SF/F Links: The Last For June
Well, here are a few more for this month to keep things interesting. Enjoy! L. E. Modesitt, Jr. talks about the “golden age” of writing that everyone seems to refer to. Definitely eye-opening. Things weren’t all that great back in the day… A little history about my ancient relatives from many hundreds of years ago […]
Will Literacy Die and Will the Post-Literature World Arrive?
The future of literacy has certainly been on rocky ground in recent years. With the advent of radio, then television, followed by the Internet and cellphones, it would seem that much of the “civilized” world is heading towards a future in which the literate are not necessarily required in order to keep the gears rolling. […]
Promo Bits: Chaos by Escober
Here’s some quick info about a new Underlands Press release. Cover Copy:When British Soldier Alex returns home from his tour in Bosnia, he’s plagued by blackouts, recurring nightmares, and uncontrollable acts of violence. Escaping to Mexico, Fisher sets off on a globetrotting tour in an attempt to distance himself from the demons in his head. […]
Interview w/ Paul Genesse
Paul Genesse is one of my favorite authors. I’ve reviewed two of his novels (The Golden Cord and his newest edition to the Iron Dragon Series, The Dragon Hunters) and have interviewed him previously. If you’re interested in learning more about Paul, you can check out his website, or see his novels at Amazon here […]
Promo Bits: Exit Vector by Simon Drax (Underland Press)
Here starts a new feature here on WISB: Promo Bits. I likely won’t make personal comments on these every time, since the book or site should speak for itself. Here goes: EXIT VECTORA wovel from Underland Pressby simon draxStart date: June 22, 2009 Mori Kim Marr’s personal force-field of drugs and drink has worn thin: […]
Top 10 Overused Fantasy Cliches
I’m surprised that I haven’t done this one before. There are quite a lot of fantasy tropes/cliches, so this list is particularly difficult to put together to my satisfaction. Which ones deserve to be on a top 10 list? Which ones don’t? Well, here’s what I came up with. If you have suggestions, let me […]