#ArtOfTheDay: 'Why' by Frank Frazetta

'Why' by Frank Frazetta.

Interior illustration from the Midwood paperback series, published in 1963/4.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Together We Rot' by Marcela Bolivar

'Together We Rot' by Marcela Bolivar.

Cover art for the novel, 'Together We Rot', written by Skyla Arndt, published 2025.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Coraline' by Rovina Cai

'Coraline' by Rovina Cai.

Illustration from the Lyra's Books 'The Red Thread' limited edition of 'Coraline, written' by Neil Gaiman, published in 2022.

Winners of the 2026 World Fantasy Awards Announced

The winners of the 2026 World Fantasy Awards have been announced, recognizing fantasy and horror work published in 2024.

The awards were presented during World Fantasy Convention 2026, held in Oakland CA, held on October 25, 2026.

Novel

• Once Was Willem, MR Carey (Orbit US; Orbit UK)

Novella

• Psychopomp & Circumstance, Eden Royce (Tordotcom)

Short Fiction

• “The Hungry Mouth at the Edge of Space and the Goddess Knitting at Home”, Renan Bernardo (Reactor 8/27/25)

Anthology

• Storyteller: A Tanith Lee Tribute Anthology, Julie C. Day, Carina Bissett & Craig Laurance Gidney, eds. (Essential Dreams)

Collection

• Uncertain Sons and Other Stories, Thomas Ha (Undertow)

Artist

• Kathleen Jennings

Special Award, Professional

•  Jaymee Goh, Jill Roberts & Jacob Weisman, for Tachyon Publications

Special Award, Non-Professional

• Wendy Wagner, for Nightmare

Lifetime Achievement

• Clive Barker
• Joyce Carol Oates

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Tommy Arnold

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Tommy Arnold.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Space Encounter' by Frank Frazetta

'Space Encounter' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for the anthology 'L Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future Vol 5', published April 1989 by Bridge Publications.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Tomasz Jedruszek

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Tomasz Jedruszek.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Jongor Fights Back' by Frank Frazetta

'Jongor Fights Back' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for the novel 'Jongor Fights Back', written by Robert Moore Williams, published in 1970.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Graceless Heart' by Anna & Elena Balbusso

'Graceless Heart' by Anna & Elena Balbusso.

Cover art for the novel, 'Graceless Heart', book 1 in 'The Spellbound History' quartet, written by Isabel Ibanez, published January 2026.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Witcher: A Little Sacrifice' by Xavier Collette

'The Witcher: A Little Sacrifice' by Xavier Collette.

Art from the French edition of the illustrated edition of 'The Witcher: A Little Sacrifice', published October 2026 by Bragelonne.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Tom Roberts

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Tom Roberts.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Tom Miller

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Tom Miller.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Sound' by Frank Frazetta

'Sound' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for the anthology 'L Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future Vol 10', published May 1994 by Bridge Publications.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Player Piano' by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

'Player Piano' by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Cover art for the French edition of the novel 'Player Piano', written by Kurt Vonnegut, published in 1975.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Lost On Venus' by Frank Frazetta

'Lost On Venus' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for the 1963 edition of the novel, 'Lost On Venus', book 2 of the 'Venus' series written by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Bloody Rose' by Daniel Kamarudin

'Bloody Rose' by Daniel Kamarudin.

Art from the endpapers of The Broken Binding special edition of 'Bloody Rose', book 2 in 'The Band' series, written by Nicholas Eames, published in 2025.

Winners of the 2026 Hugo Awards Announced

The winners of the 2026 Hugo Awards, presented annually since 1953 by the World Science Fiction Society, to recognize the best in science fiction and fantasy, have been announced.

 

The 2026 Hugo Awards were presented at a ceremony during LACon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention, on August 30 2025 in Anaheim, USA.

Best Novel

• The Everlasting by Alix E Harrow (Tor US; Tor UK)

Best Novella

• The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar (Tordotcom; Arcadia UK)

Best Novelette

• “Never Eaten Vegetables” by HH Pak (Clarkesworld, Issue 220)

Best Short Story

• “In My Country” by Thomas Ha (Clarkesworld, Issue 223)

Best Series

• Old Man’s War by John Scalzi (Tor US; Tor UK)

Best Graphic Story or Comic

• A Wizard of Earthsea: A Graphic Novel, written by Ursula K Le Guin, adapted and illustrated by Fred Fordham (Clarion Books; Walker UK)

Best Related Work

• Inventing the Renaissance by Ada Palmer (University of Chicago Press US, Head of Zeus UK)

Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form

• Sinners, screenplay by Ryan Coogler, directed by Ryan Coogler (Proximity Media, Warner Bros. Pictures)

Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form

• Murderbot: “All Systems Red,” written by Paul Weitz & Chris Weitz, directed by Roseanne Liang, based on the book All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Apple TV)

Best Game or Interactive Work

• Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive, published by Kepler Interactive

Best Editor, Short Form

• Neil Clarke

Best Editor, Long Form

• Diana M Pho

Best Professional Artist

• John Picacio

Best Semiprozine

• Uncanny Magazine, publisher and editor-in-chief: Michael Damian Thomas; managing editor Monte Lin; poetry editor Betsy Aoki, podcast producers Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Best Fanzine

• nerds of a feather, flock together, editors Roseanna Pendlebury, Arturo Serrano, Paul Weimer; senior editors Joe Sherry, G Brown, Vance Kotrla

Best Fancast

• Hugo, Girl!, presented by Haley Zapal, Amy Salley, Lori Anderson, and Kevin Anderson

Best Fan Writer

• Jason Sanford

Best Fan Artist

• Yuumei

Best Poem

• “Hex Supply Customer Support Log” by Elis Montgomery (Strange Horizons, Issue 25 August 2025)

Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book

• Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe by CB Lee (Feiwel & Friends)

Astounding Award for Best New Writer (sponsored by Dell Magazines)

• Antonia Hodgson (1st year of eligibility)

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Chained' by Frank Frazetta

'Chained' by Frank Frazetta.

Cover art for 'Conan The Usurper', written by Robert E Howard & L Sprague de Camp, published in 1967.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Astarion' by Eleonor Piteira

'Astarion' by Eleonor Piteira.

Cover art for the novel, 'Baldur's Gate III: Astarion', written by T Kingfisher, published September 2026.

Available as a giclee print through Eleonor's Inprnt store.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Tom Bagshaw

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Tom Bagshaw.