Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine

10/09/2026

Catch up with Esther Friesner in this week's blog post, where the longtime SF writer discusses her approach to writing and why she finds SFnal humor so compelling

Esther Friesner treats us to an amusing and insightful discussion on her relationship with Asimov’s, writer’s block, the role of humor in SF, and more! Don’t miss her latest story…

10/09/2026

We’re so glad to see that the March/April issue is making it into our subscribers’ hands and onto retail shelves! Print subscribers are entitled to digital issues while we wait for the physical copies to catch up. Head to the website homepage for instructions on how to download!

25/08/2026

Tune in to our latest podcast episode! This week Zack Be reads "Gumchew," his exciting story from our Jul/Aug issue that features gene editing, brain implants, and memory-preserving "brain gum." Don't miss it!

Harlan is a claims investigator in a world of zoomorphic gene editing and memory implants where anyone can become anything—including their true selves. When a job leads him to a club where modified humans called ‘mamms’ run wild, an opportunity for self-discovery presents itself. Behind layers...

14/08/2026

Get to know Asimov's newcomer Gregory Marlow in this week's Q&A!

First time Asimov’s writer Gregory Marlow brings “Seeking” to our [July/August edition]! Read this interview for the behind-the-scenes details! Asimov’s Editor: How did this…

07/08/2026

Robert Reed returns to Asimov's with a novelette, "Oliana's Skull," in our current issue, and once again to our blog with another revealing Q&A! Don't miss it!

Long-time Asimov’s writer Robert Reed answers questions in this interview about his new work “Oliana’s Skull” in our [July/August issue]. Asimov’s Editor: What is the …

30/07/2026

Check out this week's blog post, where Karol Lagodzki describes how his latest story fits into and expands upon a long tradition of dystopian speculative fiction. Don't miss "Brother Adalbert's Last Shift" in our July/August issue!

In this blog post, Karol Lagodzki explores dystopia and the themes behind his first work with Asimov’s in our [July/August issue], “Brother Adalbert’s Last Shift”. By Karol Lagodz…

29/07/2026

“I stand beneath the gaze of Nature like a child who has hurt her playmate. Guilt and shame rush over me. What have we done?”
- from “A Flame in the Dark” by Sam W. Pisciotta (July/August 2026)

23/07/2026

Find out why historical fiction is perfectly speculative in this week's blog post by Alan Smale, whose latest story appears in our July/August issue

By Alan Smale Learn all about Alan Smale’s approach to historical fiction in this thoughtful essay, and find out why Alan believes that historical fiction falls perfectly under the umbrella …

20/07/2026

Editor Emily Hockaday had the incredible opportunity to study astronomy out in Wyoming with some of the best (and nicest!) in the biz. It was an amazing and mind boggling week. ✨ What a joy to experience LaunchPad. Send us your black holes, your pulsars, your binary systems, your exoplanets, your habitable moons…

20/07/2026

Editor Emily Hockaday had the incredible opportunity to study astronomy out in Wyoming with some of the best (and nicest!) in the biz. It was an amazing and mind boggling week. ✨ Send us your black holes, your pulsars, your alien star systems, your exoplanets, your habitable moons…