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Twisted Ink Magazine
31 October
Twisted Ink is an small online literary magazine who publish a variety of forms, including the poetic, fiction, hybrid and creative-nonfiction.
Established in 2024 to publish and promote poetic voices, …
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Jona Li
31 October
Jona or Jo is a comics artist based in so-called Toronto.
They are currently working on their first graphic novel funded by the Canada Council for the Arts while doing …
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Austin Dragon
31 October
Austin Dragon is the author of over 30 books in science fiction, fantasy, and classic horror.
His works include the sci-fi noir detective LIQUID COOL series, the epic fantasy FABLED …
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On Spec Magazine
31 October
On Spec Magazine is a respected Canadian quarterly journal of literature of the fantastic.
Specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Magic Realism and other genres, On Spec offers new works …
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Silver Nightingale
31 October
Rounak Bhunia is a creative professional specializing in crafting brand identities, writing, graphic design, and illustration work.
He's worked in the advertising industry, product design, in-house production needs, and a diverse …
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Krista D. Ball
31 October
Born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada, Krista D. Ball is an award-winning author, something that shocked her mother who went to her grave believing it was a lie.
After obtaining …
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Joaquin Baldwin
31 October
Joaquin Baldwin writes fantasy novels, lives in Los Angeles with his husband, and works at the Walt Disney Animation Studios as a CG layout artist for feature animation.
Joaquin's books …
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Maria Ying
31 October
Maria Ying are two co-writers creating extremely lesbian books.
From a lesbian Hades/Persephone retelling with giant mecha and biomechanical monsters to cyberpunk, crime and romance.
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M Zakharuk
31 October
M Zakharuk writes lesbian fiction with a flair for the monstrous, the dreadful, and the thrilling.
Writer and cover designer. Author of trans sapphic fiction in SFF & horror, Zakharuk currently …
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Ritona Books
31 October
First founded in Seattle, Washington on Beltane, 2014, and the original publishers of Gods & Radicals, Ritona make knowledge of paganism, witchcraft, and related topics more available and more affordable …
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The Healers' Home
Recommended by
kevin
Another beautiful read by S.E. Robertson!
I'm really enjoying this slice-of-life fantasy genre I've only just learned about. The Healers' Home gives us a more stable setting, some new drama as past-acquaintances re-appear, and work to do as Agna and Keifon try and fit in to their new lives.
Family expectations, awkward commitments and trying relationships flesh out this wonderful book.
The Bullet-Catcher's Daughter
Recommended by
kevin
A ripping yarn of disguise, deception and misdirection, propelled along by a brilliantly written period style that firmly places you in the world.
A rollicking ride through alternate-history Britain after the Luddite uprisings. Recognisable locations mixed with carefully applied genre tropes keep this book from becoming yet another steampunk adventure and raise it above its fellows.
Fantasy & Science Fiction, January/February 2019
Recommended by
sohkamyung
An about average issue, with mostly 'mild' fantasy stories (mild in the sense that there is minimal magic involved). Among those that stood out for me are the ones by Carrie Vaughn, Sean McMullen and Pip Coen.
Daughter of the Sun
Recommended by
sapphiction
Oh, wow, this is an enjoyable read. I literally couldn't put it down. It stole my whole day.
It has gripping plot. The characters are lovable. It has a good amount of humor. Also, a lot of rich world building.
The second I finished it I was bummed out because it was over. I wanted to read it again immediately.
Jiwe
Recommended by
kevin
A fantastic and fantastical short tale that provides a much-needed respite from medieval-styled Western fantasy.
Written in a mythological format, Jiwe gives us a world of magic, gods, and the usual evils of man. Curses intended to redress balance and strong women working to save broken lives.
Kiko Enjani's work is sublime, and I can't wait to read her longer stories.
The Witches of Greasy Creek
Recommended by
kevin
What a fantastic book!
A brilliant story and introduction to Appalachian communities.
Kate is an unlikely, but enthusiastic protagonist who has had enough of being messed about, and is out to learn from her grandmother, a witch.
Lots of fun, really tense and exciting. Another occult thriller with heart that you just won't want to put down!
Clarkesworld Magazine Issue 197
Recommended by
sohkamyung
A good issue of Clarkesworld, with fascinating stories by Samantha Murray, Eric Schwitzgebel, R. P. Sand and Gu Shi.
Full review at [ https://sohkamyung.github.io/reviews/magazines/Clarkesworld/20230209-Clarkesworld197.html ]
The Sea Hates A Coward
Recommended by
kevin
I don't normally like the whole zombie genre.
But what Crowley has done with his undead POV, uprising, mutiny, sea monster, revolutionary, thoughtful treatise on life (then death and then more life) tale is absolutely stunning.
Took a bit of effort to get going, but it's definitely worth sticking with it. A great addition to the New Weird.
Nate Crowley's book put me off scampi for months!
The Queen of Ieflaria
Recommended by
sapphiction
I unintentionally binged this awesome fantasy. This book is was nearly impossible to put down, but I had to eat every now and then. Such a fun read!
I love the world-building, the dialogue, the characters, and pretty much everything about this book.
I can't wait for the sequel! I'm reading it next. Errr, I'll probably binge it too...
The Great Gatsby
Recommended by
sakina
As fab as everyone everyone said it was.
The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Jan/Feb 2022
Recommended by
sohkamyung
An average issue with some interesting stories by Eugie Foster, Nick Dichario, Auston Habershaw, Maiga Doocy and J. A. Pak.
Anoka: A Collection of Indigenous Horror
Recommended by
kevin
A fantastic collection of gut-wrenching tales.
The imagery will stay with you, as will the depth to which Shane Hawk is willing and able to explore his indigenous Cheyenne and Arapaho heritage. Crafting tales that provide a refreshing point-of-view and unique imagery that get into your brain and writhe behind your eyes.
Can't wait to read a longer work by the author. Need more!
DC comes to GlobalComix
Huge news for comic fans, as one of the largest comic publishers, DC, bring their titles to the digital comic distribution platform, GlobalComix.
Do we really own our ebooks?
A recent video by author and editor Kristin McTiernan about her experience of switching from a Kindle to a Kobo ereader caught a lot of attention, and highlighted why buying DRM-free ebooks is so important.
Your ebooks are now even safer
We moved all your ebooks! They're now stored with a more resilient and maintained cloud storage provider. Sounds really exciting I know, but this is a much better situation.
Comic Review: B-Mecha 2 Ishaani
Jamie Me, Neri Rearte, and Archie Dait return with Mechs, Kaiju, real life, this time in Bradford! Suit up for the latest North-of-England set Kaiju-fighting comic.
No AI at Libreture
Libreture exists to support readers, independent publishers, and authors. There’s no place in that for machine-generated tools, especially those that steal content.
Seven years of ebooks: pricing, plans, and fairness
2017 - 2024, and still going. The story of Libreture so far, looking at changes to pricing and what I consider to be fair.