George R.R. Martin hopes "The Winds of Winter" will be done next year

Posted on 06/24/2020 at 01:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Ah, here’s some news that will surely cheer up many bookworms (or at least not stir up strong anger within...

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Tagged As: coronavirus / COVID-19, Fantasy

Author Q&A: Michael Bailey

Posted on 06/03/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Today we're interviewing author Michael C. Bailey. Bailey is an independent author from central Massachusetts who kind of hates writing...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Fantasy, Young adult literature

New book ID's the inspiration for sites in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings

Posted on 05/25/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It will be a long time before many of us consider it feasible to visit England. However, thanks to books,...

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Tagged As: Classic literature, Fantasy, The Guardian

Author Neil Gaiman apologizes for unnecessary trip to Isle of Skye

Posted on 05/19/2020 at 08:54 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

French citizens were less than pleased when they heard about some of their authors’ travel plans. Now residents of the...

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Tagged As: coronavirus / COVID-19, Fantasy, The Guardian

Andy Serkis reads "The Hobbit" out loud in one sitting for charity

Posted on 05/11/2020 at 08:34 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Boy, we sure hope Andy Serkis has a solid supply of tea and honey nearby. The actor famous for playing...

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Tagged As: Charity, coronavirus / COVID-19, Fantasy, Pop culture

Terry Pratchett's production company promises "truly authentic" adaptations

Posted on 04/28/2020 at 09:06 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author Terry Pratchett’s production company Narrativia announced a new partnership to adapt more of his works for the screen today....

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Tagged As: Fantasy, The Guardian, TV adaptation

Check out the cover and an excerpt of Nnedi Okorafor's next novella

Posted on 04/23/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Need another reason to look forward to 2020’s end? Nebula and Hugo Award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor has a novella coming...

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Tagged As: Excerpt, Fantasy, Science fiction

Awards updates: Hugo finalists announced; Pulitzers pushed back

Posted on 04/09/2020 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The finalists for the 2020 Hugo Awards have been announced. Congratulations to the following contenders for best novel: The City...

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Tagged As: Awards, coronavirus / COVID-19, Fantasy, Science fiction

George R.R. Martin assures fans he's writing from safety

Posted on 03/18/2020 at 07:55 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Need a silver lining — no matter how small — during the coronavirus outbreak? George R.R. Martin is dutifully observing...

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Author David Gaughran will receive a special SFWA award

Posted on 03/11/2020 at 07:37 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Congratulations to David Gaughran, an author and digital publishing guru whose wise counsel Fussy has often sought, on his latest...

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Tagged As: Awards, David Gaughran, Fantasy, Science fiction