Christopher Blake
@chrisblake.bsky.social
SF and Fantasy Writer. SFWA. Codexian. Cat Dad.
I read an early version of Hotcakes two years ago and I've been dreaming of the day a lucky publisher would give it a home ever since. This story is a reminder of the good we all can do, even (especially) in dark times. It's about hotcakes, yes, but also the human spirit, and it's transcendent.
For the evening crowd: "Hotcakes at the End Times" is out now with Nature Futures!
Come for the hotcakes. Stay for the comfort amidst chaos. Bring both a fork and tissues.
Happy Reading!
🥞🚀
Come for the hotcakes. Stay for the comfort amidst chaos. Bring both a fork and tissues.
Happy Reading!
🥞🚀
Hotcakes at the end times | Nature
Another satisfied customer. Another satisfied customer.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I read an early version of Hotcakes two years ago and I've been dreaming of the day a lucky publisher would give it a home ever since. This story is a reminder of the good we all can do, even (especially) in dark times. It's about hotcakes, yes, but also the human spirit, and it's transcendent.
Just one more week to read my story of action, love, sacrifice, and matriarchal geriatric space whales for free online @calendaroffools.bsky.social ! Check it out below:
Free story time! This one is "Life After Life After Life" by Christopher Blake. This story is about life, legacy, love, and sacrifice. Plus, it's got sentient machines living at the edge of our solar system, so that's pretty cool. Don't miss out. It's only available for free for three weeks 🙂.
Life After Life After Life
by Christopher Blake
We swim, singing with joy to the Stars, weaving and darting and skimming photo-plankton from the exosphere of Harvest, our home asteroid. The pod sings and the Stars sing back: ol...
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October 16, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Just one more week to read my story of action, love, sacrifice, and matriarchal geriatric space whales for free online @calendaroffools.bsky.social ! Check it out below:
Reposted by Christopher Blake
Free story time! This one is "Life After Life After Life" by Christopher Blake. This story is about life, legacy, love, and sacrifice. Plus, it's got sentient machines living at the edge of our solar system, so that's pretty cool. Don't miss out. It's only available for free for three weeks 🙂.
Life After Life After Life
by Christopher Blake
We swim, singing with joy to the Stars, weaving and darting and skimming photo-plankton from the exosphere of Harvest, our home asteroid. The pod sings and the Stars sing back: ol...
calendaroffools.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Free story time! This one is "Life After Life After Life" by Christopher Blake. This story is about life, legacy, love, and sacrifice. Plus, it's got sentient machines living at the edge of our solar system, so that's pretty cool. Don't miss out. It's only available for free for three weeks 🙂.
Matriarchal Geriatric Space Whales! Action! Heroism! Sacrifice!
My short story featuring all these, "Life After Life After Life" published in the @calendaroffools.bsky.social anthology, "Intergalactic Rejects" is available online for three weeks only at calendaroffools.com/stories/life... Go read!
My short story featuring all these, "Life After Life After Life" published in the @calendaroffools.bsky.social anthology, "Intergalactic Rejects" is available online for three weeks only at calendaroffools.com/stories/life... Go read!
Life After Life After Life
by Christopher Blake
We swim, singing with joy to the Stars, weaving and darting and skimming photo-plankton from the exosphere of Harvest, our home asteroid. The pod sings and the Stars sing back: ol...
calendaroffools.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Matriarchal Geriatric Space Whales! Action! Heroism! Sacrifice!
My short story featuring all these, "Life After Life After Life" published in the @calendaroffools.bsky.social anthology, "Intergalactic Rejects" is available online for three weeks only at calendaroffools.com/stories/life... Go read!
My short story featuring all these, "Life After Life After Life" published in the @calendaroffools.bsky.social anthology, "Intergalactic Rejects" is available online for three weeks only at calendaroffools.com/stories/life... Go read!
The next issue of @tractorbeamearth.bsky.social , Decay, will be launching tomorrow! Meantime, if you're looking for some soilpunk, my story, "In Every Seed, A Hope" is online here. It's about being a parent in a time of climate crisis and the necessity of hope. www.tractorbeam.earth/story/in-eve...
In Every Seed, A Hope | Tractor Beam
Would you be the seed of your child's future?
www.tractorbeam.earth
September 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The next issue of @tractorbeamearth.bsky.social , Decay, will be launching tomorrow! Meantime, if you're looking for some soilpunk, my story, "In Every Seed, A Hope" is online here. It's about being a parent in a time of climate crisis and the necessity of hope. www.tractorbeam.earth/story/in-eve...
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The September edition of the SFWA monthly Market Report is here! Get the latest updates on markets and opportunities at www.sfwa.org/2025/09/10/s...
September 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The September edition of the SFWA monthly Market Report is here! Get the latest updates on markets and opportunities at www.sfwa.org/2025/09/10/s...
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If you're a newer writer considering signing a predatory contract because you feel like it will help your career long term to publish in a "prestige" market and "It's only a short story," I beg you to reconsider.
September 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
If you're a newer writer considering signing a predatory contract because you feel like it will help your career long term to publish in a "prestige" market and "It's only a short story," I beg you to reconsider.
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I’ve made an update to this situation.
open.substack.com/pub/pacornel...
open.substack.com/pub/pacornel...
This is an interesting and important read if you want to know about contracts, negotiations and the ongoing situation regarding MRM.
September newsletter just dropped! In which I discuss some contract woes and take a deep dive into an AI nightmare. (Aside from the usual updates).
open.substack.com/pub/pacornel...
open.substack.com/pub/pacornel...
September 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I’ve made an update to this situation.
open.substack.com/pub/pacornel...
open.substack.com/pub/pacornel...
This is a really special story and I'm glad that many more people will have a chance to read it!
My Nebula Finalist short story "The Witch Trap" is now free to read in The Dark! The entire issue is stunning and I'm so pleased to have a place in it!
www.thedarkmagazine.com/the-witch-tr...
www.thedarkmagazine.com/the-witch-tr...
The Witch Trap - The Dark Magazine
These floors, original to the house, have witnessed the turn of two centuries. The shoe concealed beneath them is older. Laces replaced, sole thrice mended, the shoe still bears the impression of the ...
www.thedarkmagazine.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
This is a really special story and I'm glad that many more people will have a chance to read it!
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It’s fascinating when two great writers use a similar concept to create very different stories. Like @slashnburnett.bsky.social sky.social and @chrisblake.bsky.social’s recent takes on humans-turning-into-plants-to-repair-the-Earth. 🌱🍄🌹🌲🌎 1/4
August 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
It’s fascinating when two great writers use a similar concept to create very different stories. Like @slashnburnett.bsky.social sky.social and @chrisblake.bsky.social’s recent takes on humans-turning-into-plants-to-repair-the-Earth. 🌱🍄🌹🌲🌎 1/4
Yet another reason not to give up on the stories you believe in. My story, "Life After Life After Life" recently appeared in Intergalactic Rejects, from @calendaroffools.bsky.social , an anthology of oft rejected SF stories. This week, it received a review:
www.abyssapexzine.com/2025/05/aa-r...
www.abyssapexzine.com/2025/05/aa-r...
A&A reviews Intergalactic Rejects | Abyss & Apex
www.abyssapexzine.com
July 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Yet another reason not to give up on the stories you believe in. My story, "Life After Life After Life" recently appeared in Intergalactic Rejects, from @calendaroffools.bsky.social , an anthology of oft rejected SF stories. This week, it received a review:
www.abyssapexzine.com/2025/05/aa-r...
www.abyssapexzine.com/2025/05/aa-r...
I love kind, hopeful, SF. @dreamforgemagazine.bsky.social helped bring my kind, hopeful dragon-veterinarian story, "Living Fossils" to readers, but now DreamForge needs its readers to help bring more positive stories to the world. Check out their kickstarter at: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sco...
DreamForge Year 7: Open Channel - The Art of Connection
When algorithms divide us into echo chambers and "us vs. them" becomes the story we're told, we choose a different path.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I love kind, hopeful, SF. @dreamforgemagazine.bsky.social helped bring my kind, hopeful dragon-veterinarian story, "Living Fossils" to readers, but now DreamForge needs its readers to help bring more positive stories to the world. Check out their kickstarter at: www.kickstarter.com/projects/sco...
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I loved this story. Give it a read if you haven’t yet. Nice work Chris!
Just made it to the end of a long day and finally had the chance to actually read my latest story in @tractorbeamearth.bsky.social !
In Every Seed, A Hope | Tractor Beam
Would you be the seed of your child's future?
www.tractorbeam.earth
June 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I loved this story. Give it a read if you haven’t yet. Nice work Chris!
Thanks so much to @tractorbeam.earth for featuring my latest story and thanks to everyone who has taken the time to read it! I’m so thrilled to hear people’s really kind words about it.
June 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Thanks so much to @tractorbeam.earth for featuring my latest story and thanks to everyone who has taken the time to read it! I’m so thrilled to hear people’s really kind words about it.
Thank you so much, @swpisciotta.bsky.social !
This poignant and touching story by @chrisblake.bsky.social is worth the read. Enjoy! www.tractorbeam.earth/story/in-eve...
In Every Seed, A Hope | Tractor Beam
Would you be the seed of your child's future?
www.tractorbeam.earth
June 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thank you so much, @swpisciotta.bsky.social !
Just made it to the end of a long day and finally had the chance to actually read my latest story in @tractorbeamearth.bsky.social !
In Every Seed, A Hope | Tractor Beam
Would you be the seed of your child's future?
www.tractorbeam.earth
June 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Just made it to the end of a long day and finally had the chance to actually read my latest story in @tractorbeamearth.bsky.social !
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It's Day 4 of 12 days of #ClimateFiction with Tractor Beam!
"In Every Seed, A Hope" written by @chrisblake.bsky.social and illustrated by Yue Li explores legacy, parental sacrifice, and futuristic flower regeneration in a future ravaged by climate collapse. 🌸
#soilpunk #scifi #flowers #solarpunk
"In Every Seed, A Hope" written by @chrisblake.bsky.social and illustrated by Yue Li explores legacy, parental sacrifice, and futuristic flower regeneration in a future ravaged by climate collapse. 🌸
#soilpunk #scifi #flowers #solarpunk
In Every Seed, A Hope | Tractor Beam
Would you be the seed of your child's future?
www.tractorbeam.earth
June 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It's Day 4 of 12 days of #ClimateFiction with Tractor Beam!
"In Every Seed, A Hope" written by @chrisblake.bsky.social and illustrated by Yue Li explores legacy, parental sacrifice, and futuristic flower regeneration in a future ravaged by climate collapse. 🌸
#soilpunk #scifi #flowers #solarpunk
"In Every Seed, A Hope" written by @chrisblake.bsky.social and illustrated by Yue Li explores legacy, parental sacrifice, and futuristic flower regeneration in a future ravaged by climate collapse. 🌸
#soilpunk #scifi #flowers #solarpunk
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You can check it out now on Tractor Beam! 💫 www.tractorbeam.earth/story/in-eve...
And subscribe to our free newsletter to get all the stories from our second issue, THE GARDEN, as they drop! 🌿
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#12daysofclimatefiction #science #regenerativeagriculture #optimism #hope
And subscribe to our free newsletter to get all the stories from our second issue, THE GARDEN, as they drop! 🌿
tractorbeamearth.substack.com
#12daysofclimatefiction #science #regenerativeagriculture #optimism #hope
In Every Seed, A Hope | Tractor Beam
Would you be the seed of your child's future?
www.tractorbeam.earth
June 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
You can check it out now on Tractor Beam! 💫 www.tractorbeam.earth/story/in-eve...
And subscribe to our free newsletter to get all the stories from our second issue, THE GARDEN, as they drop! 🌿
tractorbeamearth.substack.com
#12daysofclimatefiction #science #regenerativeagriculture #optimism #hope
And subscribe to our free newsletter to get all the stories from our second issue, THE GARDEN, as they drop! 🌿
tractorbeamearth.substack.com
#12daysofclimatefiction #science #regenerativeagriculture #optimism #hope
And my latest story is now live! Check out “In Every Seed, A Hope” at @tractorbeamearth.bsky.social !
My meditation on gardening, parenting, and hope in trying times.
#tractorbeam #soilpunk #tractorbeamthegarden
My meditation on gardening, parenting, and hope in trying times.
#tractorbeam #soilpunk #tractorbeamthegarden
It's Day 4 of 12 days of #ClimateFiction with Tractor Beam!
"In Every Seed, A Hope" written by @chrisblake.bsky.social and illustrated by Yue Li explores legacy, parental sacrifice, and futuristic flower regeneration in a future ravaged by climate collapse. 🌸
#soilpunk #scifi #flowers #solarpunk
"In Every Seed, A Hope" written by @chrisblake.bsky.social and illustrated by Yue Li explores legacy, parental sacrifice, and futuristic flower regeneration in a future ravaged by climate collapse. 🌸
#soilpunk #scifi #flowers #solarpunk
In Every Seed, A Hope | Tractor Beam
Would you be the seed of your child's future?
www.tractorbeam.earth
June 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
And my latest story is now live! Check out “In Every Seed, A Hope” at @tractorbeamearth.bsky.social !
My meditation on gardening, parenting, and hope in trying times.
#tractorbeam #soilpunk #tractorbeamthegarden
My meditation on gardening, parenting, and hope in trying times.
#tractorbeam #soilpunk #tractorbeamthegarden
Tomorrow, my latest story, “In Every Seed, a Hope” drops at @tractorbeamearth.bsky.social. This one is inspired by my amateur gardening. It’s about nurturing life in uncertain times and the necessity of hope. In honour of the story, here’s me celebrating alongside some inspirational rose bushes!
June 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Tomorrow, my latest story, “In Every Seed, a Hope” drops at @tractorbeamearth.bsky.social. This one is inspired by my amateur gardening. It’s about nurturing life in uncertain times and the necessity of hope. In honour of the story, here’s me celebrating alongside some inspirational rose bushes!
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As a multi-award nominated Editor of Fantasy Magazine aka @fantasymagazine.bsky.social AND as a literary agent, not to mention the other things I do in genre, including working at Locus Magazine...
I really want you to know:
Rejection DOES NOT MEAN you are a bad writer.
Keep Going! You got this!
I really want you to know:
Rejection DOES NOT MEAN you are a bad writer.
Keep Going! You got this!
June 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
As a multi-award nominated Editor of Fantasy Magazine aka @fantasymagazine.bsky.social AND as a literary agent, not to mention the other things I do in genre, including working at Locus Magazine...
I really want you to know:
Rejection DOES NOT MEAN you are a bad writer.
Keep Going! You got this!
I really want you to know:
Rejection DOES NOT MEAN you are a bad writer.
Keep Going! You got this!
I've faced my fair share of writerly rejection and so am truly honoured to be a part of the Intergalactic Rejects anthology from @calendaroffools.bsky.social now available at calendaroffools.com/intergalacti... and anywhere books are sold!
Intergalactic Rejects
Story writers face rejection all too often. It can be disheartening, depressing, and downright defeating. Every writer has heard that it happens to all of us, but also to show, don't tell. This anthol...
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June 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I've faced my fair share of writerly rejection and so am truly honoured to be a part of the Intergalactic Rejects anthology from @calendaroffools.bsky.social now available at calendaroffools.com/intergalacti... and anywhere books are sold!
I loved Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy And Science Fiction volumes 1 and 2 and I’m delighted to support more groundbreaking Canadian SFF by backing volume three. www.kickstarter.com/projects/kot...
Thank you @ourmankoto.bsky.social for showcasing Canadian creativity at its finest!
Thank you @ourmankoto.bsky.social for showcasing Canadian creativity at its finest!
Year's Best Canadian Fantasy and Science Fiction: Volume 3
Award winners. Award nominees. Hidden gems. All Canadian. All in one anthology.
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April 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I loved Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy And Science Fiction volumes 1 and 2 and I’m delighted to support more groundbreaking Canadian SFF by backing volume three. www.kickstarter.com/projects/kot...
Thank you @ourmankoto.bsky.social for showcasing Canadian creativity at its finest!
Thank you @ourmankoto.bsky.social for showcasing Canadian creativity at its finest!
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Just finished reading "A Recipe for Life, A Tonic for Grief" by @chrisblake.bsky.social in @strangehorizons.bsky.social. Wow! A poignant story about saying goodbye. I also recommend the podcast, beautifully read by @emmiechristie33.bsky.social
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strangehorizons.com/fiction/a-re...
A Recipe for Life, A Tonic for Grief
This variation on the elixir of life pairs the flavour of roasted roc with the medicinal potency of the philosopher’s stone. But buyer beware: this dish isn’t for everyone.
strangehorizons.com
December 30, 2024 at 5:05 AM
Just finished reading "A Recipe for Life, A Tonic for Grief" by @chrisblake.bsky.social in @strangehorizons.bsky.social. Wow! A poignant story about saying goodbye. I also recommend the podcast, beautifully read by @emmiechristie33.bsky.social
strangehorizons.com/fiction/a-re...
strangehorizons.com/fiction/a-re...
Just watched this and as soon as I'm done typing I'm going to rewatch it. The animation is stunning, with fluidity like a more organic Inception meets Dr. Strange, but with an art style all its own. The story is propulsive and mindbending with a stunning character driven emotional core. Go watch!
ok I also need to add some flailing bc -- I'm only pretending to be chill, it is SO TRIPPY SEEING MY WORDS BE ALIIIIIIIVE
and they did such a brilliant job -- the animation is just, just, omggggggg *brain explodes*
Every other person who worked on this made it top-notch amazing. I feel so lucky
and they did such a brilliant job -- the animation is just, just, omggggggg *brain explodes*
Every other person who worked on this made it top-notch amazing. I feel so lucky
hey if you're on Amazon Prime, check out my episode of SECRET LEVEL!
ep14 - HONOR OF KINGS: THE WAY OF ALL THINGS
www.amazon.com/gp/video/det...
(18 min)
Anthology series so you don't need to watch any prior ones (but you should bc the ones I've seen are VERY GOOD 😆)
from the creators of LD+R!
ep14 - HONOR OF KINGS: THE WAY OF ALL THINGS
www.amazon.com/gp/video/det...
(18 min)
Anthology series so you don't need to watch any prior ones (but you should bc the ones I've seen are VERY GOOD 😆)
from the creators of LD+R!
December 20, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Just watched this and as soon as I'm done typing I'm going to rewatch it. The animation is stunning, with fluidity like a more organic Inception meets Dr. Strange, but with an art style all its own. The story is propulsive and mindbending with a stunning character driven emotional core. Go watch!