Carol Goodwin
@jupitersghost.bsky.social
Love Science, Science Fiction & Fantasy especially books. Chair & Newsletter Editor for Birmingham SF Group (BSFG). Reviews for Parsec magazine and BSFG. Recently fell down the rabbit hole of #Cdrama & #Kdrama.
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The SF Collections at Liverpool host the Olaf Stapledon Archive. We're delighted that SFF trustee Una McCormack was able to discuss Stapledon's landmark debut novel with Matthew De Abaitua and Andy Miller. www.backlisted.fm/episodes/253...
253. Last and First Men by Olaf Stapledon — Backlisted
Writer and critic Matthew De Abaitua joins Andy, Una and Nicky to discuss Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future (1930), the astounding first novel by Olaf Stapledon. The...
www.backlisted.fm
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The SF Collections at Liverpool host the Olaf Stapledon Archive. We're delighted that SFF trustee Una McCormack was able to discuss Stapledon's landmark debut novel with Matthew De Abaitua and Andy Miller. www.backlisted.fm/episodes/253...
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In festive instalment of the series and tribute to classic Golden Age crime novels, the Jekyll & Hyde detective agency must solve a locked-room mystery!
JEKYLL & HYDE: WINTER RETREAT by @timjmajor.bsky.social is out now! ❄️
https://tinyurl.com/2jdvnut9
JEKYLL & HYDE: WINTER RETREAT by @timjmajor.bsky.social is out now! ❄️
https://tinyurl.com/2jdvnut9
November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In festive instalment of the series and tribute to classic Golden Age crime novels, the Jekyll & Hyde detective agency must solve a locked-room mystery!
JEKYLL & HYDE: WINTER RETREAT by @timjmajor.bsky.social is out now! ❄️
https://tinyurl.com/2jdvnut9
JEKYLL & HYDE: WINTER RETREAT by @timjmajor.bsky.social is out now! ❄️
https://tinyurl.com/2jdvnut9
@annasmithwrites.bsky.social @garethlpowell.bsky.social and @mikebrooks668.bsky.social will all be appearing at Redditch Library on Saturday 22nd November at 12 noon - and it’s free! Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/worlds-of-...
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
@annasmithwrites.bsky.social @garethlpowell.bsky.social and @mikebrooks668.bsky.social will all be appearing at Redditch Library on Saturday 22nd November at 12 noon - and it’s free! Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/worlds-of-...
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John, Alison, and stunt Liz @emilytesh.net are live from Novacon 54! We discuss the convention, what it’s like to be a Guest of Honour, parenting at cons and also whether or not John should read the Silmarillion. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/148-i-m-wi...
November 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
John, Alison, and stunt Liz @emilytesh.net are live from Novacon 54! We discuss the convention, what it’s like to be a Guest of Honour, parenting at cons and also whether or not John should read the Silmarillion. Listen here! octothorpe.podbean.com/e/148-i-m-wi...
Congratulations to my friend, author @theresaderwin.bsky.social with the cover reveal for her forthcoming novel GOD’S VENGEANCE soon to be published with #CrystalLakePublishig
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Congratulations to my friend, author @theresaderwin.bsky.social with the cover reveal for her forthcoming novel GOD’S VENGEANCE soon to be published with #CrystalLakePublishig
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@stewarthotston.com braved Storm Claudia last night at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social to take us through the Arcology of Project Hanuman, different interpretations of quantum mechanics, Watchdogs and some amazing LARPs! Great night
Come and join us at the @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social on 14 November when @stewarthotston.com will be joining us to talk Project Hanuman, epic fantasy and much else! Details below
November 15, 2025 at 9:42 AM
@stewarthotston.com braved Storm Claudia last night at @birminghamsfgroup.bsky.social to take us through the Arcology of Project Hanuman, different interpretations of quantum mechanics, Watchdogs and some amazing LARPs! Great night
Having a fun-filled weekend at @novacon.bsky.social convention. Great panels talking #SFF books, a marvellous quiz hosted by @satellite9.bsky.social and where else would you get Morris dancing with a wasp🐝🤣
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Having a fun-filled weekend at @novacon.bsky.social convention. Great panels talking #SFF books, a marvellous quiz hosted by @satellite9.bsky.social and where else would you get Morris dancing with a wasp🐝🤣
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Novacon: @emilytesh.net interviewed by @neveahfs.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Novacon: @emilytesh.net interviewed by @neveahfs.bsky.social
Arrived safely at #Novacon in Buxton and looking forward to another great weekend talking all things #SFF and listening to @emilytesh.net
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Arrived safely at #Novacon in Buxton and looking forward to another great weekend talking all things #SFF and listening to @emilytesh.net
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Please could you spread this?
I lost the framed original of this while I was going through St Pancras on Sunday Nov 2nd around 3pm. Would love if it had been found by anyone?
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Please could you spread this?
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Excited to share my new piece @clarkesworldmagazine.com 🚀
I discuss the future of human longevity and its depiction in science fiction. And how the eventual medical control of aging and lifespan will reshape both society and storytelling.
clarkesworldmagazine.com/de_magalhaes...
I discuss the future of human longevity and its depiction in science fiction. And how the eventual medical control of aging and lifespan will reshape both society and storytelling.
clarkesworldmagazine.com/de_magalhaes...
What is the Retirement Age of a Jedi? by João Pedro de Magalhães
Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.
clarkesworldmagazine.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Excited to share my new piece @clarkesworldmagazine.com 🚀
I discuss the future of human longevity and its depiction in science fiction. And how the eventual medical control of aging and lifespan will reshape both society and storytelling.
clarkesworldmagazine.com/de_magalhaes...
I discuss the future of human longevity and its depiction in science fiction. And how the eventual medical control of aging and lifespan will reshape both society and storytelling.
clarkesworldmagazine.com/de_magalhaes...
Winner of inaugural @brianaldiss.bsky.social Award is Rogba Payne - Dance of Shadows
November 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Winner of inaugural @brianaldiss.bsky.social Award is Rogba Payne - Dance of Shadows
Finalists for the new @brianaldiss.bsky.social Aldiss Award
November 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Finalists for the new @brianaldiss.bsky.social Aldiss Award
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For those of you at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social then this is yet ANOTHER launch you should be thinking of going to. NewCon press, run by the legend Ian Whates will be launching a 3 new books at 6pm on Friday. Come meet @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @singingtotigers.bsky.social and Cécile Cristofari
October 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
For those of you at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social then this is yet ANOTHER launch you should be thinking of going to. NewCon press, run by the legend Ian Whates will be launching a 3 new books at 6pm on Friday. Come meet @neilwilliamson.bsky.social @singingtotigers.bsky.social and Cécile Cristofari
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Thank you to everyone at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social who cam to the launch for project Hanuman - it was so much fun :-)
We did sell out so now you’ll have to wait until the 11th November. Which feels unreal.
We did sell out so now you’ll have to wait until the 11th November. Which feels unreal.
October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thank you to everyone at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social who cam to the launch for project Hanuman - it was so much fun :-)
We did sell out so now you’ll have to wait until the 11th November. Which feels unreal.
We did sell out so now you’ll have to wait until the 11th November. Which feels unreal.
On train on my way to Brighton and @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social Looking forward to seeing old friends and to making new ones. 😍
October 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
On train on my way to Brighton and @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social Looking forward to seeing old friends and to making new ones. 😍
Looking forward to this 📚🐒🚀
Morning UK peeps - I'll be here in November - the Birmingham SF folks are wonderful and it would be lovely to see you there
:-) #sff #sciencefiction
:-) #sff #sciencefiction
NOVEMBER EVENT: We are very excited to welcome SFF author and @bsfa.bsky.social Chair @stewarthotston.com as our guest on 14th Nov. Come and join us @ The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
October 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Looking forward to this 📚🐒🚀
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NOVEMBER EVENT: We are very excited to welcome SFF author and @bsfa.bsky.social Chair @stewarthotston.com as our guest on 14th Nov. Come and join us @ The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
October 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
NOVEMBER EVENT: We are very excited to welcome SFF author and @bsfa.bsky.social Chair @stewarthotston.com as our guest on 14th Nov. Come and join us @ The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or online via Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1860499797979
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Out now: Magic, Maps, and Mischief 🦉
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Out now: Magic, Maps, and Mischief 🦉
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
Read it for:
- strong autistic and ADHD rep 🎉
- queernorm world 😍
- themes of acceptance, kindness and the different kinds of love ☺️
- cozy, feel-good vibes ❤️
Shares greatly appreciated 😁 hope you enjoy the book!
mybook.to/magicmapsand...
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ICYMI yesterday. "Angry Robot Books has acquired Juliet E. McKenna’s The Riven Kingdom, described as a “fresh and gripping fantasy” that “blends politics, religion, and a battle for a dead king’s throne, perfect for fans of the Realm of the Elderlings series.”
www.julietemckenna.com/new-book-new...
www.julietemckenna.com/new-book-new...
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
ICYMI yesterday. "Angry Robot Books has acquired Juliet E. McKenna’s The Riven Kingdom, described as a “fresh and gripping fantasy” that “blends politics, religion, and a battle for a dead king’s throne, perfect for fans of the Realm of the Elderlings series.”
www.julietemckenna.com/new-book-new...
www.julietemckenna.com/new-book-new...
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ANNOUNCEMENT🎺🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Introducing our bona new quarterly literary magazine:
FANTABULOSA!
Pushing the boundaries of bold, authentic, QUEER storytelling. Bringing you stories of the uncanny, the dangerous and the fantastical.
& thanks to our brilliant #WrathMonth backers, we're fully funded for 2026 🤘
Introducing our bona new quarterly literary magazine:
FANTABULOSA!
Pushing the boundaries of bold, authentic, QUEER storytelling. Bringing you stories of the uncanny, the dangerous and the fantastical.
& thanks to our brilliant #WrathMonth backers, we're fully funded for 2026 🤘
October 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT🎺🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Introducing our bona new quarterly literary magazine:
FANTABULOSA!
Pushing the boundaries of bold, authentic, QUEER storytelling. Bringing you stories of the uncanny, the dangerous and the fantastical.
& thanks to our brilliant #WrathMonth backers, we're fully funded for 2026 🤘
Introducing our bona new quarterly literary magazine:
FANTABULOSA!
Pushing the boundaries of bold, authentic, QUEER storytelling. Bringing you stories of the uncanny, the dangerous and the fantastical.
& thanks to our brilliant #WrathMonth backers, we're fully funded for 2026 🤘
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Still time to come along to tonight meeting and meet award-winning author @zenaldehyde.bsky.social From 7:45 pm at Birmingham Friends of Earth Warehouse or join us via Zoom
October 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Still time to come along to tonight meeting and meet award-winning author @zenaldehyde.bsky.social From 7:45 pm at Birmingham Friends of Earth Warehouse or join us via Zoom
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Project Hanuman has its launch at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social two weeks before it's in shops. There will be cake, wine and merch. 2pm on the Friday of the convention (31st October).
I'm petrified of launching this thing alone so please come along and eat my cakes
There may also be special guest
I'm petrified of launching this thing alone so please come along and eat my cakes
There may also be special guest
October 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Project Hanuman has its launch at @worldfantasy2025.bsky.social two weeks before it's in shops. There will be cake, wine and merch. 2pm on the Friday of the convention (31st October).
I'm petrified of launching this thing alone so please come along and eat my cakes
There may also be special guest
I'm petrified of launching this thing alone so please come along and eat my cakes
There may also be special guest
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😭
IG newberlinlibrary
IG newberlinlibrary
October 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM
😭
IG newberlinlibrary
IG newberlinlibrary
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OCTOBER EVENT: This Fri 10th Oct, we are very excited to welcome award-winning fantasy & romance author @zenaldehyde.bsky.social. Come and join us at The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or join us on Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1774794641549
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1774794641549
October 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
OCTOBER EVENT: This Fri 10th Oct, we are very excited to welcome award-winning fantasy & romance author @zenaldehyde.bsky.social. Come and join us at The Warehouse, Birmingham Friends of the Earth, or join us on Zoom. Tickets available on the door or via Eventbrite:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1774794641549
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1774794641549