In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Mary Robinette Kowal about the fractal nature of story structure, , and writing to please the teenaged version of you. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donate through any other way to hear your name and message in our next episodes. Want to vote for Strange Horizons in the Hugos? We hav...
Jul 17, 2025•43 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode of Critical Friends , the Strange Horizons SFF criticism podcast, Dan Hartland speaks with reviewers and critics Rachel Cordasco and Will McMahon about science fiction in translation (SFT), and specifically about those books appearing from small presses based in the US. They discuss recent news on NEA grants to these publishers, the SFT ecosystem in general, and how the literature might reach wider a wider readership. A transcript of this episode is available at the Strange Horiz...
Jul 07, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the third episode of Writing While Disabled , Kristy Anne Cox and Kate Johnston sit down with author Donyae Coles for a frank and candid discussion around adjusting one's life and writing processes around one's disability, finding support to help with the tasks that become difficult, and how genre can lend itself to telling disabled stories authentically. Show notes: This episode was produced and hosted by Kristy Anne Cox and Kate Johnston, and edited, mixed, and transcribed by Kat Kourbeti. ...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Ariel Marken Jack's 'Sister, Silkie, Siren, Shark' read by Emmie Christie. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Ariel Marken Jack here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Disregard for personal autonomy Blood Body transformation Death/dying Pregnancy Rape/sexual assault...
Jun 17, 2025•25 min
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents R.B. Lemberg's A City on It's Tentacles' read by Jenna Hanchey. You can read the full text of the story, and more about R.B. Lemberg here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Disregard for personal autonomy Body transformation Death/dying Drug use Suicide...
Jun 03, 2025•34 min
In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Nghi Vo about how Strange Horizons kickstarted her publishing journey, her weird and interesting life before writing took off, and the fearlessness it takes to make a writing career happen. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donate through any other way to hear your name and message in ou...
May 28, 2025•37 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Elle Engel's 'Half Sick of Shadows' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Elle Engel here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Disregard for personal autonomy Blood Child abuse Death/dying Drug use Dysphoria Incest Spiders/insects Suicide...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Naomi Kritzer about her non-linear writing journey, imagining positive futures, and how to deal with the world catching up to your near-future specfic. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donate through any other way to hear your name and message in our next episodes. Want to vote for Stra...
May 16, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Kat Kourbeti reads Premee Mohamed's Hugo Finalist Novelette 'By Salt, By Sea, By Light of Stars'. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Premee Mohamed here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Blood Child abuse Violence/combat...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr
In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, editor Kat Kourbeti talks to Charlie Jane Anders about her Strange Horizons publications dating all the way back to 2002, charting her journey as a writer and her experience with the magazine over 20 years, as well as her love for community events and bringing people together. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donat...
Apr 16, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Lowry Poletti's 'BRIDE / BUTCHER / DOE' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Lowry Poletti here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Abortion/miscarriage Animal cruelty/death Blood Cancer Death of a pregnant person Drug use Sex...
Apr 09, 2025•51 min
In the second audio episode of Writing While Disabled , hosts Kristy Anne Cox and Kate Johnston welcome Farah Mendlesohn, acclaimed SFF scholar and con-runner, to talk all things hearing, dyslexia, and more ADHD adjustments, as well as what fandom could and should be doing better for accessibility at conventions, for both volunteers and attendees. Show notes: This episode was produced by Kristy Anne Cox, and edited & transcribed by Kat Kourbeti. Watch the full video interview with captions, ...
Apr 01, 2025•59 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Samantha Lane Murphy's 'Reprise' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Samantha Lane Murphy here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Blood Death/dying Drug use Mental health issues Self-harming behaviors Suicide Violence/combat...
Mar 24, 2025•26 min
In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25, we present a soundscaped reading of Jordan Kurella's poem, ' this tree is a eulogy', and afterward Kat Kourbeti chats to Jordan about his writing process, the wonders of New Weird fiction, and the magic of writer friendships. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donate through any other way to hear your name and messag...
Mar 17, 2025•49 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Holli Mintzers 'Tomorrow is Waiting' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Holli Mintzer, here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify
Mar 10, 2025•26 min
In this special episode of Strange Horizons at 25, Kat Kourbeti sits down with fiction editors Hebe Stanton and Kat Weaver, as well as poetry and administrative editor Romie Stott, to talk about some of the work we published last year, just as the Hugo nominations deadline draws close. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donate through any other way to hear yo...
Mar 03, 2025•41 min
In the first audio episode of Writing While Disabled , Kristy Anne Cox is joined by author Kate Johnston to talk about her experiences and challenges as a disabled writer. Show notes: This episode was produced and hosted by Kristy Anne Cox, and edited, mixed, and transcribed by Kat Kourbeti. The theme song, " Funky - Upbeat Loop " by ispeakwaves , is licensed under CC BY 4.0 . Want to send us a question? You can do so here! Buy 'Boundary Shock Quarterly 18: Veterans' featuring Kate JohnsTon's st...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode of Strange Horizons at 25 , Kat Kourbeti sits down with longtime friend and Seattle Worldcon Poet Laureate Brandon O'Brien, chatting all things speculative poetry, TTRPG design and actual play streaming, and the impact of markets that have many readers and editors—hey wait, that's us! Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donate through any other...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Alexandra Munck's 'Sandrine' read by Claire McNerney You can read the full text of the story, and more about Alexandra Munck, here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Ableism Disregard for personal autonomy Death/dying Drug use Mental health issues Murder Violence/combat Vomit...
Feb 12, 2025•39 min
In this episode of Strange Horizons @ 25, editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with SFF critic and writer Bogi Takács for an in-depth conversation about the role of criticism in the SFF space, plus an overall look at their varied career. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donate through any other way to hear your name and message in our next episodes. Did you know S...
Jan 28, 2025•56 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Michelle Kulwicki's 'Bee Season' read by Emmie Christie You can read the full text of the story, and more about Michelle Kulwicki, here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Blood Body transformation Death/dying Drug use Spiders/insects Vomit...
Jan 20, 2025•31 min
In this episode of Strange Horizons @ 25, producer Michael Ireland sits down with acclaimed SF author John Scalzi to discuss his 2001 story Alien Animal Encounters , which just so happens the only story he ever submitted anywhere, plus his long and decorated career in the SFF genres. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donate through any other way to hear your...
Jan 13, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Samantha Murray's 'Coming Through in Waves' read by Jenna Hanchey You can read the full text of the story, and more about Samantha, here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Abortion/miscarriage Disregard for personal autonomy Cancer Mental health issues Sex...
Jan 06, 2025•31 min
In this special episode of SH@25, editor Kat Kourbeti narrates 'Little Brother' by Bruce Holland Rogers, originally published on 30 October 2000. Hosted by producer Michael Ireland, with warm holiday wishes from the entire SH Editorial Collective. Read the story on the SH website . Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donate through any other way to hear your name and message in...
Dec 24, 2024•11 min
In this episode of SH@25, Editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with Vivian (Xiao Wen) Li to discuss her foray into poetry, screenwriting, music composition and more, and also presents a reading of her two poems published in 2022, 'Ave Maria' and 'The Mezzanine'. Links and things: Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access, or donate through any other way to hear your name and message in our next episo...
Dec 16, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents E.M. Linden's 'A Cure for Solastalgia' read by Jenna Hanchey You can read the full text of the story, and more about E.M Linden, here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Disregard for personal autonomy Cancer Sexism/gender discrimination Spiders/insects Vomit...
Dec 02, 2024•24 min
In the 5th episode of SH@25, editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with author E.M. Faulds to chat about her 2022 story, Broken Blue , combining Eldritch horrors with mundane moments, writing female characters, and bigging up your crew when you have the chance. Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Join our Patreon for early episode access. Did you know SH@25 is eligible for the Best Related Work and Best FanCast categories in the Hugo Aw...
Nov 26, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Susannah Rand's' 'Little Lila' read by Claire McNerney. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Susannah, here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings Animal cruelty/death Body transformation Murder self_harm Shaming Violence/combat...
Nov 19, 2024•34 min
In the 4th episode of SH@25, Editor Kat Kourbeti sits down with tabletop game designer and SFF critic Kyle Tam , whose young career has taken off in the last few years. Read on for an insightful interview about narrative storytelling from non-Western perspectives, the importance of schlock and trash in the development of taste, and the windows into creativity we find in moments of hardship. Want to leave us a happy birthday message? Click here to record an audio message , and here for video . Jo...
Nov 12, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode of the Strange Horizons Fiction podcast, Michael Ireland presents Nelly Geraldine García-Rosas' 'Embroidery of a Bird's Heart' read by L.W. Salinas. You can read the full text of the story, and more about Nelly, here . Subscribe to the Strange Horizons podcast: Spotify Content Warnings: Animal cruelty/death Blood Death/dying Scars/scarification...
Nov 05, 2024•29 min
