FOR READERS: How Long is Too Long?
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Scott: I’m reading an epic sci-fi cli-fi tale, and while I’m enjoying it, it’s taking forever to get through it at 656 … Read more
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Lewis Padgett’s “Mutant,” Jewelle Gomez’ “Gilda” – Boogieman in Lavender
LGBT people are regarded as “the Other,” and sci-fi and fantasy specializes in characters who are “the Other.” And “the Other” is often perceived as a metaphor or stand in … Read more
FOR WRITERS: Planning a New Novel
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Elizabeth Noble: How do you plan a novel? Do you have any superstitions about writing/planning or naming a novel? What writing tools … Read more
ANNOUNCEMENT: Parliament of Twilight Episode 1 Rerelease, by Dani Hermit and Nevi Star
QSFer Dani Hermit and Nevi Star have a rereleased MM fantasy/horror book out: This is the first installment of an on-going series that spans the genres of horror, scifi, humor, … Read more
For Writers: Extending a Short Story
Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer LV Lloyd: How do you turn a great short story into a great novel? Is it even a good idea to try? Do you … Read more
For Readers: How Long Do You Want It?
Oh come on, get your mind out of the gutter. We’re talking story length. What do you like to read? Flash fiction? (1k or less) Short stories? (1k-20k) Novellas? (20-50k) … Read more
Starting a New Trilogy
I’ve decided to take the advice of my friend Jackson Cordd and let one of my short stories become a novel. Well, actually, three novels. It started out as a … Read more