August 2013

Fri Aug 30

Announcing the 2013 Chesley Award Winners by Tor.com

An Empire of Broken Pottery: John Romer’s A History of Ancient Egypt by David Moran

Fiction Affliction: September Releases in Paranormal Romance by Suzanne Johnson

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “Paradise” by Keith R.A. DeCandido

The King’s Assassin: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas by Michael M Jones

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This): The Secret World of Sleep by Penelope Lewis by Matt Marquez

Apollo in the Labyrinth: Shadows of the New Sun by Mordicai Knode

Do Not Approach the Dog Park: Welcome to Night Vale by Alex Brown

Bloody Valentine: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Rajan Khanna

The 10 Funniest Lines in all of Star Wars (According to Me) by Ryan Britt

Thu Aug 29

Fiction Affliction: September Releases in Urban Fantasy by Suzanne Johnson

The Chronicles of Amber Reread: The Courts of Chaos by Rajan Khanna

The Entire Wounded World: More Than This by Patrick Ness by Niall Alexander

A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 42 by Leigh Butler

James Spader Cast as Ultron in Avengers 2 by Stubby the Rocket

Exploring the meaning of heroism: The Book of Three by Mari Ness

A Final Salute To Matthew Shear From His Friends In The Flatiron by John Sargent

Vicious (Excerpt) by V.E. Schwab

Okay, Boba Fett Likes Some People: Hard Merchandise by Emmet Asher-Perrin

These eBook Errors Must Please Lord George R.R. Martin by Stubby the Rocket

The Only Advice A Writer Needs by Tony Cliff

A Fight Song for a Friend: “Unfettered” by Peter Orullian

Wed Aug 28

Fiction Affliction: Genre-Benders for September by Suzanne Johnson

Mario and Link Give Japanese Woodblock Art a Few Extra Hearts by Stubby the Rocket

CRUX (Excerpt) by Ramez Naam

Rereading Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy, The Blade Itself: “Teeth and Fingers” and “The Wide and Barren North” by Justin Landon

Ask Steven Erikson Your Toll the Hounds Questions! by Tor.com

Forget the Facts, Tell a Story: Why Braveheart is a Classic Despite its Inaccuracies by Brad Kane

How the World Became Quiet (Excerpt) by Rachel Swirsky

Stardust Had Better Become a Fantasy Film Classic by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Annihilation: Your First Look at Jeff VanderMeer’s New Southern Reach Trilogy by Tor.com

Lawful Interception by Cory Doctorow

Kearney’s Kingdoms and the Fairytale Unchained by Niall Alexander

Tue Aug 27

A Career for a Lady: Sylvester, or the Wicked Uncle by Mari Ness

Finding an Alien Xenomorph Gargoyle on Your Church Can’t Bode Well by Stubby the Rocket

Fiction Affliction: September Releases in Science Fiction by Suzanne Johnson

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “Whispers” by Keith R.A. DeCandido

“I think we just saw history being made.” Rae Carson’s The Bitter Kingdom by Liz Bourke

Don’t Worry, Space Puppy. Riddick Will Save You. by Stubby the Rocket

On Elysium, SF Summer Blockbusters, and Geek Outrage Run Amok by Tim Maughan

Mage’s Blood (Excerpt) by David Hair

The Wheel of Time Reread: A Memory of Light, Part 27 by Leigh Butler

This Fake Batman/Superman Trailer is Already Better Than the Real Thing by Stubby the Rocket

Short Fiction Spotlight: The Ties That Bind by Niall Alexander

Sleeps With Monsters: Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit by Liz Bourke

Transformation and Death: The Witches by Mari Ness

Apostrophes in Science Fiction and Fantasy Names by Mignon Fogarty

Mon Aug 26

Ring Ghost-girls Infiltrate Diamond by Stubby the Rocket

Faith and the Fall: Your Brother’s Blood by David Towsey by Niall Alexander

Fiction Affliction: September Releases in Fantasy by Suzanne Johnson

Advanced Readings in D&D: Andre Norton by Mordicai Knode

The Incrementalists (Excerpt) by Steven Brust and Skyler White

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Rewatch: “Continue the Story of Failure” by Alyx Dellamonica

City of Bones: Taking the Fun Out Of Demon Hunting by Shoshana Kessock

A Read of the Dark Tower: Constant Reader Tackles Song of Susannah, 10th Stanza, “Susannah-Mio, Divided Girl of Mine,” Sections 1-9 by Suzanne Johnson

9 Reasons You Should Absolutely Watch The Neverending Story as an Adult by Leah Schnelbach

The First Trailer for Divergent Has Arrived! by Stubby the Rocket

A Divided Nation in Gene Luen Yang’s Boxers & Saints by Ay-leen the Peacemaker

Sun Aug 25

Announcing the 2013 SF&F Translation Awards by Irene Gallo

Fri Aug 23

Love in the Time of Global Warming by Francesca Lia Block by Theresa DeLucci

A History of Ancient Egypt (Excerpt) by John Romer

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “Armageddon Game” by Keith R.A. DeCandido

New Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Promo! by Stubby the Rocket

Sorry Ben Affleck, the Internet Really Wants Idris Elba as the New Batman by Stubby the Rocket

Airplane Grab-Bag Movies! by Mordicai Knode

The Elric Reread: The Weird of the White Wolf by Karin L Kross

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Keith DeCandido by Tor.com

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: Toll the Hounds, Book Wrap by Amanda Rutter and Bill Capossere

Harlan Ellison’s 7 Against Chaos Is Your Next Grumpy Superhero Team-Up by Ryan Britt

Blood in the Ice Cream: A Spoiler-Free Review of The World’s End by Leah Schnelbach

Bossk, Stop, You’re Embarrassing Us: Slave Ship by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Thu Aug 22

Ben Affleck is the New Batman (Who Will Fight Superman)! by Stubby the Rocket

Archer’s Dr. Krieger is Spending His Summer Creating Monsters by Stubby the Rocket

The Fallout (Excerpt) by S.A. Bodeen

New Details and Footage Emerge For Dragon Age: Inquisition by Theresa DeLucci

The Chronicles of Amber Reread: The Hand of Oberon by Rajan Khanna

Time Cat: The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth by Mari Ness

Love in the Time of Global Warming (Excerpt) by Francesca Lia Block

A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 41 by Leigh Butler

The Way of Kings Reread: Interludes I-4, I-5, and I-6 by Michael Pye

How a Fables Cover Gets Made: Greg Ruth on Crafting Fables #135 by Greg Ruth

Picturing Ray Bradbury by Irene Gallo

Re-enacting The Hunger Games at Summer Camp: Is It Actually Controversial? by Leah Schnelbach

Kermit the Frog: Greatest Muppet Diva of Them All by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Wed Aug 21

Terry Gilliam is Sick of Superheroes and Zombies, Offers Us Zero Theorem by Stubby the Rocket

Rereading Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy, The Blade Itself: “No Choice At All” and “Playing with Knives” by Justin Landon

All Our Yesterdays (Excerpt) by Cristin Terrill

Farscape Rewatch: “What Was Lost I: Sacrifice” by Scott K. Andrews

The Winner’s Curse (Excerpt) by Marie Rutkoski

Collateral Damage: Blockbusters and the Changing Narrative of War by Rajan Khanna

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Greg Ruth by Tor.com

Avril Lavigne Music Video Creates Steampunk SharkBear Comics Genre. Yes(?) by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: Toll the Hounds, Epilogue by Amanda Rutter and Bill Capossere

Kermit the Frog and Steve Martin Face Off With Banjos: Wednesday is Saved! by Stubby the Rocket

On Stardust: Love, Life, and Legacy by V.E. Schwab

Talking With Tom: A Conversation Between Tom Doherty and Brandon Sanderson by Stefan Raets

Work Sets You Free by David Barnett

Thomas Covenant and the Snubbing of Self-Publishing by Niall Alexander

Tue Aug 20

Want More of the 9 Realms? Of Course You Do. Watch This Thor: The Dark World Featurette and Feel Better by Stubby the Rocket

The Count and Radovan Go Somewhere Worse Than Hell in King of Chaos by Mordicai Knode

Delia’s Shadow (Excerpt) by Jaime Lee Moyer

Fonts Responsible for Giving Away New J.J. Abrams Book Project, S. by Stubby the Rocket

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “The Alternate” by Keith R.A. DeCandido

Why We Still Write Lovecraft Pastiche by Elizabeth Bear

Ragnarok and Roll (Excerpt) by Keith R.A. DeCandido

The Wheel of Time Reread: A Memory of Light, Part 26 by Leigh Butler

Short Fiction Spotlight: Interfictions Online, Issue 1 by Lee Mandelo

Cover Reveal for Felix Gilman’s The Revolutions by Irene Gallo

Sleeps With Monsters: Mary Robinette Kowal’s Shades of Milk and Honey and Glamour in Glass by Liz Bourke

Movie Minutiae: 9 Common Film Errors That Are Just the Worst by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Warm Up by V.E. Schwab

The Eldritch Horrors of H.P. Lovecraft by Mordicai Knode

Mon Aug 19

Kick-Ass 2 Doesn’t Have a Conscience (and What That Says About America…) by Ryan Britt

The Grim Company (Excerpt) by Luke Scull

Advanced Readings in D&D: Gardner Fox by Tim Callahan

Download Words of Radiance Wallpaper by Michael Whelan by Tor.com

What Does This Mysterious New J.J. Abrams Video Tell Us, If Anything? by Stubby the Rocket

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Rewatch: Slayer Pudding versus the Archnemesises by Alyx Dellamonica

True Blood Season 6, Ep. 10: “Radioactive” by Theresa DeLucci

Star Wars: Jedi Academy (Excerpt) by Jeffrey Brown

Sansa Stark’s Direwolf Lady is Alive and So is Hope by Stubby the Rocket

South Korea Just Gives In, Admits Sherlock and Watson are Lovers by Chris Lough

A Read of the Dark Tower: Constant Reader Tackles Song of Susannah, 9th Stanza, “Eddie Bites His Tongue,” Sections 8-15 by Suzanne Johnson

Loki and Gender Ambiguity by S M Wheeler

The Black Company Reread: Dreams of Steel by Graeme Flory

Sun Aug 18

British Genre Fiction Hitlist: Late August New Releases by Niall Alexander

Sat Aug 17

Exhibit of Bambi Concept Artist Tyrus Wong by Irene Gallo

Fri Aug 16

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “Rivals” by Keith R.A. DeCandido

Andree Wallin’s Amazing Oblivion Concept Art by Irene Gallo

Waiter Proves That Doctor Who Gets You Tips by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: Toll the Hounds, Chapter Twenty-Four (Part Two) by Bill Capossere and Amanda Rutter

Mordenkainen’s Magnificent Market-Share: Of Dice and Men by David M. Ewalt by David Moran

Born Under a Bad Sign: Omens by Kelley Armstrong by Alex Brown

Delilah Dirk and the Turkish Lieutenant (Comic Excerpt) by Tony Cliff

Thu Aug 15

Reconsidering the end of your series: The Borrowers Avenged by Mari Ness

The Others Among Us: The Golem and the Djinni by Helene Wecker by Niall Alexander

The Chronicles of Amber Reread: Sign of the Unicorn by Rajan Khanna

Disability in Science Fiction: Representations of Technology as Cure (Excerpt) by Kathryn Allan

Spoiler Thread for A Read of Ice and Fire, Part 4! by Tor.com

A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 40 by Leigh Butler

Styling Your Hair the Game of Thrones Way by Stubby the Rocket

The Way of Kings Reread: Epigraphs to Part Two by Carl Engle-Laird

Back From the Dead, Assholes! The Mandalorian Armor by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Have A Little Priest: Horror Musicals! by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Parachronism, Possibility, and Penny-Farthing Futurism by Samantha Shannon

Wed Aug 14

Bad Dreams: The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon by Alex Brown

Total War Rome: Destroy Carthage (Excerpt) by David Gibbins

Farscape Rewatch: “Crichton Kicks” by Scott K. Andrews

Literary Mix-and-Match: Codex Born by Jim C. Hines by Michael M Jones

Rereading Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy, The Blade Itself: “The Survivors” and “Questions” by Justin Landon

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: Toll the Hounds, Chapter Twenty-Four (Part One) by Bill Capossere and Amanda Rutter

One World to Rule Them All: The Six Pillars of Middle Earth (Part 2 of 2) by Brad Kane

Swift, Brutal Retaliation by Meghan McCarron

When I Grow Up: Fantasy Musicals! by Emmet Asher-Perrin

On Stardust: Tolls, Rewards, and Treasures by V.E. Schwab

An Assortment of Anthologies, Featuring Secret SF Fan Stieg Larsson by Niall Alexander

Tue Aug 13

Announcing the 2013 World Fantasy Nominees by Irene Gallo

Game of Thrones Season 3 VFX Reel by Irene Gallo

A World of Language: April Lady by Mari Ness

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “Sanctuary” by Keith R.A. DeCandido

Boxers and Saints (Comic Excerpt) by Gene Luen Yang

This is Just a Small Piece of Happiness From the Iron Man 3 Gag Reel by Stubby the Rocket

Popcorn is Coming: George R.R. Martin’s Movie Theater Reopens! by Stubby the Rocket

Finding Your Real Life OTP: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell by Em Nordling

The Wheel of Time Reread: A Memory of Light, Part 25 by Leigh Butler

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Suzanne Johnson by Tor.com

Short Fiction Spotlight: Warren Ellis’ “Dead Pig Collector” by Niall Alexander

See Brandon Sanderson on His Steelheart Tour! by Tor.com

Tale as Old as Time, Song as Old as Rhyme: Fairy Tale Musicals! by Emmet Asher-Perrin

How Concept Art Helped Sell the U.S. Space Program by Charley Parker

Mon Aug 12

BBC’s Atlantis Poised to Be the Next Hercules: The Legendary Journeys? by Emmet Asher-Perrin

True Blood Season 6, Ep. 9 review: “Life Matters” by Theresa DeLucci

Fangirl (Excerpt) by Rainbow Rowell

Advanced Readings in D&D: L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt by Mordicai Knode and Tim Callahan

Boxers and Saints (Comic Excerpt) by Gene Luen Yang

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Rewatch: Wait. Martha Stewart isn’t a Demon? by Alyx Dellamonica

“What the f**k happened here?” Ben Aaronovitch’s Broken Homes by Liz Bourke

A Read of the Dark Tower: Constant Reader Tackles Song of Susannah, 9th Stanza, “Eddie Bites His Tongue,” Sections 1-7 by Suzanne Johnson

Mean Green Mother From Outer Space: Science Fiction Musicals! by Emmet Asher-Perrin

5 Reasons Why Han Solo is the Most Realistic Person in Star Wars by Emmet Asher-Perrin and Ryan Britt

Fri Aug 9

Love and Corpse Disposal: Dead Pig Collector by Warren Ellis by Karin L Kross

Monsters of the Earth (Excerpt) by David Drake

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “Second Sight” by Keith R.A. DeCandido

The Elric Reread: The Sailor on the Seas of Fate by Karin L Kross

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: Toll the Hounds, Chapter Twenty-Three by Bill Capossere and Amanda Rutter

I Never Knew My Grandfather, Only What He Pretended to Be by Toby Barlow

Weird Reality: Reality TV Aimed At Your Inner Geek by Shoshana Kessock

Doctor When? The Dialogue Surrounding the 11th Doctor’s Regeneration by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Thu Aug 8

Supernatural South Africa: Apocalypse Now Now by Charlie Human by Niall Alexander

Gideon Smith and the Mechanical Girl (Excerpt) by David Barnett

What Can the Future Do For Me? OMNI Reboot Launches Today! by Leah Schnelbach

Reopening The X-Files: I Want to Believe by Meghan Deans

A Look at Something Larger: Are All the Giants Dead? by Mari Ness

The Chronicles of Amber Reread: The Guns of Avalon by Rajan Khanna

A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 39 by Leigh Butler

The Way of Kings Reread: Chapters 27 and 28 by Michael Pye

Bryan Cranston Tapped to Play Lex Luthor in Man of Steel 2? by Stubby the Rocket

When Vikings Attack: Swords of Good Men by Snorri Kristjansson by Matt Marquez

On Stardust: Physical, Social, and Metaphysical Boundaries by V.E. Schwab

Monsters and Demigods: Paul Pope’s Battling Boy by Kazu Kibuishi

Paul Pope’s Battling Boy (Comics Excerpt) by Paul Pope

Wed Aug 7

Gloriously Break the Canon of Legend of the Five Rings with Imperial Histories 2 by Mordicai Knode

Exploring Trillium: An Interview with Jeff Lemire by Stephen Weil

Farscape Rewatch: Season Three Overview, Season Four Primer by Scott K. Andrews

Antigoddess (Excerpt) by Kendare Blake

This Toymaker Encased His Friend in Carbonite and Now You Can, Too! by Stubby the Rocket

Rereading Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy, The Blade Itself: Introduction & Prologue by Justin Landon

Short Fiction Spotlight: With Her Body by Nicola Griffith by Lee Mandelo

One World to Rule Them All: The Six Pillars of Middle Earth (Part 1 of 2) by Brad Kane

Science of Future Past: Dune (Part 3) by Lee Falin

Watch the Stylish, Swaggery New Trailer to Thor: The Dark World by Stubby the Rocket

Cayos in the Stream by Harry Turtledove

Ebook Bestsellers and the Edinburgh Festival by Niall Alexander

Tue Aug 6

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “Necessary Evil” by Keith R.A. DeCandido

Zen Quest: Night Boat by Alan Spence by Niall Alexander

Transcendental (Excerpt) by James Gunn

Let the Joyous Flailing Begin! Watch the First Trailer for Muppets Most Wanted by Stubby the Rocket

Batman: The Animated Series Rewatch: “Deep Freeze” & “Batgirl Returns” by Steven Padnick

Hodor From Game of Thrones is a DJ and Sometimes This Life is so Rewarding, You Know? by Stubby the Rocket

The Wheel of Time Reread: A Memory of Light, Part 24 by Leigh Butler

…Nor Heavy Storm, Nor Ever Rain, But Disappointment: Elysium by Danny Bowes

Watch the Final Trailer for the Ender’s Game Movie by Stubby the Rocket

Sleeps With Monsters: Kari Sperring Answers Five Questions by Liz Bourke

Latch-key Fantasia or Noir Subversion? Nelly Reifler’s Elect H. Mouse State Judge by Ron Hogan

I Hate Boats by Carl Engle-Laird

Mon Aug 5

Dial H #15 (Comics Excerpt) by China Miéville

The Lost Prince (Excerpt) by Edward Lazellari

Advanced Readings in D&D: L. Sprague de Camp by Tim Callahan and Mordicai Knode

Babayaga (Excerpt) by Toby Barlow

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Rewatch: Larry’s Gay, Larry’s Dead, and High School’s Kinda Over by Alyx Dellamonica

Preview the New Ender’s Game Movie Trailer Now! by Stubby the Rocket

True Blood Season 6, Ep. 8 review: “Dead Meat” by Theresa DeLucci

A Read of the Dark Tower: Constant Reader Tackles Song of Susannah, 8th Stanza, “A Game of Toss” by Suzanne Johnson

The Black Company Reread: Shadow Games by Graeme Flory

Sun Aug 4

3 Implications We Can Make Now That Peter Capaldi is the Next Doctor by Chris Lough

British Genre Fiction Hitlist: Early August New Releases by Niall Alexander

Fri Aug 2

The First Trailer For Sherlock Season Three is Here! by Stubby the Rocket

The Reflection of Perfection: The Glass Republic by Tom Pollock by Niall Alexander

Fiction Affliction: August Releases in Paranormal Romance by Suzanne Johnson

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “Rules of Acquisition” by Keith R.A. DeCandido

Strange New World: New Earth by Ben Bova by Michael M Jones

When Your Ideal Life Still Isn’t As Good As Flying: The Borrowers Aloft by Mari Ness

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: Toll the Hounds, Chapter Twenty-Two by Bill Capossere and Amanda Rutter

Ender’s Game Battle School Begins This Weekend. The Prize: A New Trailer by Tor.com

Creating the Artwork for “Jake and the Other Girl” by Gregory Manchess

Codex Born (Excerpt) by Jim C. Hines

Someone Made a Sci-Fi Version of The Room, Starring Christian Slater: Stranded by Ryan Britt

Thu Aug 1

Fiction Affliction: August Releases in Urban Fantasy by Suzanne Johnson

Join the Little Brother-Themed Scavenger Hunt in San Francisco! by Tor.com

Assault on Sunrise (Excerpt) by Michael Shea

Reopening The X-Files: “The Truth” by Meghan Deans

What’s it Like Being a Guest of Honor at San Diego Comic Con? by Faith Erin Hicks

A Read of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords, Part 38 by Leigh Butler

The Way of Kings Reread: Chapters 25 and 26 by Carl Engle-Laird

Delilah Dirk and the Easy Mark by Tony Cliff

Possession (Excerpt) by Kat Richardson

You Know Nothing Jon Snow: Donato Paints Westeros by Irene Gallo

Science of Future Past: Dune (Part 2) by Lee Falin

Daunt Undaunted by Niall Alexander