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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 5h

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...

A Powerhouse Writer Found One Word to Change the Debate About Tech

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 5h

www.pastemagazine.com/books/fantas...

The Best New Fantasy Books of October 2025

From anticipated sequels to fuzzy debuts, these are the fantasy books we'll all be reading this spooky season.

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 9h

#bannedbooksweek

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7 of our favorite banned fantasy and science fiction books

Banned Books Week is a celebration of freedom and literacy in the face of censorship. It spreads the idea that every book is written for someone. If you don't a

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 10h

yes! @yumewrites.bsky.social!

"We speculate by watching through our fingers, and we like to know we can toss our empty popcorn cartons and exit the theater into the bright afternoon, but maybe the real make-believe now is that it’s make-believe."

& a great reading list!

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“It’s Okay But It’s Also Really Not.” When Dystopian Fiction is No Longer a Thought Experiment

Dystopian fiction is getting real, and I’m here for it. I don’t think I’m the only one. There’s something cathartic about reading about the end of the world. As a science fiction reader and avid fa…

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 13d

How did I miss this? I loved Torres We The Animals, which wasn't SFF

www.npr.org/2023/10/16/1...

'Blackouts' is an ingenious deathbed conversation between two friends

More than a decade after his debut, We the Animals, Justin Torres returns with a novel that centers on a deathbed conversation between two friends about the distortions and erasures of queer history.

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 16d

Listen. You'll thank me.

www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...

Valerie June - "Astral Plane"

YouTube video by Valerie June

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks, @gwenckatz.bsky.social

Adding to the list!

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Exploring Gender and Trans Identity in the Worlds of C.J. Cherryh - Reactor

The Chanur series poses key questions about gender roles, expression, and identity.

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All Worlds Wayfarer (Literary Magazine) @awwlitmag.bsky.social · 21d

We’re loving our Kickstarter's momentum so far! 🌑 If we can reach 30% funded, we’ll reveal a special behind-the-scenes peek at the Into the Dark cover design — just for our backers. Every pledge or share brings us closer!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...

a drawing of a hand holding an eye and the words sneak peek below it

ALT: a drawing of a hand holding an eye and the words sneak peek below it

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 21d

www.sffchronicles.com/threads/5896...

FREE and discounted member ebooks (16th-21st September 2025)

To celebrate the launch of my new book, The Living Universe, I've put together a couple of promotions featuring books by members that we've arrange to be either free or discounted to 0.99 between Sept...

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 23d

Cool idea for a list, @jenabrownwrites.bsky.social !

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7 Fantasy Books With Compelling Crews Like 'Five Broken Blades'

These fantasy books offer amazing crews of warriors, mages, and more to deliver unforgettable characters.

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 26d

@othersidespec.bsky.social --- "new quarterly magazine of speculative fiction, poetry, and art by queer writers and artists. Opening for submissions in January 2026! "

Spread the word! #queer

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 26d

It is! We love her! But she's spicy!

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 26d

Some great finds! espeically #queer

books by @beccacoffindaffer.bsky.social , @cindypon.bsky.social , @sjwhitby.bsky.social , @fondalee.bsky.social , @mikechenwriter.bsky.social , @lydiakang.bsky.social

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11 Underrated Sci-Fi Books You Need to Read

These 11 underrated sci-fi books deserve to be on every reader’s radar. Pick up these hidden science fiction gems today, so you can say you read them when!

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 26d

Try if you dare! In space trivia, non one can hear your scream!

www.space.com/entertainmen...

No redshirts allowed: A nearly impossible sci-fi trivia quiz for command-level nerds only

Casual fans will be vaporized on entry.

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 26d

You rock!

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 26d

The Tron/ Alien one...so tricky! Thanks! This was fun! How did I do?

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 26d

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 26d

Check it out! For the reader who has everything, some new discoveries?

Books by @itregillis.bsky.social , @pdjeliclark.bsky.social , @patricknessbooks.bsky.social @justinaireland.com

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Backlist Bonanza: 5 Underrated Books Set in an Alternate 20th Century - Reactor

Sentient robots, grumpy ghosts, and a magical Great Depression...

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 26d

In my ongoing efforts to create community, check out @manyworldsforum.bsky.social

www.manyworldsforum.com

Many Worlds

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Christopher Hennessy @thealtchris.bsky.social · 27d

THIS!: "Morally ambiguous killers, social outcasts, bumbling misfits and misunderstood monsters.. ...deeply human, books." Love!

Books by @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social , @shelleyparkerchan.bsky.social, @buehlmeister.bsky.social , @nghivo.bsky.social , @wiswell.bsky.social

Adding to the list!

P. Djéli Clark | The Disgruntled Haradrim @pdjeliclark.bsky.social · 28d

Seems like a good reason to return to social media. Happy to share my article in NYT books featuring some of my favorite fantasy authors, including works by Alaya Dawn Johnson, Rebecca Roanhorse, John Wiswell and more. #fantasybooks