~ Early Web Links ~

The N7 Ring is a webring connecting fans of the Mass Effect video game series, helping them discover each other's personal websites. Membership requires a real website (not just social media), adult status, and a genuine love of the franchise.

The Asociación Española de Fantasía, Ciencia Ficción y Terror (Pórtico) is Spain's national organization dedicated to promoting fantasy, science fiction, horror, and related genres across all creative forms. It organizes the annual HispaCón convention, awards the prestigious Ignotus prizes, publishes magazines, and hosts Twitch and YouTube programming for genre fans.

A curated links and recommendations page for fans of speculative fiction, featuring authors like Jack Vance, Avram Davidson, and M. John Harrison alongside periodicals, reference databases, and a personal reading list with thoughtful mini-reviews. The site is a goldmine for readers seeking out the stranger corners of fantasy and science fiction, with particular emphasis on weird fiction, secondary world fantasy, and literary SF.

File 770 is Mike Glyer's long-running news blog covering science fiction fandom, Hugo Awards, book releases, and the broader SF/F community. With posts dating back to 2004 and regular 'Pixel Scroll' roundups packed with genre news and commentary, it's an essential hub for anyone deeply invested in the science fiction world.

The Science Fiction Timeline Site catalogs chronological events and timelines drawn from science fiction universes, offering a structured way to explore fictional histories. It serves as a reference resource for fans who want to map out the internal chronologies of their favorite SF settings.

Charon Faustinus's personal corner of the web centers on the 'Exlitry Verse,' an original sci-fi alternate universe featuring robots, furry OCs, and worldbuilding content. The site blends creative project updates, event meetup logs, and old-web aesthetics including webrings, buttons, and a novelty MP3 player prompt.

b1ackaura is a creator of AI character cards for SillyTavern, focusing on quality, unique story themes, and regex scripting to give each card a distinct feel. The site hosts original character cards alongside resources and a changelog, with a strong emphasis on craft and testing over quantity.

Planet Magazine is an online publication dedicated to science fiction and fantasy, serving readers who want curated SF and fantasy content in a magazine format. Its focused subject matter and dedicated genre coverage make it a notable destination for fans of speculative fiction.

A dedicated review blog covering the SF Masterworks and Fantasy Masterworks book series, with detailed critical analysis of classic science fiction and fantasy novels. Run by a blogger named Diamat, the site offers thoughtful, spoiler-aware reviews spanning authors like Gene Wolfe, Sheri S. Tepper, and Frank Herbert, organized by series entry number.

Syracuse University Libraries presents the finding aid for their Science Fiction Fanzines and Ephemera Collection, a 1.0 linear foot archive spanning 1949 to 1983 that documents fan-generated publications, convention materials, photographs, and clippings. Researchers will find an organized inventory of rare zines, newsletters, publisher materials, and miscellaneous ephemera reflecting the grassroots SF fan community of the mid-twentieth century.