Meyer Open to Finishing Fifth “Twilight” Novel
November 11, 2008 || Category: Book News | 2 Comments
Earlier this year, author Stephenie Meyer ceased working on the fifth installment of her “Twilight” series when a rough draft was leaked to the Internet At the time, Meyer said she had lost interest in completing the project.
Now it appears the author may be changing her mind about completing the fifth installment in the story […]
“Having come of age in the Star Wars era, I’m part of the post-moon-landing, post-World’s Fairs generation, and thus was once very certain that by no later than the year 2000 we would most definitely be living in the future. And in that glorious future, we would have long ago traded in our dirt-streaked Hyundais […]
Earlier this week, we brought you the news that LucasFilm Limited and Del Rey books signed a new deal to publish 45 more “Star Wars” universe titles over the next several years.
At the time, the only information given was about a new, nine-novel series, “The Fate of the Jedi.”
Now, LucasFilm Limited editor Sue Rostoni is […]
“The Force will be with you” for thirty-five more “Star Wars” tie-in novels.
LucasFilm and Del Rey confirmed a new deal had been struck to continue the two companies long patnership in creating new books about “a galaxy far, far away.”
The new deal will see the publication of thirty-five fictional tie-in novels and ten non-fiction books […]
Over the weekend, this year’s winners of the World Fantasy Award were announced at the annual 2008 World Fantasy Convention. The winners are:
Novel: Ysabel by Guy Gavriel Kay
Novella: Illyria by Elizabeth Hand
Short Story: “Singing of Mount Abora” by Theodora Goss
Anthology: Inferno, Ellen Datlow, ed.
Collection: Tiny Deaths by Robert Shearman
Artist: Edward Miller
Special Award, Professional: Peter Crowther […]
Orson Scott Card returns to his bestselling series with a new Ender novel
“Ender in Exile” is the first direct sequel to Orson’s best selling book “Ender’s Game.” After twenty-three long years, “Ender in Exile” answers fans questions about “after battle school…the lost years”
At first, Ender believed that they would bring him back to Earth […]
J.C. Hutchins to Release “Personal Effects: Dark Art”
October 14, 2008 || Category: Book News, Gaming | Leave a Comment
Summer 2009 will see the major release of the new supernatural thriller, “Personal Effects: Dark Art” from J.C. Hutchins, the mastermind behind the highly successful “7th Son Trilogy.”
Produced by entertainment company Smith & Tinker and published by St. Martin’s Press, “Dark Art” combines the narrative experience of a traditional prose novel with an Alternate Reality […]
On October 9, Tor.com published “Jack and the Aktuals, or, Physical Applications of Transfinite Set Theory” by Rudy Rucker, a new short story from the modern master of science fiction about the higher mathematical realms.
Rudy Rucker’s prodigous output includes the Ware tetralogy (Software, 1982; Wetware, 1988; Freeware, 1997; Realware, 2000); White Light (1980), Spacetime Donuts […]
Bisson’s “Catch ‘Em In the Act” Gets Published
October 1, 2008 || Category: Book News, On the Net | Leave a Comment
Wednesday, October 1, Tor.com publishes “Catch ’Em In the Act” by Terry Bisson, a new short story from the author of “Bears Discover Fire” and the hugely reprinted “They’re Made Out of Meat.”
Terry Bisson’s many novels include Talking Man (1986), Fire on the Mountain (1988), Voyage to the Red Planet (1990), Pirates of the Universe […]
Famed director Guillermo del Toro will be adding one more task into his already jam-packed schedule, that of author for a new vampire novel trilogy.
del Toro has signed a book deal with HarperCollins sub William Morrow and will co-pen a series of vampire stories with the first of three novels to hit stores in the […]
Carlson’s “Book Trailer” Leads To Two-Book Deal In Eastern Europe
September 24, 2008 || Category: Book News | Leave a Comment
Just ahead of the publication of his second novel, sci fi thriller Plague War, author Jeff Carlson and two friends released a “book trailer” entitled 4 Minutes Above 10,000 Feet. Shot in the Sierra mountains, this short film can only be described as Alive meets The Blair Witch Project meets the new Andromeda Strain. […]
First Volume of “The 39 Clues” Coming September 9, 2008
September 2, 2008 || Category: Book News | Leave a Comment
Beginning September 9, the first of a 10-volume set of books titled “The 39 Clues” will be published from the same company that publishes J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series. The title of the book series is an homage to the late director Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps,” a trivia fact that the franchise’s demographic […]
If Eon Productions, the Bond franchise holder, has their way, then there will be no film coming out anytime soon based on the Sebastian Faulks novel titled “Devil May Care.” The company has passed on the idea of turning his work into a movie even though the fan intensity level is back up for […]
This coming November promises to be an exciting time for comic fans as Marvel will be releasing some of its new editions. They are also offering up an early preview on their website.
Some of the good stuff that will be coming is the stunning conclusion to “Secret Invasion”! Heroes will rise, heroes will fall […]
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector’s Edition
August 1, 2008 || Category: Book News, Collectibles | 5 Comments
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector’s Edition (Offered Exclusively by Amazon & Slice of SciFi) (Hardcover)
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In December 2007, J.K. Rowling unveiled The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a very special book of five fairy tales illustrated by the bard herself, embellished with silver ornaments and mounted moonstones. […]
When the great Arthur C. Clarke passed away in March a great void of creativity was left open. Fortunately for us all, the legendary writer, inventor and scientist didn’t leave us totally without something fresh from his brilliant mind.
With the help of science fiction writer Frederik Pohl, Clarke was putting together a new piece […]
Two Authors Stir Up “Trouble” By Giving Away New Books
July 29, 2008 || Category: Book News | Leave a Comment
Award-nominated authors and podcasters Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine have teamed up across hemispheres for “Double Trouble”, a unique celebration and promotion for their summer releases of The Case of the Pitcher’s Pendant: A Billibub Baddings Mystery and Digital Magic. Morris and Ballantine are asking their fans to make “Double Trouble” on Amazon.com by ordering […]
Fans who are missing their summer-fix of new installments of The 4400 may have some hope, thanks to Pocket Books. While the series isn’t returning to our television screens, the universe is far from done with the publication of the first original novel, The 4400: The Vesuvius Prophecy.
Written by genre-veteran and best-selling author, Greg Cox, […]
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Andre Norton, one of science fiction’s most prolific female writers until she died three years ago, intrigued her readers by creating hundreds of fantasy worlds during her 70 years of writing.
Andre Norton, seen here in 1999, left a will that’s being disputed by her caretaker and a leading fan.
And in a decision […]
Trek novels previewed at New York Comic-Con
April 22, 2008 || Category: Book News, Merchandise | 3 Comments
Simon and Shuster, publisher of the Star Trek tie-in novels, previewed what’s to come in the Trek universe last weekend at the New York Comic Com. The panel was run by Trek-line editors Marco Palmieri and Margaret Clark and authors David Mack, Christopher Bennett and Keith R.A. DeCandido according to a report on Trek […]
Best-selling author J.K. Rowling will be on the witness stand today in a Lower Manhattan courtroom, testifying against a publisher that wants to publish an encyclopedia based on her Harry Potter novels reports the New York Times.
Rowling will testify against RDR Books, a small publisher in Michigan that wants to publish a print edition of […]
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Source: Trek United
A commemorative magazine has been created as a gift for Walter Koenig on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Chekov’s first appearance on our television screens: September 15, 1967. With 124 pages of high quality photos, this fanzine is a homage to every aspect of Walter Koenig’s alter-ego, […]
Star Trek: Phase II (ST:P2), formerly known as Star Trek New Voyages, has created a new eMagazines designed to give access to articles, stories and other information that cannot be found on their official website or discussion forum.
Each new issue will contain interviews, exclusive photos, articles, posters, and downloads that give you an idea of […]
“American Gods” is the 2001 novel by Neil Gaiman and the great news is that it will be available for the next month entirely FREE from the Harper Collins Website. You can also learn more from Neil’s blog.
First published June 19, 2001, “American Gods” was, and still is, one of the most talked-about books […]
“Star Trek: Aldrin” Book Series Continues
February 22, 2008 || Category: Book News | Leave a Comment
Written by: Samuel K. Sloan (FarPoint Media Executive News Director)
If you haven’t been keeping up with the Derek Kessler online novel series titled “Star Trek: Aldrin” then you have been missing out on one of the most exciting and new takes on the Star Trek universe to come along since Gene Roddenberry’s first vision began […]
It’s the beginning of summer, and things are heating up as the Marvel U! SECRET INVASION enters month two. The Invaders suddenly find themselves in the present day, Greg Rucka returns to Marvel… and that’s just the tip of the currently melting iceberg!
AVENGERS/INVADERS #1
Alex Ross returns to Marvel with the team-up 60 years in […]
Written by: Michael Hickerson (SoSF Staff Journalist)
If you happen to stop by your local comic book shop later this week and see a new issue of the Hulk with a red-version of Marvel Comic’s popular hero, you’re not seeing things. The newest issue of Hulk that debuts on newstands tomorrow (Wed. Feb. 20) features […]
Before The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is brought to life on screen this coming May, “Read It Before You See It” and explore C.S. Lewis’ timeless classics with your own imagination in the beautiful THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN movie tie-in EDITION and NARNIA CHRONOLOGY: From the Archives of the Last King.
In THE […]
Source: Marvel
Marvel and “Lost” fans unite!
Marvel Comics and the hit ABC television series have joined forces in a new, breakthrough promotional campaign featuring a number of “Lost” easter eggs sprinkled throughout a wide variety of Marvel’s titles that came out in January 2008. Titles such as “Uncanny X-Men #494, “Incredible Hercules” #113, “Thunderbolts” #118 […]



