We have some major news about the future of Uncanny Magazine, Space Unicorns.

After 11 years as Co-Editor-in-Chief and Co-Publisher of Uncanny Magazine, Lynne M. Thomas is stepping down from her editorial duties starting with Issue 64, and will also be stepping down as Co-Publisher starting with Issue 67. Going forward, Co-Editor-in-Chief and Co-Publisher Michael Damian Thomas will continue solo in both of these roles.

As many of you know, Lynne worked at Uncanny Magazine while also working as a rare books librarian, most recently as the Head of Rare Books and Special Collections at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. For over 15 years, Lynne has balanced rare book librarianship with an editorial and publishing career in science fiction and fantasy, but she is now shifting her focus to her day job as she works towards her rare book librarianship goals. The entire Uncanny Magazine staff warmly wishes Lynne the best of luck going forward!

Over the years, Michael gradually took over most of the editorial and publishing responsibilities at the magazine, and he is prepared for the work ahead and excited to continue sharing his vision as the sole Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Uncanny Magazine.

Lynne —

“It has been an honor and a privilege to partner with Michael on Uncanny, and I know it’s in excellent hands. I want to thank Michael and the rest of the Uncanny staff, both current and alumni; I appreciate all of your contributions to making Uncanny what it is. Your hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, and care for Michael and I—and for Uncanny—has been truly epic. Uncanny exists because readers, writers, artists, and our staff all said HELL YES to the idea that stories and art that make you feel are worth putting out into the world. That hasn’t changed.

I know Michael and the current team will continue to bring you the fabulous magazine you have all come to love, respect, and support. The point of building communities like this is that we never have to go it alone. Right now, that is more important than ever.

We have all built something beautiful together. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has supported Uncanny on this journey so far. I look forward to seeing the next step in the Uncanny adventure.“

Michael —

“Lynne and I dreamt up and founded Uncanny Magazine together 11 years ago, and she will be greatly missed. Juggling multiple complicated careers is never easy, and I support her choice to focus on her role as the Head of Rare Books and Special Collections at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I also want to echo her gratitude for all of the support the Space Unicorn community has shown us over the years, both as an editorial/publishing team and also, on a more personal level, during our daughter Caitlin’s final years. It means a great deal to us.

Looking to the future, the staff and I will continue to bring you stories, podcasts, art, interviews, essays, and poetry that make you feel, from phenomenal creators of every conceivable background. I very much believe that we’re doing vital work. The world needs Uncanny Magazine. Especially now. We have the greatest staff, contributors, and readers in the universe, and so many amazing things are still coming, Space Unicorns!”

Make sure to keep an eye on the Uncanny Magazine blog, newsletter, and social media accounts, Space Unicorns! We’ll be announcing our plans for Uncanny Magazine Year 12 very soon!