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Apr
3
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 03.04.08
Posted in: Press Room on 3rd April 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another hefty round-up of links to articles of interest elsewhere on T'Internet.
Mar
31
Raymond E Feist on ‘Wrath Of A Mad God’, ‘Darkwar’ Book Three
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 31st March 2008 by Sandy Auden
Raymond E Feist's Darkwar trilogy has now concluded with the release of Wrath Of A Mad God.
Magician Pug has travelled with his son Magnus, the mysterious Nakor and a god-touched soldier called Bek to the world of the militaristic Dasati. The Dasati, misled by an insane God and driven by the evil magician Leso Varen, are preparing to invade the Tsurani planet.
Meanwhile, Pug's wife, Miranda, desperately tries to muster the troops on the home worlds but a clever and bloody first strike by the Dasati might have already tipped the invasion's outcome too far in the wrong direction...
Mar
31
Indy Magazine ‘Crikey!’ takes a close look at the British comics scene
Posted in: Press Room on 31st March 2008 by Sandy Auden
Did you grow up on British comics? Want to take a trip down Memory Lane and revisit some of your favourites? Remember TV21? Eagle? Sparky? Maybe Wham! Or Judy? Or the extremely spooky Misty?
If you're answering yes to any of the above then you should be getting the new Crikey! Magazine. Brought to us by Editor Brian M Clarke and Designer Glenn Fleming, Crikey! looks at a huge range of comics, their development, their artwork and their story content; and they even a look at how the comics influenced kids in France.
Mar
24
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 24.03.08
Posted in: Press Room on 24th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another bumper round-up of links of interest we've found elsewhere online.
Mar
17
Mark Chadbourn on ‘Kingdom of the Serpent’ part two: ‘The Burning Man’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 17th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Mark Chadbourn's new novel, The Burning Man, will be published by Gollancz Books in mid-April. Long-time Chadbourn-fan Lizzy Hill dropped Mark a line on our behalf to ask him a few pertinent questions about the new novel, it's place in his canon of work, and some of the background to his ongoing series.
Lizzy Hill: Jack of Ravens - part one of The Kingdom of the Serpent - followed first Brother of Dragons Jack Churchill's epic journey through time from the Ancient Britons, via the Romans, Elizabethans, Vietnam and Woodstock, finally ending up in the modern day. Where will The Burning Man take us?
Mark Chadbourn: "Where Jack of Ravens was a quest through time, this one is a quest around the world. I won't mention the locations, of which there are several, because I don't want to spoil any surprises, but the starting point is the UK, and from there the group head east.
Mar
16
Fiona McIntosh on her Percheron series: ‘Odalisque’, ‘Emissary’ and ‘Goddess’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 16th March 2008 by Sandy Auden
Fiona McIntosh's Percheron series is an exotic mix of desert politics, Arabian culture and mythological subtext. Setting up the story in volume one, Odalisque, she introduces Anna – a beautiful country girl chosen by Lazar, the Zar's head of security, to be part of the new king's harem.
Unfortunately for Lazar, Anna captures his heart but he stands by his duty and hands her over to the palace eunuchs, condemning her to a life imprisoned at the palace. But Anna, abused by the vile Grand Master Eunuch and despised by the Zar's mother, has her own head-strong plans…
Mar
14
Joe Abercrombie on the conclusion of his debut series ‘The First Law’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 14th March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The end of next week brings the official publication date of the final instalment in fantasy author Joe Abercrombie's debut trilogy, The First Law.
Part three, Last Argument of Kings is the culmination of a series that has - for the most part - been extremely well-received amongst fans and critics alike and has turned a legion of fantasy readers into fans of the exploits of Logen Ninefingers, Sand dan Glokta, Jezal dan Luther and the fantastic cast of supporting characters that populates Abercrombie's rich and vivid milieu.
We thought this might be an appropriate time to drop Mr Abercrombie a line and find out a bit more about how he's enjoyed the readers' reaction to the series so far, his distinct writing style, his focus on great dialogue, and what his plans for the future might be.
Mar
2
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 02.03.08
Posted in: Press Room on 2nd March 2008 by UKSFBN admin
A bumper round-up of links to items of potential interest elsewhere on the WWW...
Feb
25
Climb aboard StarShipSofa.com for top genre podcasting from the UK
Posted in: Press Room on 25th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
UK-based Podcaster Tony Smith has been in touch to introduce us to his long-running show StarShipSofa, which puts out a mix of author profiles, interviews and narrated short fiction from some of the very biggest and brightest stars in the genre firmament.
Tony told us: "For two years now I've been putting out a weekly show on SF literature. Each week I will take a SF author, either one of the new writers (Iain M. Banks, Charles Stross etc) or one of the golden greats (Heinlein, Moorcock, Vonnegut) and do a in depth show on that particular writer, looking at their lives and work.
Feb
24
Editor Kate Lloyd on launching Titan’s Official ‘Supernatural’ Magazine
Posted in: Press Room on 24th February 2008 by Sandy Auden
Can't get enough of Dean and Sam Winchester, the sexy demon hunters in Supernatural? Want to find out more about the mythologies, stories and action at the centre of this highly successful TV series? Well, your wait is over: Titan will be indulging your senses and answering all your questions in their new Supernatural magazine.
With issue #1 released this month - featuring interviews with stars Dean and Sam, an in-depth article about the boys' Chevy Impala (even the cars can act in this show) and all the latest hot news from behind the scenes - the new magazine is sure-fire winner. So how did magazine head honcho, Kate Lloyd get such a plum of a job?
Feb
17
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 17.02.08
Posted in: Press Room on 17th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Another quick round-up of links of genre-fiction related interest gleaned from the RSS feeds and websites of the world...
Feb
7
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 07.02.08
Posted in: Press Room on 7th February 2008 by UKSFBN admin
More links of genre-fiction related interest scoured from the Internet for your convenience and reading pleasure...
Jan
31
Sarah Ash on her brand new fantasy novel, ‘Tracing the Shadow’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 31st January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
British fantasy author Sarah Ash's new novel Tracing the Shadow has just been published in the US by Bantam Spectra.
It's a prequel to her series, The Tears of Artamon, and tells "a tale of a siege between kingdoms, and a battle between heretics and believers, each with their own truths, their own lies, and their own soul-shattering discoveries waiting to be made."
We dropped Sarah a line to ask her a few questions about the new novel and how it relates to her previous series.
Jan
23
Stephen King on video: talking about new novel ‘Duma Key’
Posted in: Press Room on 23rd January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
Katie Davison of Stephen King's UK Publisher Hodder & Stoughton, has been in touch to tell us about a video interview with the master of modern horror fiction that they've recorded and posted on www.stephenking.co.uk.
Katie tells us that it's "a short film of Stephen King talking about writing. He is speaking about his brilliant new novel, Duma Key, which is published tomorrow, on Thursday 24th January, in hardback, cover price £18.99."
Jan
22
Robert Holdstock interview at BSFA meeting, London, January 23rd
Posted in: What's On on 22nd January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The venue is the upstairs room at The Star Tavern, 6 Belgrave Mews West, London. The evening starts at 6.00 p.m. (although BSFA members will be gathering in the downstairs bar from 5.00 p.m.) and Robert will be interviewed by Paul Kincaid about his life and work. The event finishes at 9.00 p.m.
More info: British Science Fiction Association
Source: BSFA news feed
Jan
14
John Jarrold Literary Agency reports a great start to ‘08
Posted in: What's On on 14th January 2008 by UKSFBN admin
The John Jarrold Literary Agency has enjoyed a busy start to the new year, with news of a news book deal for a current client, a forthcoming book festival appearance and interview with one of the biggest authors in British literature, and a new client joining the agency to round off the first couple of weeks of the year.
First, that book deal. John tells us: "One of the first horror authors being published by Virgin / Random House is the doyen of British supernatural fiction, Ramsey Campbell. Winner of many World Fantasy Awards, British Fantasy Awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards – amongst others – Campbell was described as 'Britain's most respected living horror writer' by the Oxford Companion to English Literature.
Dec
17
Paul McAuley on dimension-hopping alt-history SF-thriller: ‘Cowboy Angels’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 17th December 2007 by Sandy Auden
The idea for Paul McAuley's latest thriller, Cowboy Angels [Amazon], came from an unlikely source: "The key to the novel," McAuley explained, "was a vision of a huge railroad yard with trains rushing out of tunnels far too short to contain them, like so many scarves from a magician's sleeve. When I had that, I had the book."
This vision lead to the creation of Cowboy Angels, a fascinating alternate history novel set in America, 1984. Not our version of America, though, but an America that calls itself The Real, an America in which the invention of Turing Gates has allowed it access to sheaves of alternate histories.
Dec
17
Chris Wooding on his latest adult SF novel ‘The Fade’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 17th December 2007 by Sandy Auden
Chris Wooding's latest novel, The Fade [Amazon], was published earlier this year by Gollancz in the UK.
"The book is about two warring civilisations that have developed entirely underground, away from the lethal light of the suns," said Wooding. "Our heroine is a brutal and ruthless enforcer for her merchant master, but also a devoted wife and mother.
"When a military assault that she is involved in goes badly wrong, she finds herself thrown into a prison that no-one has ever escaped from. But when she learns of how her son, fighting on the front line, is walking into a trap, she realises she has to get out and warn him, before it's too late..."
Dec
14
UKSFBN Quick Links Listing for 14.12.07
Posted in: Press Room on 14th December 2007 by UKSFBN admin
A quick round-up of links to a selection of items of interest we've spotted elsewhere on T'Internet recently...
Dec
5
Andy Remic on his latest novel, ‘War Machine’ (and Elvis…)
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 5th December 2007 by Sandy Auden
Set in the far future, in deep, dark space, Andy Remic's War Machine [Amazon] is a novel that examines themes of betrayal, loss and retribution, as well as the concept of whether a lifetime of evil and can be overcome by one good deed.
The blurb tells us that ex-soldier Keenan is now working as a private investigator on a planet at the peaceful fringes of the Tri-Gal. Since his family has died he's run up debts and is a heavy drinker, but he cannot refuse business. When a prince from the Jervai Province offers him a case onto a dangerous colony world, but the royal also offers clues as to the murderers of Keenan's family. It is a mission he cannot refuse...
"The writing of War Machine over the past eighteen months was, truly, an arduous experience," Remic assured us. "No, really it was. I know all writers say that sort of thing, but for me this whole creative enterprise was a unique and mind-blowing experience. I will share it with you. But be warned, dear reader, this tale is not for the faint-hearted..!
Nov
19
Alan Moore ‘Black Dossier’ interview on ComicBookResources.com
Posted in: Press Room on 19th November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The full interview can be found over at the Comic Book Resources site [warning... contains Black Dossier spoilers...]
More Info: www.comicbookresources.com
Source: www.comicbookresources.com, via Joe Gordon
Nov
14
Caitlin Kiernan to be interviewed on Second Life for BBC2 Culture Show
Posted in: Press Room on 14th November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
This just in from Transworld UK: "Transworld novelist Caitlin Kiernan will become the first author to be interviewed via Second Life for a national television programme. This groundbreaking interview is a first for British television and heralds a new way for programmes to talk to stateside authors.
"On Saturday 17th November, BBC Two's The Culture Show will be broadcasting a unique interview with Caitlin Kiernan, whose novelisation of the new Robert Zemeckis’ film Beowulf, has recently been published by Transworld.
Nov
12
Steph Swainston BSFA interview - video online
Posted in: Press Room on 12th November 2007 by UKSFBN admin
"I'm talking about my novel The Modern World, but also about the whole Castle world, how the ideas of immortality and Insects came about, and how the Castle world differs from other fantasy."
More info: www.stephswainston.co.uk
Source: Steph Swainston
Oct
27
Zoran Živković on PS Publishing title ‘Twelve Collections and The Teashop’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 27th October 2007 by Sandy Auden
Surreal fantasist Zoran Živković has been having quite a year. In August he was presented with the Stefan Mitrov Ljubisa award for services to literature in his native Serbia. Shortly afterwards he was made professor of Philology at Belgrade University and in-between he managed to squeeze in a Guest of Honour appearance at the 2007 Eurocon in Copenhagen.
The majority of his works have been published in Serbia and also translated into English; many of them have been published in the UK by award-winning independent press PS Publishing, including an anthology of his earlier works entitled Impossible Stories (available at a 50% discount until the end of November as part of the PS Autumn Sale!) and three more titles - a novel and two novellas are in the PS pipeline.
His current title from PS Publishing is Twelve Collections and the Teashop. The very human desire to collect objects is something we have all experienced at some time in our lives, and Zoran Živković unmasks this obsession by introducing us to a dozen of the strangest collectors you've ever met.
Oct
27
TheWorksofTimPowers.com - official Tim Powers fan-site relaunches
Posted in: Press Room on 27th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The site is already packed full of an astonishing amount of information on all of Powers' work to-date. The bibliography section is an incredibly detailed complete history of all Powers' published work, complete with dozens of cover images. There's also a lengthy and fascinating exclusive interview with Powers that includes sections of the original audio recordings, and information on Berlyne's forthcoming Secret Histories mega-retrospective, due to be published by the UK's PS Publishing in April 2009, to coincide with Powers' first visit to the UK as Guest of Honour at the 2009 Eastercon.
More Info: www.theworksoftimpowers.com
Source: John Berlyne
Oct
25
Andy Remic interviewed on SFX website
Posted in: Press Room on 25th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
More info: www.andyremic.talktalk.net
Source: Andy Remic
Oct
22
Neil Gaiman talks Stardust to The Guardian and The Independent
Posted in: Press Room on 22nd October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
On Saturday 13th The Guardian website published an article by Neil in which he explains his inspiration for writing Stardust. And today, Neil has been interviewed by Ian Burrell for The Independent website, discussing the forthcoming BBC World Service radio adaptation of his novel Anansi Boys and the possibility of his writing an original fantasy series for the Beeb in the near(ish) future, among other things.
More info: www.neilgaiman.com / www.stardustmovie.com
Source: Joe Gordon, the Forbidden Planet blog
Oct
14
Tim Lebbon on his BFS Award-winning dark fantasy novel ‘Dusk’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 14th October 2007 by Sandy Auden
Author Tim Lebbon was almost speechless last month, when he beat an incredibly strong line up of nominated authors to take the British Fantasy Award for Best Novel, for his dark fantasy Dusk, at an awards ceremony that brought the 2007 British Fantasy Convention to a close.
Dusk and it's sequel, Dawn, are set on the world of Noreela, where magic is slowly returning to the land but is opposed by some vicious factions of the populace. One boy, Rafe Baburn, carries the precious seed of magic needed to bring Noreela out of the savage culture it has regressed into, and the Red Monks will stop at nothing to see him dead as a result…
We caught up with Lebbon - now thankfully recovered from his speechlessness - to quiz him about his adventures on Noreela…
Oct
9
Michael Moorcock Podcast interview from Singularity Audio
Posted in: Press Room on 9th October 2007 by UKSFBN admin
More Info: adventuresinscifipublishing.blogspot.com
Source: Heads-up via Ed Ashby.
Sep
30
Paul Magrs on comedy horrors ‘Never The Bride’ and ‘Something Borrowed’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 30th September 2007 by Sandy Auden
Author Paul Magrs - who also writes Doctor Who tie-in novels - has created an entertaining new comedy-horror series in Never The Bride [Amazon] and its sequel Something Borrowed [Amazon].
Bed and Breakfast lady Brenda and her best friend Effie dodder around Whitby like blue-rinse Buffies, investigating unusual happenings and being irreverent to the occasional horror icon. But neither Brenda or Effie are quite what they seem; which is fine, because no one else in Whitby is quite what they seem either.
Sep
30
Lori Handeland on her supernatural erotica ‘Nightcrawler’ books
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 30th September 2007 by Sandy Auden
The Supernatural erotica cross-over sub-genre seems to be growing exponentially in popularity at the moment and Lori Handeland's new novel, Blue Moon, is just one of the latest titles to join the fray.
Mixing mystery with steamy sex and werewolf mythology, Blue Moon follows the adventures of policewoman Jessie as she investigates a seemingly simple case of a wolf being hit by a car. Before long, previously normal people are ripping out throats and Jessie is desperately trying to work with the local folklore expert, Will, without ripping his clothes off in a frenzy of lust…
Sep
18
New online fantasy & magical realism fiction zine Serendipity launches
Posted in: Press Room on 18th September 2007 by Sandy Auden
"Issue one contains stories by Jeffrey Ford, Aliya Whiteley, Rhys Hughes, Catherynne M Valente and some fellow named Charles Dickens. There's also David Mitchell in conversation with Ian Hocking, book reviews, a competition, a call-to-arms editorial and an essay on anthropomorphism in fiction. What more could a man, woman or talking cat want? 'Nothing' I hear you answer. How right you are."
More info: www.magicalrealism.co.uk
Source: Neil Ayres
Sep
16
John Higgins on ‘The Hills Have Eyes’ graphic novel adaptation
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 16th September 2007 by Sandy Auden
It's worryingly easy to think that the premise of The Hills Have Eyes: The Beginning [Amazon] could actually have some sort of basis in fact: that a small town in the US desert could be horrifically poisoned by above-ground nuclear testing. The story's subsequent events - as the nice townsfolk devolve into horrific mutants over a number of generations also - maintain that edginess of possibility.
Inspired by Wes Craven's film The Hills Have Eyes and this year's movie, The Hills Have Eyes 2, publishers Harper Paperbacks have decided to take you back to where it all began with this graphic novel adaptation of the series' origin story.
Sep
14
Mike Carey talks to Orbit Books about his Felix Castor novels
Posted in: Press Room on 14th September 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Visit the Orbit Books website to see all three interview clips.
More Info: www.mikecarey.net / www.orbitbooks.net
Source: Orbit Books blog
Sep
2
Sergei Lukyanenko and Andrew Bromfield on the ‘Watch’ urban fantasies
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 2nd September 2007 by Sandy Auden
Featuring a rich mixture of werewolves, vampires and Light Magicians battling it out on the streets of Moscow, Sergei Lukyanenko's Watch series is a prime example of why urban fantasy is one of the fastest growing book markets in the UK.
Its intelligent storylines, haunting cultural resonances and vivid imagery are captivating throughout the three volumes in the series so far: The Night Watch [Amazon], The Day Watch [Amazon] and The Twilight Watch [Amazon] (#1 is out now in mass-market paperback, #2 will follow in January, and #3 has just been published in large-format paperback in the UK).
A leading light in Russia's fan-scene, Lukyanenko explains how the series came to be written: "Normally, when I start writing a book I do not plan in advance that it will be a part of a series. I have books without sequels, have two-book series, trilogies and one quadrology – The Watch series.
Aug
11
Chris Roberson talks about new novel, Set The Seas on Fire
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 11th August 2007 by Sandy Auden
Chris Roberson's name is already on the grapevine as a rising genre star and his career certainly seems to be gathering momentum. The last twelve months has seen the release of The Voyage Of Night Shining White from PS Publishing and Paragaea: A Planetary Romance from Prometheus Books; with The Dragon's Nine Sons coming out from Solaris in 2008.
But that's not all. His current novel was released this month and is called Set The Seas on Fire. It's a historical fantasy, a nautical adventure set during the Napoleonic wars, full of all manner of ship-to-ship combat, muskets and sabers. But at its heart it's really a love story. With zombies.
UKSFBN tracked Mr Roberson down to pop him a few pertinent questions...
Aug
1
James Barclay on his forthcoming new Raven novel, ‘Ravensoul’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 1st August 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Fantasy author James Barclay is rapidly becoming a firm favourite with UK heroic fantasy fans and has a total of eight novels and one novella on his list of published titles to-date. His latest book was Shout For the Dead [Amazon], the second part of his Ascendents of Estorea duology, and following that he recently announced that for his next book he would be making a return to his previous and best-known world: Balaia, home of the motley band of mercenary warriors and mages known as The Raven.
The new novel will be called Ravensoul and is scheduled for publication in June 2008 by Gollancz Books in the UK. We asked intrepid reporter - and chief moderator of the James Barclay Forum - Lizzy Hill to put on her best fan-knowledge head, drop James a line, and see what she could find out for us.
Jul
23
Robin Hobb on the conclusion of her Soldier Son Trilogy
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 23rd July 2007 by UKSFBN admin
The third volume of Robin Hobb's current fantasy series, The Soldier Son, was published earlier this month by Voyager Books in the UK.
Robin Hobb has been described by The Times as "a great modern fantasy writer" and The Guardian as "a remarkable storyteller" and has been on the receiving end of rave reviews for her entire career. With The Soldier Son, she took a new narrative direction, moving away from the her hugely popular World of the Elderlings setting, crafting a new milieu from a blend of sources and influences.
We got in touch with Robin to ask how her new fictional direction had gone down with her readership, and to find out which worlds she was planning to explore next.
Jul
22
Debut author Karen Miller talks about The Innocent Mage
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 22nd July 2007 by Sandy Auden
Debut author Karen Miller has arrived on the heroic fantasy scene with The Innocent Mage, a story that had haunted her imagination for many years…
"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe started the journey," said Miller. "It was the very first fantasy novel I ever read, back in fourth class primary school. My imagination was captured, not only by the heroism and emotion of that story, but by the boundless possibilities contained within the speculative fiction genre. There was no looking back after that. My love affair with all things fantasy and science fiction began the day I opened that book and continues to this day.
Jul
10
Fiona McIntosh talks to Orbit about new novel ‘Odalisque’
Posted in: Press Room on 10th July 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Australian fantasy author Fiona McIntosh is one of a series of Antipodean imports that UK genre specialists Orbit Books have successfully introduced to the UK in the past few years.
This month, Orbit UK publishes Odalisque [Amazon], the first book in a brand new series by McIntosh set in the city of Percheron. It's described by Orbit as "a dark novel set in a world of Byzantine manoeuvres and courtly intrigue" and has already found favour in a review in UK genre fiction mag Interzone: "...a beautifully structured novel, full of cruelty, wonder, mystery and terror. It has a splendid momentum that holds its audience through thick and thin."
Jul
8
Emily Gee on UK debut fantasy novel ‘Thief With No Shadow’
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 8th July 2007 by Sandy Auden
It's always nice to find a genre novel that combines multiple aspects of the fantastic with a fluid prose style and an excellent underlying structure. Emily Gee's Thief With No Shadow combines mythological monsters, a medieval setting and a large dose of romance to create the emotional tale of Melke, a wraith, who can make herself invisible at will, a useful trait if she is to save her brother, Hantje, from certain death.
Because Hantje has been captured by the fire-breathing Salamanders and the price for his freedom is a magical necklace, owned by a nearby family. Melke uses her skills to steal the jewelry but in doing so condemns the family to death instead, as an ancient curse descends with the loss of the necklace…
Jul
3
Interzone #211 out in July from TTA Press
Posted in: Press Room on 3rd July 2007 by UKSFBN admin
Issue #211 (July/Aug 2007) of Interzone, the UK's longest-running science fiction magazine, will be a Michael Moorcock special and goes on sale on July 12th.
TTA Press tells us: "Interzone #211's striking new cover design starts with Richard Marchand's 'Lunar Flare' and leads with a special feature on Michael Moorcock, the writer described by the late Angela Carter as 'a lord of misrule, whose work is the nearest thing we have in English to a never-ending carnival.'"
Another quick round-up of some recent news snippets, including news of a possible Shannara movie, a couple of website (re)launches, a new Simon Spurrier promo short and Ian McDonald interviewed by Jeff Vandermeer:
Jun
16
Mike Ashley on Gateways To Forever, SF magazines of the ’70s
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 16th June 2007 by Sandy Auden
Author Mike Ashley hit a problem when he was researching Gateways To Forever, the 'final' title in his book series about the history of SF magazines - the 1970's were just too complicated to squeeze into one volume…
"The seventies were a time that had to cope with considerable change," said Ashley. "The sf field itself was starting to feel the full effects of the New Wave revolution and though critics today believe that it had dissipated itself by the early seventies that is far from true. The longer term effects continued to develop through the seventies and would eventually feed into the cyberpunk movement of the eighties.
Jun
9
Kim Stanley Robinson on his next novel, The Galileans
Posted in: UKSFBN Talks To on 9th June 2007 by Sandy Auden
Kim Stanley Robinson's next sf novel will be The Galileans, set in Renaissance Italy and centering on the life and theories of Galileo.
"My research for The Years of Rice and Salt included lots of reading about the birth of science," said Robinson. "I learned more than I could use in that book, so I thought it would be good to return to the matter, as being crucial to society today and, if I wrote about it, a particular kind of science fiction. Galileo is central to the scientific revolution, and also he gave me a number of science-fictional angles from which to approach the topic. He's a great character."