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Right Now in Speculative Fiction
The NOOKcolor is here, which means you can now hand over a $200+ gadget to your toddler and test whether he can enjoy digital picture books without breaking the thing. The gadget includes a “Read To Me” function, which is … Continue reading
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There was an interesting announcement recently from Sterling, the book-publishing wing of Barnes & Noble. They will be launching a YA imprint called Splinter that will debut in January with at least one fantasy title, Tiger’s Curse by Colleen Houck, followed … Continue reading
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Right Now in Speculative Fiction: Major Deals
For this edition of Right Now, I give you a tantalizing list of recent major deals ($500K+) in speculative fiction! MATCHED – Allyson Condie Fall 2010 A 17-year-old girl, who’s spent her life waiting for a group dubbed “The Society” … Continue reading
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Right Now in Speculative Fiction
Bloomsbury promises a new cover for the US edition of Jaclyn Dolamore’s Magic Under Glass after receiving complaints that the novel’s dark-skinned main character appears white on the current US cover. (You can read our October interview with Dolamore here.) … Continue reading
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Right Now in Speculative Fiction
Know someone between the ages of 9 and 16 who likes to write–or who just loves to read about ghosts? Our own Linda Joy Singleton (Dead Girl series), together with authors Chris Eboch (Haunted series) and Marley Gibson (Ghost Huntress … Continue reading
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Right Now in Speculative Fiction
Book Blogger Appreciation Week is September 14-18: it will be devoted to spotlighting blogs that talk up books and promote reading. Plus, there will be giveaways and awards. You can vote now for your choice to win categories like Best … Continue reading
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Right Now in Speculative Fiction
I might have been the last person to hear that THE HUNGER GAMES is getting the film treatment (with Suzanne Collins herself writing the screenplay!) but it’s only been about a week and a half since Variety announced that Disney … Continue reading
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Right Now in Speculative Fiction
I’m not the only one intrigued by book covers. InterGalatic Medicine Show contrasts the British and American covers of fantasy novels here, and Sarah Rees Brennan does the same with YA fantasy novels here. What’s up with all the red … Continue reading
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Right Now in Speculative Fiction
BookEnds agents Jessica Faust and Kim Lionettia are holding a Twitter pitch contest: follow Jessica and Kim on Twitter, wait for their signal, and then pitch your novel in 140 characters or less. Those with the best pitches will receive … Continue reading
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Right Now in Speculative Fiction
J. K. Rowling is off and Stephanie Meyer is on…. I’m talking about Forbes’ list of the 100 Most Powerful Celebrities, which has Meyer ranking at #26 after earning $50 million dollars in the space of one year from her … Continue reading
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