Anime roundup 1/2/2014: Best of 2013
What do you do when there’s nothing to watch? Make Hugo recommendations. And there are a couple more premieres to know about…
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Characters: Arlen from The Painted Man
Jack Dowden examines the unfulfilled promise of Arlen from Peter V. Brett’s The Warded Man.
The Great Harry Potter Reread #3: The Prisoner of Azkaban
Matt Mitrovich tackles the third in the Harry Potter Series, The Prisoner of Azkaban, and reflects on reading aloud and impending fatherhood.
SF, FANTASY and HORROR On TV
Listings of current and up-coming genre television shows. Check you local listings!
Anime roundup 12/26/2013: Home for the Holidays
In this week’s viewing: Kyousougiga and Galilei Donna wrap things up with family reunions, and more!
Interview with SFWA Grand Master Ursula K. Le Guin
R. K. Troughton interviews Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) Grand Master Ursula K. Le Guin.
Winter 2014 SF Anime Preview
What’s coming to the intersection of anime and sf worlds in January? (Spoiler: No Sailor Moon, unfortunately.) So many new and renewed shows you’d think it was Christmas or something!
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.
Streaming Genre Videos (Netflix)
Science Fiction, fantasy and horror films currently streaming on netflix
Pets in Space!
Does science fiction suffer from animal animosity? Where are all the outer-spacey pets? Who banned fish tanks from the Enterprise? C.E. Martin wants to know.
Anime roundup 12/19/2013: It’s the End of the Plot As We Know It
In this week’s viewing: Kyousougiga and Galilei Donna hurtle toward seemingly inevitable conclusions, and more!
A Little Game of Three-Hobbit Monte
A discussion of the pitfalls of movie rights agreements in regards to the Hobbit franchise.
“Viaje al fondo del Bar”, un viaje de lo conocido a lo desconocido
Ivan Prado Sejas reviews the short story collection Voyage to the Bottom of the Bar by Gonzalo Montero Lara
A Fan’s Anniversary of Sorts
Some personal fannish history, a couple of takes on Amazing Stories from 1938, a recap of Modesty Blaise, a pic of John Travolta and a review of John M. Whalen’s Vampire Siege at Rio Muerto. What’s not to like?
A Review of Dangerous Women, an Anthology Edited by Gardner Dozois and George R.R. Martin
I was absolutely delighted when I received a review copy of the highly anticipated Dangerous Women. Dozois and Martin have produced a blockbuster anthology with an all-star lineup of authors.
REVIEW: GALLOWWALKERS (2012) Not Worth Hanging Around For
No matter the speed, the fast-forward button can NOT make a bad movie better. Mr. Martin gets down-and-dirty with this review and even manages to find one nice thing to say.
Anime roundup 12/11/2013: Is This the Real Life?
In this week’s viewing: Heading into the homestretch of the season, series compete for the most amazing twist!
The Secret of Writing Great Science Fiction
While many have guarded the secret to great science fiction, others have agreed to share this wonderful insight. I asked some of the greatest minds in the industry to whisper their secrets to us. What follows is a mixture of method and advice.
LOST IN SPACE Reviews of Unknown or Underappreciated Books: A Wizard In Rhyme Series by Christopher Stasheff
Not every author achieves blockbuster status but they may very well still be worth reading. Adam Gaffen pulls some overlooked gems from his shelves in Lost In Space. This episode – an eight book fantasy series by Christopher Stasheff.
Asni’s Art Blog: Angels
Astrid examines the evolution of the Angels as the subject of fantastical art.
Entrevista a Ciruelo: El Amo de los Sueños/ Interview to Ciruelo: Lord of Dreams
A multi-lingual interview with Plum
Hoodwinked! A Review of the Forever Gate Compendium by Isaac Hooke
Don’t overthink this one. Don’t analyze it. Just enjoy
The Ultimate Science Fiction Reading List Part 2
A collection of authors talk about some of their greatest works.
Anime roundup 12/4/2013: Mass Confusion
In this week’s viewing: Samurai Flamenco falls further down the rabbit hole, Kyousougiga promises to emerge from it, and more!
La cocina de la ciencia ficción
Susana reports on the International Meeting (for) Narrative Science Fiction, Fantasy and Black Series, an international convention.
The Week of the Doctor
Just in case you’ve missed out on all the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary happenings….
Anime roundup 11/27/2013: Gorilla My Dreams
In this week’s viewing: Samurai Flamenco makes a violent lurch in a wholly unexpected direction, and more!
Trips to Hidden Places
Astrid shows us the way to Shangri-La, and other mystical, hidden places
The Ultimate Science Fiction Reading List
Notable and award winning authors talk about what’s on their science fiction reading list.
About Author
R.K. Troughton works as an engineer, developing tomorrow’s high-tech gadgets that protect you from the forces of evil as well as assist your doctor in piecing you back together. His passion for science fiction and fantasy has been fed through decades of consumption. He is the author of numerous science fiction and fantasy screenplays and short stories, and his debut novel is forthcoming. His articles appear every Wednesday morning on Amazing Stories.
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