Strange Horizons

In this episode of  Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti chats to author Debbie Urbanski about her 2018 Strange Horizons publication and the 13 years of submissions it took to get accepted, writing in the gray areas between genres, and what it means to be artistically honest in your work. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click  ⁠here to record an audio message⁠ ,...

In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Angela Liu's 'Time is an Ocean' read by Emmie Christie. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Angela Liu ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of  Strange Horizons at 25,  editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Mary Robinette Kowal about the fractal nature of story structure, , and writing to please the teenaged version of you. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click  ⁠here to record an audio message⁠ , and  ⁠here for video⁠ . Join our  ⁠Patreon⁠  for early episode access, or  donate through any other way...

In this episode of  Critical Friends , the  Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Dan Hartland speaks with reviewers and critics Rachel Cordasco and Will McMahon about science fiction in translation (SFT), and specifically about those books appearing from small presses based in the US. They discuss recent news on NEA grants to these publishers, the SFT ecosystem in general, and how the literatur...

In the third episode of  Writing While Disabled , Kristy Anne Cox and Kate Johnston sit down with author Donyae Coles for a frank and candid discussion around adjusting one's life and writing processes around one's disability, finding support to help with the tasks that become difficult, and how genre can lend itself to telling disabled stories authentically. Show notes: This episode was p...

In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Ariel Marken Jack's 'Sister, Silkie, Siren, Shark' read by Emmie Christie. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Ariel Marken Jack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Disregard for personal autonomy Bl...

In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents R.B. Lemberg's A City on It's Tentacles' read by Jenna Hanchey. You can read the full text of the story, and more about R.B. Lemberg ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Disregard for personal autonomy Body transformation D...

In this episode of  Strange Horizons at 25,  editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Nghi Vo about how Strange Horizons kickstarted her publishing journey, her weird and interesting life before writing took off, and the fearlessness it takes to make a writing career happen. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click  ⁠here to record an audio message⁠ , and  ⁠here for video⁠ . Join our...

In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Elle Engel's 'Half Sick of Shadows' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Elle Engel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Disregard for personal autonomy Blood Child abuse Death/dying Drug u...

In this episode of  Strange Horizons at 25,  editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Naomi Kritzer about her non-linear writing journey, imagining positive futures, and how to deal with the world catching up to your near-future specfic. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click  ⁠here to record an audio message⁠ , and  ⁠here for video⁠ . Join our  ⁠Patreon⁠  for early episode access,...

In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Kat Kourbeti reads Premee Mohamed's Hugo Finalist Novelette 'By Salt, By Sea, By Light of Stars'. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Premee Mohamed ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Blood Child abuse Violence/combat

In this episode of  Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Charlie Jane Anders about her Strange Horizons publications dating all the way back to 2002, charting her journey as a writer and her experience with the magazine over 20 years, as well as her love for community events and bringing people together. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click  ⁠here to r...

In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Lowry Poletti's 'BRIDE / BUTCHER / DOE' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Lowry Poletti ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Abortion/miscarriage Animal cruelty/death Blood Cancer Death of a...

In the second audio episode of Writing While Disabled , hosts Kristy Anne Cox and Kate Johnston welcome Farah Mendlesohn, acclaimed SFF scholar and con-runner, to talk all things hearing, dyslexia, and more ADHD adjustments, as well as what fandom could and should be doing better for accessibility at conventions, for both volunteers and attendees. Show notes: This episode was produced by Kristy An...

In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Samantha Lane Murphy's 'Reprise' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Samantha Lane Murphy ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Blood Death/dying Drug use Mental health issues Self-harming behavi...

In this episode of  Strange Horizons at 25,  we present a soundscaped reading of Jordan Kurella's poem, ' this tree is a eulogy', and afterward Kat Kourbeti chats to Jordan about his writing process, the wonders of New Weird fiction, and the magic of writer friendships. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click  ⁠here to record an audio message⁠ , and  ⁠here for video⁠ . J...

In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Holli Mintzers 'Tomorrow is Waiting' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Holli Mintzer, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠

In this special episode of  Strange Horizons at 25,  Kat Kourbeti sits down with fiction editors Hebe Stanton and Kat Weaver, as well as poetry and administrative editor Romie Stott, to talk about some of the work we published last year, just as the Hugo nominations deadline draws close. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click  ⁠here to record an audio message⁠ , and  ⁠h...

In the first audio episode of Writing While Disabled , Kristy Anne Cox is joined by author Kate Johnston to talk about her experiences and challenges as a disabled writer. Show notes: This episode was produced and hosted by Kristy Anne Cox, and edited, mixed, and transcribed by Kat Kourbeti. The theme song, " Funky - Upbeat Loop " by  ispeakwaves , is licensed under CC BY 4.0 . Want to s...

In this episode of  Strange Horizons at 25 , Kat Kourbeti sits down with longtime friend and Seattle Worldcon Poet Laureate Brandon O'Brien, chatting all things speculative poetry, TTRPG design and actual play streaming, and the impact of markets that have many readers and editors—hey wait, that's us! Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click  ⁠here to record an au...

In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Alexandra Munck's 'Sandrine' read by Claire McNerney You can read the full text of the story, and more about Alexandra Munck, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Ableism Disregard for personal autonomy Death/dying Drug use Mental health issues Murd...

In this episode of Strange Horizons @ 25, editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with SFF critic and writer Bogi Takács for an in-depth conversation about the role of criticism in the SFF space, plus an overall look at their varied career. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click  ⁠here to record an audio message⁠ , and  ⁠here for video⁠ . Join our  ⁠Patreon⁠  for early episode ac...

In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Michelle Kulwicki's 'Bee Season' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Michelle Kulwicki, ⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Blood Body transformation Death/dying Drug use Spiders/insects Vomit

In this episode of Strange Horizons @ 25, producer Michael Ireland sits down with acclaimed SF author John Scalzi to discuss his 2001 story Alien Animal Encounters , which just so happens the only story he ever submitted anywhere, plus his long and decorated career in the SFF genres. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click  ⁠here to record an audio message⁠ , and  ⁠here...

In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Samantha Murray's 'Coming Through in Waves' read by Jenna Hanchey You can read the full text of the story, and more about Samantha, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ Content Warnings: Abortion/miscarriage Disregard for personal autonomy Cancer Mental health issues Sex