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”
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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”
Now Live: Solarpunk Magazine 2025 Crowd Funder
It’s official. We went live at 8am this morning for our fourth annual crowd funding campaign aimed at ensuring we can maintain our magazine’s content levels and continue paying 8 cents per word for fiction through 2025. With your help, we’ll hit our goals and stretch goals that we need to ensure a fantastic yearContinue reading “Now Live: Solarpunk Magazine 2025 Crowd Funder”
The Caretaker: a New City of Hope Character Book Sneak Peek
The crowd funding campaign for City of Hope, a solarpunk narrative worldbuilding RPG, starts in just one week! We’re really excited to get this game, which is written and illustrated by our co-editor-in-chiefs, out into the world. We recently announced that everyone who backs the campaign on Day 1 (October 1st) will get an enamelContinue reading “The Caretaker: a New City of Hope Character Book Sneak Peek”
September Newsletter: Issue 17 Cover Reveal, Imagine 2200, RPG, and More
Issue #17 Preorder, Cover and Table of Contents Reveal Issue #17 of Solarpunk Magazine drops next week on Tuesday September 10. The Issue #17 table of contents includes: cover art“Solarpunk Celebrity” by Jessica Antonellishort stories“We Make the World in Our Image” by Kathleen Schaefer“We Socks Drying in the Tide” by Renan Bernardo poems “sea-hammock” byContinue reading “September Newsletter: Issue 17 Cover Reveal, Imagine 2200, RPG, and More”
Issue 10, CliFiCon, 2024 Subscriptions, and more!
Summer is here and the sun is hot! Smoke blankets both the east and west coasts of North America as climate changes drives even hotter summers and drier forests. Now more than ever, the world needs solarpunk. Solarpunk Magazine’s July News Issue #10 ~Colorful Roots~ Our annual issue of all-BIPOC creators is now available forContinue reading “Issue 10, CliFiCon, 2024 Subscriptions, and more!”
Huge Birthday Discount on 2023 Subscriptions This Weekend
March 14 is the day we release Solarpunk Magazine Issue #8, our second issue of 2023. It’s also our founder and co-editor-in-chief, Justine Norton-Kertson’s birthday. In anticipation of that big day, we’re kicking off the celebration by putting our 2023 subscriptions on sale for only $20! That’s almost 50% off the individual cover price, andContinue reading “Huge Birthday Discount on 2023 Subscriptions This Weekend”
2022 Awards Eligibility
If you’re an SFWA, SFPA, or Worldcon member, please consider nominating these amazing works, editors, and Solarpunk Magazine for relevant awards.
September’s Winning Micro Fiction Story
We should have gotten this story posted here over a month ago, and our apologies to author Richard Lau for the delay. We hope you enjoy his wonderful micro fiction story, “That One Bead” which won our Indigenous authors themed round of our monthly micro fiction contest. That One BeadRichard Lau As a tribal tale-tellerContinue reading “September’s Winning Micro Fiction Story”
Interview with Justine Norton-Kertson about BIOLUMINESCENT: A LUNARPUNK ANTHOLOGY
On this episode, Ariel sits down with Justine Norton-Kertson, editor of the forthcoming BIOLUMINESCENT: A LUNARPUNK ANTHOLOGY. They discuss what lunarpunk is in contrast to solarpunk, what inspired Justine to put together an anthology of lunarpunk fiction, and a sneak peek at some of the participating authors and the content that fans can expect to encounter!