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February 23, 2015
Book Review: The Elementary Particles by Michel Houellebecq
The French author Michel Houellebecq has had an interesting year so far. On the same day of the attack on the Charlie Hebdo offices, his caricature was featured on the front cover of that magazine. This was also the day his new novel Submission was published, which takes place in the year 2022 where the […]
How Accurate Are Arthur C. Clarke’s Predictions in 2015?
Famed writer Arthur C. Clarke is best remembered today as the author of the science-fiction classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. Though he certainly deserves acknowledgement for his writing and contribution to Kubrick’s classic sci-fi film, Clarke’s uncanny ability to predict the future is also worth remembering. As we enter a new year, it is an […]
February 16, 2015
AISFP 287 – Janet Morris and Chris Morris
Janet and Chris Morris join us to discuss how to write in the ancient world, among many other topics. This episode is brought to you by Islands, an audio drama based on a novella from Eric Flint, adapted by Tony Daniels, and published by Baen books. A four-part, full cast audio play adaptation of […]
SF Book Releases This Week: Feburary 17, 2015
Thanks for stopping by another SF Book Releases This Week. If you are an indie or small press author and would like your book included in this list, email us at adventuresinscifipublishing [at] gmail [dot] com. Half the World (Shattered Sea Book 2) by Joe Abercrombie New York Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie’s thrilling new […]
February 12, 2015
Brandon Sanderson Giveaway
This month we are giving to one lucky winner copies of Firefight and Steelheart, by Brandon Sanderson. For U.S. residents only. Please email your name and address to Adventuresinscifipublising (at) gmail (dot) com by the end of the month. And tell your friends! Brandon Sanderson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Words of […]
SF Book Releases This Week: February 10, 2015
Thanks for stopping by another SF Book Releases This Week. If you are an indie or small press author and would like your book included in this list, email us at adventuresinscifipublishing [at] gmail [dot] com. If you love free books, reviews and podcasts, sign up to our newsletter and be entered in our weekly […]
February 9, 2015
Review: Ack-Ack Macaque by Gareth L. Powell
Imagine if you will a World War II fighter pilot…who also happens to be a monkey. The eponymous Ack-Ack Macaque isn’t all he seems, however, as Powell’s seriously entertaining alternate history novel proves. Based on Powell’s Interzonereader’s poll-winning story in 2007 (included in the book), which is more metaphorical and focuses on a failing relationship, […]
SF Book Releases This Week: February 3, 2015
Thanks for stopping by another SF Book Releases This Week. If you are an indie or small press author and would like your book included in this list, email us at adventuresinscifipublishing [at] gmail [dot] com. If you love free books, reviews and podcasts, sign up to our newsletter and be entered in our weekly […]
AISFP 286 – S.E. Grove
S.E. Grove joins us to discuss the story, magic, science and inspiration behind her stellar novel, The Glass Sentence.
January 31, 2015
AISFP 285 – Mike Resnick
Mike Resnick joins Shaun to discuss his latest novel, The Fortress in Orion, the beginning of the Birthright Universe, and much more. Also, we play first five five minutes of Islands, by Eric Flint. This episode is brought to you by Islands, an audio drama based on a novella from Eric Flint, adapted by Tony […]
