Katie MackMar 17, 2024
johanna, at the cafe counter

Hey there Wandering.shop regulars … @AstroKatie over on her Bsky account has a “can anyone find me the title/author of this story… “ question and allowed me to share her request over here.

https://bsky.app/profile/astrokatie.com/post/3knta6oj2gt2y

Does this ring a bell for any of you hardcore SF&F writers/readers?

Katie Mack (@astrokatie.com)

The gist is in this future there is faster-than-light communication. Two people are sending messages while one is on a rocket. Because of FTL comms, the traveler can learn the future of the one staying home. Messages are censored but traveler sends message in code to save other from car crash.

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Show threadMichael BuschMar 17, 2024

@Johannab @AstroKatie I do not recall such a story from Analog or Asimov's; but I've only read so much of both.

This seems like a question for @nyrath 's connections among science fiction fandom Mastodon.

Show threadmccMar 17, 2024
@Johannab @AstroKatie Oh wow, I've actually had someone describe this exact story to me in detail before but they didn't tell me the name. Sorry, can't help unless you want to know the twist ending…!
Show threadTallastro 🇺🇦Mar 17, 2024
@Johannab @AstroKatie
There is no story yet. The memory is a signal from the future. You have to write it.
Show threadjohanna, at the cafe counterMar 17, 2024
@tallastro @AstroKatie I suppose I should have expected this sort of smartassery from you lot. 😝
Show threadAaron TurnerMar 17, 2024
@Johannab @AstroKatie I hope it is Moon People.