How to Know When It’s Okay to Read a Series out of Order
It may be the most crucial question in science fiction and fantasy that no one is asking: is it ok…
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The Collapsing Empire Begins John Scalzi’s Next Science Fiction Epic
It’s too short. That’s my one complaint about John Scalzi’s newest book, The Collapsing Empire, which comes in at a positively economical…
Urban Fantasy Goes Small Town in Etched in Bone
First, a confession: I haven’t read the previous books in Anne Bishop’s Others series. Because of that, I went into…
Sins of Empire Is a Thrilling Introduction to a Flintlock Fantasy World
In Sins of Empire, Brian McClellan returns to the world of his Powder Mage trilogy for a novel that is equal parts…
Kings of the Wyld Is Epic Fantasy That Rocks
In his afterword, Kings of the Wyld author Nicholas Eames reveals the original concept behind his story: “What if mercenaries were the…
The Poison Eater Is Science Fantasy That Never Loses Heart
Immersive: that’s the best word to describe Shanna Germain’s The Poison Eater. The novel is set in a dystopian world that, at…
Leia Organa’s Story Matters—and That’s Why the Late Carrie Fisher’s Role Should Be Recast
With the recent news that Lucasfilm has no plans to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher for Star Wars Episode IX, I would like…
Remnants of Trust Is an Action-Packed Military Sci-Fi Mystery
With the second Central Corps novel, Remnants of Trust, Elizabeth Bonestell makes a strong case for adding her name to the list…
Why Do Romance Authors Write Under Multiple Pseudonyms?
My introduction to the romance genre was via the In Death mystery series by J.D. Robb. My friends assured me that these…
Star Trek 1976 to Star Trek 2016 (At Least We Missed Out on the Kirk/Jesus Fight)
This winter, while cleaning out our bedroom, I stumbled across a program for a Star Trek convention in New York.…
Christopher Priest on Deathstroke: World’s Greatest Assassin, World’s Worst Dad
When Christopher Priest (no relation to the British SFF author), the comic creator behind a legendary run on Marvel’s Black Panther…
10 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books That Should Be Graphic Novels
[ean6]Dealing with Dragons, by Patricia C. Wrede A bored princess goes off to live with a dragon and they have…
Swing to these 5 Jazz Age Romances
The Jazz Age was a time of social upheaval, lawlessness, and changing morality. It certainly had its dark underbelly, especially regarding violence…
Monstress Is a Dark Fantasy About the Struggle to Find What’s True
Every so often, a comic book comes along that is so rich, so complicated, and so full of emotion, your…
The Death of Darwyn Cooke: The World Has Lost a Great Storyteller
Darwyn Cooke passed away this past weekend at the age of 53 from cancer. If you don’t know who Darwyn…
Where to Start with Harlequin Historicals
The first few times I picked up a Harlequin Historical, I was delighted by the quality and the range of stories.…
Gotham Central: Still Relevant, 10 Years Later
Ten years ago this month, DC Comics ended the critically-acclaimed Gotham Central. Today, the influence of both the seres and its creators…