Storm Constantine is an imaginative and prolific writer. But don’t just take my word for it. Michael Moorcock hails her as a “goth rock and roll queen and a writer of fine literary fantasy” and Neil Gaiman stated that he “wouldn’t swap her for a dozen Anne Rices.” You can also keep Terry Pratchett as well, for my money no one can beat either Nalo Hopkinson or Storm Constantine for creative genius in the speculative fiction world.
Archives for 2006
Cover to Cover #221: Hal Duncan
Interview: This week the boys talk to Hal Duncan about his book Vellum.
SFF Audio: Harlan Ellison interview
The boys from SFF Audio have a treat for scifi fans.
They have an interview with Harlan Ellison, one of the most revered and maligned grand masters of science fiction.
Review: “Four and Twenty Blackbirds” by Cherie Priest
Cherie Priest’s debut novel, this atmospheric Southern Gothic ghost story was originally published by a small regional press in 2003. The (shorter) new edition from Tor is an indication that greater things lie ahead for this new voice in fiction. A sequel, Wings to the Kingdom, is due from Tor in the fall, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the publisher sees a potential franchise here. Heck, I could see this showing up on the new CW network. If you like ghost stories with more texture than genuine twists, Four and Twenty Blackbirds is worth a look.
Cover to Cover #220: John Meaney
Interview: This week the boys talk to John Meaney about his latest book Context. This is a sequel to Paradox, the second book in the Nulapeiron Sequence. Context is a thrilling, daring and complex novel covering time and space. We also get a sneak preview of another book from John that is due out in the UK very soon.
Snipe Hunting With City Slickers on the Appalachian Trail: An Interview with Scott Nicholson
Every so often a genre writer comes along whose work just jumps out at me. Greg Bear is one, Neil Gaiman is one. Scott Nicholson is another. I was born in Appalachia and lived a decent amount of my life in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, so Scott’s work is near and dear to my heart. Growing up there, ghost stories were an almost nightly entertainment. My grandmother loved to spin a good yarn. Living in the mountains of North Carolina, Scott too, is a product of that environment.
Cover to Cover #219: Naomi Novik
This week Naomi Novik joins us to talk about His Majesty’s Dragon and the next two books in her trilogy of alternate history. This series is a tale of dragons doing air battles during the time of Napoleon. This is one to put on you must read list.
Cover to Cover #218: James Patrick Kelly
On the show this week James Patrick Kelly talks about his book Burn. This is a far-future story about an Amish-like civilization living on a planet in the midst of being terraformed. Check it out.
ADPoV #17: Hero of the Empire
From humble beginings to Galaxywide force to be reckoned with.
Cover to Cover #217: J. C. Hutchins
On the show this week, the guys interview J. C. Hutchins, author of 7th Son. This podcast novel tells the story of clones – unaware of being clones – all coming together to aide in the capture of the original genetic code donor. Talk about a twisted story that will make your head swim. Don’t miss it.
ADPoV #16: Stupid, Stupid, Stupid
There three rules to live by, kiddies. And this segment is where you learn them.
Cover to Cover #216: Dave Duncan
Interview: This week, Dave Duncan joins us to talk about Children of Chaos (The Dodec Books, Book One). This SciFi Essentials book tells the story of a strange dodecahedral world. Complex magic systems, and deep world building is the norm for this amazing author.
Review: “The Making of a Graphic Novel/The Resonator” by Prentis Rollins
This is one of those ideas that seems so obvious you wonder why it hasn’t been done before. Writer-artist Rollins, who’s worked extensively for DC Comics, splits his book in half.
Cover to Cover #215: Greg Van Eekhout
This week we talk with Greg Van Eekhout. A writer that has had a lot of his work spotlighted on Escape Pod. Greg was in the Draco Vista Studios to tell us about what it’s like being a short story writer struggling to break into the world of novels. Good information here for new writers.
Cover to Cover #214: George Zebrowski
Interview: George Zebrowski talks about Macrolife. If you remember, this was the book that Evo thinks would “change your life.” We now get the man on to tell us more about this amazing look at life, the universe and the future. (Like, end of the world, future.)
