Fantasy anthology open to submissions

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:08:00 -0500

From:
http://www.sorcerouspress.com/readin...ale-anthology/

Swords for Sale: An Anthology of Fantastic Mercenary Fiction

Sorcerous Press is now reading for our upcoming anthology, Swords for Sale. We are looking for fantasy short stories focusing on a mercenary band or a mercenary soldier.

We are open to stories ranging from Sword & Sorcery, where the magic is front and center, and to more �realistic� stories, where the magic is only alluded to in the background or world-building.

Book Review: The Gargoyle Prophecies Part I: The Savior Rises, by Christopher C. Payne

Sat, 12 May 2012 19:41:00 -0500

Attachment 2910The Gargoyle Prophecies Part I: The Savior Rises, by Christopher C. Payne
Published by Journalstone
Copyright 2010
Reviewed by Michael D. Griffiths
Rating: (3.5/5) Attachment 2912

The Gargoyle Prophecies is the first in what promises to be a series that centers around a most improbable heroine. Stefani is a virgin topless dancer and if that

Book Review: Quantum Leap: Song and Dance, by Mindy Peteman

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:09:00 -0500

Attachment 2908Quantum Leap: Song and Dance, by Mindy Peteman
Published by Scholastic Press
Copyright 1998
Reviewed by Joshua Palmatier
Rating: (4/5) Attachment 2907

Just finished reading this Quantum Leap book by Mindy Peterman. I love Quantum Leap, watched the show religiously when it was on, and bought all of the books as they came out . . . I just didn't

Movie Review: The Avengers

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:43:00 -0500

Attachment 2904The Avengers, PG-13 (2012)
142 minutes
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Clark Gregg, Stellan Skarsg�rd, Samuel L. Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow
Directed by Joss Whedon
Rating: (4.5/5) Attachment 2905

My son isn't anywhere near the comic book geek I was when I

Book Review: Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins

Sat, 05 May 2012 15:49:00 -0500

Attachment 2902Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins
Published by Scholastic Press
Copyright 2009
Reviewed by Joshua Palmatier
Rating: (5/5) Attachment 2901

The second book in The Hunger Games trilogy is better than the first, in my opinion. I have to admit that when I finished the first book and really, really wanted to read the sequel, I asked

Book Review: The Seven Days of Cain, by Ramsey Campbell

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:52:00 -0500

Attachment 2892The Seven Days of Cain, by Ramsey Campbell
Published by Samhain Publishing
Copyright 2010
Reviewed by Michael D. Griffiths
Rating: (2.5/5) Attachment 2899

I jumped into The Seven Days of Cain by Ramsey Campbell with the highest of optimism. The cover claims that he is one of the greatest horror authors alive today. I will admit

Book Review: City of the Lost, by Stephen Blackmoore

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:01:00 -0500

Attachment 2890CITY OF THE LOST byStephen Blackmoore
Published by Daw
Copyright2 012
Reviewed by Joshua Palmatier
Rating: (4/5) Attachment 2891

This is the debut novel for Stephen Blackmoore and I dare say it won't be his last.City of the Lost is being described a detective noir with zombies by some.I haven't read much noir detective fiction,

Book Review: The Battle for Tomorrow, by Frederick Bell

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:06:00 -0500

Attachment 2887The Battle for Tomorrow, by Frederick Bell
Published by Alternative Views Publishing
Copyright 2011
Reviewed by Alexander McIntosh
Rating: (3.5/5) Attachment 2889

The Battle for Tomorrow is an intense collection of struggles between a native species and an invading force from space. The story grabs the reader�s attention with its unusual twists

Angry Robot Open Door in April

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:26:00 -0500

Some news that might be of interest to the various writers here:

"Following a successful Open Door period in 2011 (we signed 3 debut authors from it!), we?ve decided to do it again! This time around, we?re looking for classic fantasy (for Angry Robot) and all sf/fantasy flavours of YA (for Strange Chemistry).

If you have completed a novel, and are unagented, between April 16th and 30th this year, we?ll happily read it for possible publication. If you are agented, this isn?t for you ? submit via the usual route."

You can find out more here: http://angryrobotbooks.com/opendoor

Suspended Animation: Hal Foster: Prince of Illustrators, Father of the Adventure Strip

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:20:00 -0500

Attachment 2886Hal Foster: Prince of Illustrators, Father of the Adventure Strip

I was in my late twenties before I took a good look at Hal Foster�s Prince Valiant, despite being a fan of comic books and strips since childhood. Maybe it came with the passage of time, and further education in the art form of comics, but a deep appreciation for his work eventually materialized. And then solidified. Then, marked me for life. That�s why I�m so thankful for Brian M. Kane, and his book Hal Foster: Prince of Illustrators, Father of the Adventure Strip.

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