Michael Swanwick
@michaelswanwick.bsky.social
Science Fiction and Fantasy writer. As a hobby, I also write Criticism and Non-Fiction.
I just now put "Busking for Aliens" in the pie closet.
February 18, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I just now put "Busking for Aliens" in the pie closet.
My collection got a glowing review from Rich Horton! Details and link on my blog.
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floggingbabel.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-bo...
"A Box of Fierce Delight": Rich Horton's Review of THE UNIVERSE BOX.
. The astonishingly well-read Rich Horton reviewed The Universe Box on Strange at Ecbatan on Substack. And he was most gratifyingly posit...
floggingbabel.blogspot.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:09 PM
My collection got a glowing review from Rich Horton! Details and link on my blog.
floggingbabel.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-bo...
floggingbabel.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-bo...
I've just accepted an offer from Zhupansky Publishing House in Ukraine for a reprint of THE UNIVERSE BOX, my new collection. As always, every penny I receive will go to a Ukrainian charity helping victims of the war.
February 17, 2026 at 9:25 PM
I've just accepted an offer from Zhupansky Publishing House in Ukraine for a reprint of THE UNIVERSE BOX, my new collection. As always, every penny I receive will go to a Ukrainian charity helping victims of the war.
The guy who walked into my bank with my social security number and tried to talk them into giving him my account number (security tip: only bank where one of the officers grew up next door to you) has been sentenced to five years and six months, followed by three years' probation
February 17, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The guy who walked into my bank with my social security number and tried to talk them into giving him my account number (security tip: only bank where one of the officers grew up next door to you) has been sentenced to five years and six months, followed by three years' probation
I am the least organized person in the world! Yesterday was Universe Box Monday on File 770 and because I was traveling I forgot to tell you.
This time: a paperclip! But not an ordinary paperclip. A science fiction relic worth treasuring.
file770.com/a-paperclip/
This time: a paperclip! But not an ordinary paperclip. A science fiction relic worth treasuring.
file770.com/a-paperclip/
a paperclip
Let’s celebrate The Universe Box‘s February 3rd release by Tachyon Press! I have opened the universe box that is my life, and will be sharing a piece of it every Monday. By Michael Swanwi…
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February 17, 2026 at 1:45 PM
I am the least organized person in the world! Yesterday was Universe Box Monday on File 770 and because I was traveling I forgot to tell you.
This time: a paperclip! But not an ordinary paperclip. A science fiction relic worth treasuring.
file770.com/a-paperclip/
This time: a paperclip! But not an ordinary paperclip. A science fiction relic worth treasuring.
file770.com/a-paperclip/
Ginjer Buchanan
February 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Ginjer Buchanan
Walter Jon Williams
February 15, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Walter Jon Williams
Darrell Schweitzer. I was present when a fan told him there was a rumor that he was dead. "I hadn't heard that," he said in a bemused voice that suggested he was wondering if it were true.
February 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Darrell Schweitzer. I was present when a fan told him there was a rumor that he was dead. "I hadn't heard that," he said in a bemused voice that suggested he was wondering if it were true.
Daniel Dern with his hat full of magic.
February 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Daniel Dern with his hat full of magic.
Alexander Jablokov and James Patrick Kelly
February 15, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Alexander Jablokov and James Patrick Kelly
Alexander Jablokov
February 15, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Alexander Jablokov
Randee Dawn. In background, Ian Strock.
February 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Randee Dawn. In background, Ian Strock.
Daniel Dern and his magic hat.
February 15, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Daniel Dern and his magic hat.
Gregory Feeley.
February 15, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Gregory Feeley.
Which organization has higher moral standards about the Epstein papers--the United States government or Dinocon?
The surprising answer can be found at www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industr...
The surprising answer can be found at www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industr...
Paleontology Conference Bans Epstein-Associated Scientists
The U.K.'s DinoCon, an annual enthusiast event, is calling on paleontological organizations to take similar action against those implicated.
www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Which organization has higher moral standards about the Epstein papers--the United States government or Dinocon?
The surprising answer can be found at www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industr...
The surprising answer can be found at www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industr...
I've been interviewed on Armed With a Book. If you've never seen me pontificate, it's something to behold.
floggingbabel.blogspot.com/2026/02/my-a...
floggingbabel.blogspot.com/2026/02/my-a...
My *Armed With A Book* Interview
. The Universe Box , my newest collection of short fiction from Tachyon Publications is now available for sale! And in an absolute non-coin...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
I've been interviewed on Armed With a Book. If you've never seen me pontificate, it's something to behold.
floggingbabel.blogspot.com/2026/02/my-a...
floggingbabel.blogspot.com/2026/02/my-a...
Three-quarters of my life, I've been saying: "I'm Irish American. My people didn't used to be white. So I'm on the side of everyone being attacked because they're 'not white.'"
Well, I'm not white anymore.
Poles and Italians, you're next.
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/02/are-...
Well, I'm not white anymore.
Poles and Italians, you're next.
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/02/are-...
Are Irish immigrants still white in the US? - Lawyers, Guns & Money
Not if a rapidly decaying fascist empowers jackbooted thugs to meet absurd quotas that have nothing to do with security and everything to do with grinding faces. An Irish man has spent five months in ...
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Three-quarters of my life, I've been saying: "I'm Irish American. My people didn't used to be white. So I'm on the side of everyone being attacked because they're 'not white.'"
Well, I'm not white anymore.
Poles and Italians, you're next.
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/02/are-...
Well, I'm not white anymore.
Poles and Italians, you're next.
www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/02/are-...
It's Universe Box Monday again! Today, "vaccines." Created by Marianne Porter, who, our son Sean explained, is... But you'll have to read the essay to find that out.
file770.com/vaccines/
file770.com/vaccines/
“vaccines”
Let’s celebrate The Universe Box‘s February 3rd release by Tachyon Press! I have opened the universe box that is my life, and will be sharing a piece of it every Monday. By Michael Swanwi…
file770.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:16 PM
It's Universe Box Monday again! Today, "vaccines." Created by Marianne Porter, who, our son Sean explained, is... But you'll have to read the essay to find that out.
file770.com/vaccines/
file770.com/vaccines/
It's a windy night. The wind growls around the house, rattling the windows and every now and then kicking the door.
February 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM
It's a windy night. The wind growls around the house, rattling the windows and every now and then kicking the door.
Cocktail Hour! Tonight: Manhattans for comfort, sautéed duck livers and crispy duck skins for luxury
February 7, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Cocktail Hour! Tonight: Manhattans for comfort, sautéed duck livers and crispy duck skins for luxury