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Author: Noel Chidwick

Science Fiction will Save the Earth!

There likely is nothing to be done at the moment to prepare for these possibilities (the only body of writing on the subject available in an emergency is science fiction), because no one of consequence is going to take this rubbish seriously unless it happens. At that point, our policy will be determined in the traditional manner of grand panic. Maxwell W. Hunter, II Member, Professional Staff

This 1952 memo from the Pentagon UFO files is superb

There is no point preparing for aliens ‘because no one of consequence is going to take this rubbish seriously unless it happens. At that point, our policy will be determined in the traditional manner of grand panic.’”

Our 2025 Cymera/Shoreline Competition Longlist

The three logos - Cymera, Shoreline of Infinity and SF Caledonia

As announced on the Cymera Festival website: The jury has read, met and here is the longlist going forward to the next stage. Bibi’s Sisters by Ailsa Fraser Chronicles of the Train Delay by Ian Macartney Dark Matter by Caitriana NicNeacail Gary’s Massive Head Shouting Forever by Kieran McCaffrey Ideology by S.J. Ladds Little Terror […]

SF Caledonia Anthology One

Front cover of the anthology. Dark blue night time background, with the faint shape of a saltire amongst the stars. In the foreground a small campfire, and smoke rising into the sky making the shape of a mysterious face. We call this Smokey Face, and use it a lot for SF Caledonia branding.

We’re pleased to announce the imminent release of our first collection of stories, poems, and essays by Scottish writers – SF Caledonia Anthology One. Publication Date: 13th March 2025. SF Caledonia Anthology One  is the first print gathering of pieces published – or will be published on the website, and is already showing the range. Who knew […]

Shoreliners on the BSFA Awards 2025 Longlist

British Science Fiction Association Awards 2025 This has been a fine collection of longlistees this year, and congratulations to one and all – you’ve done Shoreline of Infinity proud. BEST COLLECTION Pippa Goldschmidt/Schrödinger’s Wife (Goldsmiths) BEST SHORT STORY Vikram Ramakrishnan/Generative Leaf-Mould Transformer (Shoreline of Infinity no. 37) Eris Young/Lacquer Cabinet Trick (GigaNotoSaurus) BEST ARTWORK Siobhan […]