My mom was in town while I was reading this book and asked me if I liked it or not. I paused, about 60% of the way through, and thought about it for a minute. Then I finally laughed and said, &#822…

Amazon.com: The Nightward: An Epic Fantasy Adventure of Magic and Darkness Inspired by Caribbean Mythology (Waters of Lethe Book 1) eBook : Garcia, R.S.A.: Kindle Store

Hey! It’s time for Reviews and Interviews season! There are lots of reviews of recent releases, but also backlist titles. I can’t wait for the reviews of...

Tobias Carroll is ready for more stories in The Salt King's compelling setting.

Hey! I finally watched Project Hail Mary and it was wonderful. I don’t like Weir’s books much, but I sure do like the well-funded fanfiction based on his...

Fantasy Cafe's most anticipated fantasy and science fiction books coming in fall/winter 2026, including high fantasy and other speculative fiction genres.

Fantasy Cafe's most anticipated fantasy and science fiction books coming in fall/winter 2026, including high fantasy and other speculative fiction genres.

The Leaning Pile of Books for 9/6/2026 featuring HABILA by Wayétu Moore, a magical realism novel incorporating the legend of Mami Wata coming January 2027.

The Leaning Pile of Books for 9/6/2026 featuring HABILA by Wayétu Moore, a magical realism novel incorporating the legend of Mami Wata coming January 2027.

(Nice.) This week I’ve got some SFF adjacent essays, Hugo commentary, both pre- and post-con (I love con reports or Hugo thoughts), multiple new book lists,...

  The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) has named Nancy Kress the 43rd recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award. SFWA President Kate Ristau said, When we choose a SFWA Grand Master, the discussion begins with the Past Presidents. Year after year, Nancy's name has come up as an author who is long overdue for this award. She has made an incredible impact on our …Read More

Hey! It’s Hugo Awards week! I won’t be at Worldcon this year (sob), but I hope everyone attending in person or online has a great time. Good luck to all my...

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Hey! This week there are fall book lists, (I honestly expected more, but maybe in September), exciting TV/movie updates, and art recs return. This issue is...

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Greetings, friends! I have an exciting update on the super fancy limited edition of Kushiel’s Dart that Grim Oak Press is producing. There have been a few detours on the journey! It was a challenge to...

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