Review: Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora
Review by Christopher Shultz August 18, 2020
In a landmark first, this collection features stories exclusively by authors from Africa and the African Diaspora.
Using Plain Language in Speculative Fiction
Column by Joshua Isard
Employ language that allows the audience to believe your characters believe what is happening.
Ursula K. Le Guin: A Primer
Column by Emmanuel Nataf
An overview of the work of Ursula K. Le Guin, which explored new frontiers and broke new ground in science fiction and fantasy.
8 Recently Published Books That Are Feminist AF
Column by Susan DeFreitas June 13, 2018
The Trump era has been marked by abortion restrictions, gag rules, #timesup, and pussy hats--and now, a historic number of women running for office. These recently pubbed books are 100% zeitgeist.
6 Female Sci-fi Writers You Should Read
Column by Emmanuel Nataf June 11, 2018
To celebrate Octavia Butler’s would-be 71st birthday, we’re featuring six female sci-fi writers who have helped shape the boundary-shattering genre.
20 Places to Submit Your Speculative Short Stories
Column by Annie Neugebauer March 29, 2018
Twenty markets to submit your speculative short stories to. Professional pay + open now/soon. Options for fantasy, science fiction, horror, and more!
Octavia's Daughters: Meet the New Queens of Spec Fic
Column by Susan DeFreitas November 30, 2017
Miss the late, great Octavia Butler? Rejoice, for the Black female speculative tradition is alive and well and kicking all kinds of ass. (Sorry about your TBR pile.)
Bookshots: 'Summerlong' by Peter S. Beagle
Review by Leah Dearborn
A quiet couple in late middle-age stumble upon an enchanting young waitress with some unusual characteristics.
Info Dumps Aren't Evil
Column by Erik Wecks January 30, 2013
Writers are often told to avoid information dumps at all costs, but this can leave a story feeling clipped and lacking necessary description.
