Category Archives: Science Fiction

Audiobook Review: Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Erin Underwood

Skyward by Brandon Sanderson is a supremely exciting and wonderful book! It’s an example of what young adult science fiction can do at its best. The audiobook was produced by Audible Studios, featuring narration by Suzy Jackson and runs 15 … Continue reading →

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“The Grimm Future” is now an eBook

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Erin Underwood

At Boskone 53, NESFA Press introduced its new hardcover science fiction anthology The Grimm Future, edited by me. 🙂 NESFA Press received a number of requests for an ebook, which is now available to purchase online for $9.95 at: Amazon … Continue reading →

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Working on Boskone: Boston’s Longest Running Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Erin Underwood

The Underwords blog has been a bit quiet lately because I’ve been pouring my time into launching Geek Theater (released Nov 2014) and building the program for Boskone 52 (Feb 13-15, 2015). There are several conventions that take place in the … Continue reading →

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Happy Book Day to Geek Theater!

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Erin Underwood

We are thrilled to announce that Geek Theater is now available. Happy Book Day to all of our authors who have a play included in this exciting and unique anthology. Geek Theater, edited by Jen Gunnels and Erin Underwood, is a labor of … Continue reading →

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List of Young Adult Science Fiction Anthologies

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Erin Underwood

Reading short science fiction is a great way to introduce young adult readers to the genre. However, finding a “SF” only anthology for young adults isn’t quite as easy as you might think. For the dedicated searcher, there are some great books … Continue reading →

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Tangent Online – Read the New Futuredaze Review

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Erin Underwood

Futuredaze has been reviewed by Tangent Online. You can read the entire review on Tangent’s website where they give a mini review for each short story within the anthology. However, for your convenience, here’s the summary statement for Futuredaze as a … Continue reading →

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Enter the Futuredaze Contest on Goodreads

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Erin Underwood

FUTUREDAZE is out on February 12, 3013, but if you’d like it a week earlier, Goodreads is hosting a contest to win one of two copies. Here’s how to enter: Goodreads Book Giveaway Futuredaze by Erin Underwood Giveaway ends February … Continue reading →

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All Hallows Read 2012! Win Some Amazing YA Science Fiction Books!

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Erin Underwood

Get in the spirit, and join Underwords by celebrating All Hallow’s Reads! While most people are handing out candy to the scary costumed witches, ghouls, princesses, firemen, clowns, pumpkins, and cats who come prowling around in search of tasty treats, … Continue reading →

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Review & Contest: AFTER, edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Erin Underwood

Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling strike out into the young adult field of science fiction with their new anthology that tackles the question: “What happens AFTER the event that breaks down society?” The anthology’s contributing authors explore how humanity has … Continue reading →

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Review: Robot Series by Isaac Asimov

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Erin Underwood

The following is a guest post by Sci-Fi Bloggers. Sci-Fi Bloggers is an online magazine covering all things science fiction and fantasy: movies, TV, books, video games, comics and more. I’m not exaggerating when I say that Isaac Asimov was … Continue reading →

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