October 2014

Fri Oct 31

Demon: The Descent is His Dark Materials Meets Terminator and Aliens by Mordicai Knode

The Annihilation Movie Brings On Ex Machina Director Alex Garland by Stubby the Rocket

Fiction Affliction: Genre-Benders for November by Suzanne Johnson

Lowball (Excerpt) by Michael Cassutt and David Anthony Durham

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

Take the Creepiest Turing Test with the Ex Machina Trailer by Stubby the Rocket

Should-Have-Been: Black Dog by Caitlin Kittredge by Lee Mandelo

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Martha Wells by Tor.com

Rereading Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy, Before They Are Hanged: “To the Edge of the World” and “Before the Storm” by Justin Landon

Middle School Girls Remake the Ghostbusters Trailer Shot-for-Shot, and It’s Great by Stubby the Rocket

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: The Crippled God, Chapter Twenty-Four (Part Four) and Epilogues I & II by Amanda Rutter and Bill Capossere

Worlds Apart: Riding the Unicorn by Paul Kearney by Niall Alexander

Benedict Cumberbatch Graphically Details Just How “Devastating” of a Shag Sherlock Would Be by Stubby the Rocket

Dolores Umbridge Rewrote Her Own History—What We Learn From J.K. Rowling’s New Story by Emmet Asher-Perrin

The Bloody Books of Halloween: Anno Dracula by Kim Newman by Will Errickson

The Good Wolf by Niall Alexander

Our Favorite Childhood Halloween Costumes! by Stubby the Rocket

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Reread: Part 4 by Kate Nepveu

Everybody Scream! Team Tor.com’s Favorite Halloween Specials and Movies by Stubby the Rocket

Morph by David Lubar

Thu Oct 30

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Katherine Howe by Tor.com

Game of Thrones Actors’ Contract Negotiations Reveal a Potentially Major Spoiler by Stubby the Rocket

Revolution (Excerpt) by Jenna Black

Let’s Ruin Some Childhoods: Charlotte’s Web by Mari Ness

A Sci-Fi Casserole: Peter F. Hamilton’s The Abyss Beyond Dreams by Justin Landon

Interstellar Remembers the Moon Landing Differently by Stubby the Rocket

A Read of Ice and Fire: “The Mystery Knight” Part 3 by Leigh Butler

Pan Macmillan to Publish Naomi Novik’s New Novel, Uprooted!! by Tor.com

The Harry Potter Reread: The Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapters 21 and 22 by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Words of Radiance Reread: Chapter 16 by Carl Engle-Laird

Amy Poehler Quizzed George R.R. Martin on Game of Thrones Characters, and It Was Adorable by Stubby the Rocket

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Gail Carriger by Tor.com

Twelve Books to Bewitch You! by Stubby the Rocket

George R. R. Martin’s The Ice Dragon Debuts on the YA New York Times Bestseller List by Tor.com

The Worst of All Possible Universes and the Best of All Possible Earths: Three Body and Chinese Science Fiction by Cixin Liu

Rich and Strange: “Witch, Beast, Saint” by C. S. E. Cooney by Amal El-Mohtar

Check Out Dragonstone and Other Art Pieces From The World of Ice & Fire by Tor.com

Wed Oct 29

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: David Gerrold by Tor.com

Harry Harrison! Harry Harrison! (Excerpt) by Harry Harrison

This is What Happens When George R.R. Martin and Tom Doherty Visit H.P. Lovecraft’s Grave by Stubby the Rocket

We Have to Save Belgium! Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “A Fractured House” by Chris Lough

Amazing Grace: The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber by Niall Alexander

Pull List: Joe Hill’s Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland by Alex Brown

Has Tom Hanks Written a Cautionary SF Story? On “Alan Bean Plus Four” by Ryan Britt

Rereading Melanie Rawn: Dragon Prince, Chapters 27 and 28 by Judith Tarr

Grady Hendrix’s Horrorstör is Coming to Television! by Stubby the Rocket

“If We Burn, You Burn With Us!” Watch the Final The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 Trailer by Stubby the Rocket

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: The Crippled God, Chapter Twenty-Four (Part Three) by Amanda Rutter and Bill Capossere

Now You Can Finally Watch the Avengers: Age of Ultron Mjolnir Party Scene by Stubby the Rocket

William Gibson on Urbanism, Science Fiction, and Why The Peripheral Weirded Him Out by Karin L Kross

19 Strange Things Hiding in The World of Ice and Fire by Chris Lough

Rocket Talk Episode 32: Rachel Bach and Sam Sykes by Stubby the Rocket

Watch the Avengers: Infinity War Teaser Trailer! by Stubby the Rocket

Bring Me a Cuddly Marshmallow Robot: Big Hero 6 Will Make You Cry, and That’s Okay by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Necessary Waste: The Strange Art of Killing Fictional Characters by Brian Staveley

A Kiss with Teeth by Max Gladstone

Tue Oct 28

Alan Rickman Once Pranked Daniel Radcliffe With a Fart Machine on the Harry Potter Set by Stubby the Rocket

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Elizabeth Haydon by Tor.com

Fiction Affliction: November Releases in Science Fiction by Suzanne Johnson

Coming Home (Excerpt) by Jack McDevitt

Short Fiction Spotlight: Before the Mountains of Madness by Niall Alexander

Holocaust Noir: A Man Lies Dreaming by Lavie Tidhar by Mahvesh Murad

Marvel’s Phase 3 Revealed! Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Civil War, and More by Stubby the Rocket

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Nicola Griffith by Tor.com

The Lesser Dead is Christopher Buehlman’s Greatest Yet by Alyx Dellamonica

William Gibson’s The Peripheral Spoiler Thread and Review by Karin L Kross

The Wheel of Time Reread Redux: The Eye of the World, Part 6 by Leigh Butler

Ichabod and Abbie are All About that Bass in this Week’s Sleepy Hollow: “And the Abyss Gazes Back!” by Leah Schnelbach

Marvel-Shadowed Providence: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Parts I and II by Ruthanna Emrys and Anne M. Pillsworth

The Goatman Bleateth! Gotham: “Spirit of the Goat” by Thom Dunn

Sleeps With Monsters: Again With The Books by Liz Bourke

Fairy Tale No More: Doctor Who is a Science Fiction Show Again by Ryan Britt

Read The Three-Body Problem Right Now on Tor.com by Tor.com

Mon Oct 27

George R.R. Martin Reveals What Would Happen to Westeros if the Others Win by Stubby the Rocket

Knife Fight and Other Struggles (Excerpt) by David Nickle

“Your grandpa was a real pain in my butt!” The Legend of Korra: “The Calling” by Mordicai Knode

It’s Looking More Likely That Benedict Cumberbatch Will Be Doctor Strange by Stubby the Rocket

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Daniel Wallace by Tor.com

Chris Hadfield Shares His Secret for Taking Such Cool Photos from Space by Stubby the Rocket

Emma Loves Pop Tarts. And Maybe Other Things. Once Upon a Time: “Breaking Glass” by Mari Ness

Fiction Affliction: November Releases in Fantasy by Suzanne Johnson

Rereading the Empire Trilogy: Servant of the Empire, Part 7 by Tansy Rayner Roberts

Seven Science-Fiction Heroes with Swashbuckling Swagger by David Cranmer

Nobody Puts Jarl in a Corner: The Way of Shadows Graphic Novel by Justin Landon

5 Brilliant Things About Doctor Who Series 8, Episode 10: “In the Forest of the Night” by Paul Cornell

Follow Your Arrow: The Valdemar Reread! by Ellen Cheeseman-Meyer

Constantine: “Non Est Asylum” by Thom Dunn

The Future is Here: William Gibson’s The Peripheral by Karin L Kross

The Walking Dead, S5 E3: “Four Walls and a Roof” by Alex Brown

That Old Black Magic: Katherine Howe on The Penguin Book of Witches by Ay-leen the Peacemaker

Sun Oct 26

The Power of Trees Compels You! Doctor Who: “In the Forest of the Night” by Chris Lough

Fri Oct 24

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: David Peterson by Tor.com

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

Sleepy Hollow: Children of the Revolution (Excerpt) by Keith R.A. DeCandido

Rereading Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy, Before They Are Hanged: “Coming Over” and “Cheap at the Price” by Justin Landon

9 Harry Potter Halloween Stories We’d Rather See Than Dolores Umbridge by Stubby the Rocket

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

Tributaries of Rivers of London by Niall Alexander

The Internet’s Favorite Avengers: Age of Ultron Character is… Ultron! by Stubby the Rocket

The Bloody Books of Halloween: Wurm by Grady Hendrix

Between Two Evils: Horns by Alex Brown

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Reread: Part 3 by Kate Nepveu

Thu Oct 23

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Marly Youmans by Tor.com

Christopher Nolan Had to Pick and Choose Which Wormhole Science to Use in Interstellar by Stubby the Rocket

We Will All Go Down Together (Excerpt) by Gemma Files

Hayley Atwell Beats Up Everyone on the Set of Agent Carter, Mostly on Purpose by Stubby the Rocket

City of Contradictions: Retribution by Mark Charan Newton by Niall Alexander

The Harry Potter Reread: The Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapters 19 and 20 by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Devil in a Blue Dress: Horns by Joe Hill by Alex Brown

Why Edward Norton is Glad He Stopped Being the Hulk by Stubby the Rocket

A Read of Ice and Fire: “The Mystery Knight” Part 2 by Leigh Butler

Those Lost Lovegroves by Niall Alexander

Words of Radiance Reread: Chapter 15 by Alice Arneson

Check Out the Cover of Neil Gaiman’s New Short Fiction Collection, Trigger Warning by Stubby the Rocket

Look, This Mouse is a Jerk: Stuart Little by Mari Ness

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Daryl Gregory by Tor.com

Cover Reveal for Ayize Jama-Everett’s The Liminal War and The Entropy of Bones by Gavin J. Grant

Wed Oct 22

Watch the First Trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron! by Stubby the Rocket

Ann Leckie’s Hugo-Winning Ancillary Justice Optioned for Television by Stubby the Rocket

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Fred Venturini by Tor.com

Live-Action Static Shock Series Leads Warner Bros’ Digital Programming Slate by Stubby the Rocket

The Hero and the Crown (Excerpt) by Robin McKinley

Who’s Your Daddy? Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “A Hen in the Wolf House” by Chris Lough

Child of Earth (Excerpt) by David Gerrold

Rereading Melanie Rawn: Dragon Prince, Chapters 25 and 26 by Judith Tarr

Tom Doherty and George R.R. Martin to Be the First Recipients of Brown University Library’s Harris Award by Tor.com

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

Batgirl’s New Creative Team is Already Punching Sexism in the Face — With Science! by Sam Riedel

Fantasy’s Raw Materials: Five Questions with Brian Staveley by Bella Pagan

This Chance Planet by Elizabeth Bear

Tue Oct 21

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Karen Akins by Tor.com

Cosmic Chaos: Bathing the Lion by Jonathan Carroll by Niall Alexander

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

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Nicholas Sansbury Smith by Tor.com

Dave and HAL Just Can’t Work Things Out in the New Trailer for 2001: A Space Odyssey! by Stubby the Rocket

The Walking Dead Fans Sure Hope Robert Kirkman Doesn’t End the Series With “It Was All a Dream” by Stubby the Rocket

Witchy Woman vs. Weeping Woman! Sleepy Hollow: “The Weeping Lady” by Leah Schnelbach

The Wheel of Time Reread Redux: The Eye of the World, Part 5 by Leigh Butler

The Way James Cameron Worked Arnold Schwarzenegger Into Terminator: Genisys is Very Sweet by Stubby the Rocket

The Most Merciful Thing in the World: “The Call of Cthulhu” by Ruthanna Emrys and Anne M. Pillsworth

Got Milk? Gotham: “Viper” by Thom Dunn

Everyone is Trying to Prove They’re Relevant: Birdman by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Fall 2014 Anime Preview: Symbiotic Alien Hands Don’t Make Good Pets by Kelly Quinn Chiu

Happily Remixed and Mashed-Up Ever After: Modern Fairy Tales! by Leah Schnelbach

Mon Oct 20

Lost’s Mr. Eko Joins Game of Thrones As a Brand New Character by Stubby the Rocket

Enter the Mouse: Once Upon a Time, “The Apprentice” by Mari Ness

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Elizabeth Bradley by Tor.com

Disney’s Sea Voyage Film Moana Will Come to Theaters in 2016 by Stubby the Rocket

Kuvira Always Gets What She Wants: The Legend of Korra’s “The Coronation” by Mordicai Knode

Is Jena Malone Playing Robin in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice? by Stubby the Rocket

Rereading the Empire Trilogy: Servant of the Empire, Part 6 by Tansy Rayner Roberts

5 Brilliant Things About Doctor Who Series 8, Episode 9: “Flatline” by Paul Cornell

Snow White: The Blankest Slate of Them All by Natalie Zutter and Emmet Asher-Perrin

Download a Free Romulus Buckle Story from The Steampunk User’s Manual! by Jeff VanderMeer and Desirina Boskovich

A Read of the Dark Tower: Constant Reader Tackles The Wind Through the Keyhole: “The Skin-Man (Part 2)” and “Storm’s Over” by Suzanne Johnson

British Fiction Hitlist: Late October New Releases by Niall Alexander

The Walking Dead, S5 E2: “Strangers” by Alex Brown

Willful Child (Excerpt) by Steven Erikson

A False Premise: Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz by Niall Alexander

Sun Oct 19

You made a mighty fine Doctor. Doctor Who: “Flatline” by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Fri Oct 17

Gifts for the One Who Comes After (Excerpt) by Helen Marshall

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “In the Pale Moonlight” by Keith R.A. DeCandido

Nostalgic Space Opera: Empire of Dust by Jacey Bedford by Liz Bourke

Congratulations to the storySouth Million Writers Award Nominees! by Stubby the Rocket

Rereading Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy, Before They Are Hanged: “Cold Comfort” and “The High Places” by Justin Landon

For the Love of Those Above by Niall Alexander

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: The Crippled God, Chapter Twenty-three (Part Three) by Amanda Rutter and Bill Capossere

MST3K Alums Return to Space! by Stubby the Rocket

Under the Radar: Sultana’s Dream by Mahvesh Murad

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Reread: Part 2 by Kate Nepveu

The Bloody Books of Halloween: The October Country by Ray Bradbury by Will Errickson

Thu Oct 16

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Sarah Pinborough by Tor.com

See Alexander Siddig as Game of Thrones’ Prince Doran, and the Surprising Change to the Book Storyline by Stubby the Rocket

Witchcraft and Maggots: An Enemy at Green Knowe by Mari Ness

Palpatine’s Newly Revealed First Name is More Appropriate Than You Think by Chris Lough

Now You Can Wear Phèdre’s Marque With RockLove’s Kushiel’s Dart Jewelry by Stubby the Rocket

A Read of Ice and Fire: “The Mystery Knight” Part 1 by Leigh Butler

Words of Radiance Reread: Chapter 14 by Carl Engle-Laird

Concept Sketches for Star Wars: Episode VII Possibly Leaked by Stubby the Rocket

Flatiron Books Announces Mark Frost’s The Secret Lives of Twin Peaks by Tor.com

They’re Sending Thor to Kill the White Whale! by Stubby the Rocket

The Harry Potter Reread: The Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapters 17 and 18 by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Nuns, Bears, and Divine Swear Jars: God is Disappointed in You at NYCC by Leah Schnelbach

The Best of the West: Jawin’ with Nunslinger Author Stark Holborn by Jared Shurin

Wed Oct 15

The Accidental Highwayman (Audio Excerpt) by Ben Tripp

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Desirina Boskovich by Tor.com

Wonder Woman Standalone Movie Leads the Charge in Warner Bros’ Official DC Comics Movie Lineup by Stubby the Rocket

You’re Hitting Yourself. Stop Hitting Yourself! Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Face My Enemy” by Chris Lough

Hild (Excerpt) by Nicola Griffith

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Cory Doctorow and Jen Wang by Tor.com

Rereading Melanie Rawn: Dragon Prince, Chapters 23 and 24 by Judith Tarr

Daniel H. Wilson on the Short Film Adaptation of The Nostalgist by Daniel H. Wilson

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: The Crippled God, Chapter Twenty-three (Part Two) by Amanda Rutter and Bill Capossere

Congratulations to the National Book Award Finalists! by Tor.com

The Man Booker and the Future by Niall Alexander

Rocket Talk Episode 31: The Book Smugglers by Stubby the Rocket

These Are My People: Building Community in the SF/F World by Katharine Duckett

Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza by Carrie Vaughn

Tue Oct 14

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Ben Tripp by Tor.com

The Heart Does Not Grow Back (Excerpt) by Fred Venturini

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

Short Fiction Spotlight: Shearman, Fearman by Niall Alexander

Unnatural Annals: “The Lurking Fear” by Ruthanna Emrys and Anne M. Pillsworth

Evil Flutes and Driving Lessons: Sleepy Hollow’s “Go Where I Send Thee” by Leah Schnelbach

The Wheel of Time Reread Redux: The Eye of the World, Part 4 by Leigh Butler

Gotham: Arkham? I Hardly Know ’em! by Thom Dunn

Robert Downey, Jr. Reportedly Co-Starring in Captain America 3, Marvel Phase 3 to be “Civil War”? by Chris Lough

A Category Unto Himself: The Works of China Miéville by Jared Shurin

From Plot Devices to Normal People: Transgender Themes in Comics at NYCC by Natalie Zutter

Sleeps With Monsters: Ann Leckie Answers Eight Questions by Liz Bourke

Vampire Powers, On! Dracula Untold by Ryan Britt

“Believe the Victim” and Other Anti-Harassment Guidelines We Learned From NYCC’s #YesAllGeeks Panel by Natalie Zutter

The Girl in the High Tower by Gennifer Albin

UK Cover Reveal for Brian Staveley’s The Providence of Fire by Bella Pagan

Mon Oct 13

Spider-Gwen Was Such a Hit, She’s Getting Her Own Series! by Stubby the Rocket

Watch the First Trailer for Brian Michael Bendis’ Superhero Police Procedural Powers by Stubby the Rocket

A Failed Tragedy: Clariel by Garth Nix by Liz Bourke

What Would You Like to Believe About Yourself? Doctor Who: “Mummy on the Orient Express” by Chris Lough

A VERY Troubling Relationship with Ice Cream: Once Upon a Time, “Rocky Road” by Mari Ness

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Dan Krokos by Tor.com

Rereading the Empire Trilogy: Servant of the Empire, Part 5 by Tansy Rayner Roberts

Internet Activism and Global Economics: In Real Life by Cory Doctorow & Jen Wang by Em Nordling

The Non-Linear Hero’s Quest: The Legend of Korra, “Korra Alone” by Mordicai Knode

Cory Doctorow on In Real Life at NYCC by Leah Schnelbach

A Read of the Dark Tower: Constant Reader Tackles The Wind Through the Keyhole: “The Wind Through the Keyhole,” Part 6 by Suzanne Johnson

The Walking Dead Season 5 Premiere: “No Sanctuary” by Alex Brown

Virtues of War Cover Reveal and Excerpt — Art by Fred Gambino by Tor.com

Bill Nye and Randall Munroe Pummell NYCC 2014 with SCIENCE! by Leah Schnelbach

The Doubt Factory by Paolo Bacigalupi by Mahvesh Murad

Sun Oct 12

Sneak Peek of Constantine at NYCC Looks Promising by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Sat Oct 11

Birdman Lands at NYCC! by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Fri Oct 10

Freefall: TimeBomb by Scott K. Andrews by Niall Alexander

Will Magic Dance Again? Possible Labyrinth Sequel in the Works by Stubby the Rocket

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Ginn Hale by Tor.com

We Came This Close to a Doctor Who Musical by Chris Lough

Engaging Explosions: A Call To Duty by Timothy Zahn and David Weber by Liz Bourke

Danny Strong, Frank Barbiere, and Ales Kot on Writing for Big Studios and Comics vs. Independents by Natalie Zutter

“There are many different types of people in this world, and they’re not all human.” Saga Press at NYCC 2014 by Leah Schnelbach

Rereading Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy, Before They Are Hanged: “No Good for Each Other” and “The Hero’s Welcome” by Justin Landon

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Tom Fletcher by Tor.com

The Mary Sue at NYCC: Don’t Write What You Know, Fight It! by Natalie Zutter

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: The Crippled God, Chapter Twenty-three (Part One) by Bill Capossere

Geeks of Color Go Pro! Diversity and Careers in Geek Culture at NYCC by Leah Schnelbach

Here and There: The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil by Stephen Collins by Niall Alexander

“Bring Something New Every Day” — Adam West at NYCC by Ryan Britt

The Bloody Books of Halloween: Dead White and Black Christmas by Grady Hendrix

Don’t Touch That Dial: Fall 2014 TV by Alex Brown

Legend of Korra Says Goodbye to Comic-Con by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Reread: Part 1 by Kate Nepveu

Thu Oct 9

“If Everyone Had a Little More Hodor in Them it Would be a Nicer World.” Hodor & Podrick NYCC Highlights by Chris Lough

Destinies Are At Stake: The Knight by Pierre Pevel by Liz Bourke

Baymax Embraces His Heroic Destiny in Big Hero 6 NYCC Footage by Stubby the Rocket

Tomorrowland at Comic-Con — With George Clooney and Hugh Laurie! by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Star Trek Jewelry Line Features a Canonically Accurate Detachable Enterprise! by Stubby the Rocket

Young Woman in a Garden (Excerpt) by Delia Sherman

The Tomorrowland Trailer is Here to Make Us Feel Things! by Stubby the Rocket

Fifty Years Later: Paddington Here and Now by Mari Ness

We Are All Freaks: American Horror Story: Freak Show by Theresa DeLucci

Rocket & Groot Conquer all the Covers! by Stubby the Rocket

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: David Hair by Tor.com

A Read of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows, Part 33 (An Overview) by Leigh Butler

Words of Radiance Reread: Chapter 13 by Alice Arneson

Dating and Death and Corporate Takeovers — Must Be Tuesday. Arrow: “The Calm” by Emmet Asher-Perrin

The Harry Potter Reread: The Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapters 15 and 16 by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Fiction Prediction: The Legacy of Science Fiction Writers by Peter F. Hamilton

Wed Oct 8

Paul Feig Confirms All-Female Ghostbusters Movie! by Stubby the Rocket

The Warm Glowing Warming Glow: Fall 2014 TV by Alex Brown

Champion of the Scarlet Wolf (Excerpt) by Ginn Hale

Who’s That Girl? Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Making Friends and Influencing People” by Chris Lough

Supernatural Season 10 Premiere: “Black” by Alex Brown

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Tina Connolly by Tor.com

Rereading Melanie Rawn: Dragon Prince, Chapters 21 and 22 by Judith Tarr

The Fastest Origin Story Ever Told—Oddly Inappropriate For The Flash by Emmet Asher-Perrin

John Scalzi Wins at the Filthy, Hilarious Night of Watchmen Erotica from ShipwreckNY by Natalie Zutter

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: The Crippled God, Chapter Twenty-two by Bill Capossere

Prophecies, Libels & Dreams (Excerpt) by Ysabeau S. Wilce

Rocket Talk Episode 30: “Six Months, Three Days” by Charlie Jane Anders by Stubby the Rocket

Pushing the Very Limits of Gender, Selfhood, and Tea: Highlights from Ann Leckie’s AMA! by Stubby the Rocket

Dangerous Women: “The Girl in the Mirror” (Excerpt) by Lev Grossman

Mrs. Sorensen and the Sasquatch by Kelly Barnhill

The Legacy of Muad’Dib: The Cult That Frank Herbert Never Wanted by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Tue Oct 7

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Faith Hunter by Tor.com

A Hint of the Alien: The Year’s Best Weird Fiction, Volume One by Theresa DeLucci

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: “Wrongs Darker than Death or Night” by Keith R.A. DeCandido

Robert Downey Jr. Has to Remind Himself That Tony Stark Isn’t Real, and Other Highlights From His Reddit AMA by Stubby the Rocket

Short Fiction Spotlight: The James Tiptree Award Anthology (Part 2) by Lee Mandelo

Shell Shock and Eldritch Horror: “Dagon” by Ruthanna Emrys and Anne M. Pillsworth

Ichabod and Abbie Don’t Need Your Blood Money in Sleepy Hollow: “Root of All Evil”! by Leah Schnelbach

The Wheel of Time Reread Redux: The Eye of the World, Part 3 by Leigh Butler

Your Guide to All the Crazy Avengers 3 Rumors by Stubby the Rocket

Post-Binary Gender in SF: The Mirror Empire by Kameron Hurley by Alex Dally MacFarlane

Sleeps With Monsters: Sea Change and September Girls by Liz Bourke

Yes Father, I Shall Become… A Weather Balloon! Gotham: “The Balloonman” by Thom Dunn

Peril vs. Ponies: Mercedes Lackey’s Closer to Home by Ellen Cheeseman-Meyer

An English Ghost Story (Excerpt) by Kim Newman

Mon Oct 6

The Wilds (Excerpt) by Julia Elliott

The Strange and the Familiar: David Cronenberg’s Consumed by Karin L Kross

Urban Fantasy without the Tropes: Jacqueline Carey’s Poison Fruit by Liz Bourke

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Christopher Buehlman by Tor.com

Whatever Happened to Avatar Korra? The Legend of Korra Returns! by Mordicai Knode

Dear Show, Ice Cream is NOT Evil: Once Upon a Time, “White Out” by Mari Ness

Exciting Highlights from the First-Ever New York Super Week! by Stubby the Rocket

Rereading the Empire Trilogy: Servant of the Empire, Part 4 by Tansy Rayner Roberts

Twin Peaks is Returning… Just Like David Lynch Planned?! by Stubby the Rocket

5 Brilliant Things About Doctor Who Series 8, Episode 7: “Kill The Moon” by Paul Cornell

Twilight Will Live on Through Short Film Fanfic for Facebook by Natalie Zutter

A Read of the Dark Tower: Constant Reader Tackles The Wind Through the Keyhole: “The Wind Through the Keyhole,” Part 5 by Suzanne Johnson

Dangerous Women: “Virgins” (Excerpt) by Diana Gabaldon

Are All Princesses Really Waiting for Princes to Come? by Jack Heckel

Sun Oct 5

I Don’t Feel Supported Right Now. Doctor Who: “Kill the Moon” by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Fri Oct 3

Fiction Affliction: October Releases in Paranormal Romance by Suzanne Johnson

Dreamer’s Pool (Excerpt) by Juliet Marillier

Someone is Trying to Make an Actual Tetris Action Movie by Stubby the Rocket

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: R.S. Belcher by Tor.com

David Tennant Successfully Growls His Way Through Gracepoint by Leah Schnelbach

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

Worth the Risk: Lemony Snicket’s Shouldn’t You Be in School? by Ryan Britt

Rereading Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy, Before They Are Hanged: “Luck” and “Beneath the Ruins” by Justin Landon

A Game of Thrones Fan Used Math to Determine If Jon Snow Truly Knows Nothing by Stubby the Rocket

The Bloody Books of Halloween: William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist by Will Errickson

Stephen King on the Dark Tower Movie: “It Took Me 35 Years to Write The Dark Tower. I Can Wait.” by Stubby the Rocket

Peter Capaldi Gets Super Embarrassed About His Doctor Who Fan Club Days, and It’s Wonderful by Stubby the Rocket

Us and Them: The Thing From Another World by Jake Hinkson

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Reread: Introduction by Kate Nepveu

Is Dracula Untold the Prologue to the Universal Monsters Universe? by Stubby the Rocket

Stories in Sync: Poetry and Rhythm in Storytelling by Tina Connolly

Rocket Talk Episode 29: Gotham and the Prominence of Superhero Shows by Stubby the Rocket

Thu Oct 2

Fiction Affliction: October Releases in Paranormal and Urban Fantasy by Suzanne Johnson

Visit First Second Books at New York Comic-Con! by Tor.com

Bearing the Child Role: Paddington Takes the Test by Mari Ness

Barnes & Noble Bookseller’s Picks for October by Tor.com

Join Cory Doctorow and Jen Wang on Their In Real Life Tour! by Tor.com

Have You Heard the One About Boba Fett Killing Owen and Beru Lars? by Stubby the Rocket

Watch the First Trailer for Syfy’s 1960s Generation Ship TV Series Ascension by Stubby the Rocket

The Pop Quiz at the End of the Universe: Jacqueline Carey by Tor.com

Meet Your Emotions in Disney/Pixar’s First Inside Out Trailer by Stubby the Rocket

The Harry Potter Reread: The Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapters 13 and 14 by Emmet Asher-Perrin

Words of Radiance Reread: Interlude 4 by Carl Engle-Laird

City of Stairs (Excerpt) by Robert Jackson Bennett

Magic and a Little Bit of Luck: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Robert Jackson Bennett

Twelve Doctor Who Villains and Why They Hate Him So Damn Much by David Cranmer

New Tor.com Original Fiction in October and November by Tor.com

A Barry Allen Primer: What You Need to Know Ahead of The Flash’s Series Debut by David Cranmer

Wed Oct 1

Fiction Affliction: Genre-Benders for October by Suzanne Johnson

Parallel Apocalypses: Extinction Game by Gary Gibson by Robert H. Bedford

No Sleep Till Ever. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “Heavy is the Head” by Chris Lough

The End of the Sentence: A Conversation with Kat Howard and Maria Dahvana Headley by Sarah McCarry

Rereading Melanie Rawn: Dragon Prince, Chapters 19 and 20 by Judith Tarr

The First Full Trailer For Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings is Here by Stubby the Rocket

It’s Dark Down Under by Niall Alexander

Malazan Reread of the Fallen: The Crippled God, Chapter Twenty-One by Amanda Rutter and Bill Capossere

Millennial Tension: Selfie Does Everything Wrong, Generates Negative Feels by Leah Schnelbach

Pull List: Lumberjanes by Alex Brown

Daughter of Necessity by Marie Brennan