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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.
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Episode show notes:
Visit John Scalzi's website, or his blog, 'Whatever'
Read his 2001 story, Alien Animal Encounters, in our archives
Follow John on Bluesky, @scalzi
Preorder When The Moon Hits Your Eye, out March 2025
Find more links to John's work, along with links to everything we talk about in this episode, on the transcript page.
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'Coming Through In Waves' by Samantha Murray read by Jenna Hanchey
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.
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Content Warnings:
Abortion/miscarriage
Disregard for personal autonomy
Cancer
Mental health issues
Sex
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SH@25 Holiday Special: Little Brother, by Bruce Holland Rogers
In this special episode of SH@25, editor Kat Kourbeti narrates 'Little Brother' by Bruce Holland Rogers, originally published on 30 October 2000. Hosted by producer Michael Ireland, with warm holiday wishes from the entire SH Editorial Collective.
Read the story on the SH website.
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Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donate through any other way to hear your name and message in our next episodes.
Did you know SH@25 is eligible for the Best Related Work category in the Hugo Awards? Keep us in mind for your 2025 ballot!
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SH@25 Episode 6: An Interview with Vivian Xiao Wen Li, and a reading of her poems 'Ave Maria' and 'The Mezzanine'
In this episode of SH@25, Editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with Vivian (Xiao Wen) Li to discuss her foray into poetry, screenwriting, music composition and more, and also presents a reading of her two poems published in 2022, 'Ave Maria' and 'The Mezzanine'.
Links and things:
Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message, and here for video.
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Did you know SH@25 is eligible for the Best Related Work category in the Hugo Awards? Keep us in mind for your 2025 ballot!
Episode show notes:
Visit Vivian's website, or follow her on social media (Bluesky/Instagram)
Read Vivian's poems 'Ave Maria' and 'The Mezzanine' in our archives
Find more links to Vivian's work, along with links to everything we talk about in this episode, on the transcript page.
Leave us a comment and let us know what stories from the archives you'd like to hear next!
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'A Cure for Solastalgia' by E.M. Linden Read by Jenna Hanchey
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents E.M. Linden's 'A Cure for Solastalgia' read by Jenna Hanchey
You can read the full text of the story, and more about E.M Linden, here.
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Content Warnings:
Disregard for personal autonomy
Cancer
Sexism/gender discrimination
Spiders/insects
Vomit
Speculative fiction and poetry, literary criticism, and interviews from award-winning Strange Horizons magazine, updated weekly on Mondays/Tuesdays. Find us online at strangehorizons.com.
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