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Eugen Bacon

@genni.bsky.social

African Australian author, editor. Winner: Solstice, Ignyte British Fantasy, Locus Awards. Finalist Shirley Jackson, PK Dick, World Fantasy Award. Twice Otherwise honoree for exciting work in speculative fiction. eugenbacon.com Rep: Bieke van Aggelen

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Spec Fic and the Politics of Identity: Finding the Self in Other Black speculative poetry works this way too. It’s text that is flexible and immediate. It’s a safe space to explore Afrocentric text rooted in story, song, dance, rhythm that natural flows from my …

Grateful to see my smol essay on the self and identity, the politics of belonging, is a BSFA Awards finalist. πŸ₯Ή
Congratulations to all finalists! @strangehorizons.bsky.social , @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social
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01.03.2026 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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So much wonderful discussion at the From Identity to Ink: Authenticity and the Author Voice panel at GenreCon 2026. @genni.bsky.social, Cale Dietrich, and Scott Wilson are the best panelists! Thank you for having me as your chair!

01.03.2026 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond the Glittering World: An Anthology of Indigenous Feminisms and Futurisms Darcie Little Badger is aΒ  Lipan Apache author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and comics .Β  Based on a recommendation from a colleagu...

New post - Beyond the Glittering World: An Anthology of Indigenous Feminisms and Futurisms

In the context of book bans and banned word lists, the act of imagining a different future is a critical and important act.

indigenousfuturismsfan.blogspot.com/2026/01/beyo...

#BookSky

28.01.2026 04:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SauΓΊti Terrors HasΒ Arrived! Here we go. β€œSauΓΊti Terrors”, the second anthology of stories set in the first SFF Shared World created by African and African Diaspora authors which we've been working on as a collective for more than 4 years, has finally been published by Flame Tree Press! So here's wishing a happy book release day to all of us who made this happen, especially those of you who preordered the book or even picked up copies of…

SauΓΊti Terrors HasΒ Arrived!

Here we go. β€œSauΓΊti Terrors”, the second anthology of stories set in the first SFF Shared World created by African and African Diaspora authors which we've been working on as a collective for more than 4 years, has finally been published by Flame Tree Press! So here's…

20.01.2026 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

In case you missed it, the 2nd SauΓΊtiverse anthology (ed. @genni.bsky.social, @stephenembleton.bsky.social and Cherly Ntumy) came out just a month ago. If you're looking for stories that extrapolate african and african diaspora cultures/philosophies into something new and unique, then check it out!

25.02.2026 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Muntu (Ivory's Story, #1) ONE MAN. TWIN SOULS. AN UNQUENCHABLE BEAST. It is a mu…

MUNTU by @genni.bsky.social is coming in May, but you can add it to your TBR now. From the latest Goodreads review:

"Muntu reads like a folkloric classic, with rich prose and wonderful storytelling."

www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

22.02.2026 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Year in Review 2025 by Eugen Bacon Afrocentered Futurisms Celebrated This Year We might have thought the pandemic was the worst of it, the most dystopian things could get. But our world is, increasingly, in a bad place right now. Th…

@locusmag.bsky.social Year in review. @wtalabi.com, @tlotlotsamaase.bsky.social, @suyidavies.com, @shingai-be-like.bsky.social, @nisishawl.bsky.social, @nalohop.bsky.social
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22.02.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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JamReads - Making your TBR closer to infinite In JamReads you will find content about books, and why you should read them more. This content may include reviews, interviews and occasionally, some news of the literary world

SauΓΊti Terrors, edited by @genni.bsky.social @stephenembleton.bsky.social and Cheryl S. Ntumi, is a well balanced anthology that allows the reader to dive into horror with the particular flavour given by the SauΓΊtiverse.

Some thoughts:
jamreads.com/reviews/saut...

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17.02.2026 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Sitting with the Grief | Los Angeles Review of Books Jenna N. Hanchey explores the recent anthology β€œAfro-Centered Futurisms in Our Speculative Fiction,” edited by Eugen Bacon.

On @genni.bsky.social's edited collection Afro-centered Futurisms in Our Speculative Fiction -

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15.02.2026 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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SauΓΊti Terrors UK Book Tour πŸ‘ŒπŸΎ@sauutiverse.bsky.social, @flametree.bsky.social, @nuzo.bsky.social, @andrewhook.bsky.social , @stephenembleton.bsky.social

14.02.2026 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating Sauúti Terrors! 🎊 @sauutiverse.bsky.social , @flametree.bsky.social

14.02.2026 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's ace.

12.02.2026 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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anOther Nemesis Blog Tour We are thrilled to announce the official blog tour for the dark, powerful, speculative poetry collection, anOther Nemesis by Ai Jiang, Angela Yuriko Smith, Eugen Bacon and Maxwell I. Gold! We invite y...

Our official blog tour also starts next week! meerkatpress.com/another-neme...

12.02.2026 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
anOther Nemesis, a poetry collection

anOther Nemesis, a poetry collection

anOther Nemesis spotlight! πŸ’ž @spacecowboybooks.bsky.social , @meerkatpress.bsky.social, @aijiang.bsky.social, @angelayurikosmith.bsky.social, @cybergodwrites.bsky.social
spacecowboybooks.com/new-book-spo...

12.02.2026 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers – Stars and Sabers

Get your copy for OF SHADOWS, STARS, AND SABERS, featuring 29 sci-fi, horror, and fantasy authors from around the world. Also contains @genni.bsky.social's BSFA longlisted short story β€œThe Shadow Eater of Orino-Rin”. www.starsandsabers.com/of-shadows-s...

11.02.2026 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Purple page edging with white swirling circles. It’s pretty

Purple page edging with white swirling circles. It’s pretty

Another view showing the wonderful sprayed edge Flame Tree Publishing added to SauΓΊti Terrors

Also, forgot to tag @genni.bsky.social and @sauutiverse.bsky.social

11.02.2026 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
New Book Spotlight – anOther Nemesis by Ai Jiang, Angela Yuriko Smith, Eugen Bacon and Maxwell I. Gold – Space Cowboy Books

New Book Spotlight mini-interview with @aijiang.bsky.social @angelayurikosmith.bsky.social @genni.bsky.social and @cybergodwrites.bsky.social up on the blog today

spacecowboybooks.com/new-book-spo...

12.02.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thrilled to announce that two of our books are on the BSFA Award longlist!

✨ Eugen Bacon's 'NOVIC'
✨ Carla Dash's 'Monsters & Other Tales of Humanity'

Huge congratulations to the authors! Two stunning, thought-provoking works in the running.

#BSFAAwards #ScienceFiction

@Eugen Bacon

27.01.2026 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£The stakes have never been higher. Preorder your copy of anOther Nemesis at Meerkat Press & get your 'Voices will Rise' sticker. https://smpl.is/agu0u

Dark, thought-provoking poetry by Ai Jiang, Angela Yuriko Smith, Eugen Bacon & Maxwell I. Gold.

@Eugen Bacon

27.01.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Social media can feel like a nemesis... until a blurb like this comes through. πŸ–€ Thx Marisca Pichette for these wonderful words about anOther Nemesis by Eugen Bacon, Ai Jiang, Angela Yuriko Smith and Maxwell I. Gold. Coming Feb 17!

https://smpl.is/ah1h5

04.02.2026 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bad Hand Books

FLASH SALE: Thru Sunday, save 20% off your order at our online shop. Pre-orders. eBooks. Get some.

Titles by @alexgrecian.bsky.social @genni.bsky.social @haileypiperfights.bsky.social @cgolden.bsky.social @timlebbon.bsky.social @claymcleod.bsky.social @lairdbarron.bsky.social

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06.02.2026 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 9

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06.02.2026 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SauΓΊti Terrors book launch

SauΓΊti Terrors book launch

SauΓΊti Terrors book launch

SauΓΊti Terrors book launch

SauΓΊti Terrors book launch

SauΓΊti Terrors book launch

SauΓΊti Terrors book launch

SauΓΊti Terrors book launch

The best book launch! SauΓΊti Terrors. London, UK. πŸ’ž @flametree.bsky.social, @stephenembleton.bsky.social, @sauutiverse.bsky.social
www.flametreepublishing.com/sauuti-terro...

06.02.2026 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Cheryl S. Ntumy, Eugen Bacon, Nick Wells, Olivia Jackson at Flame Tree

Cheryl S. Ntumy, Eugen Bacon, Nick Wells, Olivia Jackson at Flame Tree

Cheryl S. Ntumy, Eugen Bacon, Olivia Jackson at Flame Tree

Cheryl S. Ntumy, Eugen Bacon, Olivia Jackson at Flame Tree

SauΓΊti Terrors pre-launch in London, UK, with the awesome crew at @flametree.bsky.social, @sauutiverse.bsky.social Look at those stunning books! Buy now. πŸ’ž
www.flametreepublishing.com/sauuti-terro...

05.02.2026 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SAUÚTI TERRORS LAUNCH EVENTS – UK!
There is always magic in SauΓΊtis meeting up in person. πŸ’«

Yesterday's pre-launch meet-up with Cheryl S. Ntumy, Eugen Bacon and Jude Umeh in London, UK kicked things off. Catching up and being able to hold the stunning SauΓΊti Terrors anthology.

@genni.bsky.social

05.02.2026 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love it! Congrats.

04.02.2026 05:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eugen Bacon – Aurealis Awards Finalist! – Stars and Sabers Stars and Sabers Publishing announces that Eugen Bacon is an Aurealis Award Finalist for The Nga'phandileh Whisperer.

Congratulations to @genni.bsky.social for becoming an @aurealisawards.bsky.social finalist for THE NGA'PHANDILEH WHISPERER, for Best Horror Novella, published via Stars and Sabers! Read the announcement: www.starsandsabers.com/2026/02/01/e...
We are thrilled for you, Eugen!
#aurealisawards #books

01.02.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Why 16 Oscar nominations for SINNERS matters, and why you've probably never heard of the oldest written Black vampire tale in North America. Happy Black History Month to all who celebrate!

01.02.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2025 Aurealis Awards Shortlist Announcement We congratulate the Aurealis Awards finalists for 2025! The 2025 Aurealis Awards, Australia’s premier speculative fiction award, attracted more than 775 entries across 14 categories, including reco…

Congrats to all the Aurealis Awards finalists, including @tansyrr.bsky.social @genni.bsky.social @trnapper.bsky.social @kaaronwarren.bsky.social @tanaudel.bsky.social @angelaslatter.bsky.social @mktighewrites.bsky.social @sljohnson.bsky.social @pamelajeffs.bsky.social @fearofemeralds.bsky.social!

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What a story! Congrats.

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