Category Archives: Books and Literature

NPR’s New Poll: “Best Science Fiction, Fantasy Books? You Tell Us”

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Okay, folks, this is it! Genre fiction, specifically science fiction and fantasy, has gone to some pretty terrific places before, but when it goes to NPR…. Well, we all should hitch a ride to see what’s going on. What you’ll … Continue reading →

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On the Joys of eBooking

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Erin Underwood

In the early days of ePublishing, I had a difficult time trying to figure out why – WHY!?! – anyone in her right mind would prefer reading a story on a digital screen. Books are lovely! They’re beautifully designed. They … Continue reading →

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Some Vampire Slayers Never Change

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Erin Underwood

You got that right! Buffy and the Buffyverse are still hard at work trying to take care of people. Please come join the Slay-A-Thon and help to support children in need. Shiai Mata from SlayerLit, a good friend of Underwords, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Bordertown – The Shared World Interview!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Erin Underwood

The 1980s brought us big hair, big movies, and big possibilities. Rock ‘n Roll ruled the day. Fantasy fiction began shedding its traditional castles and bearded sorcerers in lieu of modern settings and characters, which included elves, punk rock, and … Continue reading →

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New Writer Spotlight: Kevin Hearne

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Erin Underwood

This New Writer Spotlight features The Iron Druid Chronicles author Kevin Hearn. He enters the publishing world with his first novel Hounded, which releases on May 3, 2011. You can find Kevin online at his author website, on Twitter, and on Facebook. ~ … Continue reading →

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Interfictions Zero – Academia, Interstitiality, and an Amazing Collection of Essays

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Children come in all shapes and forms. One of my children is an idea that has since grown into something I am proud to see come into the world. That idea is Interfictions Zero – the new online critical anthology … Continue reading →

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Judging a Cover by Its Book

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Don’t judge a book by its cover. How many times have we heard this old adage? How many times have we done just this sort of thing when shopping for a new book to read? I’ve done it. You’ve probably … Continue reading →

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Review: License to Ensorcell by Katharine Kerr

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Author: Katharine Kerr Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated Print Date: February 01, 2011 ISBN-13: 9780756406561 Details: 336 pages | Paperback | $7.99 ~ One thing is clear in License to Ensorcell, we’re not in Deverry any longer. Katharine Kerr, bestselling … Continue reading →

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One Word Interview – Imagine

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Erin Underwood

What would humanity be without our ability to imagine? To imagine is to look beyond the borders of our own personal here-and-now, allowing us to see new possibilities and new potential that has yet to be tapped. This month’s One … Continue reading →

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Horror Literature and the Monster Under the Bed: An Interview with Christopher Golden

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Like many of the creatures that define the genre, horror refuses to die. Some might even say that it’s fighting tooth and nail from going gently into that good night. I for one am glad that horror has a seemingly … Continue reading →

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