The Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association is for writers and lovers of science fiction, fantasy, horror and other spec poetry. Skeets by SFPA Team. sfpoetry.org
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The Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association is for writers and lovers of science fiction, fantasy, horror and other spec poetry. Skeets by SFPA Team. sfpoetry.org
π congratulations!!
The winners of the 2026 SFPA Contest have now been announced!
CONGRATULATIONS to all!
Find all the winners and their work here: sfpoetry.org/wp/annual-co...
The SFPA September 2026 Round-up is LIVE!
We've got new work by @nytebird45.bsky.social @pixieb.bsky.social @bugthewriter.bsky.social @jenniferhudak.bsky.social and more!
Click through to see what these and other SFPA members have been up to:
Results of SFPAβs 2026 Annual Poetry Contest have been announced! It was an amazing experience reading all your incredible anonymized entries! A huge congratulations to everyone who placed! ππ«β¨βοΈ
My poem βTransferenceβ appears in Star*Line 49.4 (Fall 2026)!
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The Fall issue of Star*Line from @sfpoetry.bsky.social is out now, and includes my poem "The Moth in My Mouth"
I've got 2 new poems out in Star*Line 49.4 @sfpoetry.bsky.social
"Weaver Woman"
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"petal to the medal"
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CONGRATULATIONS @angelaliu.bsky.social!! ππ₯
You can read the poem here @thedeadlands.com: psychopomp.com/deadlands/is...
1. βConvergent Etymology" by Julia Sinclair in Eye to the Telescope @sfpoetry.bsky.social
Imagines how language is formed by the physical bodies that express themselves with it. Precise, vivid language and evocative imagery. Somehow only 10 lines (?!)
#HorrorCommunity
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Irish Vampire Legend Retold by a Formalist
by "Vampire Verses" poet
@dmcwriter.bsky.social @sfpoetry.bsky.social @hwany.org @gnofhorror.com @alpbeck.com @bibliophile99.bsky.social @hdwp.com @southerngirlraven7.bsky.social
youtu.be/XQHKEKM00XA
Our 38th and October issue is live!
This issue kicks off our sixth year with our trademark lively mix of poetry and visual art, a new column in our regular critique series, a CNF reflection, and new indie music tracks.
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Excited update from the poetry front: my poem "Autumn Heart Valley" is in the new issue of Star*Line from @sfpoetry.bsky.social :-)
For the curious
- the poem is part of "The Sign of the Cat," the midquel to "The Sign of the Dragon" that I've been working on
- Xau, Leong, Gan, and Li are in it :-)
π πββ¬ βSamhainβ β my video-poem is here
@sfpoetry.bsky.social @swsworlds.bsky.social
youtu.be/CI8NkFFJW4Y
It was delightful to chat with @nicowritesbooks.bsky.social , and Iβm so happy to be a part of this great new site!
Sad to hear of the passing of David Kopaska-Merkel, writer of sci-fi & speculative poetry, haiku & scifaiku. A couple of short ones: full moon he squeezes through the dog door Dwarf Stars 2026 this lump below my shoulder a wire in my heart in ancient days I'd be long dead Five Fleas 2024
The latest Stardust & Verse has an interview with @jenniferhudak.bsky.social!!
www.patreon.com/StardustAndV...
This one's free to read, but consider upgrading to get all @nicowritesbooks.bsky.social's spec poetry reviews π
A few off the top of my head include: @othersidespec.bsky.social, @heartlines-spec.com and Star*Line by @sfpoetry.bsky.social have print copies of issues or subscription options. I know @bafflingmag.bsky.social and @100footcrow.bsky.social have print collections ... who else?
It's that time of year again, SFPA members! Submissions for this year's Halloween Reading is live!
Have a poem with a Halloween theme? Read on and submit here: