LoneStarCon 3 confirms bidders for 2015 WorldCon and 2014 NASFiC
There are three official bids for the 2015 WorldCon -- Helsinki, Orlando, and Spokane -- and two for the 2014 NASFiC -- Detroit and Phoenix... Read more [...]
The greatest Judge Dredd stories available digitally for the first time
2000 AD is offering digital graphic novels of eleven Judge Dredd volumes to bring readers up to speed... Read more [...]
New Space Station Crew Members to Launch and Dock the Same Day
The next crew launch to the International Space Station will bypass the usual two days in a cramped Soyuz spacecraft, flying almost directly from Baikonur to the ISS... Read more [...]
Author James Herbert Dies
British horror author James Herbert (1943-2013) wrote 23 novels, mostly horror, including four that were turned into films. He was awarded the OBE in 2010... Read more [...]
BCS News: 100th Podcast Episode
Beneath Ceaseless Skies is celebrating its 100th issue with an hour-long podcast and book giveaways... Read more [...]
Science Fiction TV Dinner: The Twilight Zone
Arizona State University’s Center for Science and the Imagination presents a discussion of The Twilight Zone, biotechnology, ethics, and the connections between visions of human perfection... Read more [...]
2012 Aurealis Awards finalists announced
The finalists for the 2012 Aurealis Awards, recognizing the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror writers, have been announced... Read more [...]
This is not a novel. This is not a short story collection. This is a Self-Reference Engine.
Award-winning Japanese sci-fi novel by Toh EnJoe has North American debut from VIZ MEdia's Haikasoru Imprint... Read more [...]
Top authors contribute to the Shared Worlds hand-in-hand webpage of writerly advice
Shared Worlds SF/Fantasy Teen Writing Camp Launches 2013 Registration and Donation Drive... Read more [...]
Come Celebrate Legendary Rock Writer Paul Williams at Boo-Hooray
A celebration of writer/editor/fan Paul Williams will feature music, refreshments, and a fundraising sale... Read more [...]
Jay Lake Benefit Auction at Gaslight Gathering
Val and Ron Ontell are organizing an auction to benefit Jay Lake and his ongoing cancer bills at the upcoming Gaslight Gathering in San Diego... Read more [...]
Apex Magazine increasing pay rates
Effective with issue #50, Apex Magazine is doubling what they pay for nonfiction, and increasing what they pay for art and reprints... Read more [...]
Loncon 3 Attending Membership Rates Increase, Pre-Supporter and Voter Discounts Expire
Membership rates for the 2014 World Science Fiction Convention will increase on May 1st... Read more [...]
Another hot case for the occult investigators Morris and Chastain
Solaris is collecting two of Justin Gustainis's urban fantasy Morris & Chastain Investigations e-book originals into a combined paperback releasing this month... Read more [...]
Solaris commission Eric Brown steampunk novel
Solaris expects to publish Eric Brown's Jani and the Greater Game, first in a new steampunk series set in India, in spring 2014... Read more [...]