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I Who Have Never Known Men: the lost dystopia finding new readers after buzz on TikTok

Jacqueline Harpman's novel 'I Who Have Never Known Men' has experienced a significant resurgence in popularity due to its themes and appeal to modern readers.
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The Case for Speculative Fiction, According to Author N.K. Jemisin

Desolation tries to colonize you. Annihilation

American Artist builds on author Octavia Butler's prescient, dystopian vision

The exhibition 'Shaper of God' reflects on community resilience inspired by Octavia Butler's work.

The Case for Speculative Fiction, According to Author N.K. Jemisin

Desolation tries to colonize you. Annihilation

American Artist builds on author Octavia Butler's prescient, dystopian vision

The exhibition 'Shaper of God' reflects on community resilience inspired by Octavia Butler's work.
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"My friends are cyborgs, but that's okay" by Photographer Ramona Jingru Wang

Artist Ramona Jingru Wang challenges the portrayal of Asian bodies in media, advocating for a narrative that embraces their humanity and complexity as cyborgs.

Hum by Helen Phillips review an all-too-plausible vision of the future

Hum explores themes of technological obsolescence and the impact of AI on humanity's emotional and physical landscape.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure review - the most satisfyingly speculative, but least intimate, entry into the franchise yet

Life is Strange: Double Exposure challenges prior narratives by exploring choices beyond binary limitations, redefining expectations of the franchise.

Eliza Clark: I don't think we respect female writers'

Eliza Clark's new collection, 'She's Always Hungry', explores themes of gender and power through horror and speculative fiction.

Absolution, A New Southern Reach Novel By Jeff VanderMeer, Is Now Available

Jeff VanderMeer expands the Southern Reach series with 'Absolution', introducing the longest book in the tetralogy.

Juice by Tim Winton review life after the apocalypse

Tim Winton's novel 'Juice' combines his focus on climate issues with speculative fiction, illustrating a dystopian future marked by societal collapse.

A wild ride! Jarman award nominees on tour in pictures

Sin Wai Kin and Maeve Brennan's works explore alternative narratives through speculative fiction and environmental themes.
Artworks challenge concepts of reality and existence in response to contemporary issues.

Drowning in Slop

AI-generated content is flooding speculative fiction submissions, leading to challenges for editors.
Clarke temporarily closed submissions due to overwhelming AI slop at Clarkesworld.
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Whatever AI Looks Like, It's Not | Defector

The viral tweet highlights the absurdity of Google's search results blending fact and fiction, provoking laughter while questioning the reliability of AI technologies.

Must-Read Sci-Fi Books About AI to Fill Your Summer Reading List

Dive into the world of AI through speculative fiction to explore limitless possibilities and ethical dilemmas.

Whatever AI Looks Like, It's Not | Defector

The viral tweet highlights the absurdity of Google's search results blending fact and fiction, provoking laughter while questioning the reliability of AI technologies.

Must-Read Sci-Fi Books About AI to Fill Your Summer Reading List

Dive into the world of AI through speculative fiction to explore limitless possibilities and ethical dilemmas.
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Illustrator Spotlight: Firpal

Firpal creates Indo-futurist speculative fiction through writing and illustration.

Netflix's Audacious Riff on The Decameron Is Tons of Fun. But Is It Really The Decameron?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a surge in popularity of speculative fiction and historical works depicting epidemics, with a notable boost in interest for Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron.

Fated for All: Romanclusivity Captures Our Hearts in Bridgerton and Beyond | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Historical romance elements lacking in TV/film adaptations, hindering representation for diverse audiences.

Anna Degnbol's elegant alien characters will "show you how to dream"

Anna's childhood love for comics influenced her career, with her comic 'Perfect Sleep' engaging in speculative fiction to explore ethical questions.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Authors Go to War

Genre fiction literalizes invisible concepts for contemplation.
Authors use historical inspiration to create imaginative war narratives.

Kelly Link's debut novel 'The Book of Love' is magical, confusing, heartfelt, strange

Kelly Link's debut novel, The Book of Love, is a 600-page behemoth that blurs the line between speculative and literary fiction.
The story follows Laura, Daniel, and Mo, who return from the dead and must navigate their new reality while unraveling the mystery surrounding their resurrection.

'This Great Hemisphere' tackles racism, classism, and political power struggles

This Great Hemisphere is a complex speculative-fiction narrative tackling racism and classism with heartwarming elements.
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