Category Archives: Science Fiction

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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Top Fantasy Destinations for the Adventurous Traveler

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Erin Underwood

By Hannah Strom-Martin and Erin Underwood Are you an adventurous traveler, willing to go the extra mile for excitement?  Would you rather go to End World than Disneyworld?  Does the thought of the Eiffel Tower bore, but the image of … Continue reading →

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2011 Publishers Round Table

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Erin Underwood

Welcome to 2011, a new year in publishing for fantasy and science fiction! The big questions for 2011 are: How did 2010 go? and What should we look for in 2011? The 2011 Publishers Round Table explores these questions are … Continue reading →

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Poem: Christmas Morning, 2025 by James Patrick Kelly

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Erin Underwood

And now for something you’re really going to like – a Christmas poem by James Patrick Kelly. Christmas Morning, 2025 by James Patrick Kelly Folly Outside a lead sky spits ice and cold rain Last night I drank too much … Continue reading →

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Short Story: “Fruitcake Theory” by James Patrick Kelly

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Erin Underwood

James Patrick Kelly has generously agreed to share “Fruitcake Theory,” a special holiday story with a science fiction twist that was originally published in Asimov’s (December 1998). Happy holidays from Jim Kelly and Underwords. ~ “We need you, Jim,” said … Continue reading →

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This Year Christmas Won’t Be Late – Doctor Who is Coming

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Erin Underwood

The Doctor is in. For years and years, U.S. fans of Doctor Who had to scavenge the net looking for unauthorized access to the Christmas specials. The BBC seems to have come to the conclussion that if you can’t beat … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction Mysteries: An Interview with Jack McDevitt

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Erin Underwood

A couple of years ago, I was looking for some new science fiction to read. So, I went to Borders Books and scoured the shelves, considering dozens of books, reading the backs, looking at the covers, and putting most of … Continue reading →

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One Word Interview: SPARK

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Erin Underwood

The next One Word Interview is here! Underwords has gathered an amazing group of science fiction writers to participate in December’s One Word Interview, responding in 50 words or fewer to the word SPARK. As we bring 2010 to a … Continue reading →

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Lightning Strikes: An Interview with Science Fiction Writer Joe Haldeman

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Erin Underwood

Science fiction writer Joe Haldeman is a writer’s writer. He’s one of the people other writers go to when they want to learn more about the literary craft. While it is not uncommon to find a science fiction writer teaching … Continue reading →

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Best Books Covers of 2010

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Erin Underwood

Book covers are a special kind of art that lines the shelves of bookstores, giving readers an eye dazzling display of literary shopping possibilities. In a big way, part of the fun of shopping for and reading books includes looking … Continue reading →

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