Rebecca Campbell
@rebeccacampbell.bsky.social
I write weird stories. Find me at whereishere.ca.
The very valid worry about alienated students ignores the massive and increasing pressure on precariously employed sessionals. It's lonely and exhausting work-- especially if you're teaching online (as I did). I don't think we can fix one without fixing the other.
Meanwhile, teaching is being undermined and devlaued at our institutions in a frankly historically dangerous way, and as an underpaid contract instructor, having to spend more time and emotional energy finding ways to get through to my students for the same low pay is not sustainable. /8
November 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The very valid worry about alienated students ignores the massive and increasing pressure on precariously employed sessionals. It's lonely and exhausting work-- especially if you're teaching online (as I did). I don't think we can fix one without fixing the other.
I've been trying to write a story about this particular terror for ages, but haven't been able to make it work yet. Some day.
The terror of being little and walking by the horror movie section in the video store with all the scary covers.
November 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I've been trying to write a story about this particular terror for ages, but haven't been able to make it work yet. Some day.
EMPIRE OF THE SUN. Still haunts me, especially the atom bomb scene. Only got worse when I read the book.
I've gotta say "Poltergeist," which was on the movie channel we subscribed to when I was a kid. Scared the living daylights out of me for years, and I still shudder at the thought of it.
“what movie did you see too young?” is a great/awful Thanksgiving discussion prompt
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
EMPIRE OF THE SUN. Still haunts me, especially the atom bomb scene. Only got worse when I read the book.
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all stanning of popes is necessarily conditional, the Church is the Church, but the man said AI won't stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God's creation so with all our conditions intact yes we stan
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
all stanning of popes is necessarily conditional, the Church is the Church, but the man said AI won't stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God's creation so with all our conditions intact yes we stan
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I'm going to do a little thread on how the money from books works for traditionally published authors because people have questions, and this is always useful info to share IMO. First, a big disclaimer that every contract is different, and there are a million factors that can change things. 1/
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I'm going to do a little thread on how the money from books works for traditionally published authors because people have questions, and this is always useful info to share IMO. First, a big disclaimer that every contract is different, and there are a million factors that can change things. 1/
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We're officially OPEN TO NONFICTION AND REPRINT SUBMISSIONS! We are looking for full nonfiction pieces (not pitches) and reprints of stories currently unavailable for free online.
🪐See our guidelines for details: othersidespec.com/guidelines
🗡️Submit here: hybrispress.moksha.io/publication/...
🪐See our guidelines for details: othersidespec.com/guidelines
🗡️Submit here: hybrispress.moksha.io/publication/...
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We're officially OPEN TO NONFICTION AND REPRINT SUBMISSIONS! We are looking for full nonfiction pieces (not pitches) and reprints of stories currently unavailable for free online.
🪐See our guidelines for details: othersidespec.com/guidelines
🗡️Submit here: hybrispress.moksha.io/publication/...
🪐See our guidelines for details: othersidespec.com/guidelines
🗡️Submit here: hybrispress.moksha.io/publication/...
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The Fiddlehead is accepting submissions through Nov. 30 for a summer 2026 disability-themed issue. thefiddlehead.ca/submit
Interested in Submitting to The Fiddlehead? | The Fiddlehead
The Fiddlehead publishes excellent writing in English, or translations into English, from all over the world and in a variety of styles, including experimental genres. Our editors are always happy to see new unsolicited works in fiction (including excerpts from novels), creative nonfiction, and poetry. We also publish reviews and occasionally other creative work, such as excerpts from plays. Our acceptance rate is around 1-2% (we are, however, famous for our rejection notes!).
thefiddlehead.ca
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Fiddlehead is accepting submissions through Nov. 30 for a summer 2026 disability-themed issue. thefiddlehead.ca/submit
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a post about Psychopomp in 2026
please read and share
thank you very much
please read and share
thank you very much
what's next for Psychopomp - PSYCHOPOMP.COM
what to expect from Psychopomp (and The Deadlands and Fantasy Magazine) in 2026.
psychopomp.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
a post about Psychopomp in 2026
please read and share
thank you very much
please read and share
thank you very much
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This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
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Reminder to editors and publishers that I'm accepting epubs of mags, collections, and anthos that have original 2025 short fiction for consideration in Best Weird Fiction of the Year 2. Writers — you'll have an opportunity to submit in the new year.
Editor/Publisher friends (only): I'm happy to receive ePubs of your 2025 short fiction projects for the 2026 volume. DM for deets. Or send direct to: bestspecfic (at) gmail(dot)com
Writer friends (only): Subs will open next year. (You can let your editor know I can receive their projects now.)
Writer friends (only): Subs will open next year. (You can let your editor know I can receive their projects now.)
I am thrilled to announce the following authors will be appearing in The Best Weird Fiction of the Year.
November 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Reminder to editors and publishers that I'm accepting epubs of mags, collections, and anthos that have original 2025 short fiction for consideration in Best Weird Fiction of the Year 2. Writers — you'll have an opportunity to submit in the new year.
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I made another round of updates to my eligibility and recommendations link post. Take a look at what's new and keep sending your own links my way!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
What Have You Done, What Have You Loved 2025 – acwise.net
acwise.net
November 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I made another round of updates to my eligibility and recommendations link post. Take a look at what's new and keep sending your own links my way!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
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"Uncertain Sons and Other Stories," by @thomasha.bsky.social is a New York Public Library's 'Best Of' 2025.
undertowpublications.com/shop/uncerta...
undertowpublications.com/shop/uncerta...
Uncertain Sons and Other Stories — Undertow Publications
Sept. 2025 Cover art by Ove Tøpfer Trade paperback (284 pages) Uncertain Sons is a startling and masterful collection exploring familial love and trauma; societal and technological anxieties; ...
undertowpublications.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
"Uncertain Sons and Other Stories," by @thomasha.bsky.social is a New York Public Library's 'Best Of' 2025.
undertowpublications.com/shop/uncerta...
undertowpublications.com/shop/uncerta...
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In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
In light of the astronomical increases for my health insurance next year, I thought it would be a good time to encourage people to subscribe. (A few hundred should cover it. Sigh.)
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
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Exactly one woman has won the Booker in the past six years www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
November 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Exactly one woman has won the Booker in the past six years www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There are so many things I haven't done because they required reference letters.
It puzzles me that reference letters are still being demanded for all kinds of applications within university systems. It is extremely inequitable to ask applicants to solicit them. Their production is costly and there are doubts about the quality of their contribution to decision-making processes.
The required number of letters should be zero
1. Institutions should not be imposing costs (faculty time) on other institutions. Keeping these costs down is good, as you say, but really they should be zero
1. Institutions should not be imposing costs (faculty time) on other institutions. Keeping these costs down is good, as you say, but really they should be zero
November 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
There are so many things I haven't done because they required reference letters.
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It's that time of year again! I've started collecting my annual list of eligibility and recommendation lists and award resources. Check out what people have done and loved this year and send me your own posts to add to the list!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
What Have You Done, What Have You Loved 2025 – acwise.net
acwise.net
November 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's that time of year again! I've started collecting my annual list of eligibility and recommendation lists and award resources. Check out what people have done and loved this year and send me your own posts to add to the list!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
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New pinned post: My debut collection of short stories, The House of Illusionists, is now officially out.
vanessafogg.com?page_id=1020
vanessafogg.com?page_id=1020
The House of Illusionists – Vanessa Fogg, Writer
vanessafogg.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
New pinned post: My debut collection of short stories, The House of Illusionists, is now officially out.
vanessafogg.com?page_id=1020
vanessafogg.com?page_id=1020
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I really enjoyed The Annual Migration of Clouds by Premee Mohamed (2021). I also think Rebel Seoul by Axie Oh (2017) should've gotten more attention.
September 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I really enjoyed The Annual Migration of Clouds by Premee Mohamed (2021). I also think Rebel Seoul by Axie Oh (2017) should've gotten more attention.
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What are some trad pub SFF/H books that have been out at least a year that you think didn't get enough attention? Adult or YA. Marginalized authors preferred, and small press titles encouraged. Not looking for big bestsellers or award-sweepers.
September 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What are some trad pub SFF/H books that have been out at least a year that you think didn't get enough attention? Adult or YA. Marginalized authors preferred, and small press titles encouraged. Not looking for big bestsellers or award-sweepers.
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Flyaway - Kathleen Jennings
A Spectral Hue -Craig Gidney
Lone Women-Victor Lavalle
In Universes-Emet North
The Strange-Nathan Ballingrud
Siren Queen-Nghi Vo
The Lesson-Cadwell Turnbull
Those Beyond the Wall-Micaiah Johnson
The Practice...-Sofia Samatar
These Fragile Graces...-Izzy wasserstein
A Spectral Hue -Craig Gidney
Lone Women-Victor Lavalle
In Universes-Emet North
The Strange-Nathan Ballingrud
Siren Queen-Nghi Vo
The Lesson-Cadwell Turnbull
Those Beyond the Wall-Micaiah Johnson
The Practice...-Sofia Samatar
These Fragile Graces...-Izzy wasserstein
What are some trad pub SFF/H books that have been out at least a year that you think didn't get enough attention? Adult or YA. Marginalized authors preferred, and small press titles encouraged. Not looking for big bestsellers or award-sweepers.
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Flyaway - Kathleen Jennings
A Spectral Hue -Craig Gidney
Lone Women-Victor Lavalle
In Universes-Emet North
The Strange-Nathan Ballingrud
Siren Queen-Nghi Vo
The Lesson-Cadwell Turnbull
Those Beyond the Wall-Micaiah Johnson
The Practice...-Sofia Samatar
These Fragile Graces...-Izzy wasserstein
A Spectral Hue -Craig Gidney
Lone Women-Victor Lavalle
In Universes-Emet North
The Strange-Nathan Ballingrud
Siren Queen-Nghi Vo
The Lesson-Cadwell Turnbull
Those Beyond the Wall-Micaiah Johnson
The Practice...-Sofia Samatar
These Fragile Graces...-Izzy wasserstein
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Vajra Chandrasekera (@vajra.me)'s Rakesfall recently received the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction. In this new interview, Senior Books Editor @cxorlando.bsky.social asks him the author about genre boundaries, violence in fiction, and how Le Guin has inspired his writing:
A Conversation With Vajra Chandrasekera, Author of Rakesfall - Reactor
"I think writers, like all artists, have a responsibility to act as human cultural workers in an actual society"
reactormag.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Vajra Chandrasekera (@vajra.me)'s Rakesfall recently received the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction. In this new interview, Senior Books Editor @cxorlando.bsky.social asks him the author about genre boundaries, violence in fiction, and how Le Guin has inspired his writing:
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ngl, ALL of you look roughly 73 times hotter when holding a Tenebrous book. Especially in public.
You already spent your money, or swiped your library card (or robbed your local bookstore which, don’t do that one plz)
Just do yr thing & revel in the fact that you are now sexier & Weirder🖤☠️
You already spent your money, or swiped your library card (or robbed your local bookstore which, don’t do that one plz)
Just do yr thing & revel in the fact that you are now sexier & Weirder🖤☠️
November 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
ngl, ALL of you look roughly 73 times hotter when holding a Tenebrous book. Especially in public.
You already spent your money, or swiped your library card (or robbed your local bookstore which, don’t do that one plz)
Just do yr thing & revel in the fact that you are now sexier & Weirder🖤☠️
You already spent your money, or swiped your library card (or robbed your local bookstore which, don’t do that one plz)
Just do yr thing & revel in the fact that you are now sexier & Weirder🖤☠️
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Cheating and picking two:
1) the foreword to Thomas Ha’s UNCERTAIN SONS AND OTHER STORIES, because I love the stories and it was great to work with Thomas and Michael at Undertow.
2) “Reading Weird Fiction in an Age of Fascism”, because it’s kind of a précis of everything I’ve been doing.
1) the foreword to Thomas Ha’s UNCERTAIN SONS AND OTHER STORIES, because I love the stories and it was great to work with Thomas and Michael at Undertow.
2) “Reading Weird Fiction in an Age of Fascism”, because it’s kind of a précis of everything I’ve been doing.
November 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Cheating and picking two:
1) the foreword to Thomas Ha’s UNCERTAIN SONS AND OTHER STORIES, because I love the stories and it was great to work with Thomas and Michael at Undertow.
2) “Reading Weird Fiction in an Age of Fascism”, because it’s kind of a précis of everything I’ve been doing.
1) the foreword to Thomas Ha’s UNCERTAIN SONS AND OTHER STORIES, because I love the stories and it was great to work with Thomas and Michael at Undertow.
2) “Reading Weird Fiction in an Age of Fascism”, because it’s kind of a précis of everything I’ve been doing.