Author Archives: Solarpunk Magazine

Solarpunk Roleplaying and Issue 14

New Issue 14 Release Date After some delays in our usual production process, we’re happy to say Issue 14 will be released on Tuesday March 19. Issue 14’s cover art was illustrated by Stephen Lillie, and features stories by Gabriela Cabezas and A’liya Spinner, poetry by Salem Paige and Ian Tash, and nonfiction by MichaelContinue reading “Solarpunk Roleplaying and Issue 14”

Solarpunk Graphic Novel, Imagine 2200, and More!

Written by Michele Paris, illustrated by Lorenzo Livrieri, and based on the original short story by Renan Bernardo, the solarpunk graphic novel, ANTICIPATION OF HOLLOWNESS, is a story about the dangers of a sustainable, utopian world that doesn’t include everyone. The topic of inclusivity is close to our hearts here at Solarpunk Magazine, and soContinue reading “Solarpunk Graphic Novel, Imagine 2200, and More!”

Let’s Support Nigerian Speculative Fiction!

We were so elated when we heard our publisher, Android Press, was working with authors, actors, and producers in Nigeria on a really cool speculative fiction short film. Solarpunk Magazine itself has some connections with the crew as well. The film’s screenplay writer and executive producer, Somto Ihezue, guest edited our 2023 all-BIPOC issue, he’sContinue reading “Let’s Support Nigerian Speculative Fiction!”

Solarpunk 2024!

Happy New Year solarpunks! We’re moving into the new year full of hope and excitement for the days that lie ahead, even as we mourn the wars and loss of species, habitat, and human life we experienced over the last year. But we continue moving forward together in our quest to build a better worldContinue reading “Solarpunk 2024!”

Issue 15 Locked In!

Queue the confetti!  We just reached our first crowd funding stretch goal, locking in Issue #15 of Solarpunk Magazine, which will publish in May 2024. Our next stretch goal is the $8,000 mark, and will lock in Issue #16. To help us reach that goal, we’ve added a couple new perks to our campaign. ForContinue reading “Issue 15 Locked In!”

Solarpunk Rising

We’ve officially launched of our 2024 crowd funder! Having a strong first day and even first few hours is really important to getting your campaign off to an amazing start and into Kickstarter highlight algorithm. You can pledge today on Day 1 and you won’t get charged until the campaign ends next month, which makesContinue reading “Solarpunk Rising”

Solarpunk Magazine October 2023 Updates

Recent and Upcoming Magazine Issues We released Issue #11: Solarpunk Fantasy last month. We’re quite proud of this issue. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, grab one today so you don’t miss out! The issue is full of stories, poems, and nonfiction experimenting with the more magical and fantastical possibilities the solarpunk genreContinue reading “Solarpunk Magazine October 2023 Updates”

Interview with Author Xan van Rooyen

Earlier this month we sat down with author Xan van Rooyen (My Name Is Magic) about their new novel Silver Helix, out this week from Android Press. Solarpunk Magazine: How would you describe Silver Helix to folks who’ve never heard of it before? Xan van Rooyen: It’s a fast-paced character-driven novel blending together elements ofContinue reading “Interview with Author Xan van Rooyen”