DOUBLE, DOUBLE, WHAT’S THE TROUBLE?
An all-new follow-up to Steve’s Ace Doubles columns. He’s doubled up with laughter, because he’s doubling his Ace writings!
AMAZING NEWS: 10/30/2016
Atomic War, FCC ruliings (turn to your Conelrad station), new releases and more
RETRO REVIEW: ANDRE NORTON (1 of several)
A lot of old (’50s and early ’60s) SF was written by women under masculine or masculine-sounding names. One of the best was Andre Norton. Join Steve in a look at this terrific action/adventure SF like they “just don’t write anymore!”
Les nouvelles small press
An overview of new small presses that publish in French that have been established since the beginning of 2015.
Obituario: Jorge De Abreu (1963-2016)
An appreciation of Venezuelan science fiction and fantasy writer Jorge De Abreu, who died on September 28.
200 años de Frankenstein: a propósito de “¡Diodati, idiota” de Salazar Ledesma
On the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Rodolfo Salazar Ledesma published a novel that paid tribute to the early science fiction work. But, does it live up to its predecessor?
Beam me up, Fernández
Cuban science fiction writers talk about what Star Trek meant to them.
Hugo Worthiness
Message fic or swashbuckling tales of spaceships and aliens? SF is often both at the same time and how a reader receives it may say more about the reader than the work.
Review: Murder in the Generative Kitchen by Meg Pontecorvo
Coming out on September 27, 2016 from World Weaver Press, the novella Murder in the Generative Kitchen by Meg Pontecorvo is a compact little story with a lot to say.
These Are A Few Of My Favorite (Hugo Award Winning) Things….
Commentary on EPH and some past Hugo Award faves
Novedades de Julio en Hispanoamérica
Book releases, critical writings and interviews and symposia on the literature of the fantastic in Latin America are recapped by Tanya Tynjala.
TIME MACHINE: Popular Posts
If you missed these posts, you might not be ready for Worldcon!
The OTHER The Big Book of Science Fiction, a Review
There’s a new tome in town and it’s big. REALLY Big!
Excerpt: The Age of Myth, Book 1 of The Legends of the First Empire, by Michael J. Sullivan
Today, Amazing Stories is pleased to offer you an excerpt from Michael J. Sullivan’s latest, much anticipated and highly praised novel The Age of Myth. Michael has been a long-time contributor to Amazing Stories, where […]
TWO CLASSICS: H. BEAM PIPER and KEITH LAUMER
Is that a Fuzzy Bolo hanging from your rear view mirror, or are you just a fan of Piper and Laumer?
The 2016 Hugo Award & 1941 Retro Hugo Award Finalists
Puppy slate roundup and preparing for the awards announcement.
Bloger Invitado. Benjamín Román Abram: LA CIENCIA FICCIÓN MÁS ALLÁ DE LAS PROFECÍAS
Peruvian editor Benjamin Roman Abram muses on science fiction’s prophetic visions.
REVIEWS: WHY I HUNT FLYING SAUCERS by Hugh A.D. Spencer AND 11.22.63; AND A CALL TO ROBERT A. HEINLEIN FANS!
This week, Steve reviews a new, upcoming book by Hugh A.D. Spencer, the second episode of 11.22.63 on Hulu, and tells of a unique offer for Robert A. Heinlein fans. (Check out the final photo!)
REVIEW: MAR./APR. 2016 F&SF; plus US STAMPS FOR SF WRITERS?
This week Steve reviews the new March/April issue of the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (F&SF), and talks about a postage stamp series that never came about, honouring SF writers, and the reasons behind it.
The Changing Horizon: A Brief Summary of Chinese SF in Year 2015
An excellent summary of Science Fiction in China, 2015
MAGAZINE REVIEW: F&SF FOR JAN/FEB 2016
The January/February issue of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction (F&SF) is under review by Steve, who likes it a lot, even though a couple of the stories kind of depressed him. You will probably like it too!
The Clubhouse; Fanzine Reviews: I’ve Become a Filthy Pro!
How to start a Canadian SF magazine without really trying….
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