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Alien monsters made from trash cans and toilet plungers (and bubble wrap)
Sore Eyes —
Authority: 132
Scott Brown reckons America is finally ready for Doctor Who : Before you brand me a Benedork Arnold, let me explain: There’s a fix I just don’t get from mainstream American science fiction, perhaps because of its grinding obsession with the imperialistic (and its depressive sibling, the dystopic), not to ...1 day ago -
CTTT: Reviewed at "The Speculative Fiction Junkie"
All Hail The New Madness —
Authority: 103
My latest collection receives another stellar review from " The Speculative Fiction Junkie ", where a love for weird fiction is just starting to be born. Among other incredibly complimentary things is said: " Cold to the Touch is easily one of the best books I have read this year." I hope it doesnt spoil the ...2 days ago -
Lawrence Dagstine: “How to Make Money at Signings…”
Lawrence Dagstine: Speculative Fiction Author —
Authority: 108
“HOW TO MAKE MONEY AT BOOK SIGNINGS” AT OUTDOOR EVENTS & FOR THE INDEPENDENT/NEWBIE AUTHOR by Lawrence R. Dagstine A lot of people have been “hinting” recently on places such as Facebook and via email looking for advice. They want to know how I did it. They want to know how to make ...5 days ago -
Invention of Everything Else
Shelf Love —
Authority: 418
Nikola Tesla was an inventor and engineer known for his work with alternating current, magnetic fields, and radio. His accomplishments were extraordinary, but before reading The Invention of Everything Else by Samantha Hunt all I knew about him was that he was a scientist who discovered some amazing stuff (although ...1 week ago -
What Speculative Fiction Works Would You Put On A Highschool Curriculum?
Sci-Fi Fan Letter —
Authority: 120
The most recent Mind Meld on SF Signal deals with what speculative fiction novels first published in the last 10 years should be included in high school literature courses. I had to read the Chrisalids and 1984 in class, but most of my speculative fiction reading was done after school. I read mostly fantasy ...1 week ago -
Graham Hancocks Fiction
TDG - Science, Magick, Myth and History —
Authority: 585
Wow, this piece of news just slid right by me while I was head down upgrading websites and writing books. One of our favourite writer/researchers, Graham Hancock, has finished writing a novel ! Entangled sounds like a wild ride involving ancient history, time travel and questions of reality: When a drug overdose ...1 week ago -
Hungur Magazine #9, November 2009… (Now Available!)
Lawrence Dagstine: Speculative Fiction Author —
Authority: 108
Vampires get your fangs ready! I’ve got a story in the latest issue of Hungur Magazine, No. #9. Fall 2009. Edited by Terrie Leigh Relf, and published by Sam’s Dot. If you think the Obama Administration or any administration is safe from a vampire threat, think again! It’s an issue you won’t want to ...1 week ago -
Terminator versus Buffy versus Cap’n Tightpants?
Sore Eyes —
Authority: 132
Joss Whedon apparently has too much free time for his own good : An Open Letter to the Terminator Owners. From a Very Important Hollywood Mogul Dear Sirs/Ma’ams, I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E. , Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or the one where ‘hood’ was capitalized ...1 week ago -
Review: Foundation series #1-4 by Isaac Asimov
Birdbrain(ed) Book Blog —
Authority: 427
Note: There’ll probably be some spoilers in this post, as I’m reviewing four books in a series at once. If you’d like to play it safe, the review for the first book should be spoiler-free enough to read. Not sure about the others. Also, this’ll probably be a lengthy post. Stick with me, eh? An intro I’ve ...1 week ago -
My Favorite Reads: A Bunch of “Best of” Book Lists
Books Worth Reading —
Authority: 118
For a while now, I have been maintaining a collection of “best of” book lists, which I wanted to share with you. These lists are divided chronologically and by broad genre, and are composed solely of books that I have read and given 4 or 5 stars. They are hosted at Lists of Best and updated as I read more. Best ...1 week ago -
What I Read This Month: October 2009
Books Worth Reading —
Authority: 118
Cover of The Children Of Men This was an excellent reading month. I started a new project to read more science fiction written by women (which I am blogging about ), and that inspired me to read a lot of high-quality books. First up, I actually bought and read a brand-new book, which is unusual for me. I ...1 week ago -
Resurrecting Midnight
Writers of Color Blog Tour —
Authority: 126
Resurrecting Midnight by Eric Jerome Dickey ISBN-10: 1423345673 ISBN-13: 978-1423345671 Heres the blurb: After nearly losing his life in Antigua during a mission that went terribly wrong, Gideon trusts no one. But when a former lover, a grifter named Arizona, resurfaces in need of his skills, she reminds him he is ...1 week ago -
Electronic Publishing: an interview with Moriah Jovan, part I
A Motley Vision —
Authority: 509
AMV has already touched on electronic publishing in Theric’s post Those LDS Ladies of Indie Publishing and other comments here and there. Today, I bring back Moriah Jovan, one of “them LDS Ladies,” for a more in depth look at e-publishing. In Part I, MoJo provides an overview of the field plus an in-depth look ...1 week ago -
Soulless by Gail Carriger
Book Thingo —
Authority: 106
Soulless by Gail Carriger (Parasol Protectorate, Book 1) Gail Carriger’s steampunk paranormal historical romance mixes Victorian manners, werewolves and hickeys in a book that’s a little different from the average paranormal fare. Alexia Tarabotti is a souless (literally!) spinster with a fondness for ...2 weeks ago -
Sins of the Flesh by Caridad Pineiro
The Book Pedler —
Authority: 91
Caterina Shaw is fighting for her life. A talented cellist, she is quickly going blind. With no options left to her, she agrees to undergo a highly experimental gene treatment. The treatment restores her sight and turns her into someone she barely recognizes. The experiment also turns her into a supposed ...2 weeks ago -
Kenneth Yus Flash Fiction
School Librarian in Action —
Authority: 121
Kenneth Yu, writer and editor of The Digest of Philippine Genre Stories has a story in Fantasy Magazine. His story, Lost for Words is a finalist in the Top Three 2009 Halloween Flash Fiction. Vote now! I just did!2 weeks ago -
When Women Were Warriors Book I: The Warriors Path
Feminist Review —
Authority: 140
By Catherine M. Wilson Shield Maiden Press I usually do not read fantasy books, but The Warriors Path changed my mind. Catherine M. Wilson writes a beautifully well-crafted story that incorporates the elements of fantasy without entering any stereotypes. The first of three books in the When Women Were ...2 weeks ago -
Tales of the Talisman, Autumn 2009… (Now Available!)
Lawrence Dagstine: Speculative Fiction Author —
Authority: 108
Issue #5.2 – Fall 2009, of David Lee Summer’s TALES OF THE TALISMAN is now available for purchase. Get your copy today. Also, don’t forget, I’ll be back again next year around this time with a novelette-length work. In the meantime, enjoy the 2009 print edition. The interior artwork is fab! TALES ...2 weeks ago -
Review: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
Birdbrain(ed) Book Blog —
Authority: 427
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld Publication: Simon Pulse (October 6, 2009), Hardcover, 448pp / ISBN 1416971734 Genre: Sci-Fi, Steampunk, YA Rating: Find @ Amazon or IndieBound Challenges: Countdown 2010 (2009 #4) Read: October 2009 Source: Library I’ve been excited for Leviathan since about…July? I ...2 weeks ago -
Albacon Wrap-up
Wombat's World (a blog for writer K. A. Laity) —
Authority: 119
It was a crazy and fun-filled Albacon this year. Of course one of the most fun parts was having a chance to catch up with the wonderful Liz Hand . Fortunately, Ill see her the end of the month, too, at the Poe conference at UMass Amherst (no, I dont have many details to give -- one of the things we both hoped the ...3 weeks ago
