Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Tidbits for 2/15/13
Interviews & Profiles
- Apex interviews Rachel Swirsky.
- The Qwillery interviews Tiffany Allee.
- Cult Pop interviews Jeff Carlson.
- Publishers Weekly interviews Shaun Tan.
- Mad Hatter interviews Bradley P. Beaulieu.
News
- Bradley P. Beaulieu is DAW Books’ newest author.
- New Stephen King novel from Hard Case Crime.
- William Shatner Wants to Name Pluto Moon 'Vulcan'.
- Comic Book Stores Boycott DC Comics Over Anti-Gay Superman Author.
- The Galactic Suburbia Award 2012.
Articles
- Karen Lord on Writer from an Other Culture.
- Jay Lake on The fundraiser in retrospect.
- N.K. Jemisin on From the Mailbag: The Unbearable Baggage of Orcing.
- Kristine Kathryn Rusch on The Business Rusch: The Gift That Keeps On Giving.
- Rachel Aaron on Loving Your Book.
- The Galaxy Express (Sidney Bristol) on Celebrating Valentine's Day SFR-Style With A Guest Post.
- Ian Sales on Self-publishing for fun and profit.
- Guardian on She-Hulk leads superheroes into battle for chick lit market.
- AESciFi (J.J.S. Boyce) on Bleeding of Genres: Historical Fiction and SF.
- Tor Books UK on A Love Letter To Genre From Team Tor.
- Fantasy Faction (Leo Elijah Cristea) on YA Science Fiction & Fantasy – Part One: The Introduction.
- Apex on Women in Horror: The Heart of Horror.
- Author Suvudu (Chris Pavone) on Stalking: Real Life and Fiction.
- Amazing Stories (Felicity Savage) on I, Shebot.
- Amazing Stories (Zachary Clemente) on Passion & Panels – Mutants in Love.
- Amazing Stories (Gary Dalkin) on Stephen King – A Beginner’s Guide.
- Amazing Stories (Andrew Zimmerman Jones) on Stranger Than Fiction: Space Miners Wanted.
- Amazing Stories (C.E. Martin) on Remembering When Comic Books Were For Kids.
- Amazing Stories (Chris Gerwel) on Crossroads: The Power in Paranormal Romance.
- Kirkus (Patrick Hester) on Blog Post: 'Once Upon A Time Machine': Classic Stories, New Art.
- KPBS on Scientology Founder Central Figure In Local Sci-Fi Collection.
- The Volokh Conspiracy on Catholic science fiction.
- Missions Unknown (Scott A. Cupp) on The Executioness by Tobias S. Buckell.
- Stainless Steel Droppings on Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal.
- First Second Books on Graphic Novels for the Lovelorn.
- LitReactor on Five Unconventional Fantasy Relationships.
- Tor.com on Seven Science Fiction/Fantasy Martyrs Who Give Saint Valentine a Run for His Money.
- Sense of Wonder on Five Unusual Love Stories for Valentine's Day.
- GeekDad on Books for the Geek Love of Your Life.
- My Bookish Ways on My Top 10 Hottest Couples in Genre Fiction.
Art
- Concept Digital Art by Gediminas Pranckevicius.
- Concept Spaceships by Mack Sztaba.
- Concept Art: Land.
- Sci-fi Art: Ghost in the Shell.
- Elemental Purge by kerembeyit.
- COVER ART: Known Devil by Justin Gustainis (UK Edition).
More Fun Stuff
- “Astronomy Lesson” – An Exclusive Short Story from The Best of All Possible Worlds Author Karen Lord | Del Rey and Spectra – Science Fiction and Fantasy Books, Graphic Novels, and More.
- Mending the Moon (Excerpt) by Susan Palwick.
- Companion Cube: A Portal Love Song.
- Eartha Kitt as Catwoman.
- Star Wars Mashup Master Retells Original Trilogy Through Famous Artworks.
- Atomic Fiction "Looper" VFX Breakdown on Vimeo. [via Paul Di Filippo]
- Star Trek Fine Art Prints.
- Game of Thrones Plushies!
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