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July 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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2025 Arthur C Clarke Winner Announced! www.sffworld.com/2025/06/2025...
June 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
2025 Arthur C Clarke Winner Announced! www.sffworld.com/2025/06/2025...
Mark's reviewed Emily Tesh's The Incandescent: "... a sort of British version of Lev Grossman’s The Magicians it is one of the best books I’ve read this year and certainly one of the best urban fantasies I’ve read in years. " www.sffworld.com/.../the-inca...
May 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Mark's reviewed Emily Tesh's The Incandescent: "... a sort of British version of Lev Grossman’s The Magicians it is one of the best books I’ve read this year and certainly one of the best urban fantasies I’ve read in years. " www.sffworld.com/.../the-inca...
We've watched Joe Abercrombie's development as a writer of Grimdark since the beginning. His latest is one of the most eagerly awaited releases of the year - but does it feel up to scratch? Mark reviews for SFFWorld: www.sffworld.com/2025/05/the-...
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May 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
We've watched Joe Abercrombie's development as a writer of Grimdark since the beginning. His latest is one of the most eagerly awaited releases of the year - but does it feel up to scratch? Mark reviews for SFFWorld: www.sffworld.com/2025/05/the-...
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Great blog post today at SFFWorld from new writer Lindsey Byrd about how real places have inspired her fantasy writing. www.sffworld.com/2025/04/gues...
April 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Great blog post today at SFFWorld from new writer Lindsey Byrd about how real places have inspired her fantasy writing. www.sffworld.com/2025/04/gues...
BSFA Awards 2025 Announced: www.sffworld.com/2025/04/news...
April 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
BSFA Awards 2025 Announced: www.sffworld.com/2025/04/news...
Today's SFFWorld review is the Hugo finalist, short but creepy Rose / House by Arkady Martine, just published for the first time in the UK. www.sffworld.com/.../rose-hou...
March 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Today's SFFWorld review is the Hugo finalist, short but creepy Rose / House by Arkady Martine, just published for the first time in the UK. www.sffworld.com/.../rose-hou...
Unusual review today: a very popular writer best known for her crime writing starts a new series of detective novels involving time travel. Does it work? See Mark's review here: www.sffworld.com/2025/02/the-...
February 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Unusual review today: a very popular writer best known for her crime writing starts a new series of detective novels involving time travel. Does it work? See Mark's review here: www.sffworld.com/2025/02/the-...
Mark has reviewed The Outcast Mage by Annabel Campbell.
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January 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Mark has reviewed The Outcast Mage by Annabel Campbell.
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The Hidden Queen is the second installment of the Nightfall saga, itself a follow-up to Brett’s 5-book Demon Cycle saga. Rob has reviewed The Hidden Queen by @pvbrett.bsky.social
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January 22, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The Hidden Queen is the second installment of the Nightfall saga, itself a follow-up to Brett’s 5-book Demon Cycle saga. Rob has reviewed The Hidden Queen by @pvbrett.bsky.social
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Best of the Year, Science Fiction Edition
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@dennisetaylor.bsky.social @janehenniganwriter.bsky.social @kalianebradley5.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social Alastair Reynolds, Peter F Hamilton, James S.A. Corey, #sciencefiction #books
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@dennisetaylor.bsky.social @janehenniganwriter.bsky.social @kalianebradley5.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social Alastair Reynolds, Peter F Hamilton, James S.A. Corey, #sciencefiction #books
January 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Best of the Year, Science Fiction Edition
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@dennisetaylor.bsky.social @janehenniganwriter.bsky.social @kalianebradley5.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social Alastair Reynolds, Peter F Hamilton, James S.A. Corey, #sciencefiction #books
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@dennisetaylor.bsky.social @janehenniganwriter.bsky.social @kalianebradley5.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social Alastair Reynolds, Peter F Hamilton, James S.A. Corey, #sciencefiction #books
Best of the Year, Horror edition.
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January 2, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Best of the Year, Fantasy edition.
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January 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The Writers of the Future judges and winners have bundled 14 excellent novels and short stories into a limited-time eBook bundle. Orson Scott Card, Robert J. Sawyer, Larry Niven, Kevin J. Anderson, and many more! Last day today.
www.arcmanorbooks.com/bundle
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December 11, 2024 at 7:08 AM
The Writers of the Future judges and winners have bundled 14 excellent novels and short stories into a limited-time eBook bundle. Orson Scott Card, Robert J. Sawyer, Larry Niven, Kevin J. Anderson, and many more! Last day today.
www.arcmanorbooks.com/bundle
www.arcmanorbooks.com/bundle
Witches are at the heart of fantasy and folk-horror. Rob has reviewed C.J. Cooke’s The Book of Witching.
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December 6, 2024 at 6:23 AM
Witches are at the heart of fantasy and folk-horror. Rob has reviewed C.J. Cooke’s The Book of Witching.
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Kim Newman's modern Christmas tale is one worthy of a TV Christmas special - even if it is bonkers by the end!
Check out Mark's latest review at SFFWorld.
www.sffworld.com/2024/11/a-ch...
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Check out Mark's latest review at SFFWorld.
www.sffworld.com/2024/11/a-ch...
#bookreview
November 30, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Kim Newman's modern Christmas tale is one worthy of a TV Christmas special - even if it is bonkers by the end!
Check out Mark's latest review at SFFWorld.
www.sffworld.com/2024/11/a-ch...
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Check out Mark's latest review at SFFWorld.
www.sffworld.com/2024/11/a-ch...
#bookreview
Dark Academia is a movement/subset of fantasy where the setting is often universities and other places of learning and education. Rob has reviewed Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang.
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November 26, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Dark Academia is a movement/subset of fantasy where the setting is often universities and other places of learning and education. Rob has reviewed Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang.
www.sffworld.com/2024/11/bloo...
#darkacademia #booksky #bookreview #fantasy #books #reading
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When is an author’s character not an author’s character?
Mark has reviewed RED SONJA: CONSUMED by Gail Simone
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Mark has reviewed RED SONJA: CONSUMED by Gail Simone
www.sffworld.com/2024/11/red-...
#bookreview #fantasy #orbitbooks #books #reading
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November 25, 2024 at 7:08 AM
When is an author’s character not an author’s character?
Mark has reviewed RED SONJA: CONSUMED by Gail Simone
www.sffworld.com/2024/11/red-...
#bookreview #fantasy #orbitbooks #books #reading
@gailsimone.bsky.social
Mark has reviewed RED SONJA: CONSUMED by Gail Simone
www.sffworld.com/2024/11/red-...
#bookreview #fantasy #orbitbooks #books #reading
@gailsimone.bsky.social
THE WOOD AT MIDWINTER by Susanna Clarke is today's review at SFFWorld. A short but lovely looking book from the author of Jonathan Strange and Mister Norrell. Just in time for midwinter/Christmas! :) www.sffworld.com/2024/11/the-...
November 16, 2024 at 3:01 PM
THE WOOD AT MIDWINTER by Susanna Clarke is today's review at SFFWorld. A short but lovely looking book from the author of Jonathan Strange and Mister Norrell. Just in time for midwinter/Christmas! :) www.sffworld.com/2024/11/the-...
A long review for a big book: Peter F Hamilton's latest SF is epic, reviewed here: www.sffworld.com/2024/09/exod...
September 21, 2024 at 9:42 PM
A long review for a big book: Peter F Hamilton's latest SF is epic, reviewed here: www.sffworld.com/2024/09/exod...
Hugo Winners announced: www.sffworld.com/2024/08/news...
August 11, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Hugo Winners announced: www.sffworld.com/2024/08/news...
Mark says: Very pleased to see #TheBrokenBinding are releasing a new edition of one of my favourite series of all time. Presumably you knew this, Tad Williams? First cover is by my new favourite artist, Jeff Brown:
August 5, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Mark says: Very pleased to see #TheBrokenBinding are releasing a new edition of one of my favourite series of all time. Presumably you knew this, Tad Williams? First cover is by my new favourite artist, Jeff Brown:
Today's hefty arrival in the post, for review: It's about 2 inches (that's 5.5 cm) thick! Many thanks to Olivia-Savannah at #panmacmillan for this, due September. Note: cat helper (top left) optional.
August 5, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Today's hefty arrival in the post, for review: It's about 2 inches (that's 5.5 cm) thick! Many thanks to Olivia-Savannah at #panmacmillan for this, due September. Note: cat helper (top left) optional.
Are there other sci-fi readers in your family? Or have you wanted to introduce a family member or a friend to the sci-fi genre, but don't know which book to suggest? Do you need ideas for presents this holiday season?
Look no further! Check out our SCIENCE FICTION FORUM.
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Look no further! Check out our SCIENCE FICTION FORUM.
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December 13, 2023 at 11:48 AM
Are there other sci-fi readers in your family? Or have you wanted to introduce a family member or a friend to the sci-fi genre, but don't know which book to suggest? Do you need ideas for presents this holiday season?
Look no further! Check out our SCIENCE FICTION FORUM.
www.sffworld.com/forum
Look no further! Check out our SCIENCE FICTION FORUM.
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We are renewing our Flash Fiction Contest for the holiday season:
New prompt:
Dilemma
First and most important rule::
Word count: 1500 maximum
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New prompt:
Dilemma
First and most important rule::
Word count: 1500 maximum
www.sffworld.com/forum/thread...
November 30, 2023 at 1:26 PM
We are renewing our Flash Fiction Contest for the holiday season:
New prompt:
Dilemma
First and most important rule::
Word count: 1500 maximum
www.sffworld.com/forum/thread...
New prompt:
Dilemma
First and most important rule::
Word count: 1500 maximum
www.sffworld.com/forum/thread...