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Join me, Otto and Cranston Saturday nights at 8:15p CST for Discussions from the Otherhood our podcast on Talkshoe where we discuss film, literature and all media including but not limited to their effect on and response to issues of diversity.https://www.talkshoe.com/show/discuss...
For reflections on the uses and abuses of neuroscience in media (especially books, especially Sci Fi), as well as other neurosciency things please check out my blog, NeurOnToSomething: https://neurontosomething.wordpress.com/
Recent Sci-Fi reading-related posts:
John Scalzi's Old Man's War:
https://neurontosomething.wordpress.c...
We are legion, We are Bob:
https://neurontosomething.wordpress.c...
Flowers for Algernon (among others), neuroscience history, and that pesky '10% of your brain' trope
https://neurontosomething.wordpress.c...
Octavia Butler's Kindred:
https://neurontosomething.wordpress.c...
Underwater sci-fi, because there is never enough:
https://neurontosomething.wordpress.c...
Downbelow Station, neuroethics, and the mindwipe trope:
https://neurontosomething.wordpress.c...
I have a book blog where very occasionally I talk about other topics.https://leticiatoraci.wordpress.com/
When I started to write, I wasn't sure how much I would, but it turned out to be an enjoyable avenue for my quirky humor (at least I think it is humorous...) Lines by Leon Blog
Here is my blog where everything relates to books in one way or another.https://mlrobertswriter.wordpress.com/
ArtCurious by Jennifer Dasal is an excellent small dose (usually less than 30 minutes) Podcast for folks that find art history interesting.
After a long hiatus I’ve finally brought my blog back to life -Https://hamletsandhyperspace.wordpres...
Mostly my book reviews (which are also transferred over to GoodReads if you are friends with me here), upcoming new book releases, Jurassic park and Vikings are thrown in once a week, maybe a bad monster movie here and there...
But that’s it! It’s mostly focused on SFF but I read across all (okay most) genres.
Don, this thread is for people to promote their own podcasts/blogs/etc. Check out these threads for general podcast purposes:Podcasts?
SciFi/Fantasy/Book Podcasts
I think I might have posted about this in the wrong place (sorry if I did!), but I’ve recently decided life is short and I should follow my passion while I’m still here, so have begun posting in two online journals / blogs: “Beyond Language’s Reach”, the theme of which is sci-fi and science- or “real world”-related stuff, and “Spinning Yarn”, where I will be exploring topics more to do with fantasy, the supernatural, magic, and so on. Anyway, if you're interested and looking for something else to read, feel free to drop by :-)
greetings sf/fantasy community! i am starting a brand new classic science fiction literary podcast! i've got 1 other cohost right now . we are ready to go!
we will be covering golden age 30s-50s and beyond classic lit, short, stories, novels, series. i already know you like reading, but if you are like me and love to chat about it and do not have that outlet in your real life with friends (who are not interested in sf), then you've found the right place! the format will be conversational and informal like friends around the campfire, previous experience is not required, but we want to make sure you have a headphone at least and potentially a decent microphone.
please direct message me if you are interested in becoming a cohost with us. we plan to release something once a month depending on how long it takes to read the shorty story or novel. once we get started then maybe we will be asking for guests, but at this moment, i'm looking for a regular cohost.
as best as i can tell, no such podcast currently exists specifically devoted to classic sf lit.
here is my other podcast that i've been hosting for almost a year plus now for kind of the feel of what we are going for except that it is about classic sf lit:
https://anchor.fm/watchingsilentfilms
thanks for reading this and looking forward to chatting ya'll!
I'm not sure exactly where to put this, but it is a review site, so I hope this is ok. Indiecember is going on, and if you're participating, you might be looking for indie books to read. Because tastes vary so much it can be hard to find something you like.
IndieStoryGeek.com has a visual review system to make it easier to find the book you're in the mood for, directing readers back here to Goodreads and to Amazon for reviews and purchasing. It's got nearly 500 self-published, small-press, and web serial stories of various genres including a bunch of sci-fi and fantasy. More reviews will adjust the story shape that's generated, and will help readers find a book that fits their mood.
Full-disclosure: this is my site, so it's also self-promo, but the design is simply to highlight wonderful indie books.
About a month ago I started a blog. The motivation was quite personal: I realized that most of the sci-fi I read was written by men, and I decided to discover more sci-fi by female and other non-male authors. The idea is to read books written by famous and indie / self-published authors and review them. I'm also planning to do some author interviews with the authors whose books I've read. There are not so many posts yet, and the famous authors I've reviewed will be nothing new to the members of this group, but I'm pretty sure most indie ones will be unknown to you. (I do post an occasional microstory of my own, but that's not the key focus of the blog).If that's something you might like, you are welcome :). If you are a sci-fi author who isn't a man and want me to review your book, feel free to contact me (I've got some books on my list, but if your book looks interesting, I'll buy and review it!).
Hey, I've recently started BookTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZay...
I've made book review videos of YA fantasy and indie books. It's been really fun and I'm trying to find other's who do the same. =]
Hello :)I am a book reviewer with a blog and a growing bookstagram.
I review mainly young adult, fantasy, thrillers and historical fiction as well as posting other bookish content including book promotions.
You can find my blog here
& my bookstagram here
Thank you for looking :)
Alina wrote: "About a month ago I started a blog. The motivation was quite personal: I realized that most of the sci-fi I read was written by men, and I decided to discover more sci-fi by female and other non-ma..."Yes please, Alina! Your link is not working so I am replying here.
And my book is on sale Monday and Tuesday for 99cents. I'd love to set up an interview as a climate scientist now writing science fiction as a means of fighting climate change.
Samantha wrote: "Hey, I've recently started BookTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZay...
I've made book review videos of YA fantasy and indie books. It's been really fun and I'm trying to f..."
I have a booktube too! I just subscribed to your channel. :) I just started mine in January and I focus on SFF and book awards. I'd love to connect with more SFF lovers on booktube!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWV...
Hey, I just started a book review blog. Please feel free to check it out here: https://amandasbookden.wordpress.com
Hello! I have a book blog called Dragons and Whimsy that primarily focuses on fantasy, scifi, and horror. Love to see you there :) https://www.dragonsandwhimsy.co.uk/
At first I read Dragons and Whisky. I was like, where's the front door...!
Free epic young adult fantasy web serial and podcast audiobook!'Saga of the Jewels'
https://faenon.substack.com/
BETA READING for SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY: Space Opera, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy, YA & more. 45+ YEARS of addiction to SFF of all kinds and ready to beta your book.
Check my Goodreads profile for my reading history.
PRICES & BETA PACKAGES on my website: https://sites.google.com/view/ottervi....
I also have a more informative ad and VERIFIABLE AUTHOR REVIEWS: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
Message me with any questions. - Sue
Mods aren't complete idiots. We can remember if you've posted the same thing over and over, even if you keep deleting the previous one. Reposting regularly looks a lot like spamming. We are not friends of spammers. Please don't spam! Please be active in the group, talk about books, make friends, and people will be happy to look at your site, even without the constant reminders.Anyone else have a book blog or Booktube channel? :)
www.otherspect.comJust a hobby project. Mostly crap. Content varies. Sorry again for mentioning it the wrong thread; I was just trying to introduce myself, say a bit about what I do for fun. And if this is again the wrong spot due to the fact that it is not exactly a “book” blog (though I have in the past made the occasional post about books I’ve read), feel free to just delete this post / kick me out / whatever you have to do.
No worries DG. Not many of the SFFBC members come down here into the catacombs of the authors section. Were allowed to be a lot more relaxed where the majority of others can ignore us.
I have a blog nearly ten years old called The Book Hammer. It started out as a review / critique / writing craft blog but has evolved into a blog about whatever pisses me off - in a fairly light hearted manner.I can at least guarantee that there is little or no self-promotion (of books) on the site.
https://adriandeans.wordpress.com/
There is a bit of a mystery re this site which someone might have insight into... I wrote a piece some years ago called Life Theatre: Breaking the Sixth Wall https://adriandeans.wordpress.com/201... This article has been clicked on literally thousands of times and barely a day goes by without it being accessed. Yet no-one has ever left any sort of Like or comment on it. I can't help but wonder whether it has somehow been colonised/weaponised by a scammer.
I have a book review blog where I have been posting reviews and wrap-ups etc for a while now. I am taking a small break from posting because I have a new baby. I'll put link down below :https://fazilareads.com/
Hey all! In my spare time, I worked on a project to rank the top science fiction and fantasy novels of the past 50 years using sci-fi/fantasy awards data.https://medium.com/@cassidybeevemorri...
I set off to answer the question of whether an algorithm could generate a more definitive (more objective) list of best authors, books, and series. It's not perfect (books are subjective after all), but hopefully entertaining nonetheless. (And can help you find some good recommendations for your TBR shelf!). I pruned through over 3,000 books and a dozen different awards.
The article is already published on Medium, you can read it in its entirety now. There is no pay-wall, as this project was a labor of love -- and I simply hope people get some enjoyment out of it.
Check it out and let me know what you think:)
Cassidy, that is truly impressive! I've bookmarked it for future reference. Thank you!
Cassidy wrote: "Hey all! In my spare time, I worked on a project to rank the top science fiction and fantasy novels of the past 50 years using sci-fi/fantasy awards data."@Cassidy,
The labor of love definitely shows. I've thought often of finding such a ranking and was delighted to see your article. Thank you for the hard work on it and for presenting it so beautifully with a perfect blend of science and art. ❤️
Wow, Cassidy! I really enjoyed reading your article!I appreciate that you took the time to explain your process thoroughly and with care! It is clear to see all the time, effort, and love you put into this project. Thank you so much for completing it and sharing it with us!
Great work Cassidy. I was amazed to note that I'd read nearly all the top ranked books from the 70s, a handful from the 80s, and only a couple from the following 30 years.I have quite a lot of new books on my TBR list.
I'm usually an author of crime novels (even though I love sci-fi) but have my first sci-fi novel coming out later this year.For that reason, I've been ruminating a great deal over the last few years on what makes great sci-fi so here is the first of my muses on science fiction.
https://adriandeans.wordpress.com/202...
I must say that if there is a weakness in my ideas, it is probably due to the fact I have not read everything published in the last 30 years. I am currently addressing this weakness and will blog about more recent books in a future muse.
I happened to see this on Instagram. Titan Books is welcoming bloggers to sign up for their blogger database. In case that is of interest to anyone :)https://www.instagram.com/p/CdOFIpROhxT/
Have you ever wanted to receive review copies of books from Titan, or get your hands on that exciting new early proof? Or maybe you’ve wanted to take part in one of our Instagram and Blog Tours?
Now is your chance! We’re encouraging all interested bloggers, bookstagrammers, booktokers, booktubers and other bookworms with a bookish social media presence to sign up for our blogger database. Simply follow the link in our bio to a Google Form where you can register your interest
We’re looking for a few things from interested bloggers:
- That you’re based in the UK, EU, US or CA
- That you have a consistent posting schedule, and good engagement
- If you're a new account, that you have been posting for about 4+ months and have 500+ followers
- And that you love books and talk about the titles you receive!
Calling All Booklovers!Join us online on Jan. 19th @ 7pm for a live, online (via Zoom) “book tasting” of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories by women and non-binary writers. The event will feature 6 authors, and each author reads for 8 minutes followed by a Q&A with the authors. The event will be fast and fun, and there will be prizes/giveaways! And you don’t even have to leave the house! The event is free but registration is required - find more information at http://www.strongwomenstrangeworlds.w... and register at https://crm.nonprofiteasy.com/11094/P...
https://strongwomenstrangeworlds.weeb...
Angel wrote: "Calling All Booklovers!Join us online on Jan. 19th @ 7pm for a live, online (via Zoom) “book tasting” of science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories by women and non-binary writers. The event wi..."
I watched one of their events and loved it!
I'd be interested in comments on my sci-fi blog, available through Goodreads.https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
I’m making my first blogging steps here - https://t.me/English_etc (branding is not just raw, it’s nonexistent, still trying to find what I want to call it).Will be happy to hear your thoughts and open for advice on how to make it better, as I feel way out of my depth here.
Also have no idea how to write about books that I read in English, Italian and Russian in one space. :(
Feel free to come over to my blog very much a work in progress so far! :Dhttps://magicandmeteors.wordpress.com/
Please note that like with other creatives looking to promote in our group, discussion of your work must stay in this folder, and this thread should not be updated more than once a week per company, website, and/or creator. Please see the "everything you need to know" thread for more information.
Additional note: This post is not for author blogs, unless the author is blogging about things that are not related to their book writing (ex. are also book reviewers, essayists about the genre etc.)