Mary Anne Mohanraj
@maryannemohanraj.bsky.social
Writer, professor, arts administrator, school board member, cook. Founder of Strange Horizons, Director of Speculative Literature Foundation. She/her. Books here: https://serendibshop.com. Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Anne_Mohanraj
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Our podcast has been off the packety air for a bit, but we have a bunch of episodes in the can now and are rolling out season 3.
In this one, @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social try to think of the next thing to say about LLMs, by integrating all of the things said so far, and producing the next token.
In this one, @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social try to think of the next thing to say about LLMs, by integrating all of the things said so far, and producing the next token.
We've just released the first episode of our 3rd Season! Ep. 64 "Playing Chess is Easier than Caring" is out now!
@maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com discuss AI and it's rapidly expanding role in our world.
Check out the episode now at speculativeliterature.org/ep-64-show-n...
@maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com discuss AI and it's rapidly expanding role in our world.
Check out the episode now at speculativeliterature.org/ep-64-show-n...
Ep. 64 Show Notes – Speculative Literature Foundation
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January 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Our podcast has been off the packety air for a bit, but we have a bunch of episodes in the can now and are rolling out season 3.
In this one, @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social try to think of the next thing to say about LLMs, by integrating all of the things said so far, and producing the next token.
In this one, @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social try to think of the next thing to say about LLMs, by integrating all of the things said so far, and producing the next token.
Serendib House confections -- flash sale happening now: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
Redirecting...
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December 15, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Serendib House confections -- flash sale happening now: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
CHICAGO:
• Thursday, November 7, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., panel discussion: On Strike Against God, a darkly comedic story of feminist love, hope, and reckoning.
• Thursday, November 7 @ 6 p.m, reading at AfterWords Bookstore
• Thursday, November 7, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., panel discussion: On Strike Against God, a darkly comedic story of feminist love, hope, and reckoning.
• Thursday, November 7 @ 6 p.m, reading at AfterWords Bookstore
November 4, 2024 at 4:49 PM
CHICAGO:
• Thursday, November 7, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., panel discussion: On Strike Against God, a darkly comedic story of feminist love, hope, and reckoning.
• Thursday, November 7 @ 6 p.m, reading at AfterWords Bookstore
• Thursday, November 7, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., panel discussion: On Strike Against God, a darkly comedic story of feminist love, hope, and reckoning.
• Thursday, November 7 @ 6 p.m, reading at AfterWords Bookstore
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Well, first up, my solidarity with Erin, and with all other people affected — and in hope of accountability.
But also, while this is about the actions of one individual, it’s also not *just* about that: it’s also about an industry climate that has enabled this. I want to talk a bit about that. 🧵
But also, while this is about the actions of one individual, it’s also not *just* about that: it’s also about an industry climate that has enabled this. I want to talk a bit about that. 🧵
Here is my report on my experience with unethical behavior and bad faith dealings of Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki.
ethicsreport.tiiny.site
ethicsreport.tiiny.site
ODE_Ethics Report
ODE_Ethics Report
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October 26, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Well, first up, my solidarity with Erin, and with all other people affected — and in hope of accountability.
But also, while this is about the actions of one individual, it’s also not *just* about that: it’s also about an industry climate that has enabled this. I want to talk a bit about that. 🧵
But also, while this is about the actions of one individual, it’s also not *just* about that: it’s also about an industry climate that has enabled this. I want to talk a bit about that. 🧵
Delighted to note that the SLF has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the National Book Foundation! This grant will support the purchase of new equipment, upgrades to software, and accessibility and finance training for staff. Excellent.
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Speculative Literature Foundation – Promoting literary quality in speculative fiction.
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August 16, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Delighted to note that the SLF has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the National Book Foundation! This grant will support the purchase of new equipment, upgrades to software, and accessibility and finance training for staff. Excellent.
www.speclit.org
www.speclit.org
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Coming (reasonably) soon on the @mrahpodcast.bsky.social podcast; @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and I talked with Sofia Samatar about the incandescent "The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain"!
June 28, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Coming (reasonably) soon on the @mrahpodcast.bsky.social podcast; @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and I talked with Sofia Samatar about the incandescent "The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain"!
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The Sunday Morning Transport makes a return trip this week to the world of Mary Anne Mohanraj’s Jump Space universe (@maryannemohanraj.bsky.social) with a new story that explores multi-layered relationships, consequences, and the meaning of family. Read a sample or subscribe!
Fated
This week, we return to the world of Mary Anne Mohanraj’s Jump Space universe, exploring multi-layered relationships, consequences, and the meaning of family (you can read Mary Anne’s previous Sunday ...
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May 12, 2024 at 4:50 PM
The Sunday Morning Transport makes a return trip this week to the world of Mary Anne Mohanraj’s Jump Space universe (@maryannemohanraj.bsky.social) with a new story that explores multi-layered relationships, consequences, and the meaning of family. Read a sample or subscribe!
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Look what's back in print! This reissue of Joanna Russ's lesbian-feminist novel "On Strike Against God" is edited by Russ's biographer and has new material from @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social, Samuel R. Delany, and Russ herself. Looking forward to it.
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On Strike against God — Feminist Press
Joanna Russ
A lost feminist masterwork by a speculative fiction icon about a young
lesbian’s coming-to-consciousness during the social upheaval of the 1970s.
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April 11, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Look what's back in print! This reissue of Joanna Russ's lesbian-feminist novel "On Strike Against God" is edited by Russ's biographer and has new material from @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social, Samuel R. Delany, and Russ herself. Looking forward to it.
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Thought some of you might want to see the next several weeks of the 200-level speculative literature (fantasy) course I'm teaching. (Previously posted the first four weeks.)
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Thought some of you might want to see the next several weeks of the 200-level speculative literature (fantasy) course I'm teaching. (Previously posted the first four weeks.) This section continues.....
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February 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Thought some of you might want to see the next several weeks of the 200-level speculative literature (fantasy) course I'm teaching. (Previously posted the first four weeks.)
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One of my customers mentioned that he'd been to WisCon twice and loved it, so I sent him @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social's speech, which can still move me to tears:
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The Sword at Your Door (Wiscon 34 Guest of Honor Speech)
[Please note: This is the original text of the speech, not a transcript; there are some minor differences between the two. Video of the actual speech will be available shortly.] I'd like to take this
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February 13, 2024 at 2:11 AM
One of my customers mentioned that he'd been to WisCon twice and loved it, so I sent him @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social's speech, which can still move me to tears:
maryannemohanraj.com/science-fict...
maryannemohanraj.com/science-fict...
It's weird when I'm listening to podcasts about food and gardening while I do morning chores (this morning, was Gastropod on Arctic cuisine, which was fascinating) and then it autoplays the next one and it's my own voice coming out of the phone. Freaks me out every time.
February 13, 2024 at 3:07 PM
It's weird when I'm listening to podcasts about food and gardening while I do morning chores (this morning, was Gastropod on Arctic cuisine, which was fascinating) and then it autoplays the next one and it's my own voice coming out of the phone. Freaks me out every time.
What draws you to a literary SFF convention? Detailed question here -- would you love your feedback on that post:
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Last CapriCon thoughts (and NEXT CapriCon thoughts).
So, is it a good idea to go to a convention four days after a break-up? Maybe not for everyone, but it worked well for me. A few people knew....
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February 5, 2024 at 4:33 PM
What draws you to a literary SFF convention? Detailed question here -- would you love your feedback on that post:
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Veganuary challenge -- cook two vegan Sri Lankan dishes this week, get a prize! Details here: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
January 26, 2024 at 12:10 AM
Veganuary challenge -- cook two vegan Sri Lankan dishes this week, get a prize! Details here: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
Quick note that I'm running a 30% off sale on my vegan Sri Lankan cookbooks for the last week of #veganuary -- details here: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
Mary Anne Mohanraj
Hey, folks -- it's a sale! For the last week of Veganuary, 1/25 - 1/31, Vegan Serendib will be 30% off (hardcover, paperback, and e-book), if you pick it up either online at my shop, or at the...
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January 25, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Quick note that I'm running a 30% off sale on my vegan Sri Lankan cookbooks for the last week of #veganuary -- details here: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
Folks, I haven't said anything yet about the current Hugo Award controversy (file770.com/2023-hugo-no...), and I probably won't say much substantive anytime soon.
January 24, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Folks, I haven't said anything yet about the current Hugo Award controversy (file770.com/2023-hugo-no...), and I probably won't say much substantive anytime soon.
I'm teaching a new course this semester, a 200-level speculative literature class, and I'm focusing it on fantasy. (I did SF last semester). Thought some of you might like to read along -- I may post notes occasionally.
Details here: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
Details here: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
January 12, 2024 at 8:12 PM
I'm teaching a new course this semester, a 200-level speculative literature class, and I'm focusing it on fantasy. (I did SF last semester). Thought some of you might like to read along -- I may post notes occasionally.
Details here: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
Details here: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
Candle flash sale! Details here -- please order on that page: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
Mary Anne Mohanraj
JANUARY CANDLE FLASH SALE!
It's dark outside -- let's have more light...
Notes: Most of these are made from recycled wax (waste not, want not), so I can't be sure what's in them. Some of the...
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January 7, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Candle flash sale! Details here -- please order on that page: www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
Dear SF/F writing community -- you can find the SLF's year-end letter here -- happy to be writing in community with you all! Happy New Year!
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January 1, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Dear SF/F writing community -- you can find the SLF's year-end letter here -- happy to be writing in community with you all! Happy New Year!
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Ep. 63 "OKPsyche with Anya Johanna DeNiro" out now!
Joining @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and Benjamin Rosenbaum on this episode is @adeniro.bsky.social, a trans woman and writer who recently published her novel, OKPsyche.
Check out the episode now at speculativeliterature.org/ep-63-show-n...
Joining @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and Benjamin Rosenbaum on this episode is @adeniro.bsky.social, a trans woman and writer who recently published her novel, OKPsyche.
Check out the episode now at speculativeliterature.org/ep-63-show-n...
December 19, 2023 at 5:39 PM
Ep. 63 "OKPsyche with Anya Johanna DeNiro" out now!
Joining @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and Benjamin Rosenbaum on this episode is @adeniro.bsky.social, a trans woman and writer who recently published her novel, OKPsyche.
Check out the episode now at speculativeliterature.org/ep-63-show-n...
Joining @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and Benjamin Rosenbaum on this episode is @adeniro.bsky.social, a trans woman and writer who recently published her novel, OKPsyche.
Check out the episode now at speculativeliterature.org/ep-63-show-n...
Autumn clearance flash sale (sweets, books, jewelry, and more): www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
Autumn clearance flash sale! Plus... - Mary Anne Mohanraj
Autumn clearance flash sale! Plus some new winter items. Jewelry, confections, and always, books. (Friends, please like / comment / share for...
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December 8, 2023 at 7:19 PM
Autumn clearance flash sale (sweets, books, jewelry, and more): www.facebook.com/mary.a.mohan...
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I'm consulting editor on a new anthology: Call for Submissions for Indopantheology: Stories from the Spiritual Margins. locusmag.com/2023/12/call...
Call for Submissions for Indopantheology: Stories from the Spiritual Margins
OD Ekpeki Presents has announced a submissions call for Indopantheology: Stories from the Spiritual Margins, a new anthology co-edited by Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, Rimi B. Chatterjee & Mary A…
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December 6, 2023 at 4:22 PM
I'm consulting editor on a new anthology: Call for Submissions for Indopantheology: Stories from the Spiritual Margins. locusmag.com/2023/12/call...
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The Sunday Morning Transport visits Mary Anne Mohanraj's (@maryannemohanraj.bsky.social) Jump Space universe today, in a story in which privilege - and its consequences - are inescapable. Read a sample or subscribe!
Expulsion
A new story from Mary Anne Mohanraj’s Jump Space universe is a fantastic way to round out November — although it may leave you wanting more… ~ Julian and Fran, November 19, 2023 Expulsion by Mar...
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November 26, 2023 at 3:59 PM
The Sunday Morning Transport visits Mary Anne Mohanraj's (@maryannemohanraj.bsky.social) Jump Space universe today, in a story in which privilege - and its consequences - are inescapable. Read a sample or subscribe!
Based on today's sales at the Brown Cow holiday market, the target audience for my vegan cookbook is people my age or older who see the book and say, "Oh! I have a vegan daughter / nephew / grandson / etc."
November 26, 2023 at 3:46 AM
Based on today's sales at the Brown Cow holiday market, the target audience for my vegan cookbook is people my age or older who see the book and say, "Oh! I have a vegan daughter / nephew / grandson / etc."
The new Dr. Who episode was utterly charming and made me laugh out loud multiple times. It must have been so much fun writing the dialogue bits when they were (no spoilers) working on the ship.
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November 26, 2023 at 3:27 AM
The new Dr. Who episode was utterly charming and made me laugh out loud multiple times. It must have been so much fun writing the dialogue bits when they were (no spoilers) working on the ship.
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(Please avoid spoilers in comments for at least a few days.)