~ Early Web Links ~

Field of Hate is a personal Neocities site built around creepypasta and slenderverse fandoms, covering special interests like Slenderman, Jeff the Killer, Marble Hornets, and EverymanHYBRID. The creator also shares original art, web graphics, and emoji designs, with an energetic and chaotic personality infused throughout.

Federation Models specializes in distributing high-quality, easy-to-assemble resin model kits of Star Trek starships, covering iconic vessels like the U.S.S. Enterprise and classes such as Akira, Galaxy, Sovereign, and Nebula. Fans of Star Trek and scale modeling can browse an online catalog of detailed Federation starship kits and place orders directly through the site.

Small Thoughts is a deep-dive personal research site dedicated to the 'ESD' (Extreme Size Difference) creative fiction niche, covering rigorous worldbuilding topics like biomechanics of scaling, alien size theory, borrower-style architecture, and custom cultures for giant and tiny characters. The creator publishes meticulously researched articles on biology, material science, and speculative fiction writing craft, making it a genuinely unusual and thoughtful resource for size-fantasy worldbuilders.

The Leaping Frog's Corner is a charming under-construction personal site by a frog-enthusiast who plans to cover stars, science fiction, synthesizers, electronics, and coffee among other eclectic interests. Still in its early stages, it features a whimsical Windows 95 aesthetic and a to-do list hinting at future content including LGBTQ+ topics, a manifesto against Modernity, and a defense of the Caipira language.

A comprehensive link directory curated by Mike Ray dedicated to the world of speculative fiction, covering science fiction and fantasy across many categories including magazines, author blogs, awards, publishers, and fan sites. Visitors will find an extensive collection of resources spanning free fiction archives, writing workshops, reference databases, and review blogs all centered on the SF/F genre.

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.

LOTNA (League of the Non-Aligned) is a London-based science fiction social club that takes its name and spirit from the Babylon 5 universe, bringing together sci-fi fans for real-world meetups and gatherings. The site serves as a hub for the group, offering information on who they are, where to find them, and how to get in touch.

Making Light is the long-running blog of Patrick and Teresa Nielsen Hayden, editors at Tor Books, blending commentary on science fiction, politics, culture, and the craft of writing. Contributors share curated links under colorful headings like 'Particles,' 'Sidelights,' and 'Parhelia,' making it a beloved gathering place for the SF literary community.

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.

The Baltimore Science Fiction Society (BSFS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit club based in Baltimore, Maryland, dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, and speculative literature, hosting regular events like film nights, writer's workshops, book clubs, and panels since at least 1996. The site serves as the hub for their community activities, including their annual amateur writing contest, the Balticon convention, lending library, and roundtable discussions featuring prominent authors and editors.