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Shoreline of Infinity
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Science fiction doings - magazine, publications, events and other odds and sods. Based in Scotland, open to the Universe.
https://www.shorelineofinfinity.com

Also SF Caledonia www.sfcaledonia.scot
Also home to SF Caledonia: https://www.sfcaledonia.scot
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The Tartan Supes are back! Kirsti Wishart's serial, The Pocketbook Guide to Scottish Superheroes, continue with

Chapter 10 – Brother Trouble – The Phantom Fantoosh – Kannyman Comes A-Love-Bombing – Trouble With The Ex

www.sfcaledonia.scot/chapter-10-b...

(You can catch-up from Chapter One)
Lots of weird superheroes exploding out of the dark cover. There's a unicorn too. Text says: Kirsti Wishart The Pocketbook Guide to Scottish Superheroes.
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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@ebbband.bsky.social —astonishing, amazing, brilliant.
August 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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New addition at SF Caledonia.

Snapshots by Leo Robertson
www.sfcaledonia.scot/snapshots-by...
Man staring into a bright light, surrounded by a pattern of lights
August 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Tune in* for the latest episode of The Pocketbook Guide to Scottish Superheroes: Chapter 9 – Deadmin – Passed For Review…

www.sfcaledonia.scot/chapter-9-de...

*with your eyes.
Illustrated book cover showing three superheroes, including a humanoid with wings, a robot, and a unicorn-headed figure, with the title "The Pocketbook Guide to Scottish Superheroes" by Kirsti Wishart.
August 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Science fiction flash fiction competition - sharpen your pen, not your sword. On the theme of PEACE.

www.shorelineofinfinity.com/flash-fictio...
Foreground: young woman in silhouette, her fists clamped in front of her face. The silhouette is filled with stars. Background: a huge orange planet setting into a deep purple sea. The word PEACE is picked out in orange and purple.
August 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Pocket Book Guide to Scottish Superheroes starts at

www.sfcaledonia.scot/the-pocketbo...
A dynamic illustration of a superhero character with wings, wearing a helmet and a cape, reaching out with an outstretched hand against a dark, swirling background. The character appears determined and powerful.
July 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Newly added to SF Caledonia:

An extract from A voyage to Arcturus by David Lindsay

www.sfcaledonia.scot/a-voyage-to-...
Naked bearded man looking stressed and puzzled, with a huge twistwd horn protruding from his chest. Also text: A voyage to Arcturus - David Lindsay
June 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Kirsti Wishart's Tartan Supes serial continues today on SF Caledonia.

Chapter 6 – Police Questioning – Under Suspicion – Encounter With A Higher Authority

www.sfcaledonia.scot/chapter-6-po...
Cover for The Pocketbook Guide to Scottish Superheroes by Kirsti Wishart. Image is a dynamic collection of assorted superheroes.
June 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Shoreline of Infinity 39 is available this very moment.

www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/shor...

In paperback, PDF and ebook formats.

Includes Dark Matter by Caitriana NicNeacail, the winning story of our @cymerafestival.co.uk / Shoreline of Infinity short story competition
June 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Shoreline of Infinity 39 is out now!

www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/shor...

In paperback, PDF and ebook formats.
Cover of Shoreline of Infinity 39. Pastel pink background, with a green fractal-inspired image. Science fiction stories, poems and articles by: Eugen Bacon /\ Brian Baker /\ Ruth EJ Booth /\ Jamie M Boyd /\ Douglas Gwilym /\ Kenzie Lappin /\ Anja Hendrikse Liu /\ Rachel Plummer /\ M Shedric Simpson /\ Darryl A. Smith /\ Oliver Smith /\ Anna Ziegelhof Winning story of Cymera Festival/Shoreline of Infinity science fiction short story competition for Scottish writers. Winning writer and story to be announce at Cymera Festival, 7th June 2025 and Stunning original artwork Book reviews
June 6, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Thanks Gareth.
Here's the next issue of Shoreline of Infinity released on Friday, in time for @cymerafestival.co.uk

Including some choice new stories, and the astonishingly brilliant winning tale in our Scottish SF competition

www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/shor...
Cover of Shoreline of Infinity 39. Pastel pink background, with a green fractal-inspired image.
June 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Shoreline of Infinity 39 Now available for pre order
www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/shor...
Cover of the magazine, Shoreline of Infinity 39. Image is a pinkish background with a mathematically inspired image.
June 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Good News Everyone! Shoreline of Infinity 39 is available for pre-order!

Full details at:

www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/shor...
Cover of Shoreline of Infinity 39, pastel pink background with a graphic of swirly geometrical lines in a blue-green colour.
May 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Published today on SF Caledonia:
The Pocketbook Guide to Scottish Superheroes by Kirsti Wishart
Chapter 3 –The Saga of Davey – A cry for help – Cathy to the rescue?

Follow serial on www.sfcaledonia.scot
Lots of colourful Scottish superheroes! Cover image for the serial The Pocketbook Guide to Scottish Superheroes by Kirsti Wishart
May 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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A wee exhibition of Shoreline of Infinity and SF Caledonia at the SYP Scotland conference on Evolving Narratives.
Table set up with all the books and magazines we have available.
April 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Published today!

SF Caledonia Anthology One - SF&F from Scottish writers.

www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/sf-c...
Cover of the book. Smokey face emerging from an open fire on an open landscape. Dark, starry night, with a faint image of a stunning nightsky event of two neutron stars orbiting, emitting gaseous jets that just happen to be in the shape of a saltire. The writing, in bold, crisp upper case letters say: SF Caledonia Anthology One. A showcase of Scottish science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction. Edited by Noel Chidwick —Mostly blurb and a barcode. SF Caledonia is a digital magazine and hub for short stories, articles, and poetry by Scottish writers. It's a platform for Scotland to highlight its gifted community of science fiction/speculative fiction/ fantasy writers to the world. SF Caledonia Anthology One marks the initial print of a selection of works featured on the website. A list of the the writers: Iain Bain John Buchan Anne Charnock Callum Dougan Thomas Erskine E.M. Faulds Gwyneth Findlay Lewis Grassic Gibbon Pippa Goldschmidt Rhiannon A Grist T L Huchu Chris Kelso Ken MacLeod Katie McIvor R/L Monroe Jeda Pearl Rachel Plummer Mark Toner Kirsti Wishart and a website address: www.sfcaledonia.scot Cover art by Stref. Also asks a cheeky question: who wrote the first Scottish science fiction book, published in 1817?
March 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Just a reminder. SF Caledonia Anthology One is published on Thursday, so still available at pre-order prices.

www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/sf-c...
Cover of the book. Smokey face emerging from an open fire on an open landscape. Dark, starry night, with a faint image of a stunning nightsky event of two neutron stars orbiting, emitting gaseous jets that just happen to be in the shape of a saltire. The writing, in bold, crisp upper case letters say: SF Caledonia Anthology One. A showcase of Scottish science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction. Edited by Noel Chidwick
March 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Shoreline of Infinity's Event Horizon - SF Caledonia Anthology One Book Launch.

7pm - 8.30pm Thursday 20th March 2025.

Readers confirmed so far: T L Huchu, Rhiannon A Grist, Kirsty Wishart.

More announcements to follow...

Tickets from Edinburgh Bookshop www.edinburghbookshop.com/events-1/sho...
Poster saying: Shoreline of Infinity's Event Horizon - SF Caledonia Anthology One Book Launch. 7pm - 8.30pm Thurs 20th March 2025. A showcase of SF, fantasy and speculative fiction.
March 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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SF Caledonia Anthology One - available for pre-order.

Our first published release of stories, poems and articles by Scottish writers.

www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/sf-c...
Cover of the book. Smokey face emerging from an open fire on an open landscape. Dark, starry night, with a faint image of a stunning nightsky event of two neutron stars orbiting, emitting gaseous jets that just happen to be in the shape of a saltire. The writing, in bold, crisp upper case letters say: SF Caledonia Anthology One. A showcase of Scottish science fiction, fantasy and speculative fiction. Edited by Noel Chidwick Mostly blurb and a barcode. A list of the the writers: Iain Bain John Buchan Anne Charnock Callum Dougan Thomas Erskine E.M. Faulds Gwyneth Findlay Lewis Grassic Gibbon Pippa Goldschmidt Rhiannon A Grist T L Huchu Chris Kelso Ken MacLeod Katie McIvor R/L Monroe Jeda Pearl Rachel Plummer Mark Toner Kirsti Wishart and a website address: www.sfcaledonia.scot Cover art by Stref. Also asks a cheeky question: who wrote the first Scottish science fiction book, published in 1817?
February 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Shoreline of Infinity team members and creators gather in the nominations for the @bsfa.bsky.social Awards Longlist.
bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...
Congratulations to one and all.
February 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Happy Christmas everyone! Here’s a Christmas Eve sunset from Edinburgh.
Vivid sunset with the sun just dropping behind the trees. The skies are a mix of gorgeous colours of indigo, deep orange red and fiery yellow.
December 24, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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We are recruiting first readers!
We are looking for experienced slush readers to join for our next open call.
If you are Interested go to
tinyurl.com/shoreline1st
And introduce yourself.
We are recruiting first readers for our next submissions call in January We are looking for experienced slush readers to join for our next open call. the ideal candidate will... Have editorial/slush reading experience with a semipro or pro rate sci-fi, fantasy or horror magazine OR anthology OR Be regularly published by semipro/pro SFFH magazines/anthologies OR Regularly read semipro/pro SFFH magazines (at least a few stories a month) Interested: Go to tinyurl.com/shorelinelst And introduce yourself.
November 24, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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Celebrating NOVA SCOTIA vol 2, 4th December Old College
Just confirmed the writers doing the readings:

Ken MacLeod
Rhiannon A Grist
Lindz McLeod
Ali Maloney

What a bunch!

www.shorelineofinfinity.com/product/shor...
Poster showing the details on the web page at the link. Also includes a pic of the book cover. Wed 4th December 7pm-8.30 2024 Old College, South Clerk Street, Edinburgh Tickets: www.shorelineofInfinity.com Free entry / £15 with book
November 24, 2024 at 12:32 PM
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Celebrating Nova Scotia Volume Two - an anthology of new speculative fiction from Scottish writers, edited by Neil Williamson and Andrew J Wilson.

An Event Horizon special, writers reading their stories, and chatting with the editors.
4th Dec, Edinburgh.
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Poster for the event with the details: Celebrating Nova Scotia volume 2 7pm – 8.30pm Wednesday 4th December 2024 Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL Nova Scotia Volume 2 is an anthology of new speculative fiction from Scottish Writers. Edited by Neil Williamson and Andrew J Wilson. NS2 was launched to great acclaim at Glasgow Worldcon 2024 in August, and now it’s Edinburgh’s turn to celebrate this great collection of Scottish SF writing talent. There will be: Readings from Writers (Line-up to be confirmed) Conversations with the editors Book signings Hosted by Gavin Inglis Gathering at a nearby pub post event (to be chosen) Tickets: £0/£5/ £15 including book
November 19, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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A warm welcome to each and every new follower!

To understand what we're about here at Shoreline of Infinity, we've made the digital version of Shoreline of Infinity 37 for free until Saturday.

Enjoy an award winning #scifi magazine on your device:

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Front cover of Shoreline of Infinity 37. The image is of a fantastic giant goddess figure in gorgeous deep purple. It also lists the contributors to this issue: Ziemons‑McLean // Brandon Crilly // Emma Levin // Judith Taylor // Louis Evans and Angus McIntyre // Marc A Criley // Morgan L Ventura // Raymond W Gallacher // Rebecca Zahabi // Ruth EJ Booth // Vikram Ramakrishnan // Yasmin Kanaan
November 13, 2024 at 12:18 PM