Adaptation Watch: John Scalzi’s LOCK IN Optioned for TV
John Scalzi is on fire! Not too long ago, news broke that his novel Redshirts was getting a limited run tv series, as well as his Old Man’s War novels. Now comes word [Read more]
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Tuesday Tune: “Lock In” by William Beckett (Theme Song to the Novel by John Scalzi)
John Scaliz’s new science fiction thriller, Lock In (out today!), got a nifty theme song by William Beckett. Listen to it below. Related posts: Tuesday Tune: [Read more]
John Scalzi’s THE GHOST BRIGADES Headed to the SyFy Channel!
Cool News of the Day: SyFy is developing a drama series based on John Scalzi’s novel The Ghost Brigades, one of the books set in the author’s Old Man’s War [Read more]
Adaptation Watch: REDSHIRTS by John Scalzi Gets a Limited TV Series Run
Deadline is reporting that John Scalzi’s 2012 Hugo-Winning novel Redshirts is getting a limited television series run on FX. Redshirts takes place in a Star Trek-like [Read more]
AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: Redshirts by John Scalzi, Narrated by Wil Wheaton
REVIEW SUMMARY:The Hugo Award winner from 2012 comes across as a fun and light listen when combined with the audio talents of Wil Wheaton. MY RATING: BRIEF SYNOPSIS: Ensign [Read more]
Today’s SF/F Kindle Daily Deal: “Old Man’s War” by John Scalzi for $2.99
Today’s SF/F Kindle Deal is Old Man’s War by John Scalzi, which you can pick up for $2.99: John Perry did two things on his 75th birthday. First he visited his [Read more]
Cover & Synopsis: “The Back Channel” by John Scalzi (A Digital Chapter of his Latest “Old Man’s War” Novel, “The Human Division”)
Tor will be trying something new with John Scalzi’s latest novel in the Old Man’s War series, The Human Division. Before the novel sees its hardcover release date in [Read more]
MIND MELD: The Secret to the Success of Iain M. Banks’ Culture Novels
[Do you have an idea for a future Mind Meld? Let us know!] Iain M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas was published in 1987, the first book written of what would come to be known [Read more]
John Scalzi Interviewed by Sword & Laser at ComicCon 2012
In this video recorded at ComCon 2012, Sword & Laser’s Veronica and Tom interview John Scalzi. Scalzi talks about his latest book, Redshirts, and the [Read more]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Sword and Laser Chats with John Scalzi
Veronica Belmont and Tom Merritt interview John Scalzi in the latest episode of Sword and Laser. My favorite part starts at 2:40. Related posts: VIDEO: Sword and Laser [Read more]
VIDEO: John Scalzi and Pat Rothfuss Do Sketch Comedy at Comic Con
When John Scalzi stopped in Houston for his book tour, I made a point to see him. In case you haven’t been to see Scalzi on tour, you should; he gives a good [Read more]
REVIEW: Redshirts by John Scalzi
REVIEW SUMMARY: A book aimed at SciFi fans that respectfully pokes fun at the genre they (and the author) love. MY RATING: BRIEF SYNOPSIS: In a Star Trek-like future, ensign [Read more]
[GUEST POST] Zack Parsons Talks With Authors About Writing and Music
Zack Parsons is a Chicago-area writer known for his acerbic humor at Something Awful, his non-fiction books like My Tank is Fight! and his contributions to various [Read more]
Book Cover Smackdown! ‘Echo City’ vs. ‘Halo: Cryptum’ vs. ‘Zoe’s Tale’
Grab your Spartan Armor, folk! It’s time for another Book Cover Smackdown! Here are the contenders… Your Mission (should you choose to accept it): Tell us which [Read more]
REVIEW: Old Man’s War by John Scalzi
The far future: Man has colonized the stars. And they're hostile.
Our solution: Fight back and fight first. Our recruits: Grandma and Grandpa. But not how you knew them. New and improved, like you've never seen or imagined.
[Read more]
Book Cover Smackdown! ‘Leviathan Wakes’ vs. ‘Fuzzy Nation’ vs. ‘Out of the Dark’
Grab your ray guns and pressure suits! It’s time for another Book Cover Smackdown! Here are the contenders… Your Mission (should you choose to accept it): Tell us [Read more]
MIND MELD: SciFi TV Shows That Deserve A Remake (with Videos)
This week, we turned our attention to SciFi television when we asked our panelists this question: Q: Which off-the-air science fiction television show deserves a remake? What [Read more]
SF Tidbits for 10/3/09
Cool news! Scott Westerfeld‘s Midnighters is coming to NBC. The story “revolves around a group of people born at the stroke of midnight who have access to the [Read more]
SF Tidbits for 9/30/09
Interviews & Profiles: Iain M. Banks is interviewed by Time, The Independent, and the Scotsman. Mad Hatter’s Bookshelf interviews Cherie Priest, author of [Read more]
SF Tidbits for 9/18/09
Interviews and Profiles: Here’s a video interview with Charles Coleman Finlay (The Patriot Witch) @Rescued By Nerds: Jeff Somers (The Eternal Prison). @Fantasy [Read more]
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