The Artful Collector: On Illustrators and their “Fine Art”
A look at “fine art” from SF/F illustrators.
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The Ultimate Science Fiction Reading List Part 5
Somehow our first taste of fiction always seems to hold a special place in our minds and hearts even after we’ve read hundreds of new stories. Another installment of the ultimate science fiction reading list from some of our favorite authors and editors.
The Ultimate Science Fiction Reading List Part 4
A few recommendations from some of the greatest minds in the industry of what you should be reading.
Anime roundup 4/24/2014: Spring Cleaning
In this week’s viewing: The lineup for the rest of the season is set, but first, a late premiere!
Asni’s Art Blog: Mother of Waters
Yemanja, Yemoja, Yemalla, Janaína – the Mother of Waters is one of the main goddesses, of various Afro-American religions – Santería, Voodoo, Candomblé – which evolved from African deities grafted onto Catholic saints.
La saga donde la lucha de polaridades es permanente: Luznar y la Sombra de los Espejos
Ivan offers up a profile of the Bolivian author Vanessa Giacoman Landivar and her series Luznar y la Sombra de los Espejos
From Tribute to Mount Doom, A Lesson in Survival Skills.
Dianne Lynn Gardner joins us today with her first post examining the use of character in world building.
Anime roundup 4/17/2014: Creeping Along
In this week’s viewing: The second half of premiere week turns into a race to the bottom, but luckily, not everything gets there!
The Artful Collector: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Artist Walter Velez
A look at Walter Velez’s art and current projects.
To Be Shocked or Not to Be Shocked?
Is it better to know what is coming or not in the Game of Thrones series? Do you want to read the books first?
Self-publishing Competitions: Leave Your Elves At Home
The enormous media interest in self-publishing has been fired by the breakthrough success of Wool by Hugh Howey, so SF is leading the way in this field. It’s strange therefore to hear the Guardian’s flamboyant Books section editor Claire Armistead warning that “It’s all too easy to dismiss the self-publishing sector as a wilderness of elves, sex and high-school romcoms”.
Anime roundup 4/10/2014: It Takes All Kinds
In this week’s viewing: After seeing off Hozuki no Reitetsu, it’s premiere time!
Retrospective – Stephen King’s Carrie Turns 40
April 5 marked the 40th anniversary of the original US publication of Stephen King’s first novel, Carrie. Writing that makes me feel old. Not that I read Carrie in 1974, but I became aware of […]
The Artful Collector: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Jill Bauman
Jane Frank looks at Jill Bauman’s work.
Game of Thrones is BACK!
A look at last week’s episode of Game of Thrones, “A Tale of Two Swords.”
Asni’s Art Blog: Interview with Tais Teng
Tais Teng is a well established and prolific science fiction and horror writer and illustrator from the Netherlands. He has made several hundred covers and interior illustrations – most notably the Jack Vance e-books. His particular affinity is for the work of H. P. Lovecraft.
Una mujer-lobo embarazada: ejercicio de verosimilitud
SI UNA MUJER-LOBO EMBARAZADA SE TRANSFORMA, ¿EL BEBÉ SE TRANSFORMA TAMBIÉN?
Daína Chaviano, entrevista a una escritora extraterrestre
An interview with Cuban fantasy author Daína Chaviano
Anime roundup 4/3/2014: The Naked Truth
In this week’s viewing: Four of five series wrap up, and a surprising proportion feel that nudity is the solution!
An Interview With F&SF Author SJ Chase
An interview with science fiction and fantasy author SJ Chase
The Artful Collector: Moving into a New Era of SF/F Art
The Hugo awards for Professional Artist, from 1980 through 1992, were dominated by artist Michael Whelan (Jim Burns won once during those years, in 1987). The rest of the decade, 1993 -1999, Whelan took turns […]
Self-publishing Odyssey: Part 3 The Dirty Business Of Promotion
A look at self-publishing promotional strategies.
LO FANTÁSTICO EN “98 SEGUNDOS SIN SOMBRA” de Giovanna Rivero
A review of Giovanna Rivera’s 98 SEGUNDOS SIN SOMBRA
Anime roundup 3/27/2014: All You Need Is Love
In this week’s viewing: Samurai Flamenco expounds about love, Nobunagun features someone who needs to admit it, and more!
The Ten Greatest Wizards of All Time
A bit problematic, this list. My experience with wizards tells me they are a fickle lot and prone to hubris. And they have powers….Perhaps ranking them might not be such a good idea….
SciFi4Me.com, Your Portal to the Science Fiction Multiverse
“Greetings! Welcome to SciFi4Me.com – where we talk science fiction, not wrestling. “ I ask you how can one not love a sci-fi based website that has that as the first thing you see on […]
Anime roundup 3/20/2014: It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
In this week’s viewing: Samurai Flamenco confronts insanity, Kill la Kill and Nobunagun say that’s fine because it’s awesome, and more!
Interview With Gary Chalk, Fantasy Artist, Author and Games Designer
an interview with the unstoppable game designer, author and illustrator – Gary Chalk.
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