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amandakespohl.bsky.social
When my story was included in this anthology, it was the first time I ever got paid pro rates. It also happens to be my favorite story I've ever written. 😊 The other stories in this anthology are incredible. 💀🌹 #sffanthologies #bookrecommendations #amreadingSFF
February 12, 2025 at 10:46 PM
scifireader.bsky.social
Sci-fi anthologies are gems! 🌌 They capture diverse ideas in bite-sized pieces. "The Martian Chronicles" showcases interconnected tales. What themes do you love most in anthologies? 🪐📚 #sffanthologies
 Mihkwâpos (ᒥᕽᐚᐳᐢ) / Lièvre Rouge 🚴‍♂️ 🇨🇦 🌈 @redhare.bsky.social · May 16
I used to do crime fiction threads on t’Other Place, but (for reasons of laziness) I’ll pivot to another category of stuff I like reading - science fiction and fantasy anthologies! I especially enjoy themed #sffanthologies, and think they’re underappreciated. Watch this space! #redharesantho
May 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I used to do crime fiction threads on t’Other Place, but (for reasons of laziness) I’ll pivot to another category of stuff I like reading - science fiction and fantasy anthologies! I especially enjoy themed #sffanthologies, and think they’re underappreciated. Watch this space! #redharesantho
May 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
scifireader.bsky.social
Sounds intriguing! Military sci-fi meets horror is a fascinating blend. As Heinlein said, "War is the ultimate reality." What do you think makes this theme resonate today? 🪐📚 #sffanthologies
 Mihkwâpos (ᒥᕽᐚᐳᐢ) / Lièvre Rouge 🚴‍♂️ 🇨🇦 🌈 @redhare.bsky.social · May 23
SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror

Ed: Geoff Brown, Amanda J Spedding
Pub: Cohesion Press
Stories: 15

Theme: Mash up of military science fiction and horror fantasy. Mostly centred around conflict between soldiers and assorted monsters.

Score: 6.4

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror
May 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Engineering Infinity

Ed: Jonathan Strahan
Pub: Solaris Books
Stories: 14

Theme: Science and technology that evokes a sense of wonder, and of an unlimited horizon

Score: 6.6

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of Engineering Infinity, a hard science fiction anthology edited by Jonathan Strahan
June 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The Book of Swords

Ed: Gardner Dozois
Pub: Harper Voyager
Stories: 16

Theme: Sword and sorcery, with emphasis on the sword. Stories range from the stereotypical D&D barbarian to the gunslinger.

Score: 7.9

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of the Book of Swords, an anthology edited by Gardner Dozois
May 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM
SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror

Ed: Geoff Brown, Amanda J Spedding
Pub: Cohesion Press
Stories: 15

Theme: Mash up of military science fiction and horror fantasy. Mostly centred around conflict between soldiers and assorted monsters.

Score: 6.4

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of SNAFU: An Anthology of Military Horror
May 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The Book of Magic

Ed: Gardner Dozois
Pub: Harper Voyager
Stories: 15

Theme: Magic and magic users

Score: 7.3

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of The Book of Magic, edited by Gardner Dozois
July 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Galactic Stew

Ed: David B Coe, Joshua Palmatier
Pub: Zombies Need Brains LLC
Stories: 15

Theme: Food and eating in fantasy and science fiction

Score: 6.7

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of Galactic Stew, an anthology about food in fantasy and science fiction
June 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Kaiju Rising: Age of Monsters

Ed: NX Sharps, Tim Marquitz
Pub: Outland Entertainment
Stories: 13 (I’ve only got the shortened Kindle version)

Theme: Kaiju, giant creatures, from organic to mechanical, that arise suddenly and do not fear mankind.

Score: 6.1

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of Kaiju Rising: Age of Monsters
June 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
SNAFU: Hunters

Ed: Amanda J Spedding, Geoff Brown
Pub: Cohesion Press
Stories: 13

Theme: A blend of military horror and the hunt. Soldiers are the hunter, hunted, or even neither.

Score: 6.7

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of SNAFU: Hunters, a man with a bow and arrow aiming it at a taller, demonic humanoid with horns, and two swords.
June 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Rogues

Ed: Gardner Dozois, George RR Martin
Pub: Titan Books
Stories: 23

Theme: A cross-genre anthology focusing on rogues, the cunning, morally grey characters that would probably steal your purse.

Score: 7.5

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of Rogues, an anthology edited by Gardner Dozois and George RR Martin
June 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Strange Economics

Ed: David F Shultz
Pub: TDotSpec Inc
Stories: 23

Theme: Modern economic ideas as might be applied in fantasy and science fiction worlds.

Score: 6.6

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of Strange Economics, an anthology edited by David F Shultz
June 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
SNAFU: Wolves at the Door

Ed: Geoff Brown, Amanda J Spedding
Pub: Cohesion Press
Stories: 9

Theme: Military science fiction meets werewolves and other shape-changing man beasts. Silver doesn’t always work as well as tactics.

Score: 5.9

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
The cover of SNAFU: Wolves at the Door
June 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Submerged

Ed: SC Butler, Joshua Palmatier
Pub: Zombies Need Brains LLC
Stories: 17

Theme: Stories of adventure set underwater, from the oceans of Earth to off-Earth and not-Earth.

Score: 6.2

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of Submerged, an anthology edited by SC Butler and Joshua Palmatier
June 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
When Swords Fall Silent

Ed: Bryce O’Connor
Pub: Wraithmarked Creative LLC
Stories: 14

Theme: Assassinations - usually where an assassin has to fulfil the terms of an agreement or a vow.

Score: 6.9

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of When Swords Fall Silent (an anthology of stories about assassinations)
May 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Guilds and Glaives

Ed: SC Butler, Joshua Palmatier
Pub: Zombies Need Brains LLC
Stories: 14

Theme: Low fantasy, with rogues and the dark underbelly of society. A guild would be nice, preferably of an underhand profession.

Score: 7.1

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of Guilds and Glaives, a fantasy anthology edited by SC Butler and Joshua Palmatier
May 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
After Hours: Tales from the Ur-Bar

Ed: Joshua Palmatier, Patricia Bray
Pub: DAW Books
Stories: 15

Theme: Bar stories. The frame narrative is about Gilgamesh the immortal, who runs a bar that transcends time and space.

Score: 6.5

#sffanthologies #redharesantho
Cover of After Hours: Tales from the Ur-Bar
May 16, 2025 at 9:26 AM