P.C. Verrone

Three panel comic. Panel 1: a giant squid wearing a yellow Bart t-shirt and some terrible hypebeast shorts is looking in the mirror. It says, “need groceries… but all my clothes are in the laundry.” Panel 2: the squid, now also wearing hot pink crocs, exits its apartment and says, “eh. I won’t see anyone.” Panel 3: two fisherman are pulling the squid to the surface of the water and pointing at it. An overlayed news caption reads: RARE SQUID SIGHTED - the fit was crazy

FICTION Quote We do not regret running the obit for Eartha Kitty, however we do regret not creating a separate section. From now on, all pet tributes will be placed in a new, paid category: OUR FURRY FRIENDS. Thanks for your comments, advice, and readership. —Editor end Quote This Obituary Has Been Redacted  by P.C. Verrone 9 March 2026 Strange Horizons

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"From now on, all pet tributes will be placed in a new, paid category: OUR FURRY FRIENDS. Thanks for your comments, advice, and readership. —Editor"

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Across the board work from incredible writers, artists, and editors at @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social!! 🔥

Light pink graphic titled “Double your impact for the Native Writing Intensive!” Beneath the title text is an illustration of hands reaching out and holding hearts, which they’re depositing into a glass jar. There’s also a search engine containing the shortened URL: “bit.ly/2026NativeIntensive”, which will redirect folks to a fundraising page where they can donate to support WNDB’s 2026 Native Writing Intensive.

With your help, we can fully fund the 2026 Native Writing Intensive! Learn more about this essential program at the page below ⬇️

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This Obituary Has Been Redacted Roger “Rod” Jefferson died on April 8 at home, surrounded by his many dear friends. Rod was a fierce advocate for gay rights and served as the head of the Gay and Lesbian Liberation Coalition for s…

NEW SHORT STORY!!! It’s everything I love in fiction: funky structure, a bit of history, a little sad, a little funny, a lot of hope. And a cat! 🐱 @strangehorizons.bsky.social

The Cookout: A Speculative Fiction Anthology Sci-fi, fantasy, & horror stories by Black authors, centering traditions of “the cookout” — the joy, the drama, and the delicious food.

The Cookout campaign officially closed and was a big success! Late pledges are open through this weekend if you missed out. @tco-anthology.bsky.social
Backer appreciation thread: so many thanks to backers Marina, Alysia Cooper, Ashleigh, Stephanie, acorncap, havoq, Dale Fields, Artemis... (1/11)

Image of a Black man soldier in front of the cross section of a redwood trunk beneath the text: Buckskin, A Film by Mars Verrone.

So proud of my sibling Mars, who is celebrating the world premiere of their gorgeous documentary BUCKSKIN (coming soon to a film festival near you!)

The Cookout: A Speculative Fiction Anthology Sci-fi, fantasy, & horror stories by Black authors, centering traditions of “the cookout” — the joy, the drama, and the delicious food.

Our Kickstarter closed yesterday over $1,000 above our goal!!! We are so grateful to everybody who donated. 🧙🏾🍧

If you missed the deadline, don’t fret! You can still contribute until THIS SUNDAY! Help us reach one of our stretch goals!! 👾🦄🥟

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Let’s goooooo!!

Less than $200 to go! Who’s going to put us over the finish line??

Love whenever the Toni Morrison crew gets activated 👊🏽

@tco-anthology.bsky.social and I want to let you in on a secret...
...THE SUBCALL IS LIVE!

$700 from our first goal and $2700 from our stretch goal to raise the pay rates for our authors, but we are officially live with the sub call.

Final hours! If you're nominating for the Nebulas, here are the 2025 stories I will be putting on my own ballot.

(Also my novelette "Courtney Lovecraft's Book of the Dead" and my novel RED STAR HUSTLE are eligible, but, seriously, check out these fresh stories from awesome authors 1st!!!)

Tomorrow is the last day to nominate works for the Nebula Awards!

You only have FIVE DAYS LEFT to secure your invite to The Cookout!

here's how things have been going lately. Thanks @mcsweeneys.net and Amanda Uhle and Rita Bullwinkel for giving me a chance to think out loud a little

Yessss!!! This project is going to be
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The Cookout: A Speculative Fiction Anthology Sci-fi, fantasy, & horror stories by Black authors, centering traditions of “the cookout” — the joy, the drama, and the delicious food.

We're so close! Help us get there! www.kickstarter.com/projects/and...

Lecturing for CoCo Noir I kicked off Black History month on January 31st, with my first ever conference lecture. It was part of Costumers of Color's first CoCo Noir symposium. My talk was the intersection of several of my ne...

I kicked off Black History Month lecturing for Costumers of Color's Coco Noir event. Infodumping about books, fashion history and dolls is my happy place.

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Meet Our Author! We are thrilled that award-winning writer and editor @shereereneethomas.bsky.social is coming to THE COOKOUT, so save room on your plates! 🖤🦄☕️

Check out more about Sheree & the anthology here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/and...

It was supposed to be me, but a mini-wormhole opened up under the meat!! @babblewocky.bsky.social, do you know where we can get more on short notice?

Who's gonna join us for a black speculative fiction workshop hosted by editors of THE COOKOUT anthology? Available only through the anthology Kickstarter campaign. Only two weeks left to get in on it!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/and...

Meet Our Author! We are thrilled that Hugo Award-winning author @brentclambert.bsky.social is coming to THE COOKOUT and bringing an unforgettable story to the table! 🛸👻🥘

Check out more about Brent & the anthology here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/and...

It’s voting season, so here’s what I published in 2025. I am very proud of all my queer, man-eating children!

ICE Is Expanding Across the US at Breakneck Speed. Here’s Where It’s Going Next ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, monthslong expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.

ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, monthslong expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.

Valentine’s Day stamp with images of a love potion, Heart tarot cards, and a green anatomical alien heart.

Will you be bringing your sweetheart to The Cookout? There’s still plenty of perks if you want to be our valentine 🫶🏽

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Essential Marvel Books to Read in 2026 From original stories to handy in-universe guides, add these all-new Marvel books to your shelf this year.

What If… by @davaun.bsky.social coming out in August!!

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Oop! Let’s say the wooden spoon is magical…
I turn around and launch the spoon, which is hexed to smack any foes that get in the way of my cooking! 🥄

The best non-spoilerly pitch I can make for my story in this is:

“Have you ever arrived at a family dinner and wanted to murder everyone present?” *

*please don’t do this 😆

Join us for THE COOKOUT! An anthology of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, where the stories all have one thing in common: the tradition of THE COOKOUT. A perfect way to support black speculative fiction authors this Black History Month! www.kickstarter.com/projects/and...