News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
December is traditionally a time for looking back and reflecting on the changes
of the last twelve months. For John Lenahan, magician, comedian and actor, there's been
the release of his debut novel Shadowmagic; for comic artist and writer Dave West there's
been success with his first complete webcomic and first graphic novel of collected
stories; and for authors Len Maynard and Mick Sims, they've signed with an agent and
they're dipping their writing toes into adventure thrillers for the first time.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
It's a busy time of year for editor and author Stephen Jones. October saw the release
of The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror Volume 20 -- a book which is also his 100th title -- and November
kicked off with the re-release of The Mammoth Book of Wolfmen.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
From the British Fantasy Society Fantasycon, there are new releases from attendees. Mark Chadbourn on tent poles
and enduring memories with Destroyer of Worlds; Pete Crowther talks about abducting
the entire world in his Forever Twilight series; Andrew Hook takes on the walking dead
in And God Created Zombies; debut author Rio Youers on being grumpy
with Old Man Scratch; and Doctor Who writer Rob Shearman shares his thoughts on dead cats,
flagellation, and his new short story collection Lost Songs for the Shy and Cynical.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
This month's column features Mike Carey on the latest supernatural exploits of exorcist Felix Castor in
The Naming of the Beasts; Mick Sims and Len Maynard leave their safe house to
reveal the truth about Department 18; and Mark Newton reveals his light touch
during an interview about Nights of Villjamur.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
There's lots of good stuff out for the Summer so here's a round up
of Guillermo del Toro's vampires in The Strain; Jonathan L Howard's
necromancer Johannes Cabal; and both Mike Carey's dysfunctional Tom Taylor
in The Unwritten and news about the ultra-cool Felix Castor.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
The Terra Incognita project has exercised Kevin J. Anderson's talents more than
anything he's done before. Along with his usual role of book author, he's
also turned his hand to writing a connecting narrative text for his CD booklet,
lyric writing with his wife Rebecca Moesta and he's been involved with the musical evolution of the Terra Incognita
progressive rock CD that ties into the main storyline of his latest trilogy.
It could have been a daunting project but it was transformed into something hugely enjoyable by the enthusiastic
approach of Anderson, Shawn Gordon (of ProgRock Records), and composer and producer Erik Norlander.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
Two exciting new series begin for science fiction and fantasy fans alike: Tony Ballantyne introduces us
to the robot infested planet of Penrose as it descends into war in Twisted Metal; and Juliet McKenna
takes us behind the scenes of Irons in the Fire as rebellion causes chaos in the dukedoms of Lescar.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
Liam Sharp talks about new book God Killers, wish-fulfilment heroic
sagas, and being under the influence of Moorcock and Silverberg; Alex Irvine does the double
with controversial new novel Buyout and brand new comic adventure
with Daredevil Noir; and John Higgins on the Watchmen movie
and his new twisted story in the collected Razorjack graphic novel.
News Spotlight Special -- In Supernatural Company
a column by Sandy Auden
So you think writing a TV Companion is about watching the episodes, chatting to your favourite TV stars
and having fun do you? Well, yeah, okay, it is, but… If you think that's all there is to it, think again.
News Spotlight Special -- Keeping A Supernatural Journal
a column by Sandy Auden
One of the most intriguing and obsessed characters in the Supernatural TV series (and played to
perfection by actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan), John Winchester's back history is being revealed in a new book. Author
Alex Irvine talks about delving into the character's dark and difficult past in John Winchester's Journal.
News Spotlight Special -- Hunting For The Supernatural
a column by Sandy Auden
The Supernatural fan community is passionate and discerning and it's no surprise that the show has
inspired a whole range of people, including professional writers and professors, to share their thoughts on
the Supernatural universe.
Some of these thoughts have now been crafted into essays and published in In The Hunt.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
Carol E Barrowman talks about writing a new Captain Jack story with her
brother John for Torchwood magazine, plus a free Torchwood
story to read online; Ricardo Pinto reaches a significant milestone with The Stone
Dance of the Chameleon; and we look into the future to see what's up and coming as
Robert Holdstock returns to Mythago Wood and Serbian writer Zoran Živkovic
goes loopy for PS Publishing.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
Specially dedicated to an exceptional book, we go behind the scenes with Coraline: A Visual Companion and
talk exclusively to author Stephen Jones about why he wanted to follow a different path with this particular book…
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
A quick round up of internet snippets -- listen to an interview with Neil Gaiman and Stephen Jones
about the upcoming Coraline movie and The Visual Companion book; the
David Gemmell Award has been launched; Author Andy Remic is giving away free electronic copies
of his books Spiral and War Machine; win a Sony e-Reader with Orion books but be
quick; Watchmen movie tie-in publications are on the way from Titan Books; Dean Koontz's
Frankenstein: Prodigal Son graphic novel launches a new website; and Indy publisher AccentUK are
previewing free pages of their World's Fastest Man comic on their website.
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News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
Virgin Books Editor (and author) Adam Nevill talks about the re-emergence of
horror books in the UK; author Toby Frost reveals the inner workings of the
British Space Empire and the significance of tea in God Emperor of Didcot; editor
Tony Lee on the upgraded Premonitions: Causes For Alarm publication;
and Sam Stone talks vampires in Killing Kiss.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
Producer/writer/director Stevan Mena takes us behind the scenes on horror comedy movie Brutal Massacre; Keith
de Candido talks about writing Dean and Sam Winchester Supernatural novels; and Fiona McIntosh
updates us on the four novels she's writing this year, including the new Royal Exile.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
Tom DeFalco gives us the inside line about
the Marvel Chronicle; Alison Goodman talks about oriental fantasy The Two Pearls
of Wisdom; Suzanne McLeod talks urban fantasy with The Sweet Scent of Blood; Graham Joyce
on demons and the Memoirs of a Master Forger; and Jay Amory tells us about flying in his
YA omnibus The Clouded World.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
This month: A Comic Book Retrospective for Vertigo with Alex Irvine; Stan Nicholls
warns that the Orcs are coming; Peter V Brett's new and original
fantasy The Painted Man; Nigel Suckling talks fangs with
The Book of the Vampire; and the Fall season line-up from Small Press
publisher Telos.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
This month, Sandy has information on Karen Marie Moning's free podcast of Darkfever; Simon Clark on Stone Cold Calling;
Doctor Who audio stories; debut novel from Thomas Nevins; and French Fantasy
is translated into English with The Cardinal's Blades.
News Spotlight -- Genre Books and Media
a column by Sandy Auden
There's so much news happening in the world that it's hard to keep up.
SF Site sifts through the details picking out the interesting stuff and following them up.
Sandy has information on Alastair Reynolds' latest SF novel, Tony Richards' new collection,
Elastic Press's two new SF collections and PS Publishing launch of some great titles at this year's Fantasycon.
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