Keren Omry

@k_omry13 develops the concept of “allotropic temporality” to describe how African sf resists the binaries of utopia and dystopia. She draws on works by @namwalien, @TlotloTsamaase, and @Lisa_teabag.

We're so excited our African sf special issue is out @ #ScienceFictionStudies! Co-editors @gib_zzz, @EzeiyokeC, @noruthie, I, &the authors think about how to understand African science & speculative fiction in the context of global sf. Let me introduce: muse.jhu.edu/issue/53295

@noruthie suggests the concept of “non-human near-omniscience”, to describe narrators with super-human knowledge. Reading @Nnedi's Lagoon, she shows how these narrators draw on African animist traditions characterized by relationality more than by absolute power.

Browse LUP's free to read Science Fiction Studies journals for 2023 online from @sfftvLUP & @ExtrapolationSF via the website, with contributions from @hco7777, @RobotTheory, @GrahamJMurphy1, @GKindiefilm, @k_omry13, @Nomad93 & @doc_chocula. 🧑‍🔬 bit.ly/FreetoRead2023 #freetoread

The other day I found an old woman in my front garden picking leaves off the grapevine. She apologised but I told her not to. She said “I’ll make you something nice!” I forgot all about it. Have just found this on my doorstep. Six dolmades!

@JsanchezTaylor @sfranews She's a sweetie! So happy she - and you - could join!

Thank you #SFRA21 for an amazing conversation! My daughter was so excited to "see" everyone at the awards. Thank you all for inspiring me to do the work!

@christymtidwell @saguynes Bah...time is overrated!

@saguynes @k_omry13 I have ideas! But do I have the time? That's always the question.

Almost out of admin - may need to start actual writing. Someone send me an email quick!

@saguynes Damn. I'm sorry. It's not you.

@Nomad93 I know just saw this last night. WTF. At least it still belongs to 2020 and hasn't jinxed the new year 😕

Check out this awesomeness!

@saguynes Damnation. Really sorry to hear!

Dear SFRA, Unfortunately I must write you today with the news that our planned meeting for July 2020 has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. sfra.org/Coronavirus-Ne…

@gerrycanavan This looks amazing! Congratulations!

aw yeah

Plants in Science Fiction among some very good company!

Hey, hey! Plants in Science Fiction is looking good! & in great company 🎉

#SFRA2019 did anyone forget a Pitt notebook full of conference notes at the conference location?? If you're still in town, John R. has it.

@moxiekat It was like an elaborate set up just for you. Kudos to @Nomad93 !

I *finally* got to shout “octothorpe” aloud to answer a question. Very satisfying. 10/10. Would shout again. #octothorpe

@saguynes Ha! The one that was delayed by an hour? Me and mine were! Spotted a few other sfra-ers as well