Daniel Roman
@romanwriting.bsky.social
Associate editor @wicnet.bsky.social, obsessive fantasy & sci-fi nerd, writer and musician | TCA member | (he/him)
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Here's fun: I reviewed #Spartacus House of Ashur for @sepinwall.bsky.social's What's Alan Watching! (tl;dr good!). HOWEVER if you are a TV Spartacus newbie, gather round! I'm going to share the Sparty 101 spiel I've been offering for over a decade now www.whatsalanwatching.com/review-spart... 🧵 1/?
Review: 'Spartacus' lives again with 'House of Ashur'
The Starz gladiator drama returns, still hornier — and more thoughtful — than you'd expect
www.whatsalanwatching.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Here's fun: I reviewed #Spartacus House of Ashur for @sepinwall.bsky.social's What's Alan Watching! (tl;dr good!). HOWEVER if you are a TV Spartacus newbie, gather round! I'm going to share the Sparty 101 spiel I've been offering for over a decade now www.whatsalanwatching.com/review-spart... 🧵 1/?
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Winter has come, and it's time to curl up and hibernate with a stack of books. Here are 8 new science fiction and fantasy releases coming out this month to add to your reading list.
8 new fantasy and sci-fi books to read in December 2025
Winter has come, and it's time to curl up and hibernate with a stack of books. Here are 8 new science fiction and fantasy releases to add to your reading list.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Winter has come, and it's time to curl up and hibernate with a stack of books. Here are 8 new science fiction and fantasy releases coming out this month to add to your reading list.
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Amazon Quietly Rolls Back Its AI Anime Dubs After Massive Backlash
Amazon Quietly Rolls Back Its AI Anime Dubs After Massive Backlash
As quickly as they arrived, many of Prime Video's controversial generated dubs have been removed from the streamer.
gizmodo.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Amazon Quietly Rolls Back Its AI Anime Dubs After Massive Backlash
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It's the most wonderful time of the year — to binge some thrilling fantasy and sci-fi television! Here are seven new SFF shows to ring in the end of 2025.
Fallout and 6 other new fantasy and sci-fi shows to watch in December 2025
It's the most wonderful time of the year — to binge some thrilling fantasy and sci-fi television! Here are eight new SFF shows to ring in the end of 2025.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM
It's the most wonderful time of the year — to binge some thrilling fantasy and sci-fi television! Here are seven new SFF shows to ring in the end of 2025.
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The OpenAI ruling writers should know about 👀 (if your work was scraped for LLM training, this affects you). www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
OpenAI Loses Key Discovery Battle as It Cedes Ground to Authors in AI Lawsuits
The issue has been a major battleground in discovery. OpenAI could be on the hook for hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars if it was aware it was infringing on copyrighted material.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The OpenAI ruling writers should know about 👀 (if your work was scraped for LLM training, this affects you). www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...
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Such a good thread up & down, highlighting the importance of holding tight to your love of the craft through the storm that is publishing right now
This is the thread I needed to hear today. Publishing is in the darkest moment I've seen in 14 years. I'm struggling, my friends are struggling, the industry is struggling. When writers gather together, we whisper our fears. All we want is to keep publishing, but there are no guarantees, these days.
November 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Such a good thread up & down, highlighting the importance of holding tight to your love of the craft through the storm that is publishing right now
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ICYMI! (Yes, I am going to obnoxiously promote this in my feed for a while.)
I profiled the phenomenal Rosamund Pike about playing the #NowYouSeeMe franchise's newest villain, why she's still grieving the end of #TheWheelOfTime, and the roles she's gravitating towards next — although she'll always be interested in more provocative characters:
From Bond Girl to Diamond Queen, Rosamund Pike Still Wants To Provoke You
Rosamund Pike discusses her journey from Bond girl to versatile leading lady, her return to the stage, and saying goodbye to The Wheel of Time.
collider.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
ICYMI! (Yes, I am going to obnoxiously promote this in my feed for a while.)
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Some Indigenous/First Nations science fiction, fantasy, and horror recs for your Wednesday!
November 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Some Indigenous/First Nations science fiction, fantasy, and horror recs for your Wednesday!
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Here it is! The gorgeous cover of Book 2 of The Invoker Trilogy, A DANCE OF BURNING BLADES
Out 7th April 2026 (UK)
June 9th 2026 (US/Can)
Artwork by Richard Anderson. Cover design by Ben Prior.
Preorders open now!
Out 7th April 2026 (UK)
June 9th 2026 (US/Can)
Artwork by Richard Anderson. Cover design by Ben Prior.
Preorders open now!
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Here it is! The gorgeous cover of Book 2 of The Invoker Trilogy, A DANCE OF BURNING BLADES
Out 7th April 2026 (UK)
June 9th 2026 (US/Can)
Artwork by Richard Anderson. Cover design by Ben Prior.
Preorders open now!
Out 7th April 2026 (UK)
June 9th 2026 (US/Can)
Artwork by Richard Anderson. Cover design by Ben Prior.
Preorders open now!
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Brandon Sanderson has written more than 50 books in his career to date, but none quite like the short fiction collection Tailored Realities. Our spoiler-free review:
Book review: Tailored Realities is a treat for die-hard Brandon Sanderson fans
Brandon Sanderson has written more than 50 books in his career to date, but none quite like Tailored Realities. Our spoiler-free review:
winteriscoming.net
November 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Brandon Sanderson has written more than 50 books in his career to date, but none quite like the short fiction collection Tailored Realities. Our spoiler-free review:
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COVER REVEAL: My next book is a standalone science fiction cyberpunk thriller starring aging corporate samurai. The Last Contract of Isako will be out on May 5, 2026 from @orbitbooks.bsky.social. Can't wait to share it with you. Thank you to @tommypocket.bsky.social for this kickass cover ⚔️
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 AM
COVER REVEAL: My next book is a standalone science fiction cyberpunk thriller starring aging corporate samurai. The Last Contract of Isako will be out on May 5, 2026 from @orbitbooks.bsky.social. Can't wait to share it with you. Thank you to @tommypocket.bsky.social for this kickass cover ⚔️
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November 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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With Stranger Things 5 upon us, it's a good time to look back on one of the biggest (and most confusing) twists of season 4: the relationship between Vecna and the Mind Flayer.
Let's break it all down:
Let's break it all down:
Stranger Things: Vecna and the Mind Flayer explained
Confused about the relationship between the Mind Flayer and Vecna after that epic Stranger Things 4 finale? Let's break down what it all means.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:37 AM
With Stranger Things 5 upon us, it's a good time to look back on one of the biggest (and most confusing) twists of season 4: the relationship between Vecna and the Mind Flayer.
Let's break it all down:
Let's break it all down:
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Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
A dream denied: My 54-year quest to publish a short story in F&SF ‹ Scott Edelman
www.scottedelman.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
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The final season of Stranger Things is almost here, and all it's biggest revelations will be revealed. Here are five big questions we need answers to before we say goodbye to Hawkins.
5 questions we need answered in Stranger Things season 5
It's hard to believe, but in less than two weeks Netflix will premiere the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. The 1980s-themed sci-fi horror series has
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November 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The final season of Stranger Things is almost here, and all it's biggest revelations will be revealed. Here are five big questions we need answers to before we say goodbye to Hawkins.
Did some reflecting today on #TheWitcher and the current state of fantasy TV:
Once, many contenders vied for the crown of the next prestige fantasy television series. In spite of its ups and downs, The Witcher may be the one that's actually triumphed.
The Witcher has won the post-Game of Thrones fantasy TV gold rush
Once, many contenders vied for the crown of the next prestige fantasy television series. In spite of its ups and downs, The Witcher is emerging as the victor.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Did some reflecting today on #TheWitcher and the current state of fantasy TV:
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Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel Books is running a little behind on their upcoming leatherbound edition of The Eye of the World, but it's all in the name of quality.
Brandon Sanderson gives update on The Wheel of Time leatherbound delay
Brandon Sanderson may be best known as an absurdly prolific author of fantasy and science fiction novels, but at this point he's also built a pretty strong publ
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November 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel Books is running a little behind on their upcoming leatherbound edition of The Eye of the World, but it's all in the name of quality.
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Can confirm, I did say this, over on Threads. I stand by it here as well. And everywhere else!
“Re ‘There are a lot of people on your side who will be in the Epstein Files too!’: No there aren't, my side is the ‘People Who Don't Fuck Children’ side, anyone not on this side can get all the way into the bin, what side are YOU on, exactly?” — John Scalzi
November 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Can confirm, I did say this, over on Threads. I stand by it here as well. And everywhere else!
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I had the honor of making this painting for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
November 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I had the honor of making this painting for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
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I hate what the new ownership has done to Asimov's, Analog, and F&SF. Important venues and parts of SFF history strangled by greed.
Please read Scott's missive here.
Please read Scott's missive here.
On August 12, 1971, 16-year-old me mailed the first story I ever wrote off on its first submission to my dream market, F&SF. My tale was quickly rejected. On July 17th, 2025, I finally sold a story to that magazine. Here's why I felt I had to withdraw that story. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I hate what the new ownership has done to Asimov's, Analog, and F&SF. Important venues and parts of SFF history strangled by greed.
Please read Scott's missive here.
Please read Scott's missive here.
I feel like having a baby may be the thing that finally turns me into an ereader person
November 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I feel like having a baby may be the thing that finally turns me into an ereader person
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Adrian Tchaikovsky's acclaimed sci-fi series The Final Architecture is getting a graphic novel prequel, and Whovians may recognize the face of its clone soldiers, the Partheni.
First look at Doctor Who star Sophie Aldred in Adrian Tchaikovsky's graphic novel Salvation's Child (Exclusive)
Adrian Tchaikovsky's The Final Architecture sci-fi series is taking a leap to the past with the upcoming prequel graphic novel Salvation's Child, and for fans o
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November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Adrian Tchaikovsky's acclaimed sci-fi series The Final Architecture is getting a graphic novel prequel, and Whovians may recognize the face of its clone soldiers, the Partheni.
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This November we're thankful...for books! Here are 12 new fantasy and sci-fi titles hitting shelves this month to add to your TBR.
#booksky 💙📚 #fantasy #sci-fi #sff
#booksky 💙📚 #fantasy #sci-fi #sff
12 new fantasy and science fiction books to read in November 2025
This November we're thankful...for books! Here are 12 new fantasy and sci-fi titles hitting shelves this month to add to your TBR.
winteriscoming.net
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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A brilliant and fun writing masterclass from @misterkristoff.bsky.social on planning trilogies coming your way soon! Check it out via @sffaddictspod.bsky.social on Nov. 11.
NEW MASTERCLASS INCOMING! Ep. 180 airs on Tuesday, with guest author @misterkristoff.bsky.social and co-hosts @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly mapping out a writing masterclass on PLANNING A TRILOGY.
Available Nov. 11 in audio/video:
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Available Nov. 11 in audio/video:
linktr.ee/SFFAddicts
youtube.com/@FanFiAddict
November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A brilliant and fun writing masterclass from @misterkristoff.bsky.social on planning trilogies coming your way soon! Check it out via @sffaddictspod.bsky.social on Nov. 11.
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Mamdani is going to implement Shannara law. Everything will be extremely derivative of Tolkien and predictable.
Mamdani is going to implement Shisha law. Everyone gets their own pipe and the smog will smell of mango.
Mamdani is going to implement Shalamar law. He’s going to make it a night to remember
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Mamdani is going to implement Shannara law. Everything will be extremely derivative of Tolkien and predictable.