“The Rattler” by Leo Kaganov (and translated by me) is Asimov’s Readers’ Award Finalist!
“The Rattler” is an Asimov’s Readers’ Award Finalist
March 28, 2025
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2025 World SF Bundle!
March 20, 2025
New SF Story Bundle is live! For as little as $20 you can get all ten of these fabulous books! (Well, nine fabulous books and my short story collection The Golem of Deneb Seven, but who’s counting, right?)
Also, I had the privilege to blurb Nir Yaniv’s antiwar satire The Good Soldier and that book is a gem.
I know a lot of my friends like to support international SF. This is a very real and practical way to do so!
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“Songs of the Snow Whale” is a BSFA Award finalist
March 19, 2025
BSFA posted the short list for their annual awards and “Songs of the Snow Whale” written by K.A. Teryna and translated from Russian by me is a finalist this year! I’m super excited for the recognition this story is receiving. Huge thanks to Ann Vandermeer who acquired it for Reactor!
K.A. Teryna’s English language short story collection will be released late this year and I expect we’ll be able to share the very cool cover in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Meantime, you can read “Songs of the Snow Whale” here:
https://reactormag.com/songs-of-the-snow-whale-k-a-teryna/
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Shelfie Blog Post
March 7, 2025
I am on the Shelfies blog, talking about some of my favorite books!
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Publication: Pollen by Anna Burdenko in Clarkesworld
March 1, 2025
The March issue of Clarkesworld is live and it includes “Pollen” (Пыльца) by Anna Burdenko (translated by me). Check it out. The story is free to read, but you should consider subscribing to support Clarkesworld!
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Unboxing the Beast by Vladimir Mistyukov and Shimun Vrochek
December 22, 2024
Last year I translated a thriller about the hunt for a serial killer who holds a group of young people hostage in an abandoned hospital.
Today I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the book has been published a few weeks ago. The title has been changed and I wasn’t involved in writing the blurb or any other aspects of production, but I stand by the quality of the translation and think this novel will appeal to fans of psychological thrillers and of the better slasher movies. Check it out here, or read for free in Kindle Unlimited:
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2024 Publication Summary & Award Eligibility
December 14, 2024No new novels out in 2024, but I’ve had a few solid short stories and a few fabulous translations published. These are eligible for various awards coming up next year. I especially encourage you to read “The Rattler” and “Songs of the Snow Whale,” both of which are available online.
Across the Digital Curtain – The Continental Literary Magazine – April 2024 (short story, science fiction)
The Rattler – Leo Kaganov – Asimov’s – May 2024 (novelette, translation, science fiction)
Doc’s Lucky Day at the City Dump – Wink anthology – June 2024 (short story, science fiction)
Customer Reviews for Mystery Gadget 1.0, Sorted in Chronological Order – Nature – November 2024 (flash fiction, science fiction)
The In-Between Places – The Horror at Pooh Corner anthology – October 2024 (short story, horror)
Songs of the Snow Whale – K.A. Teryna – Reactor – December 2024 (short story, translation, fantasy)
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“Songs of the Snow Whale” by K.A. Teryna at Reactor
December 11, 2024My latest translation is live and free to read online!
https://reactormag.com/songs-of-the-snow-whale-k-a-teryna/
At the edge of the world, on the island of R’evava in the Arctic Ocean, a blizzard rages outside as five people gathered in a small weather station pass the time telling each other stories while they wait for a break in the storm
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“Whom He May Devour” TV deal!
August 7, 2024Acclaimed Short Story “Whom He May Devour” by Alex Shvartsman to Be Developed for Television by Producer Jon Housman
Los Angeles, CA – [August 7, 2024] – The short story “Whom He May Devour” by Alex Shvartsman has been optioned for development as a live action YA television series. The agreement was negotiated by the JABberwocky Literary Agency.
“Whom He May Devour” was originally published in Nautilus Magazine, and was nominated for the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Writing. It is a space opera story that explores the themes of a clash of cultures, technology vs. religious dogma, and questioning authority. The story is available to read on the Nautilus website.
About Alex Shvartsman: Alex Shvartsman is an author of ERIDANI’S CROWN, THE MIDDLING AFFLICTION, and KAKISTOCRACY fantasy novels as well as over 120 short stories. He’s a winner of the WSFA Small Press Award and a three-time Canopus Award finalist. His website is www.alexshvartsman.com.
About Jon Housman: Jon Housman is an entrepreneur and Emmy-winning producer. He was EP for several television series, among them QUEEN BOSS, CATCHING HELL, THE REAL GIRL’S KITCHEN, and THE MASK, and he produced the ESPN documentary movie CHASING TYSON. He is a partner at Truly*Adventurous, an IP platform and producer of film and television.
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The Digital Aesthete Audiobook Published
July 5, 2024
The Digital Aesthete is now available in audiobook format from Dreamscape Audio. You can get it from any of your preferred audiobook platforms!
Dreamscape official book page:
https://www.dreamscapepublishing.com/single-audiobook/?titleid=21735
Audible:
https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Digital-Aesthete-Audiobook/B0D3JWHHDZ
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