Neal Stephenson

Polostan, my new novel, is coming out October 15. It’s the first book in a new series I’m calling Bomb Light. More info to come as we get closer, but for now: harpercollins.com/products/polos…  @wmmorrowbooks

I am being impersonated by a person or a clanker using the email address contactnealstephenson (at) gmail (dot) com. They are sending out emails consisting of AI slop.

I forgot to put a warning on this thread: #shamelessplug

Reinstated!

Today in “you can’t make this stuff up,” Meta has suspended my Facebook account because they suspect me of impersonating someone noteworthy

@EikiMart Maybe it’s the pinnacle. Hiding in plain sight since the first wizard-princess-dragon tableau was airbrushed onto the side of a Chevy G20 in 1972

@nealstephenson I think you're right, by the way. I'm just wondering why that is.

It's becoming clear that the first category of workers to lose their jobs to AI will be the creators of van art.

Some book recommendations. Links in comments.

'tis the season to gather round and watch Rare Exports g.co/kgs/3meipw4

Ebook sale on 2 Matt Ruff novels: THE MIRAGE, $1.99: “entertaining & provocative” alternate history of 9/11 & the War on Terror SEWER, GAS & ELECTRIC, $2.99: sci-fi satire featuring Ayn Rand, a mutant sewer shark, a conspiracy with Walt Disney & homicidal robots, and much more

@christiesinc in London is auctioning some science fiction and fantasy treasures, including original Snow Crash cover art and my manuscript for The Diamond Age. Auction closes on Thursday, 12 December at 3 pm UK time. onlineonly.christies.com/s/science-fict…

One more POLOSTAN book tour event in Ames, Iowa this weekend. dogearedbooksames.com/event/cocktail… @dogearedames

ICYMI: @nealstephenson wowed readers @strandbookstore last night, and signed copies of his new novel, Polostan. Buy a signed copy: strandbooks.com/polostan-volum…

Upcoming POLOSTAN events are in Cary, North Carolina + NYC + Harrisburg PA. Info and tickets here: nealstephenson.com/tour.html @BNCaryKildaire @strandbookstore @MidtownScholar

Neal’s tour for Polosan continues to Chicago, IL, Cary, NC, New York City, Harrisburg, PA, and Ames, IA this week. Details & tickets: nealstephenson.com/tour.html