Blogs of Interest
I’ve compiled a list of blog topics related to medieval history, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction writing, or industry news. Here’s a brief rundown: Mark Lord… Read More »Blogs of Interest
Literary News
Fantasy / Sci-Fi Publisher Launches Online Bookstore
“A year-old science fiction/fantasy bookshop publisher has launched an online book shop selling, not just its own publications, but those of its rivals in the… Read More »Fantasy / Sci-Fi Publisher Launches Online Bookstore
Authors Can Autograph Kindles at Book Signings
“At book events, bibliophiles typically wait in line to present books to pen-wielding authors, but as readers increasingly turn to electronic-book devices like the Kindle,… Read More »Authors Can Autograph Kindles at Book Signings
Publish Fiction Through Textnovel
“Dorchester Publishing announced that it is partnering with serialized fiction service Textnovel on a writing competition for aspiring novelists. The winner of America’s Next Best… Read More »Publish Fiction Through Textnovel
Google v. Amazon, E-Book Market
“In discussions with publishers at the annual BookExpo convention in New York, Google signaled its intent to introduce a program by that would enable publishers… Read More »Google v. Amazon, E-Book Market
Cyanide Studios to Develop Video Game for George R.R. Martin’s ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ Fantasy Series
Press release from May 12, 2009: Cyanide, an independent video game studio, and George R. R. Martin today announced their partnership to create the first-ever… Read More »Cyanide Studios to Develop Video Game for George R.R. Martin’s ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ Fantasy Series
Ernest Hemingway – The Old Man and the Sea Movie
I normally stick to posts about medieval history and fantasy novels, but since I’m a fan of Ernest Hemingway, I thought I’d post about this… Read More »Ernest Hemingway – The Old Man and the Sea Movie
Michael Crichton’s Last Word – Two More Novels to Come
A few months ago, I wrote my farewell post to Michael Crichton in the wake of his passing, but I’ve recently learned that Crichton left… Read More »Michael Crichton’s Last Word – Two More Novels to Come
HBO to Film Pilot of “A Song of Ice and Fire”
George R.R. Martin announced on his blog last week that HBO confirmed it will be filming the pilot of the fantasy series A Song of… Read More »HBO to Film Pilot of “A Song of Ice and Fire”
2008 World Fantasy Award Winners
The 2008 World Fantasy Award winners have been announced. The awards include the following categories in fantasy writing and fantasy art: Novel, Novella, Short Story,… Read More »2008 World Fantasy Award Winners