Archive - Genre Grapevine

GenAI Grapevine for June 2025

Note: This is my new monthly column providing analysis and coverage related to generative AI.

Jun 13 •

Important news for fans of both my fiction and Apex Books

This column is very personal because it concerns Apex Books, who published my first novel Plague Birds and are also releasing my new novella We Who Hunt…

Jun 3 •

May 2025

Genre Grapevine for May 2025

A Big "Thank You!!!" Plus Changes to How Genre Grapevine Is Published

May 30 •

Genre Grapevine’s Deep Dive into the Use of ChatGPT by Seattle Worldcon

My fiction has been pirated to train generative AI systems owned by corporations worth billions of dollars.

May 15 •

Genre Grapevine on the 2025 Seattle Worldcon AI Fallout

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May 6 •

April 2025

Tech Bros Want Creativity for Them, Not You

Note: My regular Genre Grapevine column will be out at the end of the month.

Apr 24 •

March 2025

We Who Hunt Alexanders available for preorder

Preorders are now open for my gothic dark fantasy novella We Who Hunt Alexanders, which will be published on July 22 by Apex Books. I think this is one…

Mar 13 •

2025 Hugo Award eligibility post

Last year was definitely a unique one for me as a journalist.

Mar 4 •

Genre Grapevine for Last Half of February 2025

For other news from February, see my previous grapevine. This report is available free to the public. If you like my writings on genre issues, consider…

Mar 1 •

February 2025

Asimov's, Analog and F&SF purchased by new owner

For months there have been rumors in the science fiction and fantasy genre that the traditional "big 3" print magazines – Asimov's Science Fiction…

Feb 26 •

Genre Grapevine for January and First Half of February 2025

Note: I'm still getting back into the rhythm of a regular, monthly column after my recent burnout. The remainder of the news from this month will be out…

Feb 20 •

January 2025

Genre Grapevine 2024 Wrap-up

Note: This column covers news and info from the last two months of 2024.

Jan 10 •

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