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Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 146, July 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Issue 146, July 2022
FROM THE EDITOR
– “Editorial: July 2022” by John Joseph Adams
SCIENCE FICTION
– "Critical Mass" by Peter Watts
– “Liberty: Seeking Support for a Writ of Habeas Corpus for a Non-Human Being" by Samuel Peralta
– “Singing the Ancient Out of the Dark” by R.J. Theodore and Maurice Broaddus
– “Ursus Frankensteinus" by Rich Larson
FANTASY
– “The Rustle of Growing Things” by Isabel Cañas
– "An Old Man Cometh and He Is Overgrown" by Lyndsie Manusos
– “The Sun in Exile” by Catherynne M. Valente
– “Hungry as the Mirror Bright” by Micah Dean Hicks
EXCERPTS
– “A Half-Built Garden” by Ruthanna Emrys
NONFICTION
– “Book Review: Gearbreakers, by Zoe Hana Mikuta” by Aigner Loren Wilson
– “Book Review: El Porvenir, ¡Ya!, edited by Duncan, Irizary, & Rendón” by Arley Sorg
– “Book Review: Juniper & Thorn, by Ava Reid” by Chris Kluwe
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS
– “Author Spotlight: Peter Watts” by Laurel Amberdine
– “Author Spotlight: Lyndsie Manusos" by Laurel Amberdine
– “Author Spotlight: R.J. Theodore and Maurice Broaddus” by Laurel Amberdine
– “Author Spotlight: Micah Dean Hicks” by Laurel Amberdine
MISCELLANY
– “Coming Attractions” by The Editors
– “Stay Connected” by The Editors
– “Subscriptions and Ebooks” by The Editors
– “Support Us on Patreon, or How to Become a Dragonrider or Space Wizard” by The Editors
– “About the Lightspeed Team” by The Editors
– “Also Edited by John Joseph Adams” by The Editors
© 2022 Lightspeed Magazine
Issue 146, July 2022
FROM THE EDITOR
– “Editorial: July 2022” by John Joseph Adams
SCIENCE FICTION
– "Critical Mass" by Peter Watts
– “Liberty: Seeking Support for a Writ of Habeas Corpus for a Non-Human Being" by Samuel Peralta
– “Singing the Ancient Out of the Dark” by R.J. Theodore and Maurice Broaddus
– “Ursus Frankensteinus" by Rich Larson
FANTASY
– “The Rustle of Growing Things” by Isabel Cañas
– "An Old Man Cometh and He Is Overgrown" by Lyndsie Manusos
– “The Sun in Exile” by Catherynne M. Valente
– “Hungry as the Mirror Bright” by Micah Dean Hicks
EXCERPTS
– “A Half-Built Garden” by Ruthanna Emrys
NONFICTION
– “Book Review: Gearbreakers, by Zoe Hana Mikuta” by Aigner Loren Wilson
– “Book Review: El Porvenir, ¡Ya!, edited by Duncan, Irizary, & Rendón” by Arley Sorg
– “Book Review: Juniper & Thorn, by Ava Reid” by Chris Kluwe
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS
– “Author Spotlight: Peter Watts” by Laurel Amberdine
– “Author Spotlight: Lyndsie Manusos" by Laurel Amberdine
– “Author Spotlight: R.J. Theodore and Maurice Broaddus” by Laurel Amberdine
– “Author Spotlight: Micah Dean Hicks” by Laurel Amberdine
MISCELLANY
– “Coming Attractions” by The Editors
– “Stay Connected” by The Editors
– “Subscriptions and Ebooks” by The Editors
– “Support Us on Patreon, or How to Become a Dragonrider or Space Wizard” by The Editors
– “About the Lightspeed Team” by The Editors
– “Also Edited by John Joseph Adams” by The Editors
© 2022 Lightspeed Magazine
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157 pages, ebook
First published July 1, 2022
About the author
John Joseph Adams
346 books952 followersJohn Joseph Adams is the series editor of BEST AMERICAN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY. He is also the bestselling editor of many other anthologies, such as ROBOT UPRISINGS, DEAD MAN'S HAND, BRAVE NEW WORLDS,WASTELANDS, and THE LIVING DEAD. Recent and forthcoming books include WHAT THE #@&% IS THAT?, OPERATION ARCANA, PRESS START TO PLAY, LOOSED UPON THE WORLD, and THE APOCALYPSE TRIPTYCH (consisting of THE END IS NIGH, THE END IS NOW, and THE END HAS COME). Called “the reigning king of the anthology world” by Barnes & Noble, John is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award (for which he has been nominated nine times), is a seven-time World Fantasy Award finalist, and served as a judge for the 2015 National Book Award. John is also the editor and publisher of the digital magazines LIGHTSPEED and NIGHTMARE, and is a producer for Wired's THE GEEK'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY podcast. You can find him online at www.johnjosephadams.com and on Twitter @JohnJosephAdams.
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July 9, 2022
I read only Critical Mass by Peter Watts
Watts is long due to come up with a novel, so I take what I can get. This is another story in which art is mixed in with SF, which makes him number four on my list (after Liu Cixin, AL Reynolds and KSR).
The story doesn't have that horror feeling about it, even if it's meant to be creepy, but I have found it to be more touching than scary, a man's struggle with his inner self.
A little masturpiece, to quote the author. 😊
Can be read or listen to here: https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fi...
Watts is long due to come up with a novel, so I take what I can get. This is another story in which art is mixed in with SF, which makes him number four on my list (after Liu Cixin, AL Reynolds and KSR).
The story doesn't have that horror feeling about it, even if it's meant to be creepy, but I have found it to be more touching than scary, a man's struggle with his inner self.
A little masturpiece, to quote the author. 😊
Can be read or listen to here: https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fi...
July 28, 2022
Read two short stories from Lightspead Magazine issue #146 (July, 2022). You can read the stories online or listen to the podcast: https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/is...
I chose sci-fi story Critical Mass by Peter Watts (after reading a review for it here on Goodreads, and fantasy short The Sun in Exile by Catherynne M. Valente.
This reminds me again how great these short stories are and that I need to read more of them.
Themes: sci-fi, fantasy, dystopian.
4 Stars
I chose sci-fi story Critical Mass by Peter Watts (after reading a review for it here on Goodreads, and fantasy short The Sun in Exile by Catherynne M. Valente.
This reminds me again how great these short stories are and that I need to read more of them.
Themes: sci-fi, fantasy, dystopian.
4 Stars
August 2, 2022
The science fiction in this issue worked for me over the fantasy offerings, with the exception of “The Sun in Exile” by Catherynne M. Valente, which is a reprint from a previously published collection edited by Victor Lavalle.
Others already mentioned here "Critical Mass" by Peter Watts. As typical for a Watts story of any length, there's a lot of depth here to unpack and detail to enjoy over multiple reads. I was hoping for more biology in the story given it's Watts, but the world-building and characterization that is here is so rich and well-realized that I didn't mind too much.
"Ursus Frankensteinus" by Rich Larson is a very short and interesting story of an ill-advised plan to save polar bears from extinction by using genetically-engineered microbes to slow down their metabolism. A nice speculative biology.
Others already mentioned here "Critical Mass" by Peter Watts. As typical for a Watts story of any length, there's a lot of depth here to unpack and detail to enjoy over multiple reads. I was hoping for more biology in the story given it's Watts, but the world-building and characterization that is here is so rich and well-realized that I didn't mind too much.
"Ursus Frankensteinus" by Rich Larson is a very short and interesting story of an ill-advised plan to save polar bears from extinction by using genetically-engineered microbes to slow down their metabolism. A nice speculative biology.
November 17, 2022
Critical Mass - Peter Watts ***
Liberty: Seeking Support For A Writ Of Habeas Corpus For A Non-Human Being - Samuel Peralta ***
Singing The Ancient Out Of The Dark - RJ Theodore & Maurice Broaddus ***
Ursus Frankensteinus - Rich Larson ***
The Rustle Of Growing Things - Isabel Cañas ****
An Old Man Cometh And He Is Overgrown - Lyndsie Manusos ****
The Sun In Exile - Catherynne M Valente ***
Hungry As The Mirror Bright - Micah Dean Hicks *****
Liberty: Seeking Support For A Writ Of Habeas Corpus For A Non-Human Being - Samuel Peralta ***
Singing The Ancient Out Of The Dark - RJ Theodore & Maurice Broaddus ***
Ursus Frankensteinus - Rich Larson ***
The Rustle Of Growing Things - Isabel Cañas ****
An Old Man Cometh And He Is Overgrown - Lyndsie Manusos ****
The Sun In Exile - Catherynne M Valente ***
Hungry As The Mirror Bright - Micah Dean Hicks *****
August 14, 2022
(Rating for “Critical Mass”)
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