Articles related to "Science Fiction Novels"

"Grimspace", Ann Aguirre's debut novel, tells the story of Sirantha Jax, the longest-lasting Jumper in history, when she becomes wanted for the crash of a spaceship.

There are many lists of "best" science fiction novel lists, but most are compiled by popularity which doesn't always take some "classic" tales into account.

In her award-winning novel The Left Hand of Darkness, science fiction author Ursula K. Le Guin assigns a unique philosophy to the androgynous alien race of planet Gethen.

Ursula K. Le Guin's award-winning speculative novel introduces the Ekumen, a unanimity based Utopian institution featured in other works of Le Guin's Hainish cycle.

Although not part of the Coyote Trilogy, Steel's latest novel returns to Coyote to extend the adventures of the off-Earth colony's characters and their descendants.

In Her Name tells the life story with humor and romance of a young orphan sometime in the future.

Most fantasy and science fictions novels require major world-building, which involves both real and imagined aspects.

In her first novel, author and artist Audrey Niffenegger writes a story about a love that has to, by necessity, transcend time.

Narrative writing needs time and place to give the story context. The best writing literature uses psychology of characters and setting in descriptive writing.

A review of George R R Martin's "A Game of Thrones". Politics combine w/ Epic Fantasy, putting you in your chair until the last page.

A Life Transparent by Todd Keisling is a talented author's debut novel combining science fiction with elements from horror and thrillers.

Humans have interacted with amphibians since antiquity. Some of these exchanges are direct and easily understood while others are more difficult to discern.

In the novel Rocheworld, Robert L. Forward defies the standards by creating a science fiction book with motion based on real science.

Biography of Isaac Asimov, mid-1950s outstanding American science fiction writer, famous for Foundation Trilogy, Nightfall, among others.

Braverman "Bravo" Shaw always knew that his father had secrets, but it is not until Dexter Shaw's death that his son learns of their magnitude.

In Rendezvous with Rama, Clarke explores the effects that an object from interstellar space has on the humanity in its path.

David Fincher (Se7en) has optioned the film rights for Eric Powell's horror comic The Goon, with Blur Animation studio and Dark Horse Entertainment.

With a enormous number of book publishers, newspapers and magazines, it is only by doing solid market research that a writer will find their way through this maze.

Many people have never heard of the term "dystopian sci-fi," yet the message in this form of science fiction is usually one of great importance to humankind.

Immigration research has a new method for curbing illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico line: Invisible laser beams designed to measure stress levels of border crossers.

Wrapped in a science fiction premise, this heart-wrenching tale explores the essence of being human.

The comic book industry's recent surge in popularity, thanks to wildly popular movies and increasingly explosive storylines, have opened the door for artists and writers.

A galactic overlord killing off millions of people sounds like something one would see in a 1950s science fiction movie, but the doctrine is attributed to a religion.

The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, located in Seattle, Washington, offers a unique and interesting experience for both fans and non-fans of science fiction.

Science fiction has evolved! The "new" genre delivers a relevant twist sure to please even the most discriminating teenage sci-fi readers.

The idea that one can absorb knowledge without conscious effort must certainly appeal to frantic students burning the midnight oil for the next morning's examination.

Mind-altering Japanese animation depicts individual and collective dream sequences.

Scores of science fiction books have been written with a dark, dystopian slant. The following is an introduction to clear examples of dystopia in literature.

Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.

Hal Duncan gives Suite101 a glimpse of what he is currently working on, which includes a retelling of an ancient epic and potential sequels to Escape From Hell!

"It's all in your head. There's nothing wrong with you." These are the words we all fear hearing from our doctors.

Multitalented author Gregory Frost recently talked to Suite101 about starting out as an artist and turning into a writer instead. And melted typewriters.

Halloween is the perfect time of year to indulge in some scary reading. Use this list as a starting point for discovering hidden gems in the horror novel genre.

Vocabulary is learned best by reading in context. For students who don't have much time to read, these novels can be a great asset in preparing for the SAT.

Suite101 fires six questions at prolific science fiction author L.E.Modessit, Jr.

SF author David Weber speaks about the writing of the first book in his new "Safehold" series, in which he explores the conflicts when faith and science clash.

Serialized in Analog, reprinted in Harrison & Aldiss and Terry Carr's Year's Best Sci-Fi, it was rejected by seventeen publishers before St. Martin's Press published it.

Steven L. Layne has written many books for young people. Mergers is his second book for young adults.

A critical study of artist Mike Nelson's labrynthine installation at Morden Art Oxford

Every holiday season movie audiences have come to expect prominent film releases and this season will be no exception.

Several online writing schools offer classes specifically for science fiction and fantasy writers.

Every writer, whether emerging or new at the craft needs to reclaim their Muse and motivation from time to time. Writers' events are great places to do this.

Award-winning science fiction author Robert J. Sawyer talks about acquiring the rights to his novel Flashforward, as well as what he's currently working on.

How science fiction movies and books violate Einstein's relativity theory with travel faster than the speed of light.

With the sequencing of the Neanderthal genome on the horizon, now is a good time to read or revisit Robert J. Sawyer's award-winning trilogy, The Neanderthal Parallax.

James Blish named it the ultimate hard SF novel; Greg Bear's father-in-law, the sixteenth SFWA Grand Master, never bettered a starship's flight to the end of the universe

The shortlist for the Arthur C. Clarke Award 2008, the UK's premier prize for science fiction literature, features a diverse range of novels.

Gaiman's novel is both creepy and touching. Brisk action, good characterization, and a delightful ending are the hallmarks of this award winner.

The AFI's 2007 updated list of top 100 American films has nearly two dozen great films that were not nominated for best picture Oscars. Here are a few.

Many science fiction novels use the idea of a separate and magical pocket universes.