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Conversations with Authors of Science Fiction and Fantasy
First up is Jane Yolen and her latest book, Pay the Piper: A Rock-n-Roll Fairy Tale. She wrote it with her son Adam Stemple and we discus the wonders of teen writing.
Next up is A. M. Veillon and her book for younger readers, Shelby and the Shifting Rings. We get to delve into the writers mind for a few minutes.
It’s pretty sad when you’re 33 years old and the highlight of your year is when the next new children’s book is finally out on the market. Deciding to skip the ridiculous lines and midnight “parties,” I pre-ordered my copy online, and only had to chew the tablecloth for four hours from when I woke up at eight o’clock, till the postman finally delivered my book at noon on Saturday.
And, just like last I did with Order of the Phoenix, I forgoed (forgew? forwent?) everything, and did nothing but read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (stopping for the occasional bathroom break) until I finished Sunday afternoon.
God, I love being a geek.
This week everyone’s in the studio to talk with Catherynne M. Valente about her latest book, The Labryinth, and her upcoming works, Yume No Hon: Book of Dreams and Oracles: A Pilgrimage. It’s a lively conversation with a very talented writer.
After that, Summer and Michael chat with Gary Wassner. Gary is writing “GemQuest”, a series whose first three books, The Twins, The Awakening, and The Shards, were released simulatneously earlier this year, and we learn all about this new fantasy epic in the making.
Interviews with Kage Baker (The Life of the World to Come) and later, Wil Radcliffe (Noggle Stones)
The Last Universe by William Sleator.
Fourteen-year-old Susan and her wheelchair-bound brother, Gary, venture daily into their home’s sprawling garden planted by their late uncle, which holds a mysterious hedge maze hiding a secret that defies the laws of nature.
Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver.
Six thousand years ago. Powerful mages stalk the land, threatening to destroy all the forest clans. According to legend, only twelve-year-old Torak and his wolf-cub companion can defeat them.
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.)
Interview: Terry Pratchett’s fantasy/science fiction series “Discworld” is a global bestseller and fan favorite, and the latest book in the series is A Hat Full of Sky. Terry’s series (easy to jump in anywhere, by the way) should be required reading for all kids and most adults.
Interview: Today, we’re talking with Timothy Zahn about his young adult series, “The Dragonback”, and the first book in this new series, Dragon and Thief.
While the plot elements are not the most original in fantasy, this book has all the elements that people enjoy in fantasy novels. There are great fights, scary monsters, and unique and interesting characters. They all make for an enjoyable read. And Mr. Lowe builds up the momentum and suspense well, making the final fight between Sharon and Bain pretty damn exciting.
Richard K. Morgan
Richard’s latest book is Broken Angels, his second book following Takeshi Kovacs.
Anne Harris
Inventing Memory is the most recent book written by author Anne Harris. It’s an extrapolation of ancient Sumerian mythology transposed on modern American teenagers.
