I’ll be attending Dragoncon in Atlanta, GA this weekend. Here’s my event schedule. I will also be available for meetings; please feel free to reach out if you’d like to set one up. And if you want to buy my signed books at this convention, the best place to do that will be the Fantasy Gather on Friday evening.
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Acclaimed 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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I will be a guest at the NASFIC in Buffalo NY this weekend. My schedule is posted on their official site and the highlights are here.
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The Kickstarter campaign launched this morning and we’re already over 1/5 toward our goal. Don’t miss out on some really exciting rewards, including buttons that are limited to the first 50 backers who pledge for the print book tiers!
Even if this is not a good time for you to be spending on this at the moment, you can help by sharing the campaign with others. Thank you in advance!
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Fairwood Press will publish Black Hole Heart and Other Stories by K.A. Teryna in late 2025! This is a collection of truly awesome short stories many of which have never been available online as they appeared in print digests like Asimov’s and F&SF or anthologies like The Best of World SF 3.
I’m very proud and honored to have translated these stories and K.A. Teryna is one of my favorite authors in any language. If you aren’t already familiar with her work check out a few of the pieces available on the web. I bet you’ll be lining up to preorder this collection after you read them!
Black Hole Heart
https://apex-magazine.com/short-fiction/black-hole-heart/
Copy Cat
http://strangehorizons.com/fiction/copy-cat/
Untilted
http://samovar.strangehorizons.com/2017/09/24/untilted/
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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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I’ll be a guest at Libertycon in Chattanooga TN this weekend. Here’s where you can find me!
https://www.libertycon.org/lc36pros/alex-shvartsman
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My story “Across the Digital Curtain” is live in the current issue of The Continental Literary Magazine.
This is a glossy high-end literary print magazine which has published the likes of Noam Chomsky, Roxane Gay, and Marianne Williamson but also does not shy away from science fiction. Recent issues include stories by Kelly Link and Ken Liu. Honored to join their company.
My story is in the themed Borders issue and imagines a new Cold War between Russia and the West where the two sides have severed virtually all connections and have their local versions of the internet, etc. (we are already seeing some of that happening now across the globe). This is mixed with a spy story and nods to Plovdiv, Bulgaria, where I visited last year.
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DREIDEL OF DREAD is a funny, irreverent, and heartwarming story that melds the celebration of Hanukkah with the Lovecraftian mythos. Read or listen to the complete short story here.
There are so many Christmas stories, and so many “nerdy gifts” out there that make for wonderful stocking stuffers. But your options are far more limited when searching for a Hanukkah gift that will appeal to someone who loves science fiction/fantasy/horror books and movies. This board book will make for a perfect gift and a fun read all year long!
Also, Cthulhu and ̶C̶h̶a̶n̶u̶k̶a̶h̶ ̶H̶a̶n̶u̶k̶a̶ Hanukkah are a perfect mash-up since no one is exactly sure how to spell either one of those things!
Written by Alex Shvartsman and illustrated by Tomeu Riera, this hardcover board book will feature 11 spreads (22 pages including cover and backcover) and will be released on November 26, 2024.
A Kickstarter campaign will launch in mid- to late July. To preview a lot more wonderful artwork, snag exclusive extras, and get your copy early please click the link below and sign up to be notified of the launch.
Click here to be notified of the launch.
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I’ll be at Balticon in Baltimore MD this weekend Fri-Sun. I’ll have a reading, a kaffeeklatsch, and some panels. Here’s my schedule. Come say hi!
Alex’s Balticon 2024 schedule.
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Alex Shvartsman's Speculative Fiction 