Infected with Horror: An Interview With Scott Sigler
Scott Sigler has long been infecting people with his horror rich podcasts. Now on tour for his novel Ancestor, Sigler has made the transition from independent horror sensation to traditional [...]
An Insider’s View: Recap of the 2010 Writer’s League of Texas Writer’s Conference
Austin, Texas played host to the 2010 Writer’s League of Texas Writer’s Conference June 25-27 at the Hyatt Regency downtown. The agents and editors conference attracted writers from all over [...]
A Microscopic View of the End of the World: An Interview with David Oppegaard
David Oppegaard received critical acclaim and a Bram Stoker nomination for his first novel, the Suicide Collectors. A post-apocalyptic tale, the Suicide Collectors took a very personal look at [...]
The Speed of Dark: An Interview With Elizabeth Moon
Reflection’s Edge: You write both science fiction and fantasy. Is there a difference in how you handle writing for each specific genre?
Elizabeth Moon: No, and yes. The daily work is [...]
Organized Chaos: An Interview with Kelly Meding
With a long-time fascination for speculative fiction, emerging author Kelly Meding brings a new urban fantasy to readers. Her debut novel, Three Days to Dead, hits the bookstores on November [...]
Evil Attic Clowns and Curses: An Interview with Jeremy C. Shipp
Jeremy Shipp is one of the freshest and most original voices in speculative fiction today. His strange characters, unusual plots, and quick-witted dialogue weave together to form the most interesting [...]
Beyond Chainsaws and Axe Murders: A Horror Primer
The genre of horror has developed a bad rap over the years, conjuring images of half-naked girls, masked men with axes, and a plot that leaves much to be desired. [...]
The Red Tree: An Interview With Caitlín R. Kiernan
Caitlín R. Kiernan’s broad and varied body of work pushes the boundaries of established classifications for literature. Her provocative stories move easily among genres and defy traditional constructs of style [...]
On Conspiracies and Twitter: An Interview With Pamela Glasner
Pamela Glasner is the debut author of the novel Finding Emmaus, a historically accurate dark fantasy that discusses empathy, the way society handles abnormalities, and the pharmaceutical industry. After a [...]
A Comma Can’t Keep A Good Writer Down
Although boring as cocktail conversation, the comma is a necessary tool and an important element in writing. However, as an editor of both fiction and non-fiction pieces, I often see [...]