Russell Hemmell is a French-Italian transplant in Scotland, passionate about astrophysics, history, and Japanese manga. Recent stories in Aurealis, Cast of Wonders, Lightspeed, and others. They are a SFWA, HWA, and Codexian member. Their historical horror novella The Chancels of Mainz published by Luna Press Publishing was longlisted for the BSFA 2023. Find them online at their blog earthianhivemind.net and on Twitter @SPBianchini