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.
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Speech and Consequences
Addressing the recent Duck Dynasty fooforah and issues of free speech.
Some Free Advice
Michael J. Sullivan gives some advice about when and how much of your book to make free.
AMAZING News 12/15/13
China soft-lands a rover on the Moon; NPR Features Filk; Charlies Stross warns that your frickin frying pan may be spying on you…and if that isn’t enough, Amazing Stories makes the case for Chuck Jones, famed cartoon director, having anticipated the Chinese Moon landing in his featurette Haredevil Hare from 1948!
Silvia Angiola – Axxón – por M. C. Carper
M. C. Carper interviews super fan and film reviewerSilvia Angiola: Just how well do english language films play out in the spanish speaking world?
Hoodwinked! A Review of the Forever Gate Compendium by Isaac Hooke
Don’t overthink this one. Don’t analyze it. Just enjoy
La cocina de la ciencia ficción
Susana reports on the International Meeting (for) Narrative Science Fiction, Fantasy and Black Series, an international convention.
Carlos Duarte Cano—Editor de Korad, por M. C. Carper
Carlos Duarte Cano talks about science fiction, writing, editing, and his interests.
Crear una revista de ciencia ficción – ¿Por dónde comenzar?
A different approach to publishing projects
AMAZING STORIES Now Offering Advertising
Amazing Stories now offering discounted ad rates to small press and indie author publishers.
¿Por qué crear una revista de ciencia ficción?
Why create and publish a science fiction magazine? Why indeed.
Beating Today’s “S” Curve (or Why an Editor is Every Writer’s Best Friend)
The publishing industry is currently experiencing its own version of the “S” curve and the “boom and bust” curve
Review: The Colors of Space
In the tradition of Heinlein, The Colors of Space by Marion Zimmer Bradley is a provocative space adventure for young adults. But upon closer look, there is a lot more to the story as it becomes a prime example of an archetypical hero’s journey.
Science on Stage vs. Science Fiction Theatre
It’s no secret that popular science has exploded when we see the amount of paperbacks, TV series and documentaries on the subject, and theatre is no exception. Copenhagen is by far the most notable example, […]
Getting the Most Out of a Convention
Congratulations! You’ve just signed up for your first writer’s/SF convention. Attending the event will offer you a chance to connect with likeminded individuals, which can leave you feeling recharged and enthusiastic. You’re excited to attend, […]
Alternate History on the Small Screen
With shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones, fans have a lot to be happy about with the modern age of genre television. If you are like me, however, you like a little history […]
Book Review: Transcendental by James Gunn
Few characters, and people, start off with the intention of winding up where they do. There are the few who succeed at their childhood dreams. The astronauts, the politicians, the firefighters (though I imagine these […]
De Cómo Evitar al Protagonista Superpoderoso: Mistborn de Brandon Sanderson
Me gustaba mucho la serie de TV llamada “Héroes.” Cuentan que su fracaso se debió a que, como los televidentes se enamoraron tanto de los carismáticos personajes, a partir de la segunda temporada, para hacerlos […]
Ooky Spooky Animanga Part III: The Titilating Terror of Junji Ito
[Note: The following post contains some images that are visually disturbing. It is recommended that the reader use caution.] Do you like your comics with heavy inking? With a bit of body horror? With gruesome […]
Les Revues de Science Fiction en France
Les revues ont existé depuis les années 50. Là aussi, il y a eu un profond remaniement du paysage dans les années 80. La mythique revue Fiction qui avait été créé en 1951 disparaît en […]
Dear Self-published authors, it’s your turn to listen up
Last week I did a post entitled: Dear Publishers, listen to authors and put reader’s first where I held traditional publisher’s feet to the fire for things they were doing wrong and I thought they should address. […]
World Building: To Market, To Market
I was getting all excited last night over the idea of making my next purse. I can work with leather, and I don’t want something that looks like what everyone else has, so… But as […]
Omar Vega – Escritor Chileno por M.C.Carper
Omar Vega – Escritor – Autor de El Secreto de Rings y El Futuro Imaginado. M.C. Carper para Amazing Stories Magazine: : Hola ¿Quién eres? Preséntate con tus palabras, por favor. Omar Vega: Soy un […]
Witch: The Young Woman
In my last blog, I have been looking at representations of Witches, which are depicted as old women: and I have remarked on the fact that I’ve been hard put to find sufficient images to […]
The Making of the Return of the Jedi
The latest making of book from the original Star Wars films has finally arrived. This book is one that you will keep on your coffee table with pride (I know I have). I was lucky […]
Good Versus Evil
Welcome internet traveler. I will be stockpiling neatly organized bits into a collective known as a blog along this portion of your journey. Do not fear for your personal safety, as I will take great […]
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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