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Long-time readers of this blog probably know that I keep a running list of science fiction, fantasy and horror review blogs on a page of this site. I just wanted to drop a quick note to mention that I just updated the list with a few new blogs, and would be happy to add ( Read more... )

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I’m currently working on an article that requires that I both define science fiction and fantasy, and that I talk a little about its subgenres and where it is going for people (in this case, Christians) who may or may not be familiar with the genres. I put the question ( Read more... )

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Electric Velocipede #21/#22 has been posted in its entirety online at its site. This issue includes my first column for the magazine - “Brains Lite: A Brief and Incomplete History of Zombie Literature” - in which I explore the genesis of the zombie in literature, a ( Read more... )

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Dear R. L. Copple,

Thank you for your public apology to me regarding my review of Infinite Realities. I accept and forgive any unworthy actions that may have resulted from the “negative” review you felt you received. Your “Eating Humble Pie” post was an exemplary ( Read more... )

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Every year, the Critters Workshop hosts the Preditors and Editors Reader’s Poll, which is a huge popularity contest in various categories. Since GFTW has so many rapid fans, why not focus your rabidity on getting GFTW to the top of the review site category? Last year we ( Read more... )

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Anyone for a cup of Brandon Sanderson delight?

1. Book Review: Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
2. Book Review: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
3. Interview: Brandon Sanderson on Towers of Midnight
4. Book Review: The Gathering Storm by ( Read more... )

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These are all the books I read in 2010 (I think, I may have missed a couple). Links are to online reviews.

1. Vatta’s War: Trading in Danger Part 1 by Elizabeth Moon (audiobook)
2. Wings of Creation by Brenda Cooper
3. The Last Surgeon by Michael Palmer
4. The ( Read more... )

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I know we are getting down to the wire on online purchases, but if you end up with returns and want to buy online I just want to remind everyone that purchases made or ads clicked on this blogfrom now until January 12 (My birthday!) that generate revenue will be donated ( Read more... )