Blog Archive

November, 2011

Wed Nov 30
Fiction Affliction: “Genre-Benders” for December by Suzanne Johnson
Queering SFF Tidbit: Kathe Koja’s Under the Poppy Wins 2011 Gaylactic Spectrum Award for Best Novel by Brit Mandelo
New John Carter of Mars Trailer Hits Good Morning America by Stubby the Rocket
Cherie Priest’s Boneshaker to Shake Up Cinemas by Stubby the Rocket
Ages to Come, Ages Long Past: The Wheel of Time Roundtable, Week 3 by Leigh Butler, Jason Denzel, Matt Hatch and Jennifer Liang
Trek Nation Documentary Debuts Today on Science Channel by Stubby the Rocket
Genre in the Mainstream: How Ray Bradbury Crossed Over by Ryan Britt
Happy Birthday Mark Twain, You Time Traveling Rascal by Stubby the Rocket
Malazan Re-read of the Fallen: Midnight Tides, Chapter Five by Amanda Rutter and Bill Capossere
Why You Should Be Watching Vampire Diaries by Juliana Weiss-Roessler
The Rotten Beast by Mary E. Pearson
Morning Roundup: A Very Burton Macy’s Day Parade by Stubby the Rocket
Tue Nov 29
Upcoming SFF Events in December by René Walling
Fiction Affliction: December Releases in Science Fiction by Suzanne Johnson
Quick, Dirty, & Fundamentally Mean: Eighties Horror Book The Hellbound Heart by Alyx Dellamonica
John Landis Talks About His New Book Monsters In The Movies by Ryan Britt
Monsters in the Movies Signed Sweepstakes! by Stubby the Rocket
Monsters in the Movies Sweepstakes Rules by Stubby the Rocket
The Wheel of Time Re-read: The Gathering Storm, Part 10 by Leigh Butler
Expanding the possibilities of fantasy: Pamela Dean’s The Dubious Hills by Jo Walton
Tor.com Mobile Goes Live by Management Services
What Fantasy Does Best: Lev Grossman Talks with Peter Orullian by Peter Orullian
On Changing Reading Habits or Savoring the Experience by Brit Mandelo
Your New Baby Needs This Star Trek Book by Stubby the Rocket
Star Trek Book of Opposites Sweepstakes! by Stubby the Rocket
Morning Roundup: Curiosity Off to Probe Mars, Cybermen Off to... Play Twister by Stubby the Rocket
Mon Nov 28
The Witch’s Daughter (Excerpt) by Paula Brackston
The Witch’s Daughter Sweepstakes! by Stubby the Rocket
Cyber Monday Reminder: Wild Cards eBooks at $2.99! by Management Services
An Enchanting, Complex Children’s Movie: Hugo by Natalie Zutter
Fiction Affliction: December Releases in Fantasy by Suzanne Johnson
It’s the Future. Here’s Your Jetpack! by Stubby the Rocket
Star Trek Book of Opposites Sweepstakes Rules by Stubby the Rocket
The Walking Dead S2, E7: “Pretty Much Dead Already” by Alex Brown
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is Gorgeous by Aidan Moher
The Witch’s Daughter Sweepstakes Rules by Stubby the Rocket
The Great Alan Moore Reread: Early Years Miscellany — Star Wars by Tim Callahan
The Development of a Heroine: And Both Were Young by Mari Ness
Introducing the Madeleine L’Engle Reread by Mari Ness
Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: “The Enemy” by Keith DeCandido
Once Upon a Time Special, Episode 5: Jiminy and Jane by Teresa Jusino
A Read of the Dark Tower: Constant Reader Tackles The Drawing of the Three, “The Pusher”: Roland Takes His Medicine by Suzanne Johnson
This is the Leaked Prometheus Trailer by Stubby the Rocket
Morning Roundup: Star Trek Releases! (In the Future) by Stubby the Rocket
Fri Nov 25
The Future of the Book as Depicted in Science Fiction by Ryan Britt
Growing Up Potter by Emily Asher-Perrin
The Rosencrantzes & Guildensterns of SFF by Ryan Britt
Play the First Line Game With Us by Stubby the Rocket
Wed Nov 23
The Inspiration of Anne McCaffrey by Michael Whelan
Happy Thanksgiving from Tor.com by Stubby the Rocket
Let’s Not Visit The Planet That Perpetually Lets You Down. 100 Planets by Daniel Merlin Goodbrey by Jen Vaughn
It’s All In The Game: Sherlock Holmes and The House of Silk by Niall Alexander
Paint Splatter Superheroes by Arian Noveir by Aidan Moher
Feed Cthulhu: Pledge a Food Donation Today & Win The Book of Cthulhu by Stubby the Rocket
How to Make Astronomical Illustrations by Ron Miller
Steven Erikson Answers Your House of Chains Questions by Steven Erikson
The Late Mike Fellinger’s Turkey Algorithm: An Exercise in Geek Cooking by Teresa Nielsen Hayden
Bookended by Dragons: Somewhere Beneath Those Waves by Sarah Monette by Brit Mandelo
Primal and Mythic: Geoff Ryman’s The Warrior Who Carried Life by Jo Walton
Morning Roundup: Biff! Pow! Ellen Page? by Stubby the Rocket
Tue Nov 22
Anne McCaffrey, 1926-2011 by Management Services
When You Absolutely Need a Rocket on Your Chest: Tor.com Zazzle Store is Open by Stubby the Rocket
The Many Worlds of Jim Henson by Chris Lough
Doctor Who Series 6 DVD/Blu-Ray Sweepstakes! by Teresa Jusino
Great New Scenes from the Doctor Who Series 6 DVD/Blu-ray by Teresa Jusino
Doctor Who Season 6 DVD/Blu-ray Sweepstakes Rules by Management Services
Twilight vs. Flowers in the Attic: Sick Sex Smackdown, Eighties Style by Alyx Dellamonica
A Read of the Dark Tower: Constant Reader Tackles The Drawing of the Three, “The Pusher”: The Honeypot by Suzanne Johnson
The Wheel of Time Re-read: The Gathering Storm, Part 9 by Leigh Butler
I Always Dreamed We’d Be Back Here. The Muppets (2011) by Danny Bowes
Are Zombies Truly the Harbinger of Genre Crossover? by Ryan Britt
Morning Roundup: Life’s a Happy Song by Stubby the Rocket
I’m From Outer Space!: Muppets From Space by Chris Lough
Mon Nov 21
Your Daily Muppet of Zen by Stubby the Rocket
Planet of Sound: Robyn, “Fembot” by Joshua Starr
Sometimes You Can Get Out of Kansas: Ways in Which The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz Does Not Suck by Ryan Britt
The Walking Dead S2, E6: “Secrets” by Alex Brown
Fairly Good Fodder for Mockery: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 by Natalie Zutter
The Great Alan Moore Reread: Marvelman/Miracleman, Part 4 by Tim Callahan
Neil Gaiman Doesn’t Know How to Read by Chris Lough
Jacqueline Carey Talks to Peter Orullian (Part 2) by Peter Orullian
Download Free Wallpaper for Halo: Primordium by Management Services
Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: “Booby Trap” by Keith DeCandido
Once Upon a Time Vs. Grimm, Week 4: Baby Bargains and Severed Ears by Teresa Jusino
Suburban Fantasy, Gender Politics, plus a Goblin Prom: Why Labyrinth is a Classic by Bridget McGovern
New Set Pic From The Amazing Spider-Man by Stubby the Rocket
Sneak Peek at A Game of Thrones Season 2 by Stubby the Rocket
Too Much Party for Skywalker in Vintage Interview by Stubby the Rocket
Morning Roundup: Sisterhood of the Twilight Pants by Stubby the Rocket
Sat Nov 19
Saturday Morning Cartoons: “Broken Down Film” and “Duck Amuck” by René Walling
Fri Nov 18
Your Daily Muppet of Zen by Stubby the Rocket
This Week’s Sights: Zombie Picnics, Beauty & the Tentacle, and Epicness by Irene Gallo
Doctor Who Trailer “The Doctor, The Widow, and The Wardrobe” by Stubby the Rocket
Like Being There: Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall by Jo Walton
Imaginary Exoplanets by Ron Miller
Weird, amazing, psychotic life. In technicolor.: Farscape and Henson’s Lasting Legacy by Emily Asher-Perrin
A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 33 by Leigh Butler
Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: “The Bonding” by Keith DeCandido
Ask Steven Erikson Your House of Chains Questions! by Stubby the Rocket
This is the Face of Ender Wiggin by Stubby the Rocket
Amanda Rutter Now in Charge of Strange Things by Stubby the Rocket
How to Make a Homunculus and Other Horrors by Robert Lamb, HowStuffWorks.com
New Giant Character Banners for The Avengers by Stubby the Rocket
Sailing for Adventure on the Big Blue Wet Thing: Muppet Treasure Island by Emily Asher-Perrin
A Comic Strip Review of Neal Stephenson’s Reamde by John Bonner
Morning Roundup: Time to Put Your Rory Mask On by Stubby the Rocket
Thu Nov 17
Your Daily Muppet of Zen by Stubby the Rocket
Here There Be Dragons (with EMP) by CJ Hill
Brandon Sanderson Alloy of Law U.K. Tour Schedule by Management Services
Melancholy and mania: The Wind in the Willows by Mari Ness
Candy Caine: The Sweetness of A Muppet Christmas Carol by Ryan Britt
Rothfuss Reread: The Wise Man’s Fear, Part 12: A Beautiful Game by Jo Walton
Ten Anime Series You Should See Before You Die by Tim Maughan
Reopening The X-Files: “Fallen Angel” by Meghan Deans
Gallows Humor and Occasional Profanities: An Appreciation of Terry Pratchett by Karin L Kross
We Almost Didn’t Have the Muppets: Four Alternate Points in Jim Henson’s Life by Mary Robinette Kowal
Morning Roundup: Mandalorian Pony Party by Stubby the Rocket
Wed Nov 16
Data, Because It’s Polite by Chris Lough
NASA Announces Optimus Prime Spin-Off Award for Children by Stubby the Rocket
“Pigs don’t have eyebrows.”: The Muppets Take Manhattan by Emily Asher-Perrin
A Steampunk Evening at Blackwell’s Charing Cross by Ay-leen the Peacemaker
Beyond Muppet Good and Evil: The Dark Crystal by Bridget McGovern
We Can Do Bad All By Ourselves: The Wheel of Time Roundtable, Week 2 by Leigh Butler, Jason Denzel, Matt Hatch and Jennifer Liang
The Other Snow White Steps Forth: Mirror, Mirror Trailer by Stubby the Rocket
Wild Cards eBooks Now $2.99! by Management Services
Malazan Re-read of the Fallen: Midnight Tides, Chapter Four by Amanda Rutter and Bill Capossere
Full Trailer for Pixar’s Brave is Here! by Stubby the Rocket
Jacqueline Carey Talks to Peter Orullian (Part 1) by Peter Orullian
Book Country Launches New Self-Publishing Service by Stubby the Rocket
Hey! A Movie!: The Great Muppet Caper by Chris Lough
Vampire Dystopia: Guillermo del Toro’s The Night Eternal by Ron Hogan
Ghost Hedgehog by Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Morning Roundup: Panic! Kristen Stewart Has Been Cast in Akira by Stubby the Rocket
Tue Nov 15
Join Tor.com on Google+ by Management Services
Muppets Auditioning for the Part of Yoda by Stubby the Rocket
The Past to the Present: The Freedom Maze by Delia Sherman by Brit Mandelo
Lovely & Haunting: The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff by Abigail Johnson
6 Science Fiction Icons Who Hung Out with the Muppets by Ryan Britt
“You don’t happen to have a hacksaw about you, do you, my dear?” Barbara Hambly’s Windrose Chronicles by Liz Bourke
Genre in the Mainstream: Stephen King’s From a Buick 8 by Justin Taylor
Once Upon a Time vs. Grimm, Week 3: Snow Falls and Bees Swarm by Teresa Jusino
I Balance the Force with a Little Help From My Friends — Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan by Drew Karpyshyn by Emily Asher-Perrin
The Lovers, The Dreamers, And Me: The Muppet Movie by Danny Bowes
It’s the Muppet Week on Tor.com! by Stubby the Rocket
Morning Roundup: You Know That New Sound You’ve Been Lookin’ For? by Stubby the Rocket
Mon Nov 14
Watch Green Fire Cascade Over the Planet by Stubby the Rocket
The Revolution Will Be Fictionalized: Send My Love and a Molotov Cocktail! by Stefan Raets
Non-Non Canon: The Strange Case of the 1980s DC Star Trek Comic Books by Ryan Britt
Doctor Who to be Rebooted for the Big Screen (Updated) by Stubby the Rocket
Beware of stobor!: Robert A. Heinlein’s Tunnel in the Sky by Jo Walton
The Great Alan Moore Reread: Marvelman/Miracleman, Part 3 by Tim Callahan
Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: “Who Watches the Watchers?” by Keith DeCandido
The Walking Dead S2, E5: “Chupacabra” by Alex Brown
A Read of The Dark Tower: Constant Reader Tackles The Drawing of the Three, “The Pusher”: Bitter Medicine by Suzanne Johnson
The Year’s Most Fantastic SFF Art: Spectrum 18 by Gregory Manchess
Watch the Full Trailer for The Hunger Games by Stubby the Rocket
Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea in the Tarsem Age: Immortals by Danny Bowes
Morning Roundup: Baking Dawn? by Stubby the Rocket
Sun Nov 13
First Words: What Was the First Book You Bought With Your Hard-Earned Dollars? by Stubby the Rocket
Sat Nov 12
Twitter Chat with Brandon Sanderson this Monday by Irene Gallo
Saturday Morning Cartoons: “War Story”, “Six Little Jungle Boys” and “Dachau Near Munich” by René Walling
Fri Nov 11
Legion of Super-Heroes #3 (Comic Excerpt) by DC Comics
Humanity’s True Containment by Cassandra McNeil
Across the Universe and A Million Suns (Excerpts) by Beth Revis
Friends With Boys, a Webcomic by Faith Erin Hicks by Jen Vaughn
It’s Only the End of the World Again: Melancholia by Theresa DeLucci
A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 32 by Leigh Butler
First Contact by Theresa DeLucci
Signed Glamour in Glass Sweepstakes! by Stubby the Rocket
Malazan Re-read of the Fallen: Midnight Tides, Chapter Three by Bill Capossere and Amanda Rutter
Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: “The Survivors” by Keith DeCandido
Magic on the Line (Excerpt) by Devon Monk
“I Am NOT A Toy!”: A.I.: Artificial Intelligence by Danny Bowes
Morning Roundup: Asteroids Movie on a Collision Course with Audiences by Stubby the Rocket
Thu Nov 10
Trailer for Snow White & the Huntsman! by Stubby the Rocket
Born for Mars: Spaceman by Susan Dunman
Symphony of Science: “Onward to the Edge” by Brit Mandelo
“No Dream Is Ever Just A Dream”: Eyes Wide Shut by Danny Bowes
Old and True: The Book of Ballads, Illustrated by Charles Vess by Brit Mandelo
Rothfuss Reread: The Wise Man’s Fear, Part 11: A Freely Given Gift by Jo Walton
When Books Go to War: Wet Magic by Mari Ness
Reopening The X-Files: “Ice” by Meghan Deans
The Warrior Princess: Mike Shepherd’s Kris Longknife: Daring by Michael M Jones
“Here’s Johnny!”: The Shining by Danny Bowes
Morning Roundup: The Entire Universe is a Joke by Stubby the Rocket
Wed Nov 9
Kidnapping in Rome: Barbara Hambly’s Search the Seven Hills by Liz Bourke
Let’s Do This: The Muppets Hosting the 2012 Oscars by Emily Asher-Perrin
Ridley Scott’s Prophets of Science Fiction Mini-Series Starts Tonight by Theresa DeLucci
“You’re Becoming Healthy, That’s All”: A Clockwork Orange by Danny Bowes
Using Science to Better Understand the Beauty of the Universe: Richard Dawkins’ The Magic of Reality by Brian Switek
Thinking Dark Thoughts: The Wheel of Time Roundtable, Week 1 by Leigh Butler, Jason Denzel, Matt Hatch, Jennifer Liang and Chris Lough
Malazan Re-read of the Fallen: Midnight Tides, Chapter Two by Amanda Rutter and Bill Capossere
Stories and Secrets: Pamela Dean’s The Secret Country by Jo Walton
All Things Rachel: The Hollows Insider by Kim Harrison by Suzanne Johnson
Katniss Takes Aim in New Hunger Games Photo+Vote for Jennifer Lawrence! by Stubby the Rocket
“I Am Completely Operational, And All My Circuits Are Functioning Perfectly”: 2001: A Space Odyssey by Danny Bowes
Morning Roundup: It’s 1982 and You’ve Stumbled Onto the Return of the Jedi Set by Stubby the Rocket
Tue Nov 8
Satori in the Dust Bowl: A Review of Seed by Rob Ziegler by Stefan Raets
The Alloy of Law Spoiler Thread by Management Services
When the Saul Blows by Alyx Dellamonica
Take Your Fez to Work: 11/11/11 is Eleventh Doctor Day by Stubby the Rocket
The Walking Dead S2, E4: “Cherokee Rose” by Alex Brown
Most Hats Allowed: Fan-Made Trailer for The Alloy of Law by Stubby the Rocket
The Inquisitive Imager: A Review of Scholar by L.E. Modesitt Jr. by Stefan Raets
Mistborn Adventure Game Sweepstakes #4 by Stubby the Rocket
Revising death and dragons: Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Other Wind by Jo Walton
Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Tour Begins Today! by Stubby the Rocket
The Wheel of Time Re-read: The Gathering Storm, Part 8 by Leigh Butler
The Alloy of Law Tour Will Unlock a Wheel of Time Secret! by Management Services
Genre in the Mainstream: Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84 by Ron Hogan
Mistborn Adventure Game Sweepstakes #4 Rules by Stubby the Rocket
Challenge to Orci, Kurtzman, and Abrams: Make a Star Trek Movie Without a Bad Guy by Ryan Britt
New Footage from Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows by Stubby the Rocket
Very Revealing Set Pics from NYC Shoot of The Dark Knight Rises by Stubby the Rocket
Only One of Us is Getting Out of this Genre Alive: Brandon Sanderson’s The Alloy of Law by Chris Lough
“Gentlemen, You Can’t Fight In Here! This Is The War Room!”: Dr. Strangelove by Danny Bowes
A Week Exploring Kubrick’s SFF Films by Danny Bowes
Morning Roundup: Day of the Bat by Stubby the Rocket
Mon Nov 7
RT Book Review’s 2011 Award Nominees Announced by Stubby the Rocket
Planet of Sound: The Mae Shi, “Pwnd” by Joshua Starr
My 14-Year-Old Self Might Take Issue with The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson
November Recommendations from BookPeople by Joe Turner and Tommy Wilkerson
The Great Alan Moore Reread: Marvelman/Miracleman, Part 2 by Tim Callahan
Harbor Sweepstakes! (Part the Second) by Stubby the Rocket
Once Upon a Time vs. Grimm, Week 2: Apples, and Curses, and Bears, Oh My! by Teresa Jusino
Harbor #2 Sweepstakes Rules by Stubby the Rocket
Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer: A Review, Polemic, and Appreciation... Sort Of by Alex Brown
Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: “The Ensigns of Command” by Keith DeCandido
The Alloy of Line Has Begun! by Stubby the Rocket
A Read of The Dark Tower: Constant Reader Tackles The Drawing of the Three, Reshuffle, Sections 10-17 by Suzanne Johnson
The Profound Rantings of a Sane Madman: An Appreciation of The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick by Ryan Britt
Time Turns On A Dime In Stephen King’s 11/22/63 by Niall Alexander
Morning Roundup: Transformers in 1-D, Ewok vs Hulk by Stubby the Rocket
Sat Nov 5
Saturday Morning Cartoons: “Carmen – Habanera” and “The Monk and the Fish” by René Walling
Fri Nov 4
Become a Named Character in A Memory of Light by Jennifer Liang
Tor.com Now Available via Mobile App Float by Management Services
Holy Humbug! Lee Bermejo’s Batman: Noël by Ryan Britt
Free Halo: Glasslands Wallpaper! by Management Services
A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 31 by Leigh Butler
Malazan Re-read of the Fallen: Midnight Tides, Chapter One by Bill Capossere and Amanda Rutter
Latest Peter Jackson Video Blog from the set of The Hobbit! by Stubby the Rocket
The Heart of “Eyes to See” by Joseph Nassise by Alex Bledsoe
Morning Roundup: Stephen King Casts Stepchild, Time Travel, Out Into the Street by Stubby the Rocket
Thu Nov 3
Legion Lost #3 (Comic Excerpt) by DC Comics
Rose, I’m Trying to Resonate Concrete: The Greatest, Smallest Moments of Doctor Who by Chris Lough, Ryan Britt and Emily Asher-Perrin
A Look Back at the Imager Portfolio Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. by Stefan Raets
Rothfuss Reread: The Wise Man’s Fear, Part 10: Watching Stories Being Born by Jo Walton
Star Trek: The Next Generation Rewatch: “Evolution” by Keith DeCandido
Reopening The X-Files: “Squeeze” by Meghan Deans
James Bond Returns in... Skyfall by Stubby the Rocket
Amy Pond Must Die! (Says Karen Gillan) by Stubby the Rocket
A Talent for Future Archaeology: Firebird and Echo by Jack McDevitt by Liz Bourke
The Possible Magic of Flowers: Edith Nesbit’s The Wonderful Garden by Mari Ness
Morning Roundup: Realms of Fantasy Ends (Again) & Anne Rice Throws Down by Stubby the Rocket
Wed Nov 2
How to Make a Machine Gun Leg by Stacey Brook
Reading Joanna Russ: How to Suppress Women’s Writing (1983) by Brit Mandelo
Gary Mitchell Strikes Back: IDW’s Star Trek #2 by Ryan Britt and Emily Asher-Perrin
Rescuing Children in Wartime: Nevil Shute’s Pied Piper by Jo Walton
Malazan Re-read of the Fallen: Midnight Tides, Prologue by Amanda Rutter and Bill Capossere
Why You Can’t Miss Redline: An Interview with Director Takeshi Koike by Tim Maughan
Final Parody Trailer for The Muppets Gets Meta by Stubby the Rocket
The Doomsday Vault (Excerpt) by Steven Harper
Morning Roundup: Gaiman Reads Thurber. Stewart is Spongebob. Tennant and Tate Refuse to Stop Singing. by Stubby the Rocket
Hello, Moto by Nnedi Okorafor
Tue Nov 1
The Weird Obtains a New Platform Thanks to Ann & Jeff VanderMeer by Stubby the Rocket
Summerless Years and Strange Wizardries: Barbara Hambly’s Mother of Winter and Icefalcon’s Quest by Liz Bourke
“What Everyone Knows is True Turns Out to be What Some People Used to Think”: Ursula Le Guin’s Tales from Earthsea by Jo Walton
Tom, Huck, and the Steampunk Dream Machine: Twain’s Tom Sawyer Abroad by Allegra Frazier
Progress or Change? Cory Doctorow’s The Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow by Stefan Raets
NaNoWriMo Success Stories by Natalie Zutter
The Wheel of Time Re-read: The Gathering Storm, Part 7 by Leigh Butler
On Retiring the Cool Ranch Doritos: Chris Hardwick’s The Nerdist Way by Theresa DeLucci
The Walking Dead S2, E3: “Save the Last One” by Alex Brown
East is West: Ra.One by Danny Bowes
Sequels and Subversive Sexuality: Malinda Lo Interviews Jacqueline Carey about Saints Astray by Malinda Lo
Barnes and Noble Bookseller’s Picks for November by Management Services
A Possible Farewell to Fairyland: Out of Oz by Mari Ness
Morning Roundup: Walk 500 Miles With the Doctor by Stubby the Rocket