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Occasional reviewer for Strange Horizons
Manage in a University Library (Aston)
Lives in Macclesfield
Often in the Peak District
@librarystuart.bsky.social
Director of University Library & Collections and University Librarian, Durham University. All views or opinions expressed my own. “Non minima pars eruditionis est bonos nosse libros.”
@jessicagardner.bsky.social
University Librarian and Director of Library Services, University of Cambridge and Fellow of Selwyn College. Loves libraries, archives, research and all things books and learning. Reads a lot of books.
@clarkeaward.bsky.social
The Arthur C. Clarke Award science fiction book of the year. clarkeaward.com
@joncg.bsky.social
Maltese born, Edinburgh novelist. Lapsed journalist. Recently did PhD. Writes as Jonathan Grimwood, Jack G & Jon Courtenay G. Owns cat that’s a drug addict. he/him ‘Triumphant…’ FT http://jonathangrimwood.com http://jackgrimwood.com http://j-cg.co.uk
@justinarobson.bsky.social
I write Science Fiction; AI, transhumanism, economics, space opera and cyberpunk. I also sometimes write Fantasy and a variety of short stories. All opinions my own. She/her. Autistic (self-diagnosed).
@monicabyrne13.bsky.social
Writer living on the road, currently in Tokyo. Buy THE ACTUAL STAR: https://www.monicabyrne.org/the-actual-star. Reps at CAA, DG&B, and Kaplan/Perrone. She/her. monicabyrne.substack.com patreon.com/monicabyrne
@sffoundation.bsky.social
Founded by George Hay in 1971, the SFF promotes the study and understanding of science fiction, both in the UK and overseas. Home to the journal Foundation and the SFF Collection at Liverpool. Become a member at www.sf-foundation.org and support our work!
@emmanewman.bsky.social
SFF author (Planetfall sequence, Split Worlds series, The Vengeance), audiobook narrator, podcaster, tea drinker. Loves LARP, dressmaking and nerdery. www.linktr.ee/emma_newman
@adamroberts.bsky.social
Writer, FRSL. Prof, RHUL. Literature and science fiction. https://profadamroberts.substack.com/
@philbc3.bsky.social
Does political sociology @DerbyUni | Blogger | Author: 'The Party's Over: The Rise and Fall of the Conservatives from Thatcher to Sunak' | Bylines @Tribune & @Jacobin | Bits of SF too | Writes things: http://averypublicsociologist.blogspot.co.uk
@ladyjenpool.bsky.social
Librarian. Voracious reader and knitter. Oxford comma. Awkward panda. Deadpool stan. Daria-esque.
@jgreenwoodwriter.bsky.social
Poet and Educator based in the North West of England. Comino Poet in Residence at Manchester Poetry Library 24/25.
@datasciencedad.bsky.social
Data Scientist. Voice of Reason. Dad of synesthetic composer Jacqueline Cordes jacquelinecordes.com Chess, Poker, and Physics
@fwsa.bsky.social
Old, feral woman with a smart mouth. Be careful, I bite. Raised in Arkansas politics, both sides. Spent a career in broadcasting. Second career in downtown revitalization. Now, I am living in Pennsylvania, wondering how I got here.
@withnailjones.bsky.social
Well hello. I don’t tolerate headbangers. If you open with a DM, I’ll block you. Apart from that I’m lovely.
@opendemocracy.net
Free thinking for the world 🌍 We're an independent media organisation. Find us > opendemocracy.net Also at @[email protected] for those who toot too.
@bylinesnetwork.co.uk
Powerful citizen journalism | regulated by IMPRESS https://bylinesnetwork.co.uk A network of 10 not-for-profit, volunteer-led news publications from across the UK Donate via https://bylinesnetwork.co.uk/donate/ Email [email protected]
@northwestbylines.co.uk
Powerful citizen journalism from North West England. Regulated by IMPRESS contact us on [email protected]
@afterdinnerconversation.com
Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Literary Fiction Publisher. Top 10 (Chill Subs) LitMag 2023-2024, books, & podcasts. $ subscriptions (& Patreon) pay writers. Links: https://bio.site/afterdinner
@peaktruecrime.bsky.social
A podcast telling of dark tales and dastardly deeds from Derbyshire and The Peak District. https://linktr.ee/peaktruecrime
@drgavinmiller.bsky.social
Academic in medical humanities, science fiction, history of psy disciplines, and UFOs. English Literature, University of Glasgow. Blog www.ufos.ac.uk. Academic profile: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/staff/gavinmiller/
@doctoroxford.com
Palliative care doctor 🩺 Author (The Story of a Heart, Breathtaking, Dear Life etc) 📚 Co-founder Hospice Ukraine 🇺🇦 Rep: Clare Alexander at Aitken Alexander 📝 www.doctoroxford.com
@lizcwhite.bsky.social
Book lover. Tea drinker. Director of Library Partnerships @britishlibrary.bsky.social. Member of @iflaglobal.bsky.social Public Libs Section. University Governor. FRSA. Own views.
@laurenbeukes.com
Novelist, TV writer, comics writer and recovering journalist. Winner of the Arthur C Clarke and the University of Johannesburg Prize. Author of The Shining Girls (now on Apple TV) Zoo City and multiverse-lost-mother-thriller, BRIDGE - out now
@gwillow.me
Award-winning author of novels and comics. Wrote the books that one of those shows you like was based on. Currently: POISON IVY for DC Comics, THE HUNGER AND THE DUSK for IDW. I watch a lot of soccer. Buy my books: bookshop.org/shop/gww
@georgetakei.bsky.social
I’ve boldly gone into the clear blue yonder. Follow for more recipes and tips.
@charliejane.bsky.social
Author of Lessons in Magic and Disaster (Tor Books, 2025), about a woman who teaches her mother how to do magic — and uncovers a queer scandal hidden in a 300 year old book. SFF book critic @WashingtonPost.com. Co-host @ouropinions.bsky.social.
@liverpoolecho.co.uk
The latest Liverpool news, sport and events. Join our Whatsapp community - http://bit.ly/3zRXmDV We're also on Facebook - http://bit.ly/3zPgGBR www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
@academiclibsnorth.bsky.social
A consortium of HE libraries in the North of England. https://www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/
@mathewclayton.bsky.social
Commissioning books for Unbound.com Plus https://rcommendr.com Trustee: Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft
@salenagodden.bsky.social
poet & author: latest books ‘Mrs Death Misses Death' 'Pessimism is for Lightweights' 'With Love, Grief and Fury' & ‘Springfield Road’ books & gigs: https://linktr.ee/salenagodden Substack: https://salenagodden.substack
@larryandpaul.bsky.social
Writers. Actors. But most of all: Mothers. 🎬 SKETCHES: http://youtube.com/larryandpaul 💸 SUPPORT: http://ko-fi.com/larryandpaul
@goldsf.bsky.social
GoldSF is a new Goldsmiths Press imprint publishing intersectional feminist science fiction, looking to the future & imagining new ways of being in the world.
@newsagents.bsky.social
Lifting the curtain on the biggest stories in the UK, U.S. & beyond. With Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel & Lewis Goodall. Listen on Global Player. .
@heidi-colthup.bsky.social
When the revolution comes I'll be in bed reading or playing a video game. Lecturer in film & media, writer, editor, feminist (NOT a terf), UCU rep. She/her #WIASN #WalkingSimulators
@ancillaryreview.bsky.social
culture, power, speculation https://ancillaryreviewofbooks.org/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AncillaryReview
@barristersecret.bsky.social
Wears a black cape and fights crime. Not Batman. Sunday Times No.1 Bestselling author•The Secret Barrister•#FakeLaw•Nothing But The Truth• Also writes thrillers as S.J. Fleet. The Cut Throat Trial coming 28 Aug 2025.
@manmademoon.bsky.social
I helped make Moon, Source Code, Warcraft, Mute, the graphic novel MADI and the kids Stenton & Zowie. ROGUE TROOPER movie in the works.
@marvelstudios.bsky.social
@goshcomics.bsky.social
A mean little comic shop in the heart of London. 1 Berwick Street, London, United Kingdom W1F ODR https://linktr.ee/goshcomics
@rhid83.bsky.social
Cardiffian, Welsh speaker, employment law specialist, humanist, liberal, Europhile, amateur boxer, former heavy metal singer, avid reader and keen comic book collector. Always pale sometimes interesting.
@simonbrew.bsky.social
Editor, author, broadcaster, Costner fanatic. ¦ Editor Film Stories ¦ Founder @denofgeek (07-18) More mischief incoming...
@ryanlambie.bsky.social
Web editor @filmstories. Pro void shouter. Author: Geek's Guide To SF Cinema. Former dep ed Den of Geek UK, ex-editor Wireframe mag. Style boy 4 life.
@rluk.ac.uk
RLUK's vision is that the UK should have the best research library support in the world. #RLUK26 #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE #RLUKRSP #librariesXresearch