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Caroline M. Yoachim @carolinemyoachim.bsky.social · 16h

Crying right now. This is my first ever award, and I am so honored. <3

The Ignyte Awards @theignyteawards.bsky.social · 16h

@carolinemyoachim.bsky.social's WE WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO READ | WE WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO READ wins the #2025IgnyteAwards in Outstanding Short Story
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2025 Winner Outstanding Short Story: WE WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO READ | WE WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO READ by Caroline M. Yoachim

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 15h

Congrats Caroline!!!!

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John Joseph Adams @johnjosephadams.com · 15h

I was delighted to see that @carolinemyoachim.bsky.social's monumentally great story, "We Will Teach You How to Read | We Will Teach You How to Read" has won the Ignyte Award!

ignyteawards.fiyahlitmag.com/2025-results/

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2025 Results - The Ignyte Awards

OUTSTANDING NOVEL: ADULT for novel-length work (40k words) Works intended for an adult audience BLACKHEART MAN – Nalo Hopkinson (S&S/Saga Press) METAL FROM HEAVEN – August Clarke (Erewhon Books) THE E...

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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 2d

Today we have smart Science fiction posing what our future could look like - I hugely enjoyed All That We See Or Seem by Ken Liu www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/10...

All The We See or Seem by Ken Liu — Runalong The Shelves

I would like to thank Head of Zeus for an advance copy of this novel in exchange for a fair and honest review Publisher – Head of Zeus Published – Out Now Price – £20 hardback £6.02 ebook ...

www.runalongtheshelves.net

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 1d

For readers in the UK, THE GRACE OF KINGS is a Kindle Daily Deal today at £0.99!

www.amazon.co.uk/Grace-Kings-...

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 2d

The Guardian calls ALL THAT WE SEE OR SEEM "one of the best science-fiction books of the year."

US release is Tuesday, 10/14!

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The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup

All That We See Or Seem by Ken Liu; When There Are Wolves Again by EJ Swift; The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell; Darker Days by Thomas Olde Heuvelt; Remain by Nicholas Sparks with M Night Shyam...

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awpwriter.bsky.social @awpwriter.bsky.social · 3d

Join PEN America at #AWP26 in Baltimore for the featured event “Art Under Threat? The Use of AI in Creative Writing,” featuring @karenhao.bsky.social, @kyliu99.bsky.social, and @vauhinivara.bsky.social with @willknight.bsky.social, on Saturday, March 7!

Art Under Threat? The Use of AI in Creative Writing, Sponsored by PEN America

Saturday, March 7, 1:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET

conference.awpwriter.org

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Head of Zeus @headofzeus.bsky.social · 4d

It's publication day for #AllThatWeSeeOrSeem, the near-future thriller from the award-winning author of the #DandelionDynasty series, @kyliu99.bsky.social

And the first day of the #BlogTour (09/10 to 18/10)

Grab your copy today: https://geni.us/ATWSOSorgsoc

A book titled "All That We See or Seem" by Ken Liu is displayed on a gray surface, with a bookmark and a facemask that reads "Is all that we see or dream but a dream within a dream?" placed beside it.

Promotional image for Ken Liu's book "All That We See or Seem" featuring a book cover with a starry background alongside a schedule of a blog tour with various Instagram handles and dates listed.

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Libreture - your ebook & comic cloud library @libreture.com · 4d

Oooh!

You can buy ALL THAT WE SEE OR SEEM by Ken Liu from @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social in DRM-free ebook format.

Yours to keep and works on all reading devices! 💜

Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 4d

The UK edition of ALL THAT WE SEE OR SEEM is out today! I loved working on this novel about how to remain human in the age of ubiquitous AI. Readers in the UK can pick it up wherever you prefer to get your books. @headofzeus.bsky.social

www.bloomsbury.com/uk/all-that-...

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you so much, Malka!

Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 4d

I'm honored! Thank you so much.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 4d

The UK edition of ALL THAT WE SEE OR SEEM is out today! I loved working on this novel about how to remain human in the age of ubiquitous AI. Readers in the UK can pick it up wherever you prefer to get your books. @headofzeus.bsky.social

www.bloomsbury.com/uk/all-that-...

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 5d

Audio book of ALL THAT WE SEE OR SEEM, narrated by Kat Cleave, is ready for preorder! Excited to have Kat's voice for Julia Z. (Full release in one week!)

Link to purchase: bit.ly/4mkpZ2O

@simonaudio.bsky.social

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Harvard Book Store @harvardbookstore.bsky.social · 6d

📅 Tues. 10/14 @ 6PM: Don't miss your chance Hugo Award-winning author Ken Liu at the Brattle Theatre! Liu will be discussing his first scifi thriller in a brand-new series, "All That We See or Seem". He will be joined in convo by "Poppy War" author R.F. Kuang. Get tickets here: buff.ly/OZemmfT

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Allan Kaster @infinivoxsf.bsky.social · 7d

Pre-order:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

Stories by:
@ecastroianni.bsky.social
@grantcollier.bsky.social
@gregegansf.bsky.social
Rich Larson
@kyliu99.bsky.social
James Morrow
@trnapper.bsky.social
Amal Singh
Lavie Tidier
Jay Werkheiser
@librariangoblin.bsky.social

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 6d

Honored and pleased to be on @newscientist.com's list of the best new science fiction books for October! Check out all the books on the list here: www.newscientist.com/article/2497...

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 6d

It is most definitely research. i would help with the research.

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GrouchyMarkx @grouchymarkx.bsky.social · 7d

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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 6d

THE WITCH ROADS ebook is currently on sale (US) for $2.99, so if you're curious & want to read a grimsweet tale of a humble deputy courier & her annoyed nephew, a possessed prince, & a ravenous fungal ghost plague, now's the time.
Bk 2 of the duology arrives Nov 4!

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The Witch Roads

Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott.. Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned.When an...

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Jonathan Strahan @jonathanstrahan.bsky.social · 8d

Coode Street 686: Ken Liu, Technothrillers and AI Dreaming

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Episode 686: Ken Liu, Technothrillers and AI Dreaming | The Coode Street Podcast

This week we have a lively conversation with the remarkable Ken Liu, whose new thriller All That We See or Seem introduces a new protagonist, the gifted hacker Julia Z, in a tale that explores the gro...

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Miranda's BookScape @mirandasbookscape.bsky.social · 8d

Happy Saturday, everyone! 😊 Up super early this morning (as always!), then my day consisted of yet more book sorting and naps with bubba. Making the most of him napping now by starting this beauty! @kyliu99.bsky.social #AllThatWeSeeOrSeem 💭 Thanks @headofzeus.bsky.social for the book & sleep mask!

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Arley Sorg @arleysorg.bsky.social · 10d

The October Locus includes my interview with Ken Liu! We chat about @sagapressbooks.bsky.social title All That We See or Seem & more!

My recent Locus interviews include Cadwell Turnbull & Yumei Kitasei, H.E. Edgmon, Akwaeke Emezi, and others!

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Issue 777 Table of Contents, October 2025

The October 2025 issue of Locus magazine has interviews with Ken Liu and Daniel H. Wilson, and a spotlight on artist Cristina Bencina. Seattle Worldcon 2025 is covered with an extensive report and …

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Arley Sorg @arleysorg.bsky.social · 11d

The latest Clareksworld includes my interview with Ken Liu & Rich Larson!!!

clarkesworldmagazine.com

ICYMI - I interviewed Rivers Solomon & Saga Press editor Amara Hoshijo over at Fantasy Magazine! PLUS World Fantasy Finalists! Shingai interviewed Eloghosa Osunde!

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Issue 229

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 11d

In my latest newsletter, I discuss the work ethic of AI assistants, share a new story, and prepare for the launch of my new book.

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"Please Don't Be Lazy"

What a moment to be living through.

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Ken Liu @kyliu99.bsky.social · 12d

I have read this story and it's a banger!

John P. Murphy @johnpmurphy.bsky.social · 12d

Oh hey look October’s coming up, and with it a new short story from me! Now‘s a great time to sign up for @morningtransport.bsky.social …

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