announce Major Multi-Book Deal for Bestselling and Award-Winning...

Exciting news from the author of Old Man's War, The Kaiju Preservation Society, Starter Villain, and many more!

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It's official! Our new website is LIVE and can be visited now! More information in the thread below ⬇️

Homepage - Reactor

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We're thrilled to help announce The Villa, Once Beloved by @VictorManibo ! Explore family history, fascism, colonialism, and the horrors of the past haunting the present in this Filipinx Gothic from @ErewhonBooks :

Filipinx Gothic: Announcing The Villa, Once Beloved by Victor Manibo - Reactor

A dark history is unearthed amid crumbling façades in a new gothic tale of family, homecoming, and postcolonial vengeance...

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@sapphomancer 's adult fantasy Metal from Heaven has it all: labor uprisings, expansive worldbuilding, lesbians competing for marriage... It's time to read an excerpt of your next fall favorite:

Read an Excerpt From august clarke’s Metal from Heaven - Reactor

A bloody lesbian revenge tale and political fantasy set in a glittering world transformed by industrial change—and simmering class warfare.

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We are thrilled to announce Nghi Vo's new standalone epic love story The City in Glass, described as This Is How You Lose the Time War meets Good Omens 🌃

A Devouring Fascination: Announcing Nghi Vo's The City in Glass - Reactor

A demon. An angel. A city that burns at the heart of the world.

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It's here! The Nov./Dec. short fiction bundle is available for FREE download onto your Kindle, computer, clay tablet, etc. Featuring stories from authors Nghi Vo, Cory Doctorow, Kerstin Hall, Kathleen Jennings, Nisi Shawl, and Lyndsie Manusos.

Download the Tor.com November/December 2023 Short Fiction Bundle - Reactor

Catch-up on the latest short fiction from Tor.com!

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We are deeply saddened to report that Terry Bisson, author of Wyrldmaker, the The Fifth Element, and numerous short stories including "Bears Discover Fire," has passed away.

Author Terry Bisson Passes Away at Age 81 - Reactor

Terry Bisson, the sci-fi and fantasy writer who wrote the 1990 award-winning short story, “Bears Discover Fire,” as well as “They’re Made Out of Meat,” passed away on January 10 at age 81. Bisson was...

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We are thrilled to reveal the cover and an excerpt from Academy of Liars, a new dark academia novel from none other than Alexis Henderson!

Revealing An Academy for Liars by Alexis Henderson - Reactor

A student will find that the hardest lessons sometimes come outside the classroom...

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We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of @ArkadyMartine 's Hugo-nominated gothic novella Rose/House by @TorDotComPub !

Tordotcom to Publish Hugo-Nominated Novella Rose/House by Arkady Martine - Reactor

A gothic horror/SF novella from the author of A Memory Called Empire.

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Our first discussion of @BrandSanderson ’s WIND AND TRUTH kicks off with a new perspective & new questions about the Stormfather, the Heralds, and everything we thought we knew...

Wind and Truth Read-Along Discussion: Prologue - Reactor

We begin our discussion of Book 5 of The Stormlight Archive with some fascinating revelations and shifting identities...

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We're excited to announce the acquisition of 3 novellas and 2 new novels from Olivia Waite, author of The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics!

Generation Ships & Magical Monsters: Tor Publishing Group Acquires Five New Titles by Olivia Waite...

Announcing a new sci-fi cozy mystery series, and standalone romantasy novels!

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As longform writing finds less and less support online, the Reactor team wants to highlight some of the articles we've been perusing lately. We're calling this the #Longformstorm - and we want to know what you've been reading too

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Tor is the new home for Seanan McGuire's October Daye and InCryptid series, with the new first new book coming spring 2025!

A New Home for Seanan McGuire's Toby Daye and InCryptid Series - Reactor

New series installments coming in 2025!

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Completely unrelated to any websites opening publicly and accepting new users without invite codes, you can also find us where the skies are bluer:

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We're excited to share the cover for Countess by @sillysyntax , described as a queer, anti-colonial revenge story similar to The Count of Monte Cristo, set in space:

Revealing Countess by Suzan Palumbo - Reactor

A betrayed captain seeks revenge on the interplanetary empire that subjugated her people for generations...

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We are ecstatic to reveal the cover for The Dark We Know, @wenyilee_ 's chilling YA horror for fans of The Haunting of Hill House and She Is a Haunting!

A Haunted Homecoming: Revealing The Dark We Know by Wen-yi Lee - Reactor

A new YA horror novel for fans of She Is a Haunting, Stephen King’s It, and The Haunting of Hill House

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We're thrilled to reveal the cover and an excerpt for The Crimson Road by @AngelaSlatter In the same world as All The Murmuring Bones, The Path of Thorns, and The Briar Book of the Dead, The Crimson Road is a dark gothic fantasy full of witches and blood.

Revealing The Crimson Road by A. G. Slatter - Reactor

A tale of vampires, assassins, ancient witches and broken promises...

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Simon thought he left his interest in the infamous “The Sunshine Killer” and his cult behind in childhood, but the past may be closer than he realized… "The Two Musics" by @MichaelTCisco is out Illustration by @NatalieFFoss | Edited by @AnnVanderMeer ☀️

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Simon thought he left his fascination with the infamous “Sunshine Killer” and his cult, the “Sunshine Circle,” behind in childhood, but the past may be closer than he realized…

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We're delighted to announce Where I End by Sophie White, an Irish gothic horror coming this fall! You can see the cover AND read an excerpt here!

Erewhon Announces Where I End by Sophie White — Read an Exclusive Excerpt Here! - Reactor

A young woman falls into a dark obsession after a new artist and her baby arrive on her small Irish island.

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We are thrilled to help announce Tall is Her Body by @chevotiere - a sweeping, multicultural story focusing on colonialism, Catholicism, and immigration. And you can read an excerpt now!

Erewhon Announces Tall Is Her Body by Robert de la Chevotière — Read an Exclusive Excerpt Here! -...

A sweeping, multicultural family story about the lasting impacts of colonialism, Catholicism, and immigration.

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We are so excited to bring *SIX* amazing authors in to discuss dragons in fantasy. How have our interpretations of dragons shifted over time? Who would win in a fight? Check out the roundtable discussion about all things fire-breathing and scaly now!

Year of the Dragon: Six Fantasy Authors Discuss Our Favorite Mythic Beast - Reactor

Celebrating the Lunar New Year with a diversity of dragon-related storytelling.

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We are thrilled to announce The Maiden and Her Monster by @maddiesmartinez , a sapphic fantasy reimagining of the Jewish golem myth!

A Cursed Forest, an Exiled Golem, and an Impossible Deal: Announcing The Maiden and Her Monster by...

When she ventures into the shadowed woods, Malka finds a monster, but not the one she expects...

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There exists a 4K Director's Cut of Tarsem Singh's The Fall starring Lee Pace for the romantics among us:

There's a 4K Director's Cut of Tarsem Singh's The Fall and If We're Really Lucky Maybe We'll Get to...

I secretly love throwing oranges at our priest

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We're thrilled to help reveal the cover for Sour Cherry by @natalia_theodor ! A reimagining of the Bluebeard myth "twisted into a modern tale of toxic masculinity, a feminist sermon, and a folktale for the twenty-first century":

Revealing Sour Cherry by Natalia Theodoridou - Reactor

A folktale for the twenty-first century.

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Set in the same thrilling world as @gen_dimova 's The Witch's Compendium of Monsters series, Ace Up Her Sleeve is a standalone, spoiler-free story featuring the fire witch Kosara, who must match wits with the Tsar of Monsters in a high-stakes card game...

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The Librarians: The Next Chapter gets a premiere date, first look photos, and a dark academia vibe:

The Librarians: The Next Chapter Releases First Look Photos & Gets Premiere Date - Reactor

This fall on the CW... get ready to turn the page.

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We are so excited to help reveal the stunning cover and excerpt for @JulieLeongBooks 's cozy fantasy adventure The Teller of Small Fortunes!

Revealing The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong - Reactor

Check out the cover and an excerpt from Julie Leong's debut fantasy!

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We are so excited to help announce Alex Gonzalez's rekt, a chilling science fiction work about the horrors of the algorithm and toxic masculinity on the internet. And you can read a short excerpt now!

Erewhon Announces rekt by Alex Gonzalez — Read an Exclusive Excerpt Here! - Reactor

rekt traces a young man’s algorithmic descent into depravity in a future that’s nearly here.

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Chivalry Is Undead: Kink, Sword Lesbians, and The Locked Tomb - Reactor

What’s the deal with dykes and swords? From beloved ’90s franchises such as Revolutionary Girl Utena and Xena to She-Ra today, sapphic swordswomen aren’t exactly over-represented, but they show up...

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“I love weird books. I love weird girlies. I love weird books for weird girlies. What more is there to say?” Here's Alex Brown ( @QueenOfRats ) with 5 excellent, underrated, and yes, deeply weird book recommendations!

Backlist Bonanaza: 5 Underrated Weird Books for Weird Girlies - Reactor

Weird books, weird girlies. What more is there to say?

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Tor Books is excited to announce a new acquisition from Ilona Andrews! Maggie the Undying is described as "Game of Thrones meets Outlander," a combination of epic fantasy, romantasy, and isekai fiction. We can't wait to read more!

Tor Books Acquires Epic Fantasy Romance Saga From Ilona Andrews - Reactor

Game of Thrones meets Outlander in Maggie the Undying

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"Shesheshen has made a mistake fatal to all monsters: she’s fallen in love." We're thrilled to reveal an excerpt from Someone You Can Build a Nest In, described as a "a creepy, charming monster-slaying fantasy romance" from @Wiswell !

Read an Excerpt From Someone You Can Build a Nest In - Reactor

Shesheshen has made a mistake fatal to all monsters: she’s fallen in love.

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We are thrilled to help announce Mad Sisters of Esi, a new "meta fantasy" from @TashanMehta coming to North America from DAW Books! Fables, family, ghosts - this is a story you won't want to miss.

A Haunting Tale of Sisterhood: DAW Books Announces Mad Sisters of Esi by Tashan Mehta - Reactor

In the devastating chaos of the world, what stories will you choose to tell?

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Thalassophobia is the fear of deep water - especially if it seems like something unseen might be lurking there. Completely unrelated, Reading the Weird discusses Seanan McGuire’s “Sister, Dearest Sister, Let Me Show You To the Sea":

We’re All Mermaids in the End: Seanan McGuire’s “Sister, Dearest Sister, Let Me Show You to the...

There will be fairy tales, Disney princesses wrestling with Andersen and Grim levels of bitter violence...

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We're thrilled to reveal the cover for Fears: Tales of Psychological Horror, edited by @EllenDatlow , including stories of despair from your favorite authors. Prepare for Stephen Graham Jones, Haley Piper, and more to send you to bed with the lights on...

Read With the Lights On: Revealing Fears: Tales of Psychological Horror edited by Ellen Datlow -...

Twenty-one stories of extreme psychological dread from horror icons!

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"One price of free speech is eternal humility, recognizing that none of us is immune to becoming a tool of censorship if we fail to recognize its manipulative tactics." --Historian and SF author @Ada_Palmer in "Tools for Thinking About Censorship"

Tools for Thinking About Censorship - Reactor

One price of free speech is eternal humility, recognizing that none of us is immune to becoming a tool of censorship if we fail to recognize its manipulative tactics.

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“The fifth time Mrs. Mead won the lottery, she finally had to admit to a rather annoyed IRS agent that her home had been infested by angels for around eight months now.” Read “The Angel’s Share”, a dark fantasy story by Martin ( @McFlyCahill90 ) Cahill!

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A woman hires an exorcist to clear an infestation of 32 angels who think they're helping her. (They are not.)

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Alexis Ong sits down with Arkady Martine, author of A Memory Called Empire, to talk about Singapore, city planning, and architecture of a science fiction future:

Arkady Martine in Singapore: On Sci-Fi City Planning and What Makes a "City of the Future" - Reactor

A discussion of futuristic cities and architecture as inspiration for science fiction.

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Worldhoppers are one of the most fascinating elements of @BrandSanderson 's Cosmere--here's an update on every worldhopping character to appear in The Stormlight Archive so far!

Everything We Know About Worldhoppers Going Into Wind and Truth - Reactor

An update on all the worldhoppers we've encountered so far in the Stormlight Archive, where they came from, and what they're up to!

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New year, new books! We're talking about 30 of our most anticipated science fiction, fantasy, and horror books releasing in 2024. From your favorite authors to new finds - we've got it all. Link below and in our bio!

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It's halfway through the year, and we're turning to our bookshelves to help us through the heat. Our 30 most anticipated science fiction, fantasy, and horror releases for the rest of the year are here, curated specially by @cxorlando !

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From the same world as Who Fears Death comes @Nnedi 's She Who Knows. A young girl experiences The Call to the Salt Roads, unaware that her presence causes a disturbance for everyone around her...

Read an Excerpt From Nnedi Okorafor's She Who Knows - Reactor

Part science fiction, part fantasy, and entirely infused with West African culture and spirituality…

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In this prequel to The Water Outlaws, Li Li is introduced to community secrets and family intrigue when she helps her mother bury the corpse of a man... Next week. "The River Judge" by @sl_huang Illustrated by Dawn XT Yang | Edited by @watership_up

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Best Dramatic Presentation Long Form goes to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! Here's our ode to the films chonky dragon

How a Chonky Dragon Wyrmed His Way Into Our Hearts - Reactor

There’s been a lot of talk about fatness in film lately. But you know who’s a great, non-problematic fat character, who didn’t require the use of prosthetics or an egregious fatsuit? Themberchaud,...

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The Reactor Social Media Manager had a chance to read an ARC of this book and loved it SO much. For the people who want more like The Traitor Baru Cormorant...this is something really special

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@sapphomancer 's adult fantasy Metal from Heaven has it all: labor uprisings, expansive worldbuilding, lesbians competing for marriage... It's time to read an excerpt of your next fall favorite:

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@scalzi applause for Nnedi Okorafor! @Nnedi

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Check out an excerpt from @LauraRSamotin 's Jewish-folklore inspired dark fantasy The Sins on Their Bones now!

Read an Excerpt From Laura R. Samotin's The Sins on Their Bones - Reactor

A queer dark fantasy set in a Jewish folklore-inspired reimagining of 19th century Eastern Europe.

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Isabel J Kim's debut speculative psychological thriller Sublimination is headed to a TV adaptation:

Isabel J. Kim’s Debut Novel Sublimation Has Rights Picked Up for TV Adaptation - Reactor

Isabel J. Kim’s debut novel, Sublimation, has been picked up by Universal International Studios for a potential television adaptation. The book has yet to be released, though Tor Publishing Group has...

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We've got the trailer for season two of Fraggle Rock, featuring the musical stylings of Daveed Diggs and guests Adam Lambert, aespa, Ariana DeBose, and more! 🎶

Change Is in the Air in the New Trailer for Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock - Reactor

Dance your cares away! Even the ones about radishes

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@UrsulaV Congrats to Emily Tesh for SOME DESPERATE GLORY!!

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In chapters 3 and 4 of @BrandSanderson 's Wind and Truth, we consider the cost of heroism - and reintroduce ourselves to a very familiar face:

Read Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson: Chapters 3 and 4 - Reactor

Read new chapters from the new Stormlight Archive book every Monday, leading up to its release on December 6th

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We are so excited to announce Don't Sleep With the Dead, a standalone novella from @NghiVoWriting following Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby in the same world as The Chosen and The Beautiful!

Announcing Nghi Vo’s Don’t Sleep With the Dead, a Gatsby Novella - Reactor

A standalone novella following the Nick Carraway and Jay Gatsby of Vo’s The Chosen and the Beautiful

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"We want long form criticism" What you want is Reactor Magazine formerly known as "We want websites that aren't just social media with different algorithms" What you want is Reactor Magazine "We want a community forum with mods" WHAT YOU WANT IS-

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Kat Jones has resigned from 2024 Hugo Administrator after leaked emails reveal her role in 2023 Hugo censorship:

Kat Jones Resigns as Glasgow 2024 Hugo Administrator after Her Participation in Chengdu Hugo...

Today, the chair of the Glasgow 2024 Worldcon, Esther MacCallum-Stewart announced in a statement that Kat Jones “has resigned with immediate effect as Hugo Administrator from Glasgow 2024 and has...

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@scalzi @Nnedi @XiranJayZhao Best fan writer goes to Reactor's own Paul Weimer! @PrinceJvstin

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Fantasy drag ballroom, an alien apocalypse, sapphic rusalkas? This can only mean one thing: @QueenOfRats brings us the must-read short SFF fiction from April 2024!

Must Read Short Speculative Fiction: April 2024 - Reactor

Sometimes you gotta break out of your usual reading habits and try something new...

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"Since 1908, only 160+ adaptations have been made from books written by Black authors and only four of those were speculative works." @melodysimpson leads a discussion on Hollywood, Black SFF, and how to close the gap:

Dear Hollywood, Where Are the SFF Book-to-Movie/TV Adaptations From Black Writers? - Reactor

Hollywood is missing out on billions of dollars by refusing to enact meaningful change.

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An engineer who frequently travels for her job, suddenly finds herself in airports other than the one she arrived in... Next week. "Liminal Spaces" by Maureen McHugh. Illustration: @katherinelamart | Editing: @EllenDatlow

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We are SO excited to announce the surprise 4-part science fiction story "Have You Eaten?" by Sarah Gailey! Each day this week will reveal another part of the story, with part 1 available now! 🧵

Have You Eaten? Part 1: Daneka’s Birthday - Reactor

Introducing a new serialized novella from Hugo Award-winning author Sarah Gailey...

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We're thrilled to share an excerpt from The Angel of Indian Lake, final novel in @SGJ72 's hacking and slashing Indian Lake trilogy - as well as a note from Jones about how we got here

Stephen Graham Jones Says Goodbye to Jade Daniels in The Angel of Indian Lake - Reactor

Read an excerpt from the final installment of Jones' Indian Lake trilogy.

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Oops I dropped this essay drawing connections from Piranesi to Renaissance-era philosophy and writing!!

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We are beyond excited to help reveal the cover for the new historical fiction epic A Song to Drown Rivers by @AnnLiangY , "a reimagining of the legend of Xishi, one of the four great beauties of Ancient China." We can't wait!

Revealing A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang - Reactor

As a pawn in the follies of kings, Xishi must play both sides carefully if she hopes to survive… We’re thrilled to share the cover of Ann Liang’s A Song to Drown Rivers, a reimagining of the legend...

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Unknown forces attempt to stop Judge Dee and Jonathan from transporting a mysterious and possibly dangerous prisoner, who holds a secret about the Judge, to an executioner in France…

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Congrats to Team @strangehorizons on their win for Best Semiprozine!

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We're thrilled to share the cover for @bethrevis ' sexy space heist Full Speed to a Crash Landing!

Revealing Beth Revis' Full Speed to a Crash Landing - Reactor

A sexy space heist from the author of the Across the Universe trilogy

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Last week we asked what modern SFF books are most likely to become a future classic...and across three platforms, here's what people said!

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Happy Friday! The Reactor Social Media Manager has been wondering...what recent (AKA within the last 10 years) book release has the strongest chance of being a SFF classic?

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[Radio static] we have just been informed 1983 was 41 years ago and not 21 years ago

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It's been 21 years since Stephen King's Pet Sematary was released...and in Reading the Weird, we're starting a reread to discuss just how unsettling this classic resurrection story is...

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The Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction is awarded to fiction that reflects the concepts and ideas central to Le Guin’s work. Congratulations to the shortlist authors!

Here is the Shortlist for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction! - Reactor

Congratulations to all!

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Simon thought he left his fascination with the infamous “The Sunshine Killer” and his cult behind in childhood, but the past may be closer than he realized…'' Next Week. "The Two Musics" by @MichaelTCisco Illustrated by @NatalieFFoss | Edited by @AnnVanderMeer

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For fans of Terry Pratchett, following three elderly sisters as they still have some discussions to work out post-mortem... Read “Also, the Cat,” a new story by @rachelswirsky -- out now! Edited by Jonathan Strahan | Art by @RovinaCaiArt

Also, the Cat - Reactor

Even death is no match for a trio of elderly, stubborn, ever-sparring sisters, who refuse to rest in peace while their grudges live on...

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#IWTV fandom come eat

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"Who does it benefit to treat books like accessories, reading like an accumulation, readership like it’s a ticket to some kind of elite club?" Molly Templeton discusses language, reading as aesthetics, and how we can find community in book spaces.

Why Are We Talking About Books Like This? - Reactor

What the language we use says about our perception of reading.

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Hey all, we fixed the annoying af cookie consent pop-up tool now. (It's definitely not supposed to be sliding up on every page all the time everything everywhere all at once.) Try the site again in a bit!

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