Speculative Literature Foundation
@speclit.bsky.social
Non-profit foundation promoting literary quality in speculative fiction.
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The SLF is excited to announce the return of our Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop and Retreat!
Join @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com for a 5-day workshop or retreat to improve your writing and meet other members of the community.
You can learn more at speclit.org!
Join @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com for a 5-day workshop or retreat to improve your writing and meet other members of the community.
You can learn more at speclit.org!
The SLF is excited to announce the return of our Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop and Retreat!
Join @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com for a 5-day workshop or retreat to improve your writing and meet other members of the community.
You can learn more at speclit.org!
Join @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com for a 5-day workshop or retreat to improve your writing and meet other members of the community.
You can learn more at speclit.org!
February 3, 2026 at 11:44 PM
The SLF is excited to announce the return of our Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy Workshop and Retreat!
Join @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com for a 5-day workshop or retreat to improve your writing and meet other members of the community.
You can learn more at speclit.org!
Join @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com for a 5-day workshop or retreat to improve your writing and meet other members of the community.
You can learn more at speclit.org!
Join us at Capricon this year for our Deep Dish! We’ll also have an open mic portion so bring your own work to share
January 14, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Join us at Capricon this year for our Deep Dish! We’ll also have an open mic portion so bring your own work to share
Hey Humans, the MRAH podcast is back for 2026! In this episode, Mary Anne and Benjamin talk about the tumultuous times we live in and how to combat or even just navigate them.
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/gH310XjKHEc
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/gH310XjKHEc
Ep. 72 "A Time of Turmoil"
YouTube video by Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans
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January 12, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Hey Humans, the MRAH podcast is back for 2026! In this episode, Mary Anne and Benjamin talk about the tumultuous times we live in and how to combat or even just navigate them.
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/gH310XjKHEc
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/gH310XjKHEc
The SLF's Illustration of the Year Contest is now open! Enter for a chance to win $750 and to be featured on our website and social media.
Learn more at: speculativeliterature.org/ioty/
Learn more at: speculativeliterature.org/ioty/
January 7, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The SLF's Illustration of the Year Contest is now open! Enter for a chance to win $750 and to be featured on our website and social media.
Learn more at: speculativeliterature.org/ioty/
Learn more at: speculativeliterature.org/ioty/
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Excited and honored to announce that I am the winner of this year's SLF Diverse Writers Grant!
The Speculative Literature Foundation is pleased to announce that Ryan Lerrik is the winner of the 2025 Diverse Writers Grant for their piece "The Definition of Yearning."
Learn more about them here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...
Learn more about them here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...
December 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Excited and honored to announce that I am the winner of this year's SLF Diverse Writers Grant!
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I made the short list. Whee!
Here is our shortlist for the SLF's 2025 Diversity Grants! Each of these talented writers were selected by one of our jurors to be a finalist.
Want to support the SLF?
Donate: speculativeliterature.org/donate/
Become a Member: speculativeliterature.org/membership/
Want to support the SLF?
Donate: speculativeliterature.org/donate/
Become a Member: speculativeliterature.org/membership/
December 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I made the short list. Whee!
Here is our shortlist for the SLF's 2025 Diversity Grants! Each of these talented writers were selected by one of our jurors to be a finalist.
Want to support the SLF?
Donate: speculativeliterature.org/donate/
Become a Member: speculativeliterature.org/membership/
Want to support the SLF?
Donate: speculativeliterature.org/donate/
Become a Member: speculativeliterature.org/membership/
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Here is our shortlist for the SLF's 2025 Diversity Grants! Each of these talented writers were selected by one of our jurors to be a finalist.
Want to support the SLF?
Donate: speculativeliterature.org/donate/
Become a Member: speculativeliterature.org/membership/
Want to support the SLF?
Donate: speculativeliterature.org/donate/
Become a Member: speculativeliterature.org/membership/
The Speculative Literature Foundation is pleased to announce that Craig Noles is the winner of the 2025 Diverse Worlds Grant for his piece "Murderous (Multi)Verses."
Learn more about him here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...
Learn more about him here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Speculative Literature Foundation is pleased to announce that Craig Noles is the winner of the 2025 Diverse Worlds Grant for his piece "Murderous (Multi)Verses."
Learn more about him here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...
Learn more about him here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...
The Speculative Literature Foundation is pleased to announce that Ryan Lerrik is the winner of the 2025 Diverse Writers Grant for their piece "The Definition of Yearning."
Learn more about them here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...
Learn more about them here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...
December 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Speculative Literature Foundation is pleased to announce that Ryan Lerrik is the winner of the 2025 Diverse Writers Grant for their piece "The Definition of Yearning."
Learn more about them here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...
Learn more about them here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/12/15/a...
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Here's an important #writing announcement - I'll be part of the @speclit.bsky.social 's Deep Dish reading at @volumesbooks.bsky.social on January 3rd!
(Here are the details via Patreon, and if you need a place for holiday shopping...there you go)
www.patreon.com/posts/announ...
(Here are the details via Patreon, and if you need a place for holiday shopping...there you go)
www.patreon.com/posts/announ...
ANNOUNCEMENT - Special Deep Dish Reading at Volumes Bookcafe on January 3rd | Gordon Dymowski
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December 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Here's an important #writing announcement - I'll be part of the @speclit.bsky.social 's Deep Dish reading at @volumesbooks.bsky.social on January 3rd!
(Here are the details via Patreon, and if you need a place for holiday shopping...there you go)
www.patreon.com/posts/announ...
(Here are the details via Patreon, and if you need a place for holiday shopping...there you go)
www.patreon.com/posts/announ...
As you all may know, Volumes Bookcafe is closing soon. We are really sad to hear this news but wanted to do something special to honor our wonderful relationship!
Join us for one last send off at Volumes on 01/03/26 at 6:30PM. Keep your eyes peeled for our announcement of readers later this month!
Join us for one last send off at Volumes on 01/03/26 at 6:30PM. Keep your eyes peeled for our announcement of readers later this month!
December 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
As you all may know, Volumes Bookcafe is closing soon. We are really sad to hear this news but wanted to do something special to honor our wonderful relationship!
Join us for one last send off at Volumes on 01/03/26 at 6:30PM. Keep your eyes peeled for our announcement of readers later this month!
Join us for one last send off at Volumes on 01/03/26 at 6:30PM. Keep your eyes peeled for our announcement of readers later this month!
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@maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and I alternately praise, bristle at, relativize, invert, defend, and kvetch about the ancient writing norms of the Turkey City Lexicon (www.sfwa.org/2009/06/18/t...) on this episode of the podcast.
November 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
@maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and I alternately praise, bristle at, relativize, invert, defend, and kvetch about the ancient writing norms of the Turkey City Lexicon (www.sfwa.org/2009/06/18/t...) on this episode of the podcast.
Hey Humans, welcome back to MRAH! In this episode, @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com discuss the Turkey City Lexicon originally from the Turkey City Writer's Workshop.
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/2kjQISgPuIQ
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/2kjQISgPuIQ
Ep. 71 "Return to Turkey City"
YouTube video by Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Hey Humans, welcome back to MRAH! In this episode, @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com discuss the Turkey City Lexicon originally from the Turkey City Writer's Workshop.
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/2kjQISgPuIQ
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/2kjQISgPuIQ
The SLF is happy to announce that we are a recipient of the FY26 IAC Grant! We're excited to see what next year has in store for us!
The Speculative Literature Foundation acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
The Speculative Literature Foundation acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The SLF is happy to announce that we are a recipient of the FY26 IAC Grant! We're excited to see what next year has in store for us!
The Speculative Literature Foundation acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
The Speculative Literature Foundation acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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Honored to be included.
Here is our shortlist for the SLF's 2025 Older Writers Grant! All of these talented writers were hand-selected by one of our jurors to be a finalist.
You can see the announcement on our website here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/11/03/s...
You can see the announcement on our website here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/11/03/s...
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Honored to be included.
Calling all creative writers! DePaul is currently looking for an active writer for their creative writing department!
careers.insidehighered.com/job/3426203/...
careers.insidehighered.com/job/3426203/...
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - English (26-27) - Chicago, IL job with DePaul University | 3426203
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - English (26-27) Full-time Faculty Positions Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis.
careers.insidehighered.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Calling all creative writers! DePaul is currently looking for an active writer for their creative writing department!
careers.insidehighered.com/job/3426203/...
careers.insidehighered.com/job/3426203/...
Here is our shortlist for the SLF's 2025 Older Writers Grant! All of these talented writers were hand-selected by one of our jurors to be a finalist.
You can see the announcement on our website here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/11/03/s...
You can see the announcement on our website here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/11/03/s...
November 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Here is our shortlist for the SLF's 2025 Older Writers Grant! All of these talented writers were hand-selected by one of our jurors to be a finalist.
You can see the announcement on our website here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/11/03/s...
You can see the announcement on our website here: speculativeliterature.org/2025/11/03/s...
The SLF is pleased to announce that maria Olujic is the winner of the 2025 Older Writers Grant!
Since 2004, the Older Writers Grant has been awarded annually to writers who are at least fifty years of age to assist such writers who are just beginning their careers as speculative fiction writers.
Since 2004, the Older Writers Grant has been awarded annually to writers who are at least fifty years of age to assist such writers who are just beginning their careers as speculative fiction writers.
November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The SLF is pleased to announce that maria Olujic is the winner of the 2025 Older Writers Grant!
Since 2004, the Older Writers Grant has been awarded annually to writers who are at least fifty years of age to assist such writers who are just beginning their careers as speculative fiction writers.
Since 2004, the Older Writers Grant has been awarded annually to writers who are at least fifty years of age to assist such writers who are just beginning their careers as speculative fiction writers.
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I’m reading some of my work at a Deep Dish reading this Thursday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM!
Deep Dish is a speculative fiction series celebrating science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Hope to see you there!
*6:00 time from the image below has been updated to 6:30.
Deep Dish is a speculative fiction series celebrating science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Hope to see you there!
*6:00 time from the image below has been updated to 6:30.
Come and join us on October 23 at After-Words Bookstore for our Deep Dish Reading Series! We're excited to feature Devi Bhaduri, Tina Jens, and our wonderful rapid-fire readers' work.
October 21, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I’m reading some of my work at a Deep Dish reading this Thursday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM!
Deep Dish is a speculative fiction series celebrating science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Hope to see you there!
*6:00 time from the image below has been updated to 6:30.
Deep Dish is a speculative fiction series celebrating science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Hope to see you there!
*6:00 time from the image below has been updated to 6:30.
Come and join us on October 23 at After-Words Bookstore for our Deep Dish Reading Series! We're excited to feature Devi Bhaduri, Tina Jens, and our wonderful rapid-fire readers' work.
October 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Come and join us on October 23 at After-Words Bookstore for our Deep Dish Reading Series! We're excited to feature Devi Bhaduri, Tina Jens, and our wonderful rapid-fire readers' work.
Hey Humans! We're back with another episode of MRAH. This week, Mary Anne and Ben are joined by Jason Stevan Hill of Choice of Games!
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/KkHJkwHwlH8
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/KkHJkwHwlH8
Ep. 70 "Interactive Art with Jason Stevan Hill"
YouTube video by Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans
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October 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Hey Humans! We're back with another episode of MRAH. This week, Mary Anne and Ben are joined by Jason Stevan Hill of Choice of Games!
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/KkHJkwHwlH8
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/KkHJkwHwlH8
Hey Humans, welcome back to your weekly dose of Mohanraj and Rosenbaum are Humans with @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/8QFoPRG4RK8
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/8QFoPRG4RK8
Ep. 69 "The Visibility Episode"
YouTube video by Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Hey Humans, welcome back to your weekly dose of Mohanraj and Rosenbaum are Humans with @maryannemohanraj.bsky.social and @benjaminrosenbaum.com
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/8QFoPRG4RK8
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/8QFoPRG4RK8
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*emerges from the woods* Oh hey I was on this podcast! I don’t remember what I said but probably some of it was funny!
Hey Humans, we're back with another episode of Mohanraj and Rosenbaum are Humans! In this episode, @benjaminrosenbaum.com is joined by guest co-host @swingingstorm.bsky.social.
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/GXGK6y1Eilk
Check out the episode here or wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/GXGK6y1Eilk
Ep. 68 "Flying Cars and Homosexuals with Guest Co-Host Sophia Babai"
YouTube video by Mohanraj and Rosenbaum Are Humans
youtu.be
October 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
*emerges from the woods* Oh hey I was on this podcast! I don’t remember what I said but probably some of it was funny!