Richard Chwedyk, whose short story “Bronte’s Egg” received the Nebula in 2004, is interviewed at Twilight Tales. He gives some interesting advice: Any advice you’ve been given as a writer that’s either very good, or very out there that you … Continue reading
(1) OMENANA. The new issue of Omenana Speculative Fiction Magazine is available to read online. The tri-monthly magazine takes submissions from speculative fiction writers from across Africa and the African Diaspora. Omenana is the Igbo word for divinity – it also … Continue reading
(1) KGB. Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series hosts Ellen Datlow and Matthew Kressel present Seanan McGuire and Nadia Bulkin in livestreamed readings on Wednesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. EDT. YouTube link to come. Seanan McGuire Seanan McGuire writes science … Continue reading
CAEZIK Notables, an imprint of Arc Manor Books, is putting out a series of speculative fiction books marking important milestones in science fiction or fantasy. Each book in the series is given a new introduction highlighting the book’s significance within … Continue reading
ISFiC, corporate parent of Windycon, has announced the outcome of this year’s ISFiC Writers Contest. Although this year’s Windycon was postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19, ISFiC elected to hold the annual contest. After deliberation, the judges chose not to … Continue reading
(1) FORWARD MOMENTUM. Odyssey Writing Workshop’s Jeanne Cavelos works on “Uncovering the Mysteries of Flow in the Opening of Stephen King’s 11/22/63“ in a new post: …As the director of the Odyssey Writing Workshops Charitable Trust, I’m constantly critiquing fiction … Continue reading
The latest Speculative Literature Foundation (SLF) Deep Dish Reading series was held on August 8 at Volumes Book Cafe in Chicago, Illinois. Co-hosted by award-winning author Mary Anne Mohanraj and Chris Bauer, the event featured readings by Scott Woods, S.L. … Continue reading
[Editor’s note: be sure to read the comments on this post for more novellas and more Filer reviews.] By JJ: I’m a huge reader of novels, but not that big on short fiction. But the last couple of years, I’ve … Continue reading
(1) CATREON. Cat Rambo has updated her Patreon appeal video. (2) WHERE’S WEIMER? DUFF traveler Paul Weimer has reached Hobbiton in New Zealand. Hobbiton pic.twitter.com/2AViH4Kexo — Paul "Princejvstin" Weimer (@PrinceJvstin) May 30, 2017 And especially for beer experts @RobHBedford @mikemartinez72 … Continue reading
(1) SPACE REMAINS THE FINAL FRONTIER. Howard Tayler is right – pass along the dream. If it was "coming soon" in 1988, it's time to refresh the display and say "these are from a future we abandoned, kids. Do better … Continue reading