The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) is proud to announce the creation of the Infinity Award, with its inaugural presentation honoring the works and career of Octavia E. Butler (1947–2006) at the 58th Annual Nebula Awards® Ceremony on May 14. The SFWA Board voted to create the Infinity Award to posthumously honor acclaimed […]
We invite the global speculative fiction community to tune in for a livestream announcement of the 58th Annual Nebula Awards® finalists on Tuesday, March 7, at 5:00pm Pacific Time! Facebook livestream: https://www.facebook.com/events/198142222865460 YouTube livestream: https://youtube.com/live/3nZqRdcKVeg?feature=share We are thrilled that the finalists announcement will once again feature SAG-AFTRA performers sharing live readings from some of the […]
We are pleased to announce that the 2023 Kate Wilhelm Solstice Awards will be presented to Cerece Rennie Murphy and posthumously, to Greg Bear at the 58th Annual SFWA Nebula Awards® ceremony in May. The Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award is given by SFWA for significant contributions to the science fiction, fantasy, and related genres community. […]
We are pleased to announce that the 2023 Kevin O’Donnell, Jr. Service to SFWA Award will be presented to Mishell Baker at the 58th Annual SFWA Nebula Awards® for her outstanding work on behalf of the organization. The Service to SFWA Award recognizes a volunteer of SFWA who best exemplifies the ideal of service to […]
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 Nebula Conference, which will be taking place both online and in-person at the Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort, in Anaheim, CA, the weekend of May 12–14, 2023. Registrations may be purchased at this link. Registration for the online portion of […]
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) is proud to announce that Robin McKinley has been named the 39th Damon Knight Grand Master for her contributions to the literature of science fiction and fantasy. The SFWA Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award recognizes “lifetime achievement in science fiction and/or fantasy.” It is named after […]
Our Weekly Writing Dates are free to SFWA members and Nebula Conference participants, and they’ve been ongoing since the launch of our first virtual conference in May 2020. We’re delighted to announce that we’re introducing an additional biweekly session geared toward overseas members and Nebula participants: The International Writing Date Line! Its first launch will […]
We’re pleased to announce that the second season of Narrative Worlds will debut on Sunday, November 21, at 1:00pm Pacific Time! Part of the ongoing 2021 Nebula Conference Online, this worldbuilding webinar series is hosted by best-selling author and SFWA member Kate Elliott. Her guest for the first episode of Season 2 will be award-winning […]
For the first time, SFWA is opening a store for Nebula Conference-related gear and memorabilia. We are excited to offer this chance to stock up on SFWA and Nebula swag while simultaneously supporting our work to advocate for the speculative fiction genres and writers. Some of that work includes providing Nebula Conference scholarships for underserved […]
This Saturday, SFWA will hold the Nebula Finalist Reception to honor the 56th Annual Nebula Awards finalists. The 2021 Nebula Award Finalist Reception Saturday, March 20, 2021 4pm – 8pm Pacific Time The Nebula Finalist Reception is a night of celebration for the finalists and for participants who have already registered to attend the […]
How many times does a genius have to die anyway? Rudyard Albert Goldstein, inventor of the Biomic Network algorithm, asked himself—and his AI guardian, Mnemosyne (aka Nessie)—that question many times in the course of their million-year relationship.
Myna Chang (she/her) is the host of Electric Sheep SF. Her work has been selected for Flash Fiction America (W.W. Norton), Best Small Fictions, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Small Wonders, and Daily Science Fiction.
