Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Tidbits for 3/28/13
Interviews & Profiles
- CNN interviews Adam Christopher.
- John Wiswell interviews Chandler Klang Smith.
- Nightmare Magazine interviews Jonathan Maberry.
- Nightmare Magazine interviews Jeff VanderMeer.
- Innsmouth Free Press interviews E. Catherine Tobler.
- Scott Marlowe interviews Tracy Falbe.
- GeekMom interviews George O’Connor.
- The Qwillery interviews Suzanne Palmieri.
- Sense of Wonder interviews Erick J. Mota.
- Dagan Books interviews Shay Darrach.
- Spotlight Report interviews Tood Farmer.
- Screen Cave interviews Steven Moffat.
- AbeBooks profiles Frank Frazetta.
News
- DC Comics To Release Documentary About Supervillains.
- The Wachowskis of The Matrix Take Television Project Sens8 to Netflix.
- George R.R. Martin website getsa facelift.
- Adam Christopher’s EMPIRE STATE gets limited edition hardback variant cover.
- Doctor Who Wins Peabody Award.
- Pick up VENGEANCE by Ian Irvine for only $2.99.
Events
- Minister Faust, the Canadian Science Fiction Writer, Will Give Free Readings at Georgia Tech, April 1 and 2.
- on Online Class: Basic Networking & Platform Building For Writers.
- Starship Sofa presents live online In video: An Audience with SF legends Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, Gregory Benford .
Articles
- Mary Robinette Kowal on Debut Author lessons: The author photo.
- Emma Newman asks Could we change the world?
- George R.R. Martin offers Reading Recommendations.
- Michael J. Martinez on Realism in SF/F.
- Brandon Sanderson on Podcasts, Steelheart & The Rithmatist Covers, Writing Video.
- Myke Cole on Why I don’t write short stories (except when I do).
- Clifford Beal on Fact vs. Fiction in the Curriculum.
- A. Lee Martinez on Tarzan versus Frodo.
- Brian Ruckley on Perusing the Podverse: Monsters!
- Jamie Todd Rubin’s Editorial in the June 2013 Analog.
- Bruce Sterling on Speculative Paleontology.
- Functional Nerds (JT Evans) on History of Role Playing Games.
- Whatever on The Big Idea: Adam Christopher.
- Tom Merritt and Len Peralta on their comic book TenState.
- Kahn’s Corner on 1917: Mr. Britling Sees It Through by H. G. Wells. [via Paul Di Filippo]
- USA Today on Ursula K. Le Guin: Giants of sci-fi and fantasy.
- My Bookish on Wolfhound Century by Peter Higgins Ways.
- Paul Di Filippo reviews on Robert J. Sawyer.
- Bleeding Cool asks Will Dial H Be Cancelled With Issue #16?
- FirstShowing on A New Era of Sci-Fi is Upon Us – Looking Ahead to Worlds That Await.
- Amazing Stories on Jules Verne and Amazing Stories.
- Amazing Stories on Using the Subtext of Body Language in Storytelling.
- Amazing Stories on How Much Will They Pay? Pricing E-books for Fun and Profit.
- Amazing Stories on How Science Fiction Can Save the World.
- Strange Chemistry on A-Z of YA: A is for Authors Who Have Crossed Over.
- 42 Webs on Geekdown: Top Ten Books I Recommend The Most.
- Mindy Klasky on The Best Middle Grade Novels You Haven’t Read (Yet!).
- Kirkus Reviews (me!) Blog Post: More Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Kids Should be Reading in School.
- My Bookish Ways on Top 15 Must Read Titles of April 2013 (SF/F/Horror).
Art
- Amazing Digital Art By Kerem Beyit.
- Sci-fi Art: Drop Ship Touchdown.
- open minded (flood of ideas) by creativeschism.
- Home sweet home by Caam.
- Creature Spot – The Wraith.
More Fun Stuff
- StarShipSofa #282 features fiction by Robert Reed.
- This Stephen King Universe Flowchart Explains It All.
- How Big Is the International Space Station?
- A to Z of Evil Dead.
- Music: Future Worlds by The Light Dreams.
- Chris Hardwick and Jimmy Fallon in a lightsaber duel.
- The Adventures of Beverly Crusher.
- Forrest J “Forry” Ackerman Statue! [via Andrew Porter]
