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Blog: Romance Includes You 2026: Finding Your Perfect Series Match from Mills & Boon Blog in the group Mills and Boon fans

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:30:16 +0100

This July, the Mills & Boon team are on the hunt for romance novels by debut writers in underrepresented communities … Continued

Burty Burtman edited the blog post 5 SciFi prompts in the group Writing prompts and inspirations

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:42:52 +0100

5 SciFi promptsRob Bignell shared these five sci-fi what-if style prompts.

Blog: Our Crew Reached a 2-Billion-Year-Old Dyson Sphere. It Asked a Question from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100

I rarely say this, but I must: This is an amazingly constructed story; if you listen to no other tale this year, make it this one.

Blog: 8 Completely Forgotten 90s Sci-Fi Shows That Were Decades Ahead of Their Time from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:23:55 +0100

Blog: Galactic Archaeologists Found a Corpse Older Than the Stars… It Was Human from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Crappy AI illustrations aside, this is a well-read story that was written quite well. More than that, it was fun.

Blog: Unearthed from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0100

Blog: Stealing Time from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0100

Blog: They Said Humans Knew Nothing of Physics… Until the Human Corrected the Teacher’s Equation from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0100

If you forgive the AI illustrations, what you have here is a well-written and nicely narrated story worth the time it takes to listen. The narrator’s voice is so good.

Blog: 5 Questions To Ask Before You Time Travel from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100

Blog: The Tent from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100

Matthew Brown edited the blog post Let's invent words: Glimfleeble in the group Matthew D. Brown (Author)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:34:33 +0100

Let's invent words: Glimfleeble Glimfleeble is now a word, I decided. Glimfleeble adj. Something that looks or sounds impressive and/or important because you have no idea what it is or how it works.

Blog: The Summer Book by Tove Jansson from Dogwood Tales in the group Book Reviews by Dogwood Tales feed

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0100

Tove Jansson was an artist and writer, best known for her Moomin stories concerning charming creatures living in an idyllic valley. Unusually for books written for […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post The humans were not intimidated in the group Writing prompts and inspirations

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0100

The humans were not intimidatedTo: Admiral Zazizch;By: Encrypted Proxy 92a-256;Re: Your plan failedThe humans were not intimidated at all. Send reinforcements. Encounter log attached. (first blogged here)

Blog: Why Humans are the Only Species Allowed to Skip Safety Briefings from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100

Blog: Paradox from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:21:39 +0100

Blog: Instructor Displayed Ancient Blades — The Human Asked, “Why Are They Balanced Wrong?” from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0100

Blog: The Alpha Invention from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:14:04 +0100

Blog: Mills & Boon’s Romance Includes You 2026 Mentorship Opens for Submissions 1st July! from Mills & Boon Blog in the group Mills and Boon fans

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:52:34 +0100

Here they are—the details you’ve been waiting for! Following the announcement of Mills & Boon’s Romance Includes You 2026 Mentorship, … Continued

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Humans always wore encounter suits with mirrored visors, but on day two-hundred and six of the thirteenth-hundred cycle of Vark by the Baralian reckoning, Tharg learned exactly why. It all started when… in the group Writing prompts and inspirations

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0100

Humans always wore encounter suits with mirrored visors, but on day two-hundred and six of the thirteenth-hundred cycle of Vark by the Baralian reckoning, Tharg learned exactly why. It all started when…(first blogged here)

Arves Corral joined the group Thanet Creative: Writers

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:32:35 +0100

Toni McHadden started the topic Just do a little in the forum Self care and motivation

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:00:56 +0100

When doing the thing feels too much, give yourself permission to do a tiny bit. If that is all you do, you have done infinitly more than if you did nothing.

Blog: Light Hearted from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:21:37 +0100

Jane Smith joined the group Thanet Creative: Writers

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:38:48 +0100

Adam Bassman joined the group Self care and motivation

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:36:49 +0100

Blog: Their Mind Control Serum Was Perfect, Until They Used It On Humans from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:53:44 +0100

Acorn Boi commented on the post, Writers, tell me about your WIP, on the groupblog Shall we talk?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:18:45 +0100

Just a self-insert fan-fic about being a padawan in Luke’s academy.

Matthew Brown commented on the post, Writers, tell me about your WIP, on the groupblog Shall we talk?

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:12:50 +0100

If I can spot the trope and predict the ending too soon, I get bored or disappointed. I long for the excitement of not knowing what will happen next that I had watching and reading when I was young. In other […]

Blog: The Romance Edit: June from Mills & Boon Blog in the group Mills and Boon fans

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:43:04 +0100

Welcome to the June issue of The Romance Edit. Summer has finally arrived, bringing with it the long-awaited holiday season. … Continued

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post The sewer elves are causing trouble again in the group Writing prompts and inspirations

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:00:00 +0100

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post What are you reading? in the group Shall we talk?

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100

What are you reading? Tell me about your currently open book(s). Would you recommend it/them?

Blog: Intergalactic Battles (3 short Sci Fi movies) from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Blog: Visible from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:00:00 +0100

Blog: 8 Spicy Billionaire Romances to devour on Kindle Unlimited from Mills & Boon Blog in the group Mills and Boon fans

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:24:18 +0100

Rich, broody, and utterly irresistible. Billionaires have it all – jaw-dropping wealth, smouldering good looks, and just the right amount of … Continued

Blog: Flicker from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Mon, 25 May 2026 21:00:00 +0100

Blog: Star Patrol from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Sun, 24 May 2026 19:00:00 +0100

Blog: The Invention of Morel by Adolfo Bioy Casares from Dogwood Tales in the group Book Reviews by Dogwood Tales feed

Sun, 24 May 2026 17:27:30 +0100

This is a remarkable short science fiction novel written in 1940 by Argentinian author Adolfo Bioy Casares, originally published in Spanish and translated into […]

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Your new house has a series pixie infestation in the group Writing prompts and inspirations

Sat, 23 May 2026 19:00:00 +0100

Matthew Brown commented on the post, Writers, tell me about your WIP, on the groupblog Shall we talk?

Sat, 23 May 2026 13:41:23 +0100

I do enjoy a story that goes somewhere I was not expecting.

Jason Latnar edited the blog post Writers, tell me about your WIP in the group Shall we talk?

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:50:42 +0100

Writers, tell me about your WIP No, really, tell me about your Work In Progress. I want to know.

Blog: Remembering Lucy Gordon from Mills & Boon Blog in the group Mills and Boon fans

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:18:57 +0100

by Lucy’s agent, Caroline Montgomery I am incredibly sad to be announcing the death of Christine Fiorotto (née Sparks), known … Continued

Blog: Multiverses (Sci-Fi Compilation from DUST) from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100

Acorn Boi joined the group Writing prompts and inspirations

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:14:33 +0100

Jason Latnar replied to the topic Added a STP podcast to the group in the forum Fans of Sir Terry Pratchett

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:09:57 +0100

Approved!!

Matthew Brown started the topic Added a STP podcast to the group in the forum Fans of Sir Terry Pratchett

Thu, 21 May 2026 16:07:59 +0100

I found a STP podcast on Mastodon. I’ve added it as an external blog feed so new episodes should show up for subscribers to STP’s group.

Blog: Down to Earth from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post Something just escaped from your computer game in the group Writing prompts and insperations

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +0100

Blog: When Humanity Owes You a Favour… Expect the Unimaginable! from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 +0100

Blog: DUST: Mystery from Soft SciFi in the group Soft Sci-Fi is Brill

Mon, 18 May 2026 22:00:00 +0100

Matthew Brown wrote a new blog post You work as a process server. You must deliver subpoenas to everyone in this photo. in the group Writing prompts and insperations

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100

You work as a process server. You must deliver subpoenas to everyone in this photo.

Blog: Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell from Dogwood Tales in the group Book Reviews by Dogwood Tales feed

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:12:57 +0100

A classic Nordic noir thriller, featuring the archetypal hangdog detective. Kurt Wallander is middle aged, recently divorced, overweight and suffering from an […]