The end of the semester is so close, I can almost taste it. I just need to write another 6,800 words by tomorrow and grade a bunch of freshmen essays by Monday, and I’m done! And then I’ll be back to reading for pleasure, posting reviews, and...

Marvel has announced a new comics anthology, set to debut in March of 2010, called Girl Comics. A few months ago Marvel announced that 2010 would see a big push for some events built around women — as characters, as creators and as readers. Here’s...

Flesh and Fire: Book One of The Vineart War by Laura Anne Gilman Buy It Now: at Amazon.com Description: Fourteen centuries ago, all power was held by the prince-mages, who alone could craft the spell-wines. But the people revolted against harsh rule,...

Welcome back to our interview with Alexander Gordon Smith, author of Lockdown: Escape from Furnace. The justice and penal system portrayed in Lockdown are extremely interesting—and obviously, not very just.  The state of the courts as they are...

Alexander Gordon Smith, the author of Lockdown: Escape from Furnace, has kindly consented to join us today and talk about his book. First of all, Gordon, it’s a pleasure to be able to speak with you today.  Can you tell us how long you have been...