Fantasy Book Club – October 2013: The Steel Remains by Richard Morgan
Lisa Taylor
Our theme for October was Dark Fantasy and our members voted to read The Steel Remains by Richard Morgan. I’ve heard good things about this one and am looking forward…
The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch
Alex Shepherd
So, it’s finally here. You’ve finished your re-read of The Lies of Locke Lamora and Red Seas Under Red Skies. You’ve laughed and cried along with Locke and Jean. You’ve…
Sci-Fi Book Club – October 2013: Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
In October, our Science Fiction Book Club will finally be reading Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. This book has been nominated and come in a close second a number of…
Runewars – Fantasy Board Game Review
Juan de Dios Dougnac
Since I started playing board games, I have developed quite a liking for those that are epic in scope: from the gigantic Twilight Imperium – a masterpiece of galactic conquest…
Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson – Exclusive Book Trailer
Jennie Ivins
The idea of ordinary people acquiring superpowers brings to mind the classic comic book struggles between epic heroes and supervillains: Humanity’s last hope using their superhuman abilities to save the…
Locke and Key – Volume 1: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill
Earlier this year I read Horns. It was the first book I had read by Joe Hill, and I have to admit, I was truly impressed. I would imagine it…
Two Serpents Rise by Max Gladstone
Liz Fellshot Ambrose
When I initially got a copy of this book, my first thoughts were along the lines of “Middle manager dealing with demons and extremist attacks for his salaried job? I…
A Flintlock Fantasy Revolution?
Eric Christensen
Whether you call it “flintlock fantasy”, “gunpowder fantasy,” or “magic and muskets,” fantasy seems to be once again growing beyond the classic “sword and sorcery” image. Now I may be…
The Chaotic Champion – Part Eight: Which Kind of Hero Are You?
Nyki Blatchley
So far in this series, I’ve been concentrating on describing, in the most straightforward way, the various categories of Chaotic Champion and how each works. As I said in the…
Adina West Interview
Dan Hanks
After last month’s review of the excellent urban/paranormal fantasy Dark Child, today we chat about the book and writing in general with fabulous Australian author, Adina West. Let’s get the…
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
A. E. Marling
For a fantastic exploration of The Other in the city of New York, read The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. Two creatures of myth. One city at the…
The Doors Are Open – SFF Goes Mainstream
Leo Elijah Cristea
Sometimes it’s difficult to imagine that, sitting here in this cafe, I am likely the only person in the building who knows who Peter V. Brett is. Because surely that’s…