John is well-read, Alison played a game, and Liz needs an Allen key.
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One hour of Mon Mothma dancingLetters of commentAndreas Davour (Mastodon and Mastodon)Andy OpenshawJez LoweAng RosinDavid Bamford (Bluesky)Ed Morland (Bluesky)Farah Mendlesohn (Facebook)Jake Casella BrookinsNuala Fahey (Bluesky)Raj (Mastodon)Roseanna Pendlebury (Bluesky)and replies by Niall HarrisonShi Lala (Facebook)Tammy Coxen (Facebook)“The Evolution of the Art Hugo Categories” on File 770British Fantasy SocietyOne-day convention called “BFS Online: World Fantasy Convention 2025”Saturday 21 June, 10:00–18:00 BSTFree for BFS members, £5 otherwiseWorld Fantasy Convention 2025: BrightonBritish Science Fiction Association/Science Fiction Foundation AGMSunday 22 JuneSFF’s “Latest News” page has some detailsIt’s also in the BSFA newsletter if you are a memberJake Casella Brookins suggests a Hugo Award for Best Translated Work at Ancillary Review of BooksHugo Award statistics from LAcon IV in 2006William WeaverRichard Pevear and Larissa VolokhonskyPicksJohn: A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie CathrallSylvie Cathrall’s websiteAlison: Sci-Fi LondonBlue PrinceLiz: Wylding Hall by Elizabeth HandCreditsCover art: “Ahmon Kwasson Incorporates” by Alison ScottAlt text: An image of the well-known fantasy hero Ahmon Kwasson, holding his trusty croissant-shaped sword and his trusty croissant-adorned shield, with his trusty croissant-coloured hair, which obscures the words “Octothorpe 137”. At the bottom is text: “Ahmon’s Quest: Your perfect cosy breakfast listen”.Theme music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)