Francesca Myman

The author with blonde hair, wearing round glasses, a glittery necklace, and a little black dress

I woke up and…. Don’t have to go to work?!? This is so weird

My (former?!?) co-workers took me out for a lovely farewell dinner last night, and I got all fancy because I knew there’d be photos. You can never trust magazine people

Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’ Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given

Our “radical” is their Tuesday.
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This is what they've done.

This is what they've done.

Yes I will be fighting back against the unjust firing by @washingtonpost.com.

I have filed a grievance and will be represented by none other than the amazing @katiephang.bsky.social and an incredible legal team.

Journalistic freedom is a bedrock of a healthy society and is worth battling for.

The scammer’s IG account ogartofficial

Sad scammer packing up

Sad scammer packing with security escort keeping an eye on his schemes

AI grifter scammed their way into Dragon Con. The staff had them escorted out, lmao you love to see it

Quite positive, and it's All the Ash We Leave Behind, Subterranean. I got your email and will give you more info there

@erricknunnally.bsky.social
Hi there! Could you send us an email at locus@locusmag.com attn Francesca? Looking to get a publicity photo of you to accompany an upcoming review. (I sent an outreach through your website form as well)

@crobertcargill.bsky.social Hi there! Could you send us an email at locus@locusmag.com attn Francesca? Looking to get a publicity photo of you to accompany an upcoming review.

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Fantastic photo @charliejane.bsky.social @2muchexposition.bsky.social -- any chance we can get permission to run it in locusmag with the Readercon coverage?

July 2025 Locus cover | Francesca Myman Get more from Francesca Myman on Patreon

A post about designing the July 2025 Locus cover inspired by @franwilde.bsky.social's upcoming novel, A Philosophy of Thieves

At Saturday's Locus Awards ceremony with guests of honor @sarahgailey.bsky.social and @tochitruestory.bsky.social showing off their gashapon prizes, and newest Locus employee, horror aficionado Eleanor Trombla!

Locus Mag: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror 2025 Celebrating and uplifting authors, artists, and story -- the guide to the world's imagination | Check out 'Locus Mag: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror 2025' on Indiegogo.

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Several yabby (Freshwater crayfish) on top of pink peonies. Peaceful atmosphere.

Peony and crayfish

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Drumroll, please! Our 2025 IndieGoGo fundraiser is now live!! You can check out the bounty of donation perks available at igg.me/at/locusmag2025 (link in bio)
We have so much to offer you guys for supporting us, with new rewards in rotation all month so keep an eye out!

2025 Locus Awards Top Ten Finalists Congratulations to all of the Locus Awards top ten finalists! The Locus Awards winners will be announced June 21, 2025, during the in-person Locus Awards Ceremony, held in the historic Nile …

Congratulations to all the finalists! We hope to see you at the Locus Awards ceremony in Oakland, CA on June 21, 2025, to be held on the beautiful Preservation Park campus close to Locus HQ. Look forward to seeing you there!

I look forward to hearing more about this. Screencaps of the claim are already being shared and while it is sadly all too plausible considered the shameful defunding of EVERYTHING including cancer research, I can't reshare without those sources yet

U.S. citizen children, including 4-year-old with cancer, taken to Honduras on mother's deportation flight, legal advocates say Two siblings, ages 4 and 7, were flown out of the U.S. on their mother’s deportation flight before attorneys could reach them, according to the National Immigration Project.

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Oh my godddd you did it with ten minutes to spare!!! @rosariumbill.bsky.social

OK, now we have FIVE HOURS and $4,190 to go!

By pledge, by signal boost, by carrier pigeon, please help us get there!

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THE ADVENTURES OF LION MAN BACKERKIT CAMPAIGN UPDATE

HEADED TOWARD THE FINAL STRETCH!!

$1,500 AND ONE HOUR TO GO!!!

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Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.

We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.

They own what happens next.

The thing is, when government functions well people barely notice it's there.

But we'll notice when it's not.

Thank you Diana. We still can't believe it

Laurel Amberdine Obituary Author and longtime Locus editor Laurel Amberdine died January 21, 2025 of cancer. Amberdine was a devout Catholic who grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and later lived in the Bay Area and Portland…

Terrible news of our dear friend at Locus, Laurel Amberdine. I can't get over this or even believe it yet, it just happened today and I was not ready for this. R.I.P dear friend, I know your faith sustained you your whole life
@amberdine.bsky.social

Also, speaking of Tanith Lee -- Storyteller: the Tanith Lee Tribute anthology is up for preorder: tanithleestoryteller.com Edited by Julie C. Day with Carina Bissett and Craig Laurance Gidney