Author Archives: jankwrites

Aging with Dignity in a Solarpunk Future

The latest episode of Demand Utopia: A Solarpunk Podcast is live, and this week we’re talking about the demonization of social security and attempts to privatize what is one of the most successful, public, collective social programs in the U.S. We also delve into a discussion of what the consequences are likely to be ifContinue reading “Aging with Dignity in a Solarpunk Future”

Solarpunk Magazine Issue #20 and Latest Podcast Episode

Issue #20 is now available. If you’re not a subscriber to Solarpunk Magazine, then you can click here to get a copy of Issue #20 featuring: cover art by Flairiarteditorial and interior art by our co-editor-in-chief, Brianna Castagnozzi short stories“What We Used to Be” by Hannah Greer“Atha’s Daughters” by Len Klapdorpoems poems“Incantation for the Planthroposcene”Continue reading “Solarpunk Magazine Issue #20 and Latest Podcast Episode”

New Podcast Episode: Solarpunk vs. Imperialism Pt. 2

This week on Demand Utopia: A Solarpunk Podcast, part 2 of our episode on Trump’s big imperialist push is now available to listen to right from our website, or on whatever podcast platform you use. In this episode we explore the solarpunk response to imperialism and look at real life examples of the struggle toContinue reading “New Podcast Episode: Solarpunk vs. Imperialism Pt. 2”

Solarpunk vs. Imperialism: New Podcast Episode

This week, in the first of a two part episode of Demand Utopia: A Solarpunk Podcast, we look at the brazen imperialist moves Trump has made so far in his first month back in the White House, and we discuss his actions within the historical context of U.S. imperialism specifically, and western imperialism in general.Continue reading “Solarpunk vs. Imperialism: New Podcast Episode”

New Demand Utopia Podcast Episodes!

We’ve relaunched our podcast with the first episode in since April 2024, and after a few days of early access for our Patreon subscribers, the first new episode, “Moving Forward,” is now available for the general public. In this first new episode of Demand Utopia: A Solarpunk Podcast, host Justine Norton-Kertson surveys the current politicalContinue reading “New Demand Utopia Podcast Episodes!”

The Working: An Author Interview with BrightFlame

Interviewed by Justine Norton-Kertson For Issue #18 of Solarpunk Magazine, we interviewed BrightFlame about her recently released solarpunk fantasy novel, The Working. Solarpunk Magazine: The Working features a modern coven working to prevent an eco-cataclysm. Can you talk about the inspiration behind merging magic with environmental activism in this story? BrightFlame: The short answer: magic makes mainstreamContinue reading “The Working: An Author Interview with BrightFlame”

Funded! 3 Days Left to Support Solarpunk Magazine 2025!

We can’t even begin to tell you all how much we appreciate the support the community has shown during our 2025 funding campaign. And we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve hit our base funding goal on Kickstarter. That’s right we’re funded! But we still need to hit one or two of our stretch goals toContinue reading “Funded! 3 Days Left to Support Solarpunk Magazine 2025!”

New Book from Grist’s Imagine 2200

We’re thrilled to bring you this update from Grist’s Imagine 2200! Greetings! Grist’s Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors publishes hope-filled climate fiction that invites readers and authors alike to imagine futures that are clean, green, and just, through short stories that excite and inspire. Over the past few months, the Imagine 2200 teamContinue reading “New Book from Grist’s Imagine 2200”

A Big Thank You

We’d like to share our appreciation for those who have supported Solarpunk Magazine both recently and in the past. Without you this magazine and it’s message of hope wouldn’t be possible, and we’re so fortunate to have a community that cares about the world, the future, and each other. With two weeks remaining, we’d also love toContinue reading “A Big Thank You”