Karl Schroeder is an award-winning Canadian science fiction writer, author of twelve novels and many short works. His most recent novel is Stealing Worlds, about one woman’s odyssey through a near-future of pervasive AI and blockchain-driven […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. The Passion of Ivan Rodriguez – by Hayden Trenholm Publisher: Tyche Books, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2023 Cover Art – by Kayla Kowalyk Premise: The end […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. FUSION FRAGMENT MAGAZINE #17 – June 2023. Publisher: Fusion Fragment, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Editor: Cavan Terrill Cover Art: by Evelyne Park FICTION: The Aquarium – […]
Trujillo Ángeles, Carlos. Hacia el abismo. Lima: Apogeo, 2023 (segunda edición). 115 pp. Los mecanismos de la literatura de terror suelen ser inusitados. Ya he hablado de manera extensa de la obra del escritor […]
NOTE: This post first appeared in the Roswell Daily Record… When I read the myth of the minotaur as a kid in school, I really didn’t think much about the half bull/half man at the […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. The Hollow Boys – by Douglas Smith (Book 1 of The Dream Rider Saga) Publisher: Spiral Path Books, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2022 Cover Art – […]
Meza Díaz, Julio. Vargas Yosa. Lima: Estruendomudo, 2023. 81 pp. Esta será una reseña, ni muy breve ni muy extensa. No será una no reseña, como denominé antes a los comentarios que hice […]
Veronica Scott for AMAZING STORIES: Welcome to my periodic series of author profiles. Today I’ve chosen New York Times, USA Today and international best selling author Jennifer Estep. She’s a fairly new entrant into the […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. SUPER-EARTH MOTHER: The AI that Engineered a Brave New World – by Guy Immega Publisher: Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2023. […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. Reprise – by Zilla Novikov Publisher: The BumblePuppy Press, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 2023. Cover Art – by Rachel A. Rosen Premise: Researching time travel […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. The Fragrance of Orchids – by Sally McBride Publisher: Brain Lag, Milton, Ontario, 2023. Note: All stories in this collection are by Sally McBride. Also […]
Sí, ya sé que prometí no atrazarme nuevamente. En mi defensa diré que estoy en plena mudanza, por lo que este caos seguirá por un tiempo más. Pero aquí cumplo con comentarles las novedades de […]
NOTE: This post first appeared in the Roswell Daily Record… Since June is ‘Pride Month’ I thought it was a good time to look at recent new (and fairly new) releases in LGBTQ+ science fiction, […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. ON SPEC MAGAZINE issue #123, Vol. 33 No. 1. Publisher: The Copper Pig Writer’s Society. Managing Editor and Art Director: Diane L. Walton. Issue Designer: […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion Pulp Literature Magazine #38 Spring 2023 Published by Pulp Literature Press, Langley, British Columbia, Canada, Winter 2022. Managing Editor: Jennifer Landels, Senior Editor: Melanie Anastasiou, […]
NOTE: This post first appeared in the Roswell Daily Record… Gladiators as a trope work quite well in science fiction romance and are a popular genre. Fighting for your life and also to save your […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. FUSION FRAGMENT MAGAZINE #16 – April 2023. Publisher: Fusion Fragment, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Editor: Cavan Terrill Cover Art: Cassie Daley FICTION: In the Company of […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. Caliban – by Lorina Stephens Publisher: Five Rivers Publishing, Neustadt, Ontario, Canada, 2018. Cover Art – by Jeff Minkevics Premise: Naturally, in a galaxy of […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. The Mermaid’s Tale – by D.G. Valdron Publisher: 2nd edition, Fossil Cove Press, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 2023. 1st Edition: Five Rivers Publishing, Neustadt, Ontario, Canada,2016. […]
Veronica Scott for AMAZING STORIES: Welcome to my periodic series of author profiles. Today I’ve chosen the husband-and-wife writing duo who comprise Tiffany Roberts and spin tales featuring some of the most inventive world building […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. The Nightingale’s Tooth – by Sally McBride Publisher: Brain Lag, Milton, Ontario, 2023. Cover art: by Concept Art Scenery Premise: Coming of age means a […]
Veronica Scott for AMAZING STORIES: Welcome to my periodic series of author profiles. Today I’ve chosen one of the true pioneers and early trailblazers in the genre, Linnea Sinclair. Many people still mention her Accidental […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. Pulp Literature Magazine #37 Winter 2023 Published by Pulp Literature Press, Langley, British Columbia, Canada, Winter 2022. Managing Editor: Jennifer Landels, Senior Editor: Melanie Anastasiou, […]
Note: This post first appeared in the Roswell Daily Record. In the past few years babies have become more common as characters in scifi romance novels. At least one author has been writing in this […]
Veronica Scott for AMAZING STORIES: Welcome to my periodic series of author profiles. Today I’ve chosen Anna Hackett, a wonderful creator of many worlds and some of my favorite book series. I first started reading […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. The Earthborn – by Arlene F. Marks Publisher: Brain Lag, Milton, Ontario, 2023. Cover Photo – by Adam Wilson. Premise: If you are a shapeshifting, […]
Número 10 de la revista “El Tunche” Ya se ha editado el número 10 de “El Tunche”, publicación de Ciencia Ficción, Suspense y Terror, que además incluye guión de cómic. En este número de El […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. Ghost Dreams – by Matthew Hughes Publisher: In UK and Commonwealth; PS Publishing 2022. In Canada and USA; E-edition by M. Hughes, November 2022. Premise: […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. These Long Teeth of the Night: The Best Short Stories 1999-2019 – by Alexander Zelenyj Published by Fourth Horseman Press, November 2022. Cover art: Based […]
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