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Fusion Fragment @fusionfragment.bsky.social · May 1

Feeling some feels because it was 5 years ago today that FF#1 debuted. I wasn't sure if it'd catch on or get read, but here we are, still going strong five years later.

Thanks to all of you who've picked up a copy or submitted work--it's a delight and privilege to read and share these stories!

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · May 2

Read #AfricanSFF!🫵🏾 @africansffhype.bsky.social · May 2

When Offiong the necromancer dies, his daughter, Afem, becomes the new bone chief. The other houses are eager to form new alliances. But old grudges die hard...

🙌🏾✨️ Political fantasy in "The House of Old Marian" by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social in @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social

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FIYAH #30

FIYAH #30 is available in downloadable PDF and EPUB formats. Buying for someone else? Hit up the Gift Issue for transferable download codes. See the description below for content details.

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Read #AfricanSFF!🫵🏾 @africansffhype.bsky.social · May 2

When Offiong the necromancer dies, his daughter, Afem, becomes the new bone chief. The other houses are eager to form new alliances. But old grudges die hard...

🙌🏾✨️ Political fantasy in "The House of Old Marian" by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social in @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social

fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/...

FIYAH #30

FIYAH #30 is available in downloadable PDF and EPUB formats. Buying for someone else? Hit up the Gift Issue for transferable download codes. See the description below for content details.

fiyahlitmag.com

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Read #AfricanSFF!🫵🏾 @africansffhype.bsky.social · Apr 15

Decades ago, one twin killed the other in the womb. 2 generations later, the cycle repeats itself, and the dead twin comes back for revenge...

Haunting story by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social in @omenanamag.bsky.social #africansff #africanlit 🪐📚💙

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Koko’s Body | Albert Nkereuwem - omenana.com

As our wills aligned over the next few nights after the naming, I took over our body and executed. Finally, she was off her medication; her mind was weakened, and I was free. All of this; hanging Mary...

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Nov 26

Now, which one of you new followers is an agent looking for sapphic urban fantasy based on Efik mysticism?

Think necromancers, mermaids, masquerade magic and all that cool stuff🐍☠️

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Fusion Fragment @fusionfragment.bsky.social · Mar 11

The lineup for FF#26 (our October 2025 issue) is now complete! Stories by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social, @thesuiway.bsky.social, Emma Russell-Trione, @cressidaroe.bsky.social, @straith.ca, @leokaaolive.bsky.social, @slharris.bsky.social, and Nana Afadua Ofori-Atta!

Table of Contents, Fusion Fragment #26

"A Treatise of Significance to Uyo Above" by Nkereuwem Albert
"A White Day Comes" by A.D. Sui
"Island" by Emma Russell-Trione
"Mrs. No Face" by Cressida Roe
"Once Upon the Crossing of Mars" by D.A. Straith
"Pig Lion" by Leo Oliveira
"Root Hog or Die" by S.L. Harris
"The Replacement Sister" by Nana Afadua Ofori-Atta

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Mar 11

Honored. A Treatise of Significance to Uyo Above is work that is very dear to me and I cannot wait till it’s out.

Fusion Fragment @fusionfragment.bsky.social · Mar 11

Happy to announce that we've acquired "A Treatise of Significance to Uyo Above" by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social for FF#26! Nkereuwem's previously been published in FIYAH and Omenana.

"A Treatise of Significance to Uyo Above" by Nkereuwem Albert: the city above and the city below / spirit bots / revolution

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Fusion Fragment @fusionfragment.bsky.social · Mar 11

Happy to announce that we've acquired "A Treatise of Significance to Uyo Above" by @nkereuwxm.bsky.social for FF#26! Nkereuwem's previously been published in FIYAH and Omenana.

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Mar 6

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And Now His Lordship Is Laughing

He’s still dancing away happily even as the doll kicks its feet in perfect unison with his. Apa watches them both, her heart now sowing fields without a thought for the reaping.

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Mar 6

Severely underestimated the vulnerability writing my last newsletter would require, but I’m going into the next one eyes wide open. This was supposed to be cutesy🧍🏾

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Mar 6

Every venue with my stories has never held my work for this long so I’m just her twiddling my thumbs and waiting for any newssss

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John Wiswell @wiswell.bsky.social · Feb 24

Nebula Award nominations close this weekend, and BSFA Awards voting closes Friday.

Submitted for your approval: one horrible shapeshifting monster (and her girlfriend). If you enjoyed my little book, I'd be honored if you would consider it.

Gold and red text on a black background reading: 2024 Awards Eligibility Post. SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN by John Wiswell. Debut Novel. Published April, 2024. DAW Books, Arcadia Books, Ne/oN.

At the bottom is the cover of the novel.

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Wole Talabi @wtalabi.bsky.social · Feb 24

Nebula award voting closes soon (on Feb 28, my birthday, heh!) I have eligible work in the novella (GANGER), novelette (ENCORE) and short story (UNQUIET ON THE EASTERN FRONT) categories. All are on the recommended reading list & free to read to SFWA members.🙏🏾
www.sfwa.org/forum/ballots/

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Feb 24

In my latest newsletter, I explore the makings of my character(s).

Character work is one of my favorite things to talk about, and I had to stop myself from yapping tooo much. read (and subscribe and share)

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Character Work

On the makings of my character(s)

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Wole Talabi @wtalabi.bsky.social · Feb 24

Based on a series of conversations last week, I'm surprised at how many people don't realize the extent of the damage that the current US administration is causing globally. Of course we are all primarily concerned with issues in front of us but this mess will take years to undo around the world.

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Jan 24

In my latest newsletter, I think my way through immersion: devotion to your craft and what it takes. I also share publishing news and updates on all my upcoming work.

read (and share and subscribe)

open.substack.com/pub/nkereuwe...

Deep Water

On Immersion in craft

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Osahon @osahon4545.bsky.social · Jan 24

So excited for y’all to read this great story! Coming to Logic(s) soon

R.S.A. Garcia (BUY THE NIGHTWARD) @rsagarcia.bsky.social · Jan 21

Guess what, Tantie Merle fans?

There's a sequel coming soon!!

Logic(s) Magazine commissioned LINCOLN & THE HARVESTER C100 in which Lincoln must outwit another bot to save Tantie's garden!

Watch this space for the pub date & read the original until then!

www.uncannymagazine.com/article/tant...

Tantie Merle and the Farmhand 4200 - Uncanny Magazine

So, hear nah. This is how it happen. Was years after Malcolm pass through and wash away a lot ah we little islands coasts, and mash up so much ah Florida and Texas and them places, and people say they...

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Jan 24

In my latest newsletter, I think my way through immersion: devotion to your craft and what it takes. I also share publishing news and updates on all my upcoming work.

read (and share and subscribe)

open.substack.com/pub/nkereuwe...

Deep Water

On Immersion in craft

open.substack.com

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Jan 24

Thank you so much, Wole.

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Wole Talabi @wtalabi.bsky.social · Jan 17

Yep. As has become annual tradition, I highlight 10(+ more) excellent African SFF short fiction stories that really stood out to me in 2024. Some brilliant, timely stories for you to check out and consider as we wind up to the next cycle of awards season. Check it! ✨
reactormag.com/the-best-afr...

Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · Jan 16

2024 was an incredible year for African SFF short fiction. Author @wtalabi.bsky.social (Convergence Problems, Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon) highlights ten (plus a few more) outstanding examples:

reactormag.com/the-best-afr...

Ten(ish) of the Best African Speculative Short Fiction Stories of 2024 - Reactor

2024 was a good year for African Speculative Fiction.

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Jan 24

Honored to be featured on this list with so many of my favorite writers 🙏🏾

Wole Talabi @wtalabi.bsky.social · Jan 17

Yep. As has become annual tradition, I highlight 10(+ more) excellent African SFF short fiction stories that really stood out to me in 2024. Some brilliant, timely stories for you to check out and consider as we wind up to the next cycle of awards season. Check it! ✨
reactormag.com/the-best-afr...

Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · Jan 16

2024 was an incredible year for African SFF short fiction. Author @wtalabi.bsky.social (Convergence Problems, Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon) highlights ten (plus a few more) outstanding examples:

reactormag.com/the-best-afr...

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Dec 31

I talk about collective consciousness and our role in shaping it for good + updates on the book in my latest newsletter

Read, share ( and subscribe)

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Nov 26

Hi FIYAH😊

FIYAH Literary Magazine @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social · Nov 25

Our first Starter Pack has arrived! Follow FIYAH fam here: go.bsky.app/VSHmC2p
#BlackSky #Booksky

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Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Nov 26

FIYAH Literary Magazine @fiyahlitmag.bsky.social · Nov 25

Our first Starter Pack has arrived! Follow FIYAH fam here: go.bsky.app/VSHmC2p
#BlackSky #Booksky

Nkereuwem Albert @nkereuwxm.bsky.social · Nov 26

Now, which one of you new followers is an agent looking for sapphic urban fantasy based on Efik mysticism?

Think necromancers, mermaids, masquerade magic and all that cool stuff🐍☠️

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