@press-android.bsky.social
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror publisher. Our books have been finalists for the Nebula, Stoker, BSFA, British Fantasy, and Nommo Awards. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/androidpress/the-cookout-a-speculative-fiction-anthology
I wrote an article for Harper's Bazaar about what it's like for trans people in Kansas (spoiler: it's bad). Read, share, and send some love to your trans loved ones.
We're thrilled to welcome @sylvie-althoff.bsky.social to Android Press, we'll be publishing Sylvie's dimension hopping sci-fi novella, TRIVIAL MATTERS, in 2027!
(11/11) The Cookout Backer appreciation thread continued: and finally, a big huge thank you to Isana, Janell, John, Beth Murray, Lydia Pyne, Justine Norton-Kertson, Sam Scott, Reyna Blue, and Héctor G.
We couldn't be more grateful to all 150 of you for helping bring this wonderful book to life!
(10/11) The Cookout Backer appreciation thread continued: a big thank you and a full belly to Peters, Max Turner, Pizza Yeti, LaWana Richmond, Ripley Barnes, Kit Stubbs, David J., Tonya R. Moore, Elizabeth, Denise Whitaker, jrho, Eboni Dunbar-Scott, Zack Fissel...
(9/11) The Cookout Backer appreciation thread continued: we're also incredibly grateful for the support of Peggy Kimbell, Laura, Patric M. Verrone, Kim Stoker, Candra, Brooks Moses, Pamela Adams, Kenyeda Adams, Jetse de Vries, MVmedia LLC, Justin Varney, Vanessa Ricci-Thode, Jan Henning...
(8/11) The Cookout Backer appreciation thread continued: a big COOKOUT thank you to Jay Heltzer, Devan Barlow, Jessica Rigal, Sarah Stubbs, Algie Lane, Angela, Troy Cole, C, Serena, Alex Coles, Zeke Springer, Jennifer Hof, Jordan Villegas-Verrone, André Leneal, Parlei Riviere, J.J. Hunter...
(7/11) The Cookout Backer appreciation thread continued: we couldn't be more grateful to Brooke Gessner, Lauren Vogelbaum, G. Harrington, CJ Horton, Anna Illyashyk, Elysa Chao, Lee Brown, Frank, Ashton Johnson, Chris McLaren, Sarah Prokopiw, Haviva Avirom, Deborah, Beth Storrs, Donna Prior...
(6/11) The Cookout Backer appreciation thread continued: we couldn't have done it without it you Eric Farmer, Martine Kei Green-Rogers, Leah Bonnema, Haley O'Brien, Peter Smith, Rebekah Sicari, Atlese, Aaron William Kuckewich Bonar, Jennifer Flora Black, Jordan J., Lonnie Harrington, Robin Claire...
(5/11) The Cookout Backer appreciation thread continued: thanks for your support Shevaun Frazier, Oleander Craw, Jessica Enfante, C. Blake Williams, CGWaters, che broadnax, Jp, Phyllis Lampman, Marissa Gritter, Jen Huber, Louise Löwenspets, Meaghan, O'Connor, Ruth Ann Orlansky, T Franks, E.A. Noble
(4/11) The Cookout Backer appreciation thread continued: we can't thank you enough Alana Joli Foster Abbott, Alex Sage, Hannah, Daniel Haeusser, Karen Kim, Micael Haynes, Atthis Arts, Zebib K. Abraham, AingealWroth, Geoff Nicholson, Mara DeMers, Ella Watts, Sharnell Clair, Bridgette M. Findley...
(3/11) The Cookout Backer appreciation thread cont: Our deepest gratitude to Constella Espj, Sam Yoon, izsch2, Tabi Joy, Gareth Brown, Jay Wolf, Tamani Vernon, Robin Trujillo, Clark Miller, Dave Ring, Ashley, Siobhan Duffey, Claudia Wair, Emily Spence, Fionna Cosgrove, Jordan Baird, Jade Stewart...
(2/11) The Cookout Backer appreciation thread continued: Many thanks to Nick Cialini, Squeakersbane, Teresa B, Brandon Crilly, Rene Goings, Ginger Stampley, Zac Wood, Tatzin, Kourtney & William Stauffer, Danielle Brigante, Ashley Rayner, Rowan Reynolds-Wright, Christopher Alden Hawkins...
The Cookout campaign officially closed and was a big success! Late pledges are open through this weekend if you missed out. @tco-anthology.bsky.social
Backer appreciation thread: so many thanks to backers Marina, Alysia Cooper, Ashleigh, Stephanie, acorncap, havoq, Dale Fields, Artemis... (1/11)
New publisher listing for: The Cookout Anthology @press-android.bsky.social (Fiction; Fantasy, Horror, SF; pays). #WritingCommunity
Only 24 hours left to back THE COOKOUT and get extras like recipe cards, a cookbook, an online party and workshop, other books by African authors, and more. This anthology features scifi, fantasy, and horror stories that center the tradition of the cookout. Link in bio. @tco-anthology.bsky.social
ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to support black authors by backing THE COOKOUT anthology of speculative fiction from the African diaspora: sci-fi, fantasy, & horror stories centered around the tradition of the cookout. We're $200 away from funding! Who will push over the top? www.kickstarter.com/projects/and...
Submissions are now open for THE COOKOUT, an anthology of speculative fiction from the African diaspora. Send us your sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and everything in between!
#authors #blackauthors #speculativefiction
Submission guidelines and link can be found at: www.kickstarter.com/projects/and...
HUGE congrats to @jendiagammon.bsky.social whose novel THE SECRET OF THE SAPPHIRE SENTINEL is a finalist for the BSFA's Best Fiction for Young Readers Award!
If you're a BFSA voting member, you can get the epub for free on our website by using the code BSFA2026
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You have FIVE DAYS to be part of the awesome deliciousness! Don't miss out.
As we near the deadline for Nebula nominations, a reminder that my novella from the indie press @press-android.bsky.social, THE UNBEARABLE TASTE OF FRUIT AND WINE, is eligible for nomination.
If you've read & enjoyed it, I would appreciate your consideration.
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Less than one week left to back THE COOKOUT anthology of speculative fiction from the African Diaspora. Only 250 to go until we open public submissions (paying at least 10 cents per word), and just over 1k to go until we're funded. You can push us over the top! #authors #readers #speculativefiction
I can't tell you how damn excited I am for this one!
Grief, climate change, courage, hope, and a pink fairy armadillo... what more do you need?
WE, THE DROWNING is a hopeful post-apocalyptic climate fiction novella by @lindzmcleod.bsky.social will release in fall 2026l from Android Press.
New tier just added to THE COOKOUT anthology campaign! In addition to a copy of THE COOKOUT, the digital recipe book, and five other books by black authors, you get admission to our Black Speculative Fiction Workshop hosted by editors of THE COOKOUT! www.kickstarter.com/projects/and...
AND word is that our short film, “On Our Skin,” an adaptation of “Our Skin Will Now Bear The Testimonies” by Ilo Innocent Chizaram published in @castofwonders.org and produced in collaboration with @press-android.bsky.social, is eligible for the Hugo Awards Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form!
Who's gonna join us for a black speculative fiction workshop hosted by editors of THE COOKOUT anthology? Available only through the anthology Kickstarter campaign. Only two weeks left to get in on it!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/and...
For awards consideration from Android Press:
THE UNBEARABLE TASTE OF FRUIT AND WINE
by @rsagarcia.bsky.social
"Beautifully written, Intensely emotional. Powerful"
—Jodi Meadows, NYT bestselling author
Category: novella
Genre: fantasy
Published 2/14/25
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Awards consideration from Android Press:
THE SECRET OF THE SAPPHIRE SENTINEL
by @jendiagammon.bsky.social writing as J. Dianne Dotson
sequel to Nebula/BSFA finalist,
THE INN AT THE AMETHYST LANTERN
Category: young adult novel
Genre: fantasy
Published 10/21/25
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Huge thanks to Ripley Barnes, LaWana Richmond, Pizza Yeti, Max Turner, Jan Peters, Vanessa Ricci-Thode, Justin Varney, MVmedia, Jetse de Vries, Kenyeda Adams, Pamela Adams, and Brooks Moses for backing THE COOKOUT anthology of black speculative fiction from the African diaspora! Who's next?
Who's gonna join us for a black speculative fiction workshop hosted by editors of THE COOKOUT anthology? Available only through the anthology Kickstarter campaign. Only two weeks left to get in on it!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/and...