Anyone interested in doing something crazy, like, say, reading one science fiction short story a day, may be interested in knowing that there are plenty of websites that offer high quality SF for free. Here are some of those sites:

• SciFiction - courtesy of the SciFi Channel who, I read somewhere, is one of the highest paying markets for SF. They post classic SF stories as well as originals.


• Infinity Plus - offers some big-name authors


• Free Speculative Fiction Online - is a collection of links to free online short SF around the web.


• Seeing Ear Theater - also hosted by the SciFi Channel. It offers audio versions of SF stories. looks like it hasn't been updated in a while, though.


• The online version of print magazines (Asimov's SF, Analog, Fantasy & SF) also offer free stories online.

How do you steer clear of the trash? Why, review sites of course! The following sites review short science fiction:

• Tangent Online - one of the most comprehensive short SF review sites.


• Best SF - Another great resource of reviews. The site also lists newly available (and free) online short fiction.


• Review of 100 Great SF Short Stories - the name says it all. No, really. Just read it again if you don't believe me.

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Posted by John DeNardo at Wednesday September 01, 2004 at 8:49 PM
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