Today I will be handing over the Thoughtful Thursday reins to Nancy Holzner, author of the DEADTOWN series. Nancy is one of my favorite authors, and her razor sharp writing raises the bar in urban fantasy. It’s a an honor and a pleasure to have her guest post for today’s column. I write urban fantasy, […]
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It’s been a while since we renamed a cover. The cover I chose today is not particularly awful — it’s quite the usual thing for a modern romantic fantasy. Queen’s Hunt by Beth Bernobich received a lukewarm reception by our reviewers but seems to be generally well liked over at Amazon. What got my attention […]
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We are well into the digital age of publishing. Almost every book is available from an online source and nearly every author has an internet presence. Contacting your favorite author is as easy as posting a comment or firing off a quick e-mail. More often than not, your favorite author will send you a reply […]
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This week we have a little about The Hobbit movie, and a lot about amazing authors getting some much deserved recognition. In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: […]
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Fantasy Literature reached its fifth year of existence this summer, and I thought it time to do a little celebrating. I love this site a great deal, and it excites me to no end to see it grow like it has. FanLit has played a huge part in my development as a writer, and as a reader. I […]
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This week we have Christopher Tolkien blasting the LOTR films, Comic-Con reports, and a little about Apocalyptic YA. In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) Interview with […]
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WWW: Wonder by Robert J. Sawyer WWW: Wonder is the third and final book in Robert J. Sawyer’s WWW trilogy. It continues the story of visually challenged Caitlin Decter and the self aware web-based intelligence that she has named Webmind. Caitlin and Webmind struggle to deal with the sudden attention Webmind’s emergence has brought on […]
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Science Fiction and Fantasy fans are enjoying a bit of a cultural surge lately, and there is a ton of genre related stuff being consumed. Thanks to authors like George R.R. Martin and Charlaine Harris, Fantasy is crushing best seller lists as well as television ratings. There is some very cool genre based stuff available […]
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In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) Inside the World’s Largest SFF Collection: UCTV Prime YouTube Series takes you on a tour. 2) What Really Happens When […]
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In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) Free ebook: Free eBook of Joan Slonzewski‘s Daughter of Elysium. Use the code 9991545. 2) Still free audiobooks for summer: […]
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In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) Newly Launched Andre Norton Site: An impressive looking site about Andre Norton. I’ll be keeping an eye on this one. […]
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Last weekend in the US it was Father’s Day, so I thought it would be fun to name some favorite Dads from the Fantasy genre. I think I’m a good Dad. I often feed my baby, and I rarely misplace her. I also teach her how to make fart noises, which is essential to her social development. I’m pretty […]
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In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) What do Authors of Historical Fiction Owe To History?: Author and history Ph.D. holder D.B. Jackson gives you his perspective. […]
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Nightfall by Stephen Leather Jack Nightingale was a cop, a negotiator to be specific. He becomes a private investigator after a series of strange and tragic events. Things get really weird for Jack when he finds out the parents he lost as a teenager had actually adopted him, and his real father has left him […]
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In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) Tropes vs. Women in Video Games: A Kickstarter for a video series that will explore the topic of women and […]
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In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) Ray Bradbury dies at 91: From Bradbury’s website: Ray Bradbury, recipient of the 2000 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished […]
Read MoreIf you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) Writing About Race in Science Fiction and Fantasy: SF Signal hosts a round table discussion about writing race in SFF. A very well done […]
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I still watch my fair share of cartoons and have a deep love for them that extends from early in my childhood. One of my favorites was Heathcliff — I adored that show when I was little. I recently found some old episodes on YouTube, sure that watching it again would whisk me back to the […]
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In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) The Flight Deck of the Space Shuttle Discovery: Here’s a 360 degree view of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s flight deck […]
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They’ve been questing for weeks. They are sore, hungry and in desperate need of rest. As darkness begins to close about them, they spot some lights emanating from a small building just ahead. They quicken their pace, eager to find somewhere they can get off their feet and fill their bellies. As they get closer […]
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In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) John W. Campbell Memorial Award Finalists: The John W. Campbell Memorial Award nominations have been announced. To be well read in […]
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My writing class is over, and I want to thank Kat for helping me with my FanLit duties. For those that wish to know, my class went well. When I began the class I was pretty sure I wanted to be a writer. Now that the class is over I am still pretty sure I […]
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In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) Maurice Sendak Dies at 83: Maurice Sendak’s work had a tremendous impact on my childhood. I was still surprised by […]
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Got any interesting SFF tidbits? Just post below in the comments. 1) I’ll have the e-lobster for $9.99: Publishers, next time meet at Denny’s because those fancy restaurants look really suspicious and now you’re being sued for price-fixing. Readers, you can peruse the antitrust civil suit here (opens a pdf). Discussions of elicit meetings at […]
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In the coming weeks, if you find something interesting you think everyone should read, drop me a line via the contact form and let me know, or just post it below. Let’s get started: 1) Tor Does Away with DRM: Finally. The people spoke and a major publisher has listened. Stay tuned as I’m sure […]
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