Tobias S. Buckell
@tobiasbuckell.bsky.social
Grenadian-born, Virgin Island raised, Ohio settled, SF/F author. I also teach creative writing as a prof. Views my own. More at http://www.tobiasbuckell.com (email Tobias at tobiasbuckell.com to reach me if needed)
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Coming VERY SOON (tuesday)! WE WILL RISE AGAIN, an anthology of speculative fiction, essays, and interviews about activism that @cxorlando.bsky.social called "An incredibly important book" - pre-order now!
We Will Rise Again
From genre luminaries, esteemed organizers, and exciting new voices in fiction, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that offer transfor...
www.simonandschuster.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Coming VERY SOON (tuesday)! WE WILL RISE AGAIN, an anthology of speculative fiction, essays, and interviews about activism that @cxorlando.bsky.social called "An incredibly important book" - pre-order now!
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GTA friends I will be at this Canadian-Caribbean showcase on Dec 14 discussing Writing Speculative Fiction with Terese Mason Pierre and Lue Palmer! All of it is free. There are workshops on poetry, self pubbing, non fiction, short stories etc!
come say hi? 😀
diasporadialogues.com/diaspora-dia...
come say hi? 😀
diasporadialogues.com/diaspora-dia...
Diaspora Dialogues Presents the 2025 Canadian-Caribbean Literary Showcase - Diaspora Dialogues
The Canadian-Caribbean Literary Showcase is a three-day celebration of Caribbean voices and their influence on Canadian literature, art, and culture. Over the course of the showcase, audiences are inv...
diasporadialogues.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
GTA friends I will be at this Canadian-Caribbean showcase on Dec 14 discussing Writing Speculative Fiction with Terese Mason Pierre and Lue Palmer! All of it is free. There are workshops on poetry, self pubbing, non fiction, short stories etc!
come say hi? 😀
diasporadialogues.com/diaspora-dia...
come say hi? 😀
diasporadialogues.com/diaspora-dia...
Okay, so I have had my Svalboard keyboard for a little over a few weeks and finally unlocked all the keys on KeyBR.com training. I would have gotten here a week earlier, but I got a little sidetracked by putting the M key on a weird lateral key that moved against the flow of the others.
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Okay, so I have had my Svalboard keyboard for a little over a few weeks and finally unlocked all the keys on KeyBR.com training. I would have gotten here a week earlier, but I got a little sidetracked by putting the M key on a weird lateral key that moved against the flow of the others.
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My story ‘Take Three’ is available for your reading pleasure in this free book about the future of the orchestra!
csi.asu.edu/books/sounds...
csi.asu.edu/books/sounds...
Sound Systems: The Future of the Orchestra - Center for Science and the Imagination
A collection of fiction, nonfiction, and art reimagining orchestras as vibrant spaces for connection, shared learning, and exploration.
csi.asu.edu
November 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
My story ‘Take Three’ is available for your reading pleasure in this free book about the future of the orchestra!
csi.asu.edu/books/sounds...
csi.asu.edu/books/sounds...
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Friends, I'm in tears over this. Sheila is the first editor I ever worked with. I was 20. She deserves better bosses than this. She and Trevor and Sheree have all proven themselves again and again to be really good and decent people in this field. MRM should not use them as reputation shields.
November 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Friends, I'm in tears over this. Sheila is the first editor I ever worked with. I was 20. She deserves better bosses than this. She and Trevor and Sheree have all proven themselves again and again to be really good and decent people in this field. MRM should not use them as reputation shields.
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Scott's stand is principled. I'm so disappointed that the company that bought the print magazines is blaming authors rather than taking responsibility for their own bad contract and changing it for everyone.
Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
A dream denied: My 54-year quest to publish a short story in F&SF ‹ Scott Edelman
www.scottedelman.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Scott's stand is principled. I'm so disappointed that the company that bought the print magazines is blaming authors rather than taking responsibility for their own bad contract and changing it for everyone.
And based on their contract, I don't see myself submitting to any of these magazine, alas. These are author-unfriendly stances.
Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
A dream denied: My 54-year quest to publish a short story in F&SF ‹ Scott Edelman
www.scottedelman.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
And based on their contract, I don't see myself submitting to any of these magazine, alas. These are author-unfriendly stances.
I sold a story to Asimov's right in the middle of this changeover, and because I didn't realize they were changing contracts to this extent, signed a contract that I really regret.
I wish I hadn't, I was deep in Long Covid brain fog, but when I got out and understood what had happened I was upset.
I wish I hadn't, I was deep in Long Covid brain fog, but when I got out and understood what had happened I was upset.
Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
A dream denied: My 54-year quest to publish a short story in F&SF ‹ Scott Edelman
www.scottedelman.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I sold a story to Asimov's right in the middle of this changeover, and because I didn't realize they were changing contracts to this extent, signed a contract that I really regret.
I wish I hadn't, I was deep in Long Covid brain fog, but when I got out and understood what had happened I was upset.
I wish I hadn't, I was deep in Long Covid brain fog, but when I got out and understood what had happened I was upset.
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"That policy benefits those of us who have been around for awhile, are knowledgeable, and strong willed, while taking advantage of newer writers and those who don’t know any better."
Writers, you should read this too. It's a long read, but you will find it edifying.
Writers, you should read this too. It's a long read, but you will find it edifying.
A dream denied: My 54-year quest to publish a short story in F&SF ‹ Scott Edelman
www.scottedelman.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"That policy benefits those of us who have been around for awhile, are knowledgeable, and strong willed, while taking advantage of newer writers and those who don’t know any better."
Writers, you should read this too. It's a long read, but you will find it edifying.
Writers, you should read this too. It's a long read, but you will find it edifying.
If I sound somewhat twee by saying things like "I'm grateful" to be in an anthology it's because I have been doing this long enough to know how easy it is to slip out of the arena and be forgotten. Honestly glad the words keep getting out there
November 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
If I sound somewhat twee by saying things like "I'm grateful" to be in an anthology it's because I have been doing this long enough to know how easy it is to slip out of the arena and be forgotten. Honestly glad the words keep getting out there
I am totally honored to have a story in here, one that I co-authored with Karen Lord. It is nice to see it is still pertinent, but sort of sad the themes it was dealing with are persistent and always going to be things we deal with.
STARRED review in @libraryjournal.bsky.social for WE WILL RISE AGAIN, the speculative activism anthology edited by @drkarenlord.bsky.social @annaleen.bsky.social and yours truly! Pre-order here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Wil...
We Will Rise Again
From genre luminaries, esteemed organizers, and exciting new voices in fiction, an anthology of stories, essays, and interviews that offer transfor...
www.simonandschuster.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I am totally honored to have a story in here, one that I co-authored with Karen Lord. It is nice to see it is still pertinent, but sort of sad the themes it was dealing with are persistent and always going to be things we deal with.
The other interesting part of using an alternate keyboard layout is that it feels stunningly like learning a new language? You have mastery of something that isn't what your brain was wired to expect never to deviate from. It feels like added neuroplasticity? It's fascinating.
Oh, and why ditch QWERTY, why go through the hassle?
Modern alt layouts mean your fingers travel around 50-55% less to type the same words.
Reduces wear and tear.
They also feel really nice. The rolls when you write words or long parts of words with your fingers staying on the home row are fun!
Modern alt layouts mean your fingers travel around 50-55% less to type the same words.
Reduces wear and tear.
They also feel really nice. The rolls when you write words or long parts of words with your fingers staying on the home row are fun!
When I was talking about alternate keyboard layouts I was asked if I would recommend switching to Colemak as an alternate to QWERTY still.
I'd actually start by reading about the creation of Anymak: kbd.news/Anymak-the-c... which gives a good overview of alt layouts
I'd actually start by reading about the creation of Anymak: kbd.news/Anymak-the-c... which gives a good overview of alt layouts
November 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
The other interesting part of using an alternate keyboard layout is that it feels stunningly like learning a new language? You have mastery of something that isn't what your brain was wired to expect never to deviate from. It feels like added neuroplasticity? It's fascinating.
Oh, and why ditch QWERTY, why go through the hassle?
Modern alt layouts mean your fingers travel around 50-55% less to type the same words.
Reduces wear and tear.
They also feel really nice. The rolls when you write words or long parts of words with your fingers staying on the home row are fun!
Modern alt layouts mean your fingers travel around 50-55% less to type the same words.
Reduces wear and tear.
They also feel really nice. The rolls when you write words or long parts of words with your fingers staying on the home row are fun!
When I was talking about alternate keyboard layouts I was asked if I would recommend switching to Colemak as an alternate to QWERTY still.
I'd actually start by reading about the creation of Anymak: kbd.news/Anymak-the-c... which gives a good overview of alt layouts
I'd actually start by reading about the creation of Anymak: kbd.news/Anymak-the-c... which gives a good overview of alt layouts
Anymak - the compatible ergonomic keyboard layout
In part two of his series about increasing typing comfort, Peter introduces Anymak, the next step in balancing layout compatibility and ergonomics.
kbd.news
November 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Oh, and why ditch QWERTY, why go through the hassle?
Modern alt layouts mean your fingers travel around 50-55% less to type the same words.
Reduces wear and tear.
They also feel really nice. The rolls when you write words or long parts of words with your fingers staying on the home row are fun!
Modern alt layouts mean your fingers travel around 50-55% less to type the same words.
Reduces wear and tear.
They also feel really nice. The rolls when you write words or long parts of words with your fingers staying on the home row are fun!
When I was talking about alternate keyboard layouts I was asked if I would recommend switching to Colemak as an alternate to QWERTY still.
I'd actually start by reading about the creation of Anymak: kbd.news/Anymak-the-c... which gives a good overview of alt layouts
I'd actually start by reading about the creation of Anymak: kbd.news/Anymak-the-c... which gives a good overview of alt layouts
Anymak - the compatible ergonomic keyboard layout
In part two of his series about increasing typing comfort, Peter introduces Anymak, the next step in balancing layout compatibility and ergonomics.
kbd.news
November 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
When I was talking about alternate keyboard layouts I was asked if I would recommend switching to Colemak as an alternate to QWERTY still.
I'd actually start by reading about the creation of Anymak: kbd.news/Anymak-the-c... which gives a good overview of alt layouts
I'd actually start by reading about the creation of Anymak: kbd.news/Anymak-the-c... which gives a good overview of alt layouts
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Why does the media keep repeating the lie that the illegal killings in the Caribbean are in international waters?
They must know there's no such thing in the region. See link & map. Blue areas are international waters.
People are dying in their own waters.
www.marineregions.org/eezmapper.php
They must know there's no such thing in the region. See link & map. Blue areas are international waters.
People are dying in their own waters.
www.marineregions.org/eezmapper.php
November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Why does the media keep repeating the lie that the illegal killings in the Caribbean are in international waters?
They must know there's no such thing in the region. See link & map. Blue areas are international waters.
People are dying in their own waters.
www.marineregions.org/eezmapper.php
They must know there's no such thing in the region. See link & map. Blue areas are international waters.
People are dying in their own waters.
www.marineregions.org/eezmapper.php
Now I type at about 80 wpm, to this feels glacial, and I have fiddled with some keys, so my brain is quite frustrated with me this week bc I am just doing way too much all at the same time, but adhd brain is just delighted by the novelty of it all
It has been a trip typing in a new way, but I am up to about 40 words per minute. But even just in the last two weeks it has been helping my RSI tremendously.
November 6, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Now I type at about 80 wpm, to this feels glacial, and I have fiddled with some keys, so my brain is quite frustrated with me this week bc I am just doing way too much all at the same time, but adhd brain is just delighted by the novelty of it all
In order to fight some wrist damage and RSI I invested some recent writing money towards a keyboard design I have admired since the late 90's. I have always wanted to get my hands on a Datahand keyboard, but they went out of business.
I am slowly typing this on a Svalboard:
svalboard.com
I am slowly typing this on a Svalboard:
svalboard.com
Svalboard - Datahand forever!
Svalboard is a modern customizable keyboard in the tradition of the Datahand.
svalboard.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 AM
In order to fight some wrist damage and RSI I invested some recent writing money towards a keyboard design I have admired since the late 90's. I have always wanted to get my hands on a Datahand keyboard, but they went out of business.
I am slowly typing this on a Svalboard:
svalboard.com
I am slowly typing this on a Svalboard:
svalboard.com
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LOUD WARNING to folks donating to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts to beware of false fundraisers and to all on the internet to beware of scamming/phishing. Search name in url of whoever offers a prize/chance to win (there's a name in the url e.g. Who is bestrewards.com) to see if they're legit.
bestrewards.com
bestrewards.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 AM
LOUD WARNING to folks donating to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts to beware of false fundraisers and to all on the internet to beware of scamming/phishing. Search name in url of whoever offers a prize/chance to win (there's a name in the url e.g. Who is bestrewards.com) to see if they're legit.
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The buildup in my region according to Reuters.
Fun fact: there are almost no 'international waters' in the Caribbean basin because of the reality of sovereign boundaries & economic zones, which these ships are almost certainly violating.
My country being buried like the ships are bigger than us 🙄.
Fun fact: there are almost no 'international waters' in the Caribbean basin because of the reality of sovereign boundaries & economic zones, which these ships are almost certainly violating.
My country being buried like the ships are bigger than us 🙄.
November 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The buildup in my region according to Reuters.
Fun fact: there are almost no 'international waters' in the Caribbean basin because of the reality of sovereign boundaries & economic zones, which these ships are almost certainly violating.
My country being buried like the ships are bigger than us 🙄.
Fun fact: there are almost no 'international waters' in the Caribbean basin because of the reality of sovereign boundaries & economic zones, which these ships are almost certainly violating.
My country being buried like the ships are bigger than us 🙄.
Well I just love this:
Halo Week, Day 4: Finlay Ice Cream
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I tried to make a fun logo for this ice cream company that never had a logo made for it, only mentioned in Halo: Envoy by Tobias Buckell.
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#halo #masterchief #videogameart #conceptart #343 #343industries #microsoft #bungie #graphicdesign #haloinfinite
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I tried to make a fun logo for this ice cream company that never had a logo made for it, only mentioned in Halo: Envoy by Tobias Buckell.
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#halo #masterchief #videogameart #conceptart #343 #343industries #microsoft #bungie #graphicdesign #haloinfinite
October 31, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Well I just love this:
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Actual expertise continues to be devalued across the board. Intellectual curiosity that helps develop that expertise is steadily being devalued in favor of "productivity" hacks.
Resistance is never futile. More importantly, it can be contagious.
loudpoet.com/2025/10/30/u...
Resistance is never futile. More importantly, it can be contagious.
loudpoet.com/2025/10/30/u...
Understanding what "I am not 'anti-AI'… I am pro-craft." means to me | As in guillotine...
Intellectual curiosity that helps develop that expertise is steadily being devalued in favor of "productivity" hacks.
loudpoet.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Actual expertise continues to be devalued across the board. Intellectual curiosity that helps develop that expertise is steadily being devalued in favor of "productivity" hacks.
Resistance is never futile. More importantly, it can be contagious.
loudpoet.com/2025/10/30/u...
Resistance is never futile. More importantly, it can be contagious.
loudpoet.com/2025/10/30/u...
Back in 2018 I switched from the QWERTY keyboard layout to a more efficient keyboard layout, Colemak-DH. I'm giving a lecture on ergo keyboards and alt layouts next week. Brushing up on the 2025 landscape, there've been some big developments in 7 years:
kbd.news/Anymak-the-c...
kbd.news/Anymak-the-c...
October 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Back in 2018 I switched from the QWERTY keyboard layout to a more efficient keyboard layout, Colemak-DH. I'm giving a lecture on ergo keyboards and alt layouts next week. Brushing up on the 2025 landscape, there've been some big developments in 7 years:
kbd.news/Anymak-the-c...
kbd.news/Anymak-the-c...
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The island of Jamaica has been utterly devastated by Hurricane Melissa. I'm collecting donations/micro-donations to help. ALL funds will go directly to supportjamaica.gov's emergency relief efforts. Please spread the word and help if you can! gofund.me/85055b3c1
Donate to Help Jamaica Recover from Hurricane Melissa, organized by Tonya Moore
Hurricane Melissa has left Jamaica devastated, with homes flattened, farms flo… Tonya Moore needs your support for Help Jamaica Recover from Hurricane Melissa
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October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The island of Jamaica has been utterly devastated by Hurricane Melissa. I'm collecting donations/micro-donations to help. ALL funds will go directly to supportjamaica.gov's emergency relief efforts. Please spread the word and help if you can! gofund.me/85055b3c1
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Worried today for everyone in Jamaica.
We typically build here with concrete & steel. But Melissa is forecast to be like an F5 tornado hanging out over your country for a couple DAYS, with flooding, storm surge, landslides etc
This is a different beast entirely.
youtu.be/QV3bDKSkuto?...
We typically build here with concrete & steel. But Melissa is forecast to be like an F5 tornado hanging out over your country for a couple DAYS, with flooding, storm surge, landslides etc
This is a different beast entirely.
youtu.be/QV3bDKSkuto?...
Hurricane Melissa strikes Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever
YouTube video by CNN
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Worried today for everyone in Jamaica.
We typically build here with concrete & steel. But Melissa is forecast to be like an F5 tornado hanging out over your country for a couple DAYS, with flooding, storm surge, landslides etc
This is a different beast entirely.
youtu.be/QV3bDKSkuto?...
We typically build here with concrete & steel. But Melissa is forecast to be like an F5 tornado hanging out over your country for a couple DAYS, with flooding, storm surge, landslides etc
This is a different beast entirely.
youtu.be/QV3bDKSkuto?...