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Narcopia by Winifred Morris – FREE STORY
This computerized age reveals more and more items the average human being can monetize…opinions, talents, cast-asides, and more. This time, here is something new you could monetize…just remember… I wake in a panic, only bits […]
Life During Wartime by David Mann – FREE STORY
Life in a repressive society is dangerous, and you must be extraordinarily careful. Teachers try to stay neutral, but some find it the perfect camouflage for social rebellion. And then, there are families… I stand […]
The Marriage of True Minds by Peter M. Floyd – FREE STORY
If you ever had to find a new roommate, you were probably quite careful to vet that person, and find out as much as you could about them. In this story, you won’t believe who […]
Inflection Point by Dave Creek – FREE STORY
And now, Amazing Stories is proud to present the Further Adventures of…Steve Davidson! Mild-mannered Amazing publisher by daytime, but in his spare time, when no one’s looking…he’s a Time Traveller! And you will NEVER GUESS […]
The Summoning by Daniel Kason – FREE STORY
From the Prada-wearing devil file…someone is going to extraordinary lengths to evict a tenant behind on her rent, while trying to juggle the remains of her marriage. Who did she hire to do the eviction? […]
News
Time Machine: September 13, 2026
New Releases in Science Fiction/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance for SEPT 2 STEVE’S STUFF – 453 – REVIEW — ON SPEC 2026 New Releases in Science Fiction/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance for AUG 19 Novedades de Julio 2 – 2026 Matt’s […]
Novedades de Julio 2 – 2026
LIBROS El 21 de julio, la editorial Grafos y Maquinaciones, presentó el libro “Nowhere city” de Poldark Mego. Pueden ver la presentación aquí. El 24 de julio se presentó la plaqueta poética cyberpunk “Motoko” de […]
Time Machine: September 6, 2026
Matt’s Reviews: Sealed by Naomi Booth STEVE’S STUFF – 452 – PARTIAL REVIEW – LANTERNS Ghost Souls The Big Idea: Ali Trotta 2026 Sidewise Award for Alternate History Watch the 2026 Hugo Awards Ceremony Dr. […]
OpEd
445 – THE COMING DEATH OF AM RADIO
AM radio was the birthplace of media science fiction (unless you count the comics). Before there were blockbuster SF movies, there were radio shows that dramatized SF and fantasy stories. Because there were no pictures, people had to use their imaginations to see wondrous things. And now it seems, AM is on its way out. Or is it?
Dean Wesley Smith: Traditional Publishing Is Dead. Long Live Indie Publishing
Kristine Kathryn Rusch highlights Dead Wesley Smith’s response to the question: what kind of traditional publishing contract would you need in order to earn 40k per year? Scott Edelman queries – what about authors who […]
Nevala Lee Takes On Asimov’s Legacy of Books and Bottoms
In “Asimov’s Empire, Asimov’s Wall” on Jstor, Alec Nevala Lee (Astounding: Astounding: John W. Campbell, Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, L. Ron Hubbard, and the Golden Age of Science Fiction) takes on Isaac Asimov’s full history […]
MRM Titles Remain Non-Qualifying Markets On The Submission Grinder
Non-Qualifying Markets are markets for fiction, nonfiction and poetry that do not meet SFWA’s minimal pay rates and contractual requirements – while it implies nothing about the quality of the contents, though, in general, “good […]
Amazing Stories: The 100th Anniversary Issue Now Commemorating Ted Whites’ Passing
Fifty years and a couple of months from now – IF “now” was fifty years ago to the day (May 21st), I would be receiving the following issue of Amazing Stories in the mail: and […]
Science Fiction
STEVE’S STUFF – 453 – REVIEW — ON SPEC 2026
Although On Spec magazine, a Canadian genre magazine, published its last issue in December 2025, Edward Willett saved it as an annual “bookazine.” Readt his column for more information.
Novedades de Julio 2 – 2026
LIBROS El 21 de julio, la editorial Grafos y Maquinaciones, presentó el libro “Nowhere city” de Poldark Mego. Pueden ver la presentación aquí. El 24 de julio se presentó la plaqueta poética cyberpunk “Motoko” de […]
Matt’s Reviews: The Robots of Dawn by Isaac Asimov
Publisher Random House Audio Program Type Audiobook Audible Release Date July 15, 2014 Print Release Date 1983 Version Unabridged Language English Book 4 of 5: The Robot ASIN B00KTFBX70 Listening Length 15 hours and 43 […]
25th Century Five and Dime #19: Top 20 Philip K. Dick Short Stories
A few years back, a team of us started a project to create the ultimate Philip K. Dick encyclopedia that covers all 44 of his novels and 123 of his short stories. One of the […]
FANAC Fan History Zoom To Feature Patrick & Teresa Nielsen Hayden
Our new year starts with an important program. Please help us get the word out by resending this to your readership. Renaissance Fen – Patrick & Teresa Nielsen Hayden Patrick and Teresa Nielsen Hayden have […]
Narcopia by Winifred Morris – FREE STORY
This computerized age reveals more and more items the average human being can monetize…opinions, talents, cast-asides, and more. This time, here is something new you could monetize…just remember… I wake in a panic, only bits […]
Matt’s Reviews: Sealed by Naomi Booth
Publisher : Dead Ink Publication date : July 2, 2019 Edition : 2nd edition Language : English Print length : 210 pages ISBN-10 […]
2026 Sidewise Award for Alternate History
The Sidewise Awards for Alternate History were conceived in late 1995 to honor the best “genre” publications of the year. The award takes its name from Murray Leinster’s 1934 short story “Sidewise in Time,” which […]
Fantasy
STEVE’S STUFF – 453 – REVIEW — ON SPEC 2026
Although On Spec magazine, a Canadian genre magazine, published its last issue in December 2025, Edward Willett saved it as an annual “bookazine.” Readt his column for more information.
Novedades de Julio 2 – 2026
LIBROS El 21 de julio, la editorial Grafos y Maquinaciones, presentó el libro “Nowhere city” de Poldark Mego. Pueden ver la presentación aquí. El 24 de julio se presentó la plaqueta poética cyberpunk “Motoko” de […]
The Big Idea: Alethea Kontis
Not all books fit the mold of the genre they’re in. For Alethea Kontis, she wanted to write romance without the explicit parts, wanted to write a YA book that wasn’t dumbed down for kids […]
Novedades de Julio 1 – 2026
LIBROS El 11 de julio en México, se presentó el libro “Xocol?tl”, novela para jóvenes de la colección Barco de Vapor. En la presentación estuvieron Enrique Escalona, el autor y Alexah Heres. El 17 de […]
Novedades de Junio 2026 (2)
LIBROS Nuestro colaborador Cristian Londoño ha publicado un nuevo libro. Se trata de “El infinito nombre de las estrellas”. En este artículo podrán leer algo sobre él. El 17 de junio se presentó en México […]
Science
NASA’s Mission To Save The SWIFT Space Telescope
In a first for NASA, a robotic salvage vehicle will be launched sometime in the next few days to rendezvous with the SWIFT space telescope, grapple on and boost the satellite to a higher orbit. […]
Matt’s Reviews: The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. Publication date: February 11, 2014 Language: English Print length: 336 pages ISBN-10: 0805092994 ISBN-13; 978-0805092998 Author: Elizabeth Kolbert The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert is a very interesting […]
One Step Closer To Belters and Singleships: Psyche Prepares for Mars Slingshot
JPL offered up this interesting video about the Psyche spacecraft’s upcoming Martian slingshot maneuver, which will send the probe on the final leg of its mission, an encounter with the metal rich asteroid Psyche, in […]
Matt’s Reviews: How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer
Publisher : Mariner Books Publication date : January 14, 2010 Edition : 1st Language : English Print length : 320 pages ISBN-10 : 0547247990 ISBN-13 […]
Matt’s Reviews: The Small BIG by by Steve J. Martin, Noah Goldstein and Robert Cialdini
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing Publication date : September 9, 2014 Language : English Print length : 288 pages ISBN-10 : 1455584258 ISBN-13 : […]
Matt’s Reviews: Superforecasting – The Art And Science Of Prediction by Philip E. Tetlock and Dan Gardner
Publisher : Crown Publication date : September 13, 2016 Edition : Reprint Language : English Print length : 352 pages ISBN-10 : 9780804136716 […]
Matt’s Reviews: Multiple Quick Reviews (Pretties, The Municipalists, Broken Place Outer Spaces, Great by Choice)
I’ve been reading too many books lately, plus trying to find time to write my next novel (follow me here if you want to see when that comes out), and I haven’t been finding the […]
Sun Fires Blast Straight at Interstellar Object Cruising Through Solar System
The interstellar object dubbed 3I/ATLAS has been fascinating astronomers since its discovery in early July.The object, generally believed to be a comet, is screaming through the solar system at around 137,000 mph, and is expected […]
