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Conversations with Authors of Science Fiction and Fantasy
Greg Bear
We just had to get Greg on the show again when we found out that the SciFi Channel was developing his novels Darwin’s Children and Darwin’s Radio. Additionally, Dead Lines, a high-tech ghost story is out in stores. Fans of Greg’s hard-science fiction will be intrigued by his treatment to ghost stories.
James K. Burk
Jim has released High Rage, a fantasy novel, as well as several chapbooks of the magical realism genre.
I can tell you this: Spider is funny, and he’s smart, and you can’t go wrong with a combination like that. Warren James, host of Mike Hodel’s Hour 25, says that science fiction allows us to see the world through another set of eyes. Take a chance and take a look at world through the eyes of the Spider.
Rating: 4 out of 5
It’s not often I read books which both reverse and elevate my opinion of the author. Before reading Just a Geek, Wil Wheaton was the child-actor who played arguably the most hated character on Star Trek:TNG, as well as the kid with the biggest (leech-infested) one in four counties. After finishing the book, Wil has become one of my Personal Heroes.
Margaret Weis
The Dragon’s Son is the sequel to the popular Mistress of Dragons.
Kody Chamberlain
Kody draws horror comic books and 30 Days of Night: Bloodsucker Tales is his latest.
Welles on Wells
As a special treat for Halloween, we present an conversation between Orson Welles and H.G. Wells, courtesy of Alan Dean Foster.
Peter Straub
Sticking with the horror theme, Peter talks about his new novel In the Night Room.
Do I have an agenda in reviewing this highly anticipated and primarily fan-promoted mini-series Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars? Perhaps. Am I a fan of Farscape? The answer is “Frel, yes!” Does this mean that if The Jim Henson Company and Hallmark produced a four-hour epic-size crap sandwich, I’d be happy regardless?
I hate to disappoint you all out here, but no. If anything, my expectations were completely out-of-bounds and over-the-top. I don’t think I was alone on Sunday night in my outlandish and outrageous expectations. And with what was riding on this mini-series, the Farscape crew had a lot to face and even more to overcome.
Terry Brooks
Terry took time out from a busy book tour to chat with us about High Druid of Shannara: Tanequil.
Nancy Kress
Crucible is Nancy’s follow-up book of hard science fiction.
Interview: Greg Keyes has been out on a book tour promoting his latest novel, The Charnel Prince, sequal to the phenominal successfull The Briar King.
Interview: In 100 years, an alien archeologist visits earth to learn about our ancient writings, hoping to uncover ways to save his own planet. That’s the gist of Ellen Larson’s The Measure of the Universe.
If you like short, satisfying reads between your “Harry Potter” or “A Song of Ice and Fire” ten pound seat-raisers, then buy the tree-killer or planet-friendly version of this book.
The summer began with Van Helsing returning to the days of the creature feature and the Hammer House horror films. It ends with a return to the days of mechanized monsters and Saturday afternoon serials.
Move over Indiana Jones. Make room for Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow!
Alan Dean Foster
Alan’s new book is Sliding Scales, continuing the “Flinx and Pip” series.
K. Bannerman
Kim’s novel (in eBook form) is The Tattooed Wolf, a strange twist on your traditional werewolf novel.
Do you hear that sound? That is the sound of a thousand Sacred Cows of Fantasy being tipped in the night.
Let me share a piece of wisdom I’ve picked up being the reviewer for the Dragon Page. You simply cannot go wrong reading anything Tee Morris writes. You won’t find a better blend of action, humor, suspense, and romance anywhere else.
Some movies I find quite easy to review. Star Wars Episode IV, A New Hope is a great movie. Star Wars Episode I, The Phantom Menace, not so much.
There is one type of movie that I believe defies reviews, and that is the goofy comedy. I honestly believe that these are movies that you either like or don’t, and to hell with logic.
The DVD for Ella Enchanted has just come out recently, so I decided to go for a 2-4-1 deal. With my book review, you also get a brand new, one of a kind movie review at no extra charge! (Only at participating stores. Check local store for details. Offer does not include state and local taxes. Void where prohibited.)
Think we should review comics? Hate the idea? Let us know… Michael Moorcock’s Elric returns to comics with the legendary Walt Simonson delivering the artwork. What more could you want? Before Elric became the legendary figure fantasy fans know and love, he was a young man still trying to find his identity and carve his […]
