Matthew Kressel
@matthewkressel.net
Nebula & World Fantasy Award Finalist, SFF writer, coder, artist. Books: SPACE TRUCKER JESS, THE RAINSEEKERS, HISTORIES WITHIN US, KING OF SHARDS & QUEEN OF STATIC. Creator of Moksha submissions system. Co-host of Fantastic Fiction at KGB. 🥄 🇺🇦 🏳️🌈
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Matthew Kressel
@matthewkressel.net
· Oct 1
My short story "Model Collapse" is out today at Reactor Magazine. It's a dark SF tale about a government agent and his mentee who are sent into a remote town on a mysterious and dangerous project. Edited by Ellen Datlow. Cover by Keith Negley. Link in thread.
This is real. Hegseth is considering severing government ties with the Boy Scouts because they allow girls now. This is the behavior of a snot-nosed boy, not a grown man purporting to embody "masculinity." Real men aren't afraid of women.
Leaked memo reveals Hegseth is coming after Boy Scouts next
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Leaked memo reveals Hegseth is coming after Boy Scouts next
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November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is real. Hegseth is considering severing government ties with the Boy Scouts because they allow girls now. This is the behavior of a snot-nosed boy, not a grown man purporting to embody "masculinity." Real men aren't afraid of women.
It should not need to be said that today’s social media environment is a cesspool of toxicity. But I said it anyway. This and some more on the necessarily evil of social media for writers in the link below.
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Social Media is Dead, Long Live Social Media
Or, in defense of a necessarily evil
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November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It should not need to be said that today’s social media environment is a cesspool of toxicity. But I said it anyway. This and some more on the necessarily evil of social media for writers in the link below.
matthewkressel.substack.com/p/social-med...
matthewkressel.substack.com/p/social-med...
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The internet is closed thank you this is the final post.
It’s pronounced Christmas jifts
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The internet is closed thank you this is the final post.
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In the end, when I walked from my X account, the waves of racists and bots that were always invoking the same phrases and talking points made it clear that the thing was just a hall of mirrors, that it had been crudely rigged for political fraud. Never thought Musk would admit it all in a self-own.
November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
In the end, when I walked from my X account, the waves of racists and bots that were always invoking the same phrases and talking points made it clear that the thing was just a hall of mirrors, that it had been crudely rigged for political fraud. Never thought Musk would admit it all in a self-own.
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One of my favorite things about NYC is that the entire fleet of NYC ferries was named by 2nd graders. I think about this every time my run takes me past the docks.
Anyway, there are people who went to work this morning aboard The Tooth Ferry and the Ocean Queen Rockstar.
Anyway, there are people who went to work this morning aboard The Tooth Ferry and the Ocean Queen Rockstar.
November 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
One of my favorite things about NYC is that the entire fleet of NYC ferries was named by 2nd graders. I think about this every time my run takes me past the docks.
Anyway, there are people who went to work this morning aboard The Tooth Ferry and the Ocean Queen Rockstar.
Anyway, there are people who went to work this morning aboard The Tooth Ferry and the Ocean Queen Rockstar.
And any bus or plane ride was a starship journey across the galaxy.
Introvert child wanders the backyard alone pretending she’s an elf or a wizard or a jedi or whatever
What’s the lore behind choosing your career path ?
November 25, 2025 at 3:20 AM
And any bus or plane ride was a starship journey across the galaxy.
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Coming in February from @tordotcom.bsky.social
“This story reminds me why I read science fiction. The Rainseekers is unflinching and profound, shedding light (and rain) on the search for purpose and wonder.” — @sarahpinsker.bsky.social Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author. @tordotcom.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Coming in February from @tordotcom.bsky.social
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Mercurio D. Rivera and I have a new novelette we co-wrote in F&SF called "Threat Assessment." It's about a scientist who must conduct a psychological analysis of a malignant AI.
A new issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction is here at last from new publisher Must Read Magazines! Featuring @nnedi.bsky.social, @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social, @matthewkressel.net and @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social, @justinkey.bsky.social and more: weightlessbooks.com/the-magazine...
November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Mercurio D. Rivera and I have a new novelette we co-wrote in F&SF called "Threat Assessment." It's about a scientist who must conduct a psychological analysis of a malignant AI.
Mercurio D. Rivera and I have a new novelette we co-wrote in F&SF called "Threat Assessment." It's about a scientist who must conduct a psychological analysis of a malignant AI.
A new issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction is here at last from new publisher Must Read Magazines! Featuring @nnedi.bsky.social, @mauricebroaddus.bsky.social, @matthewkressel.net and @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social, @justinkey.bsky.social and more: weightlessbooks.com/the-magazine...
November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Mercurio D. Rivera and I have a new novelette we co-wrote in F&SF called "Threat Assessment." It's about a scientist who must conduct a psychological analysis of a malignant AI.
Coming in February from @tordotcom.bsky.social
“This story reminds me why I read science fiction. The Rainseekers is unflinching and profound, shedding light (and rain) on the search for purpose and wonder.” — @sarahpinsker.bsky.social Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author. @tordotcom.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Coming in February from @tordotcom.bsky.social
The AI rot is like the Upside Down vine creature from Stranger Things that just wants to get its tentacles into everything. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEWT...
eevBLAB 135 - SNEAKY Gmail is Training AI with YOUR Emails
YouTube video by EEVblog
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November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The AI rot is like the Upside Down vine creature from Stranger Things that just wants to get its tentacles into everything. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEWT...
Here are Ellen's, Mercurio's, and my photos from this month's Fantastic Fiction at KGB readings, with guests @larazontally.bsky.social & @sentencebender.bsky.social. A fun night! @datlow.bsky.social @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com
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KGB November 12, 2025
Lara Elena Donnelly and Sam J. Miller read from their work to a great audience. Sam pinch hit for Mary Robinette Kowall, who had to cancel at the lats minute because her travel plans were screwed up.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Here are Ellen's, Mercurio's, and my photos from this month's Fantastic Fiction at KGB readings, with guests @larazontally.bsky.social & @sentencebender.bsky.social. A fun night! @datlow.bsky.social @mercuriodrivera.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com
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On the latest Geeks Guide to the Galaxy podcast, I join Andrea Kail, Anthony Ha, and host David Barr Kirtley to discuss Season 1 of the FX series Alien: Earth, a prequel to the classic films Alien and Aliens! @anthonyha.bsky.social Listen at your favorite pod site!
November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
On the latest Geeks Guide to the Galaxy podcast, I join Andrea Kail, Anthony Ha, and host David Barr Kirtley to discuss Season 1 of the FX series Alien: Earth, a prequel to the classic films Alien and Aliens! @anthonyha.bsky.social Listen at your favorite pod site!
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Back on Geek’s Guide to argue about Alien Earth with @matthewkressel.net and Andrea Kail. So many things I loved! So many things that made me crazy! geeksguideshow.com/2025/11/08/g...
GGG#606: Alien: Earth Season 1 Review
[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Anthony Ha join us to discuss Season 1 of the FX series Alien: Earth, a prequel to the classic films Alien and Aliens. Pleas…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Back on Geek’s Guide to argue about Alien Earth with @matthewkressel.net and Andrea Kail. So many things I loved! So many things that made me crazy! geeksguideshow.com/2025/11/08/g...
Been dealing with some fatigue lately, so 1000 words on the ms today feels like an accomplishment.
November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Been dealing with some fatigue lately, so 1000 words on the ms today feels like an accomplishment.
TONIGHT! Join us with Lara Elena Donnelly & Sam J. Miller* for our Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, 7pm at the KGB Bar NYC. Come one, come all!
* Mary Robinette Kowal could not make it because of a travel snafu.
@larazontally.bsky.social @sentencebender.bsky.social @datlow.bsky.social
* Mary Robinette Kowal could not make it because of a travel snafu.
@larazontally.bsky.social @sentencebender.bsky.social @datlow.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
TONIGHT! Join us with Lara Elena Donnelly & Sam J. Miller* for our Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, 7pm at the KGB Bar NYC. Come one, come all!
* Mary Robinette Kowal could not make it because of a travel snafu.
@larazontally.bsky.social @sentencebender.bsky.social @datlow.bsky.social
* Mary Robinette Kowal could not make it because of a travel snafu.
@larazontally.bsky.social @sentencebender.bsky.social @datlow.bsky.social
All the kids are doing it, so here's mine. The first sentence (or three) from my forthcoming novella, THE RAINSEEKERS, out this February from Tordotcom. Available for preorder.
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
All the kids are doing it, so here's mine. The first sentence (or three) from my forthcoming novella, THE RAINSEEKERS, out this February from Tordotcom. Available for preorder.
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Super sad that the magnificent @maryrobinettekowal.com can't make it, but I will try my damnedest to fill those shoes.
Excited to read alongside my collaborator and Clarion broodmate @larazontally.bsky.social !!!!
Excited to read alongside my collaborator and Clarion broodmate @larazontally.bsky.social !!!!
UPDATE: Due to a travel snafu, Mary Robinette Kowal had to cancel for tomorrow. The stupendous Sam J. Miller has agreed to read in her place, with Lara Elena Donnelly. Tomorrow! Come one, come all! @maryrobinettekowal.com @sentencebender.bsky.social @larazontally.bsky.social @datlow.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Super sad that the magnificent @maryrobinettekowal.com can't make it, but I will try my damnedest to fill those shoes.
Excited to read alongside my collaborator and Clarion broodmate @larazontally.bsky.social !!!!
Excited to read alongside my collaborator and Clarion broodmate @larazontally.bsky.social !!!!
UPDATE: Due to a travel snafu, Mary Robinette Kowal had to cancel for tomorrow. The stupendous Sam J. Miller has agreed to read in her place, with Lara Elena Donnelly. Tomorrow! Come one, come all! @maryrobinettekowal.com @sentencebender.bsky.social @larazontally.bsky.social @datlow.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
UPDATE: Due to a travel snafu, Mary Robinette Kowal had to cancel for tomorrow. The stupendous Sam J. Miller has agreed to read in her place, with Lara Elena Donnelly. Tomorrow! Come one, come all! @maryrobinettekowal.com @sentencebender.bsky.social @larazontally.bsky.social @datlow.bsky.social
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Wait do I have it correct that Joyce Carol Oates said Musk was a shell of a man with no joy in his life and he totally saw it and said "No I'm not" and now he's searching the titles of different movies he likes and replying "great movie"
November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Wait do I have it correct that Joyce Carol Oates said Musk was a shell of a man with no joy in his life and he totally saw it and said "No I'm not" and now he's searching the titles of different movies he likes and replying "great movie"
This Wednesday! Join us with guests @maryrobinettekowal.com & @larazontally.bsky.social , Nov 12th, 7pm at the KGB Bar. Come one, come all! @datlow.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This Wednesday! Join us with guests @maryrobinettekowal.com & @larazontally.bsky.social , Nov 12th, 7pm at the KGB Bar. Come one, come all! @datlow.bsky.social
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At events I always insist that I enjoy the daily act of writing, and I'm often met with skepticism. But an activity can be frustrating/challenging and still bring joy. In fact, that's part of it-- like playing a video game on a too-easy difficulty setting, a frictionless existence is not rewarding.
Sometimes I wonder if our many years of jokes about writers hating writing and doing anything but writing, etc, have convinced people that the writing part is the hurdle and the goal is just to have a thing in hand. But I am here to tell you: the writing is the best part. The act is the thing.
November 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
At events I always insist that I enjoy the daily act of writing, and I'm often met with skepticism. But an activity can be frustrating/challenging and still bring joy. In fact, that's part of it-- like playing a video game on a too-easy difficulty setting, a frictionless existence is not rewarding.
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“This story reminds me why I read science fiction. The Rainseekers is unflinching and profound, shedding light (and rain) on the search for purpose and wonder.” — @sarahpinsker.bsky.social Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author. @tordotcom.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
“This story reminds me why I read science fiction. The Rainseekers is unflinching and profound, shedding light (and rain) on the search for purpose and wonder.” — @sarahpinsker.bsky.social Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author. @tordotcom.bsky.social
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It’s hard to believe but there was a cartoon about an immigrant mouse and it was seen as totally fine and not controversial and not woke because it was an aspirational and nice thing about America that people could come here and find a better life
November 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It’s hard to believe but there was a cartoon about an immigrant mouse and it was seen as totally fine and not controversial and not woke because it was an aspirational and nice thing about America that people could come here and find a better life
“This story reminds me why I read science fiction. The Rainseekers is unflinching and profound, shedding light (and rain) on the search for purpose and wonder.” — @sarahpinsker.bsky.social Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author. @tordotcom.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
“This story reminds me why I read science fiction. The Rainseekers is unflinching and profound, shedding light (and rain) on the search for purpose and wonder.” — @sarahpinsker.bsky.social Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author. @tordotcom.bsky.social