FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2026 – In a significant move reverberating across the literary community, particularly within the speculative fiction genre, Apex Magazine today announced the removal of a short story from its latest issue, citing strong suspicions of AI assistance in its creation. Concurrently, the esteemed publication confirmed that
The SPFBO 11 Enters Its Decisive Second Round: A Beacon for Self-Published Fantasy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [City, State] – [Date] – The literary world is abuzz as the 11th Annual Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO) officially enters its highly anticipated Round Two. This prestigious competition, spearheaded by acclaimed author Mark Lawrence, stands as a pivotal platform for unearthing exceptional talent within the independent f
