Category Archives: Clarkesworld

And Nebulas

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Cheryl

I don’t have to give you a run-down here, because the good folks from Locus were on hand to do so. Here’s the list. I am, of course, disappointed that The Drowning Girl didn’t win, but it is an interesting … Continue reading →

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May Magazines

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Cheryl

The May editions of Clarkesworld and Lightspeed are now in the store. I’m in a bit of a rush as I need to get into Bristol to see Patrick Ness so this post will be shorter than usual. Clarkesworld #80 … Continue reading →

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Ditmar Winners

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Cheryl

The Ditmar Award winners were announced at the Australian Natcon yesterday evening. I can’t see an official announcement yet, but based on Twitter reports the winners are as follows: Novel: Sea Hearts, Margo Lanagan (Allen & Unwin) Novella or Novelette: … Continue reading →

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April Magazines

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Cheryl

There is a new Clarkesworld out, and it is HUGE! Gardner Dozois has arrived with a bang, and there are no less than six stories in the issue. Let’s start with the new material. The headline story is “Annex” by … Continue reading →

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New From Twelfth Planet

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Cheryl

We have a new Australian title in the bookstore today. Technically its an anthology, but in keeping with Twelfth Planet’s preference for shorter books it contains only two stories. They are “The Company Articles of Edward Teach” by Thoraiya Dyer … Continue reading →

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March Magazines

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Cheryl

It is that time of the month again. What have we got for you in March? Well, if you follow me on Twitter you might have seen me mention how excited I was about the table of contents for the … Continue reading →

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Big News From Clarkesworld

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Cheryl

I’m back from Exeter, and the first thing I want to talk about is a momentous piece of news from Clarkesworld. I saw it via Locus on Twitter so I’ll give them the link. Clarkesworld is going to be getting … Continue reading →

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We Have Nebulas

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Cheryl

The short lists for this year’s Nebula Awards were announced yesterday while I was out and about in Bristol. You can find them here. As usual, I’m delighted to see so many of my friends getting a chance at glory. … Continue reading →

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February Magazines

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Cheryl

This post should have gone up on Friday night or Saturday morning, but I was busy hobnobbing with mayors and the like so it has been a bit delayed. Here’s what we have from the February magazines. Clarkesworld has three … Continue reading →

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January Magazines

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Cheryl

There are no vacations for the editors of monthly magazines. The new issues of Lightspeed and Clarkesworld popped into my mailbox bang on schedule. I have now done my bit and put them on sale. So what do we have … Continue reading →

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December Magazines

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Cheryl

The December issue of Clarkesworld marks the 75th monthly issue, which is quite an achievement, as I remember from Emerald City days. It will be another couple of years before Neil reaches the magical century mark, but given his reliability … Continue reading →

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Neil Clarke Benefit from Cheeky Frawg

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Cheryl

As most of you will know, Neil Clarke is going through a fairly rough time at the moment. One of the things he can do to help make ends meet is produce ebooks. He does this for Ann & Jeff … Continue reading →

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Clarkesworld Subscription Drive

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Cheryl

Remember I told you that Neil Clarke was hoping to get to the point where Clarkesworld would be able to pay its staff? Well now that’s serious. Neil has lost his day job. He has a family to support. And … Continue reading →

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New Clarkesworld

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Cheryl

Hurricanes, it seems, cannot stop Clarkesworld from being published on time. Nor, for that matter, can heart attacks. See what I mean about Neil deserving a Howie? Anyway, issue #74 is now live online, and available in the store. The … Continue reading →

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October Magazines

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Cheryl

As we move inexorably into winter, the new issue of Clarkesworld comes to spread a little snow on our lives. Genevieve Valentine is on Europa. “A Bead of Jasper, Four Small Stones” tells of an attempt to build a colony … Continue reading →

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September Magazines

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Cheryl

Just because Worldcon is happening it doesn’t mean that magazine production schedules get put on hold. The new issues of Clarkesworld and Lightspeed continue to come out like clockwork. What have we got for you this month? The headline story … Continue reading →

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World Fantasy Award Nominees

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Cheryl

The nominees for this year’s World Fantasy Awards have been announced. The full list is here, and there is much to rejoice about. In the Novel category I am delighted to see a nod for Lavie Tidhar’s Osama, a book … Continue reading →

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August Magazines

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Cheryl

And lo, a new month starts, and a whole pile of new reading material arrives. What’s more, Clarkesworld has a new look to the website. But what’s inside? I hear you ask. Well, how about stories by Kij Johnson (“Mantis … Continue reading →

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Million Writers Award

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Cheryl

Here’s some more good news from Clarkesworld. E. Lily Yu’s wonderful story, “The Cartographer Wasps and the Anarchist Bees“, is a finalist for the Million Writers Award. This is a general award for online short fiction. SF&F stories have traditionally … Continue reading →

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July Magazines

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Cheryl

Another month, and another set of magazines arrives in the store. In the July Clarkesworld we have fiction from Carrie Vaughn (“Astrophilia”), Sarah Stanton (“The Switch”) and Sunny Moraine (“Iron Ladies, Iron Tigers”). The Carrie Vaughn story is available in … Continue reading →

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