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Sometimes it seems like science fiction, and especially fantasy, are genres that lend themselves exclusively to trilogies and long-running series. But some of the greatest writers in speculative fiction have only written standalone novels, not series or trilogies. More »
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Leslie Esdaile Banks, who died yesterday, should be an inspiration to writers everywhere — she successfully moved between the genres of fantasy, paranormal romance, crime fiction, African American fiction, and women's fiction, among others. And she also helped bring diversity to the worlds of fantasy and paranormal romance, mostly under the pen-name L.A. Banks. More »
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A one-in-200 chance that an interstellar drive will be developed soon? Gene Wolfe thinks it's possible. The author discussed that and much, much more in an interview about his new novel, Home Fires. More »
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We're in awe of this video about a talking bear who's writing a novel that's "science fiction, crossed with chick-lit, crossed with literary fiction," and expects to be a bestselling author within a couple months. Step four: profit! [via Suvudu] More »
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Over at Shelfari, they're discussing "the worst books of the good authors" in science fiction. Including lone clunkers by Asimov, Heinlein and Niven. What are your least favorite books by your favorite authors? [Shelfari] More »
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It's Dreamsnake weekend for Blogging the Hugos! Today, an interview with author Vonda McIntyre about writing 1979's Hugo-winning novel, how much things have changed for women in SF, and how she hopes you don't notice the trick she pulled. More »
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Powerhouse writing team Orci and Kurtzman aren't done with Fox's TV line-up just yet. The Fringe duo signed a deal with Fox promising three more years of NEW mind-warping TV. Our pitch: a Walter Bishop origins series, Acid Dreams. [THR] More »
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Edgar Allan Poe's original funeral was a disaster — it was never announced publicly, almost nobody attended, and a trainwreck destroyed his tombstone before it could be placed. So on his 200th birthday, he's getting a do-over. More »
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Thank goodness the Huntington Library's Curator of Literary Manuscripts, Sue Hodson, recognized Octavia's Butler's brilliance when she first met her. Hodson pursued Butler doggedly, and finally Butler agreed to give her papers to the Huntington after her death. More »
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Steven Gettis' website Hey Oscar Wilde! It's Clobberin' Time!!! collects artists' portraits of great writers from a variety of genres, creating diverse images of authors from William Gibson and Arthur C. Clarke to Neil Gaiman and Alan Moore. More »
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Did you know that the same guy founded Atari (in 1972) and the pizza/video-game chain Chuck E. Cheese? Nolan Bushnell was ousted from both companies right before they hit the big time. And now he's writing a science-fiction novel. More »
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Hancock 2 has writers: Adam Fierro and Glen Mazzara worked together on The Shield, and Fiero also wrote for Dexter and 24. So fingers crossed. [THR] More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5344807&view=rss&microfeed=true Today's mock dispatch from The Onion explains how Gabriel Fournier wrote his sure-to-be-hit novel The Eclipse Of Infinity by attributing every plot advancement, character development, and conflict resolution to a vaguely defined concept called "quantum flux:" More »
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Kyle Cassidy's photo series "Where I Write" captures science fiction and fantasy writers in their native habitats. See which writers work in clutter, who keeps their pets close by, and which author writes by candlelight. More »
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Did you know that yesterday was Science Fiction And Fantasy Writers Day? Neither did we. But apparently there's a new movement to celebrate SF authors on June 23. Just next year, give us a heads-up? More »
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"I don't see our environmental ills as a failure of technical capacity. Many technologies can have a positive effect on the environment; the problem is us, and where we tend to focus our innovative energy. More »
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Terri Schiavo was "the first celebrity posthuman," but posthumanism is coming for all of us, according to a group of science fiction writers who met to discuss the future of identity and media. More »
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Samuel Delany not only helped redefine science fiction, he's one of a few SF writers who teach writing at the college level. So I was excited to see he'd written a book about writing. More »
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Most SF authors aim to make you think — but some of them make you think, "I disagree with everything this person stands for." Would you ever avoid someone's books based on his/her political views? More »
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Isaac Asimov awoke each morning 6 AM and worked well into the night, sometimes churning out entire books in a matter of days. Kingsley Amis’ writing binges were fueled by nicotine, alcohol, and numerous cups of tea, while surrealist Haruki Murakami claims to work himself into a routine-induced trance. Take a gander at how some of science fiction’s most famous writers have organized their days and kept their creative juices flowing. More »
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Nancy Kress— author of one of the ten books we can't wait to read this year — is worried that being a science fiction writer is beginning to affect her grip on reality. Of course, in this case, "reality" involves a demented performance art piece. But she's not letting that get in the way of her argument. More »
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Most science fiction movies make jumping to other star systems look as easy as stepping out for a bagel. But scientists think it'll never be that easy. So science fiction author Geoff Ryman (Air) invented a new school of writing called Mundane Science Fiction, which avoids faster-than-light travel, time travel or parallel universes. Why is he such a buzzkill? We asked him. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=334172&view=rss&microfeed=true Joss Whedon appeared on the Hollywood picket lines in a rather rakish Australian Akubra hat to show his support for the strike, and broke down what it's all about. More »
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Doris Lessing was one of the first literary authors to venture into science fiction. She wrote about aliens and space wars at a time when the genre was still shedding its embarrassing pulp tatters. And while most literary authors have just lifted well-worn plot devices from science fiction, Lessing actually innovated within the genre. So it's especially awesome that she's the first science fiction author to win a Nobel Prize. More »
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