by Megan Leigh | April 23, 2020 | Episodes, Interview
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWhen we pick up a book, we know we’re going to be told a story. We trust the author or, in the case of first-person POV the narrator, to tell us the truth. We might be reading about vengeful ghosts or glorious...
by Megan Leigh | April 16, 2020 | 5 Q's, Blog
There has been a wealth of excellent science fiction by female writers of late. Personally, I love experimental Scifi – and Ann Leckie’s success would suggest other readers do too! Which is good news for Eeleen Lee’s new novel, Liquid Crystal Nightingale,...
by Megan Leigh | March 19, 2020 | 5 Q's, Blog
I’ve been thoroughly enjoying reading fantasy novels inspired by Russian mythology with books like The Bear and the Nightingale and Deathless. But there is a lot more to explore of Russian culture and history through an SFF lense! Corry L. Lee uses Russian...
by Megan Leigh | March 12, 2020 | Episodes, Interview
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSCosmic horror is an unhelpful term by itself. HP Lovecraft himself is quoted as saying that: The fundamental premise [of cosmic horror is] that common human laws and interest and emotions have no validity or...
by Megan Leigh | February 13, 2020 | Episodes, Interview
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSHere on BtGS, we regularly discuss how female characters in SFF are depicted on-screen. From the infamous bikini armour to simply being absent from male-centric narratives – women have had their fair share of...
by Megan Leigh | February 6, 2020 | 5 Q's, Blog
We love verbose interviewees! When people are excited about a topic, their enthusiasm lights up the metaphorical room. This week we are delighted to have K.A. Doore on the blog with more than enough enthusiasm to go around! On your website, you call out what queer...
