On Historical Diversity and Writing Fiction: An Interview With Historian E.H. Kern
Historian E.H. Kern has some thoughts. Behold—here they are.
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Tag: speculative fiction
Myke Cole: On Historical Diversity and Writing Fiction
Gentleman, scholar, author, Hunter, and cat whisperer Myke Cole talks historical diversity and fiction with GeekMom Shiri.
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Dispelling the Myth of Myth: More on Courage From Stories
This article continues the thoughts on the importance of stories that I touched on in “Madeleine L’Engle on Courage From Stories” earlier this week.
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Stack Overflow: The Novels of Lavie Tidhar
After the release of his latest collection ‘Central Station,’ I take a look at work of science fiction writer Lavie Tidhar
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Review: ‘Googolplex’
‘Googolplex’ takes equal parts love story, genetics, metaphysics, and an exploration of free will to create a deep and compelling story that captured me almost immediately and held me fast through the book in a single sitting.
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For Indie Books, The Only Choice Is to Immerse or Die
The literary world is on fire with the controversy surrounding this year’s Hugo awards. But on the indie book scene, writers struggle for recognition of their devotion to the craft. Writer and creativity hacker Jefferson Smith believes he’s found a way to help, and has challenged indie books to Immerse or Die.
Continue ReadingKarin Tidbeck’s Jagannath: Weird in All the Right Ways
Karin Tidbeck’s short story collection Jagannath is weird in all the right ways.
Continue ReadingFree Graphic Novel: High Society Brings Steampunk With a Philippine Twist
We are excited to share a free graphic novel download from Flipside Publishing and Rocket Kapre Books with you — available for the next week, exclusively here at GeekDad. High Society is a thrilling steampunk adventure by author Paolo Chikiamco …
Continue ReadingGeeky Summer Reading: Get Jonathan Wood’s No Hero and New Sequel Yesterday’s Hero For Free!
Another day. Another zombie T-Rex to put down. All part of the routine for Arthur Wallace and MI37—the government department devoted to defending Britain from threats magical, supernatural, extraterrestrial, and generally odd.
Continue ReadingA Steampunk Primer
Steampunk. The name evokes an atmospheric vision of London; streets shimmering with damp, the faint glow of yellow gaslight as it barely penetrates the pea soup fog, and swirls of steam rising up from the pavement. Perhaps you have never heard of steampunk. Or have only heard the term, but have no clue as to […]
Continue ReadingPaul Jessup Talks Werewolves and the Inspiration of a Geeky Dad
My friend Paul Jessup is a speculative fiction author who also happens to be quite the geek. Aside from pondering tales about talking swords and sentient space-ships, he loves tabletop RPGs, adores Supernatural, and draws inspiration from his own kids… …
Continue ReadingCandor is Stepford for Kids- But Is That So Bad?
There’s disagreement in the Ceceri household over Candor. The GeekTeen, who is always happy to test-drive YA novels that are sent for review, was ultimately unimpressed. I found it an engaging read that raises some interesting issues. The difference, I …
Continue ReadingReverse-Engineering the Steampunk Novel with Style: Cherie Priest and Boneshaker
As much as I love steampunk, as much as I revel in the aesthetic and ogle the gadgets, there’s always been a little bit of disconnect between the actual subculture and the supporting materials for me. I remember walking around …
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