Interview: Sabaa Tahir Talks About Her Debut Novel AN EMBER IN THE ASHES
Sabaa Tahir grew up in California’s Mojave Desert at her family’s eighteen-room motel. There, she spent her time devouring fantasy novels, raiding her brother’s comic book stash, and playing guitar...
View ArticleComing Soon: SORCERER TO THE CROWN by Zen Cho
In September, Ace will release Sorcerer to the Crown, the debut novel by Zen Cho, and the B&N SF blog just revealed the gorgeous cover. I absolutely can’t wait for this one! Here’s the cover and...
View ArticleAt Kirkus: A Reader’s Guide to This Summer’s Blockbuster Films
There’s no shortage of Summer blockbusters this summer, nor are there shortages of books to read that explore the themes of summer blockbusters. Over at the Kirkus Reviews blog, I offer A Reader’s...
View Article[GUEST POST] Beth Cato (THE DEEPEST POISON) on WHY, not HOW: Developing Miss...
Beth Cato hails from Hanford, California, but currently writes and bakes cookies in a lair west of Phoenix, Arizona. She’s the author of The Clockwork Dagger steampunk fantasy series, with the next...
View ArticleI Have the Folio Society Edition of DUNE and it is Truly Magnificent
There are people who read books and there people who love books. The former group are people who are into reading stories that are fun, or Literary-with-a-capital-L, or though-provoking, or...
View Article[GUEST POST EXCLUSIVE] Tina Connolly and Spencer Ellsworth Debut “Lion...
Spencer Ellsworth has been writing since he learned how. For inspiration, he’s worked in special education, wilderness survival, publishing, and now as an administrator and teacher at a small tribal...
View ArticleComing Soon: ZERO WORLD by Jason M. Hough
In August, Del Rey will release Zero World by Jason M. Hough. His Dire Earth Cycle is fantastic. I will read anything this man writes, and so should you. Here’s the cover and synopsis (larger cover to...
View ArticleTable of Contents: Nightmare Magazine, May 2015
Nightmare Magazine sent along the table of contents for their new issue: FICTION “The Red Light is Blinking” by Kealan Patrick Burke “Mountain” by Kaaron Warren “Rules for Ordinary Heroes” by Sandra...
View ArticleTable of Contents: Lightspeed Magazine, May 2015
Lightspeed Magazine sent along the table of contents for their new issue: SCIENCE FICTION “Time Bomb Time” by C.C. Finlay “Goodnight Earth” by Annie Bellet “The Myth of Rain” by Seanan McGuire “Ghost...
View ArticleThese Are The Comics and Graphic Novels Coming Out in May
Here’s the latest in our monthly roundup of comics and graphic novels (and related) coming out this month. Do you see anything that you like? Zombie Tramp: Sleazy Rider Volume 2 by Jason Martin (Action...
View ArticleBehold! The Cover Gallery for the Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror...
There’s no shortage of sf/f/h books in May! Here’s the latest of our monthly roundups of new releases in science fiction, fantasy and horror (and related) books. What’s on your radar, hmm? Three Slices...
View ArticleRead an Excerpt from ASTEROIDS MADE OF DRAGONS by G. Derek Adams
Today we’ve got an excerpt of Asteroids Made of Dragons by G. Derek Adams. Asteroids Made of Dragons is an Inkshares project, which means that authors pitch a book, readers pre-order, then once the...
View Article[AUDIOBOOK REVIEW] Andrew Smith’s THE ALEX CROW is a Great Coming of Age Tale...
REVIEW SUMMARY: More of what we love about Andrew Smith’s weird and hilarious YA stories. MY RATING: BRIEF SYNOPSIS: After narrowly escaping the ghettos of the Middle East, a young man goes to a...
View ArticleComing Soon: SIX OF CROWS by Leigh Bardugo
In October, Tor will release Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Leigh is the author of the hugely popular Grisha trilogy (Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising.) I have no doubt that this one...
View ArticleTable of Contents: SQ Mag #20
Here’s the table of contents for the free online magazine SQ Mag, issue #20, featuring cover art by Jeffery E. Doherty: FICTION Bluebeard’s Daughter by Angela Slatter The Bone Maiden by Greg Chapman...
View ArticleDaily Science Fiction Roster of Stories for May 2015
Daily Science Fiction has announced its May line-up of free stories. May 01: “Love You, Always” by Jun Yi May 04: “Madhouse on Aisle 12″ by Kris Dikeman May 05: “Our Unfortunate Cousins” by Conor...
View ArticleTable of Contents: PRESS START TO PLAY edited by Daniel H. Wilson and John...
In August, Vintage will release Press Start to Play, an anthology edited by Daniel H. Wilson and John Joseph Adams. Here’s the synopsis (via JohnJosephAdams.com): Achievement unlocked! In the spirit of...
View ArticlePay What You Want for Phoenix Pick’s Book of the Month: LILITH by Jack L....
Phoenix Pick has a new pay-what-you-want eBook special for you: it’s Lilith by Jack L. Chalker! This is the first title in Chalkers Four Lord of the Diamond series. Here’s what it’s about: This is Book...
View ArticleBooks Received: May 4, 2015
In the interest of full disclosure (and as seen on Twitter), here are the books we received this week. Shimmer Magazine – Issue 25 by E. Catherine Tobler (Editor) Written in Hell by Jason Helford The...
View ArticleComing Soon: THE LIBRARY AT MOUNT CHAR by Scott Hawkins
In June, Crown will release The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins. Trust me, you want to put this book on your wish list. Would I ever steer you wrong? Here’s the cover and synopsis (larger cover...
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