GREENSBORO, NC – [Date of publication, e.g., June 27, 2025] – The North Carolina Speculative Fiction Foundation (NCSFF) has officially unveiled the highly anticipated shortlist for the 2026 Manly Wade Wellman Award, an accolade celebrated for recognizing exceptional achievements in science fiction and fantasy novels penned by authors residing in th
Uncanny Magazine Podcast Unveils Highly Anticipated Episode 70B, Featuring Award-Winning Talent and Profound Narratives
Urbana, IL – [Current Date] – Uncanny Magazine, the multi-award-winning bastion of speculative fiction, has officially announced the release of Episode 70B of its acclaimed podcast. This latest installment promises listeners an immersive journey into the realms of science fiction and fantasy, featuring a captivating original story, a resonant poem,
Catherynne M. Valente’s "When He Calls Your Name" Tapped as Finalist for Prestigious 2026 Eugie Foster Memorial Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The literary world is abuzz with the announcement that Catherynne M. Valente’s evocative short story, "When He Calls Your Name," originally published in Uncanny Magazine, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Eugie Foster Memorial Award for Short Fiction. This esteemed recognition solidifies Valente’s re
Uncanny Magazine Launches Highly Anticipated Issue 71, Cementing Its Award-Winning Legacy in Speculative Fiction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2024 – Uncanny Magazine, the esteemed online publication synonymous with groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy, proudly announces the launch of its 71st issue today, July 7, 2024. Available at uncannymagazine.com, this latest installment continues the magazine’s unparalleled tradition of delivering "passionat
Singaporean Epic "The Violinist" Soars to Victory at Annecy, Claiming Top Cristal Award
Annecy, France – June 27, 2026 – In a stunning upset that defied pre-festival buzz, the Singaporean animated feature The Violinist has been awarded the prestigious Cristal for a Feature Film at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The film, a sweeping love story spanning nearly eight decades of Southeast Asian history, captivated
Literary Excellence in Speculative Fiction: Marie Croke’s “Our Echoes Drifting Through the Marsh” Named 2025 Nebula Award Finalist
By Literary Correspondent Published: March 17, 2026 The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) has officially pulled back the curtain on the finalists for the 2025 Nebula Awards, spotlighting the most transformative and evocative works published in the genre over the past year. Among the distinguished honorees is Marie Croke, whose
Announcing the 2026 Manly Wade Wellman Award Shortlist: A Celebration of North Carolina Speculative Fiction
GREENSBORO, NC – June 22, 2026 – The North Carolina literary landscape is abuzz with excitement following the announcement of the 2026 Manly Wade Wellman Award for North Carolina Science Fiction and Fantasy shortlist. Revealed today by the North Carolina Speculative Fiction Foundation (NCSFF), this prestigious list features twenty outstanding title
“When He Calls Your Name” by Catherynne M. Valente Is a 2026 Eugie Award Finalist!
ATLANTA, GA – [Date of Publication, e.g., November 15, 2025] – In a significant announcement resonating across the literary world, acclaimed author Catherynne M. Valente’s evocative short story, "When He Calls Your Name," has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Eugie Foster Memorial Award for Short Fiction. Published orig
The Vanguard of Visual Storytelling: San Diego Comic-Con Unveils Nominees for the 2026 Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award
SAN DIEGO, CA – As the global comics community prepares its annual pilgrimage to the hallowed halls of the San Diego Convention Center, the organizers of Comic-Con International (CCI) have officially pulled back the curtain on one of the industry’s most prestigious honors. The announcement of the 2026 nominees for the Russ Manning Promising Newcome
Prestigious Theodore A. Sturgeon Memorial Award Names Finalists, Uncanny Magazine Dominates Shortlist
LAWRENCE, KS – [Date of Publication] – In a significant announcement that reverberated through the speculative fiction community, the Theodore A. Sturgeon Memorial Award, one of the genre’s most esteemed accolades for short science fiction, has unveiled its finalists for the upcoming 2026 ceremony. This year’s shortlist shines a particu
