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 DeCandido

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

Should-Have-Been: Black Dog by Caitlin Kittredge by Brit 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 Emily 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

Morning Roundup: Halloween is the Universal Language! by Stubby the Rocket

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

Gaming Roundup: Kick Into Sunset Overdrive This Halloween by Pritpaul Bains and Theresa DeLucci

Interstellar Remembers the Moon Landing Differently by Stubby the Rocket

Steampunk Events for November 2014 by Ay-leen the Peacemaker

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 Emily 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

Terminator: Genisys Will Turn Sarah Connor Into Someone Unrecognizable by Stubby the Rocket

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

Morning Roundup: Dark Wings, Dark Words? No, Just a Halloween Greeting! by Stubby the Rocket

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 Emily Asher-Perrin

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

A Kiss with Teeth by Max Gladstone

Morning Roundup: Even Sea Monsters Celebrate Halloween! by Stubby the Rocket

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

Mark Ruffalo Hints at Science Bros Bonding and the Hulk/Black Widow Romance in Avengers: Age of Ultron by Stubby the Rocket

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

Morning Roundup: This Cookie Would Not Survive the Sarlacc Pit (of Your Mouth) by Stubby the Rocket

Mon Oct 27

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

The YA Roundup: Learn History Entirely Through Young Adult Books by Steph Sinclair and Kat Kennedy

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

Tony Stark Should Probably Listen to Elon Musk Talk About the Dangers of Artificial Intelligence by Stubby the Rocket

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

Morning Roundup: Get Your Hands Off of Her You… Oh, Wait, Are You Two Hugging? by Stubby the Rocket

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

Warner Bros Wants a Female Director for Wonder Woman by Stubby the Rocket

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

Sleepy Hollow: Children of the Revolution (Excerpt) by Keith 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

Gaming Roundup: Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth Blasts Off This Week by Pritpaul Bains and Theresa DeLucci

Between Two Evils: Horns by Alex Brown

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

Morning Roundup: Jim Henson’s Kitchen Nightmare Babies by Stubby the Rocket

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 Emily 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

Morning Roundup: We Bring Apathy from the Night’s Plutonian Shore! by Stubby the Rocket

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

Morning Roundup: We’ve Found the Purrfect Friend for Spot! by Stubby the Rocket

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 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 Emily Asher-Perrin

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

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

Morning Roundup: Daily Affirmations With the Hulk! by Stubby the Rocket

Mon Oct 20

The YA Roundup: Predicting Con Artists and Road Trips in 2015 by Kat Kennedy and Steph Sinclair

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

Let’s Speculate About That Star Wars: Episode VII Concept Art by Natalie Zutter and Emily Asher-Perrin

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 Emily 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

Morning Roundup: Horror on the Half Shell! by Stubby the Rocket

Sun Oct 19

You made a mighty fine Doctor. Doctor Who: “Flatline” by Emily 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 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

Morning Roundup: We’re With You ‘Til the End of the Line… or at Least Until Labor Day by Stubby the Rocket

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

Gaming Roundup: Dare to Survive The Evil Within by Pritpaul Bains and Theresa DeLucci

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 Emily 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

Morning Roundup: Just Add Strawberry Syrup for Blood Splatter! by Stubby the Rocket

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

Morning Roundup: Patrick Rothfuss Enters the Land of Lola! by Stubby the Rocket

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 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

YA Roundup: J.K. Rowling’s Twitter Riddle by Kat Kennedy and Steph Sinclair

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 Emily 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