Self-Publishing Odyssey: Part 2 Agents and Editors
How do you get anyone to look at your book? When I was an in-house editor, I was very aware that it was difficult to get anyone to read a submission from a member of the public. The reality is that most editors are extremely busy and continually up against time pressure.
Let’s Pretend It’s the 1950s Again
A call for a new focus for science fiction – the exploration of space.
“Punctuation is an Imperialist Impulse”. Interview with Award Winning Lavie Tidhar
Tanya’s interview with Lavie Tidhar, Israeli author and editor – in English! (A native spanish speaker living in Finland, interviewing an Israeli author, in English!)
Five Things To Consider About Science Fiction
Steve shares five rants on subjects that are negatively affecting HIS genre….
Look! Up in the Sky! It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s….
Steve discusses both super and non-super flying heroes – Commando Cody, Captain Marvel and Superman. Who didn’t want a rocket pack when they were growing up? Towels worn as capes just don’t seem to be able to get the job done!
Trekdom and the Quest for the Final Frontier of Ultimate Fandom. Will it Never End?
Are Trekkies (‘ers) real science fiction fans or something else? R. Graeme Cameron takes us on a tour of the first ever Trek fanzine.
Review: Lockstep by Karl Schroeder
A review of the soon to be released space opera novel by Karl Schroeder – Lockstep
In defense of Lemuria: Shaver Read Through Part 1
Once more into the depths of MU, Lemuria and the Shaver Mysteries!
Books Are Forever
Books no longer need to be treated like perishable goods, with e-books and POD, a book can last, and sell, forever.
Through Alien Eyes
New app technologies are expanding the range of human senses, Mike Brotherton wants to expand his.
Friday Fanzine: Interstellar Ramjet Scoop
Bill Wright – 2013’s DUFF Representative’s Intestellar Ramjet Scoop, December 2013
The Science Fiction Hall Of Fame Retro Read: A Martian Odyssey (Part 2)
Steve Davidson continues his examination of Stanley G. Weinbaum’s ground breaking tale – A Martian Odyssey.
Novedades de Diciembre en Hispanoamérica
Tanya Tynjala reviews the latest happenings in the Spanish speaking science fiction world.
Friday Fanzine: Big Sky 2
Big Sky 2 – a part genzine, part perzine, part sercon and part fannish fanzine- this issue devoted to the Pulps!
UNHAPPY ENDINGS: DO HORROR MOVIES HAVE TO BE SO HOPELESS?
Do horror movies have to end hopelessly? And if they do – what’s wrong with that?
The Science Fiction Hall of Fame Retro Read: A Martian Odyssey (Part 1)
Steve begins a new series of reviews devoted to examining the contents of what is arguably the single greatest anthology of science fiction’s first half-century – The Science Fiction Hall Of Fame, edited by Robert Silverberg and selected by the members of SFWA. Individual stories will be examined in order, with particular attention being paid to their suitability for today’s readers, as well as their place in SF literary history.
Characters: Arlen from The Painted Man
Jack Dowden examines the unfulfilled promise of Arlen from Peter V. Brett’s The Warded Man.
EXCERPT: Pixie Noir by Cedar Sanderson
Pixie Noir by Cedar Sanderson is a joyous romp and a fresh take on fantasy. Be prepared, you’ll be wanting to read more.
Speech and Consequences
Addressing the recent Duck Dynasty fooforah and issues of free speech.
Some Free Advice
Michael J. Sullivan gives some advice about when and how much of your book to make free.
AMAZING News 12/15/13
China soft-lands a rover on the Moon; NPR Features Filk; Charlies Stross warns that your frickin frying pan may be spying on you…and if that isn’t enough, Amazing Stories makes the case for Chuck Jones, famed cartoon director, having anticipated the Chinese Moon landing in his featurette Haredevil Hare from 1948!
Silvia Angiola – Axxón – por M. C. Carper
M. C. Carper interviews super fan and film reviewerSilvia Angiola: Just how well do english language films play out in the spanish speaking world?
Hoodwinked! A Review of the Forever Gate Compendium by Isaac Hooke
Don’t overthink this one. Don’t analyze it. Just enjoy
Sword and Soul
K. Ceres Wright takes us into the world of afro-centered blood and thunder!
La cocina de la ciencia ficción
Susana reports on the International Meeting (for) Narrative Science Fiction, Fantasy and Black Series, an international convention.
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