¿Y si Venus tuviera vida? Una vieja historia de Bradbury y Brackett
Venus. Following the recent report of life-chemicals found in its atmosphere, is it any wonder that we’re all thinking swampy things again?
REVIEW: F&SF July-August 2020 (Part II)
Steve finishes a two-part review of the July-August issue of F&SF—the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. It’s an excellent issue of a top SF/F magazine!
Astounding Histories, May 1930: Humanity’s Evolution
In 1930 Astounding Stories was a new publication, edited not by John W. Campbell but by Harry Bates
Astounding Histories, April 1930: Venusian Vampires and Marine Monsters
The fourth issue of the magazine the Astounding Award (for Best New Author) is named.
CLUBHOUSE: Review: The Oppenheimer Alternative by Robert J. Sawyer
Our second review of Sawyer’s latest; well worth two reviews, well worth the read.
Astounding Histories, January 1930: Stories of Super-Science
Amazing Stories’ early rival gets some love with this review of its very first issue
The 1945 Retroactive Hugo Award Finalists
We’re very happy to see a story published in Amazing Stories (in 1945) make the list!
Amazing Histories, November 1928: As Above, So Below
A review of one of Amazing Stories’ most iconic issues
CLUBHOUSE: Review: The Defender of Rebel Falls, a novel by Erik Christensen
A medieval fantasy seen through a science fiction lens
Amazing Histories, October 1928: To the Moon, Mars, and Beyond
So the time is not distant when it will be possible for us to witness a ball game a thousand miles away.
Interview: Author Honey Phillips Takes Cyborgs to the Mars Frontier
A desperate widow in need of a helping hand… even a cybernetic one.
Arnauld Pontier, portrait d’un auteur a typique
An interview with Arnauld Pontier, author of the F.E.L.I.N.E. trilogy
Boogieman In Lavender: On Beyond Cisgender: Books for High School
“Only literary fiction and other genres are typically not only disallowed but actively sneered at.”
Amazing Histories, September 1928: A Symbol for Scientifiction
A contest to search for a “symbol for scientifiction”
Pets in Space 4 Authors Talk About Cats, Dogs & Otherworldly Creatures
Pets in Space is always a good thing, and now, this post has been updated with some cool “space pet” illustrations!
Review: Journey to Where by Steven Paul Leiva
Journey to Where by Steven Paul Leiva is a fresh adventure that reads like a number of familiar SF classics, but with a hint of modern elements taken from today’s headlines.
AMAZING NEWS: 9/29/19 – SPECIAL ALMOST A PALINDROME DATE EDITION
Captain Future; female heroes in space; three black holes colliding; FTL being taken seriously, Dan Simmons screed; Elon Musk builds a silo; Kay Tarrant, George Lucas, Greta Thunberg, Boston Dynamics, Spider-Man and, believe it or not – more!
Profiles in Pulp: The First Science Fiction Magazine(s)
Is Amazing Stories the world’s first science fiction magazine? Yes. Did it get there all on its lonesome? No.
Amazing Histories, July 1928: The World’s a Stage
Scientific investigations conducted at the Gernsback offices…and a report on the July, 1928 issue of the magazine
Amazing Histories, June 1928: Beyond the Visible
Gernsback experiences myth becoming reality; H.G. Wells, David H Keller, Baron Munchhhausen’s adventures and more round out this 1928 issue of the magazine
LEIGH BRACKETT, “QUEEN OF PULP,” TAKES ON MARS
This week after an absence, Steve talks about Mars as myth, especially as portrayed by Leigh Brackett. Which do YOU prefer? Myth or science fact?
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Pulp Literature Magazine #23
Fine writing throughout in this magazine devoted to pulp fiction of a higher literary calling.
Noticias Literatura 10-7
Report on the Celsius Festival’s programming; Minatura’s 2019 Fantastic Microcuent contest rules, AEFCFT’s nomination for ESFS awards; and interview with José Antonio Suárez about Alter Ego and more!
Amazing Histories, Spring 1928: The Second Quarter
“We believe that America will in time, become known as the hotbed of scientifiction…” Hugo Gernsback, 1928
AMAZING NEWS – 6/2/19 – Pride Month Edition
A scientific evaluation of farts in space, pulp collections, Terminator trailer, Pride month and Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman get engaged!
May 2019 SF To Watch For
Mayday may be the international distress call, but for SF readers the month of May offers a wide range of good books Including a new Alex Benedict novel from Jack McDevitt, Rudy Rucker’s first new […]
Guest Post: The 19th Annual Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention
Doug Ellis fills us in on the fantastic offerings this year’s Windy City Pulp & Paper convention.
AMAZING NEWS: April 7, 2019
Hugo Awards, Video Fanac (Heinlein, Campbell), tributes to Vonda McIntyre, StarHopper engine test and more
Flights to Impossible Cities Nominated for 2019 Rhysling Awards!
Flights to Impossible Cities nominated for Rhysling Award
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