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June 16, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Kristell Ink Sci-fi anthology launch in Waterstone...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Kristell Ink Sci-fi anthology launch in Waterstone...:
It's not often three new Science Fiction and Fantasy anthologies come along at once! But on Friday night a week ago in Oxford, that was just what happened when small press Kristell Ink, part of Grimbold Books, launched three new exciting speculative fiction anthologies on an unsuspecting Oxford.
It's not often three new Science Fiction and Fantasy anthologies come along at once! But on Friday night a week ago in Oxford, that was just what happened when small press Kristell Ink, part of Grimbold Books, launched three new exciting speculative fiction anthologies on an unsuspecting Oxford.
June 14, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Speculative Fiction Links of the Week for June 15,...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Speculative Fiction Links of the Week for June 15,...:
It's time for the weekly round-up of interesting links about speculative fiction from around the web, this week with toxic fandom, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Handmaid's Tale, Cloak and Dagger, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Hotel Artemis, Incredibles 2, the Sense8 series finale, BayCon as well as the usual mix of awards news, writing advice, interviews, reviews, con reports, crowdfunding campaigns, science articles, free online fiction and much more.
It's time for the weekly round-up of interesting links about speculative fiction from around the web, this week with toxic fandom, Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Handmaid's Tale, Cloak and Dagger, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Hotel Artemis, Incredibles 2, the Sense8 series finale, BayCon as well as the usual mix of awards news, writing advice, interviews, reviews, con reports, crowdfunding campaigns, science articles, free online fiction and much more.
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Holding On By Our Fingertips, edited by Kate Coe a...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Holding On By Our Fingertips, edited by Kate Coe a...: Release date: May 31, 2018 Subgenre: Apocalyptic anthology About Holding On By Our Fingertips :
Holding On By Our Fingertips
An anthology of science fiction and speculative stories exploring the many different reactions and experiences of people during the 24 hours leading up to the end of the world. Our base instinct is to survive, but when the end is nigh, do we simply lie down and die? Or do we celebrate our life and achievements?
Love, loss, forgiveness, revenge, or just that final goodbye…
Gaie Sebold -- James Everington -- Sarah Higbee -- Charlotte Bond -- Kim Lakin-Smith -- Steve Carr -- Leontii Cristea -- Charlotte Strong -- Tabitha Lord -- Theo Graham -- Adrian Faulkner -- Phil Sloman -- C.A. Yates -- Ren Warom -- Terry Grimwood -- Scott Hungerford -- Courtney Privett
Holding On By Our Fingertips
An anthology of science fiction and speculative stories exploring the many different reactions and experiences of people during the 24 hours leading up to the end of the world. Our base instinct is to survive, but when the end is nigh, do we simply lie down and die? Or do we celebrate our life and achievements?
Love, loss, forgiveness, revenge, or just that final goodbye…
Gaie Sebold -- James Everington -- Sarah Higbee -- Charlotte Bond -- Kim Lakin-Smith -- Steve Carr -- Leontii Cristea -- Charlotte Strong -- Tabitha Lord -- Theo Graham -- Adrian Faulkner -- Phil Sloman -- C.A. Yates -- Ren Warom -- Terry Grimwood -- Scott Hungerford -- Courtney Privett
June 10, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Interview with Peter Sutton, author of Seven Deadly Swords
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Interview with Peter Sutton, author of Seven Deadl...:
The Speculative Fiction Showcase is pleased to interview Peter Sutton, author of Sick City Syndrome , A Tiding of Magpies and the forthcoming Seven Deadly Swords as well as editor of Far Horizons Magazine and the anthologies The Hotwells Horror & Other Stories and Infinite Dysmorphia.
The Speculative Fiction Showcase is pleased to interview Peter Sutton, author of Sick City Syndrome , A Tiding of Magpies and the forthcoming Seven Deadly Swords as well as editor of Far Horizons Magazine and the anthologies The Hotwells Horror & Other Stories and Infinite Dysmorphia.
June 8, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Interview with Deb E. Howell, author of Warrior’s ...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Interview with Deb E. Howell, author of Warrior’s ...: Today on the Speculative Fiction Showcase, it gives us great pleasure to interview Deb E. Howell, author of Healer's Touch and the forthcoming Warrior's Touch.
June 6, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Interview with Ellen Crosháin author of Cruelty: U...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Interview with Ellen Crosháin author of Cruelty: U...:
Today on the Speculative Fiction Showcase it gives us great pleasure to interview Ellen Crosháin, whose novel Cruelty: Unmasked was our featured new release on 30th May.
June 2, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Speculative Fiction Links of the Week for June 1, ...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Speculative Fiction Links of the Week for June 1, ...:
It's time for the weekly round-up of interesting links about speculative fiction from around the web, this week with Solo: A Star Wars Story (spoilers mostly marked, but reader beware), Deadpool 2, Avengers: Infinity War, The Handmaid's Tale, The Expanse, various TV show cancellations and rescues, tributes to Gardner Dozois, uproars at WisCon and FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention as well as the usual mix of awards news, writing advice, interviews, reviews, con reports, crowdfunding campaigns, science articles, free online fiction and much more.
It's time for the weekly round-up of interesting links about speculative fiction from around the web, this week with Solo: A Star Wars Story (spoilers mostly marked, but reader beware), Deadpool 2, Avengers: Infinity War, The Handmaid's Tale, The Expanse, various TV show cancellations and rescues, tributes to Gardner Dozois, uproars at WisCon and FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention as well as the usual mix of awards news, writing advice, interviews, reviews, con reports, crowdfunding campaigns, science articles, free online fiction and much more.
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Anachronism by Jennifer Lee Rossman
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Anachronism by Jennifer Lee Rossman: Release date: June 1, 2018 Subgenre: Time travel
About Anachronism :
It's the same old story: Time traveler meets girl, time traveler tells girl she's the future president, time traveler and girl go on a road trip to prevent a war...
Petra Vincent is at the end of her rope - or rather, the edge of a bridge. Her world is falling apart around her and she sees no way out of the meaningless existence the future has in store. But when stranded time traveler Moses Morgan tells her that she will one day lead the country out of the rubble of a nuclear civil war as President of the United States, she's intrigued - and when another time traveler starts trying to pre-emptively assassinate her, she realizes Moses might be telling the truth...
Anachronism is a time-traveling, adventure-filled novella with a whole bagful of danger, twists, and snarky banter.
About Anachronism :
It's the same old story: Time traveler meets girl, time traveler tells girl she's the future president, time traveler and girl go on a road trip to prevent a war...
Petra Vincent is at the end of her rope - or rather, the edge of a bridge. Her world is falling apart around her and she sees no way out of the meaningless existence the future has in store. But when stranded time traveler Moses Morgan tells her that she will one day lead the country out of the rubble of a nuclear civil war as President of the United States, she's intrigued - and when another time traveler starts trying to pre-emptively assassinate her, she realizes Moses might be telling the truth...
Anachronism is a time-traveling, adventure-filled novella with a whole bagful of danger, twists, and snarky banter.
May 30, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for May 201...
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for May 201...: It’s that time of the month again, time for “Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month”.
So what is “Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month”? It’s a round-up of speculative fiction by indie authors newly published this month, though some April books I missed the last time around snuck in as well. The books are arranged in alphabetical order by author. So far, most links only go to Amazon.com, though I may add other retailers for future editions.
Once again, we have new releases covering the whole broad spectrum of speculative fiction. This month, we have epic fantasy, urban fantasy, dark fantasy, religious fantasy, paranormal mystery, paranormal romance, science fiction romance, space opera, military science fiction, near future science fiction, science fiction mystery, science fantasy, post-apocalyptic fiction, dystopian fiction, horror, Steampunk, fairy tales, YA science fiction, YA fantasy, several LGBT books, witches, werewolves, shifters, superheroes, valkyries, aliens, androids, mercenaries, bounty hunters, space mages, fae and those who hunt them, space cops, lovers on the run, time travel, cartoon characters coming to life, monsters, shaman, djinn, the devil himself and much more.
May 29, 2018
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Cruelty: Unmasked by Ellen Crosháin
Release date: May 30, 2018 Subgenre: Dark Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
About Cruelty: Unmasked: Henry used to be a god. Now, he’s just the gardener.
Nearly twenty-five years have passed since the ancient Faroust fell in love with Eliza MacTir. Stripped of his powers and forced to work for the family he used to rule, he can’t avoid the woman who ruined him. But when a chance encounter brings him into contact with Eliza’s daughter Áine, a twenty-one year old student looking for a chance to explore herself, he sees a chance to exact revenge. The affair is sweet and Henry knows that when he finally reveals it to Eliza, it will be even sweeter.But Henry and Áine aren’t the only ones keeping secrets. Áine’s brother Caolán, sixteen and rebellious, has his share of demons and not all is well with Eliza and Cornelius. The veneer of the perfect family has cracks and once the truths start to spill, everything Eliza fought for will start to unravel.Secrets cannot be buried forever and the Veil won’t stay shut. Darker forces are watching and waiting…
(Cross-posted from the Speculative Fiction Showcase)
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Cruelty: Unmasked by Ellen Crosháin
About Cruelty: Unmasked: Henry used to be a god. Now, he’s just the gardener.
Nearly twenty-five years have passed since the ancient Faroust fell in love with Eliza MacTir. Stripped of his powers and forced to work for the family he used to rule, he can’t avoid the woman who ruined him. But when a chance encounter brings him into contact with Eliza’s daughter Áine, a twenty-one year old student looking for a chance to explore herself, he sees a chance to exact revenge. The affair is sweet and Henry knows that when he finally reveals it to Eliza, it will be even sweeter.But Henry and Áine aren’t the only ones keeping secrets. Áine’s brother Caolán, sixteen and rebellious, has his share of demons and not all is well with Eliza and Cornelius. The veneer of the perfect family has cracks and once the truths start to spill, everything Eliza fought for will start to unravel.Secrets cannot be buried forever and the Veil won’t stay shut. Darker forces are watching and waiting…
(Cross-posted from the Speculative Fiction Showcase)
Speculative Fiction Showcase: Cruelty: Unmasked by Ellen Crosháin
