Q&A: Why Heroic Signatures makes “the best damn Conan comics” and more
How Heroic Signatures is bringing new life to the sword-wielding legend. “We had no other goal other than to just make the best damn Conan comics we could that would appeal to Conan fans.”
Remembering Charles R. Saunders—the father of “Sword & Soul”
The late author created a version of Sword & Sorcery steeped in African myth and history. A new biography helps us better understand the impact he left behind.
Molly Tanzer: Reviving the first heroine of Sword & Sorcery
The challenges of bringing back sword & sorcery legend Jirel of Joiry, what elements are still the same (and which are different), and how MTV got the author started. (Wait—what?)
The impact of Kolchak: Night Stalker—plus new books coming this year
Exploring the endless impact of 1970s show Kolchak: The Night Stalker, with several videos discussing the show’s triumphs. Plus info about all the new books coming out this year!
So much more than Conan: How the Robert E. Howard Foundation celebrates his work
How the REH Foundation honors the Conan creator’s legacy as a skillful writer of fantasy, horror, action and adventure stories, and more. “So much of what we do is in the background.”
Reading (most of) Robert Sheckley’s classic sci-fi series AAA online free
SF author Robert Sheckley’s only series featured an interplanetary decontamination service. “Basically Ghostbusters in space,” noted one reader. “What more could you want?”
Remembering Robert E. Howard: Creator of Sword & Sorcery and Conan the Barbarian
Celebrating the 120th birthday of one of the most influential authors of all time! Most remembered for Conan, but REH typed out more than a hundred stories for many more pulp categories.
Mothra Q&A: Translator Jeffrey Angles talks making the original kaiju fiction available in English!
Translator Jeffrey Angles talks making the original 1960s Mothra fiction available in English! “Tōhō’s monster movies are great fun, but they are also fantastically revealing windows….”
Expanding ‘Weird Tales’ with spin-off novels and collections
Interviews with the several authors from the “Weird Tales Presents” project. The legendary magazine is adding original novels, anthologies, and compilations—with horror, sci-fi, and fantasy.
Weird Tales Presents: Johnny Compton’s short story collection ‘Midnight Somewhere’
The horror author talks about his brand-new short story collection, how his fiction represents him as an author, and his excitement working with the folks at Weird Tales.
Zombie Fic: Jonathan Maberry’s Rot & Ruin series
The zombie post-apocalypse book series Rot & Ruin, written by Jonathan Maberry, has won lots of awards. Find out more about the books, plus the author's thoughts on the impact of zombie fiction.
Q&A: Tim Hawken talks his murder mystery ‘The Apocalypse Will Still Have Coffee’
The dark fiction author talks to Monster Complex about the apocalypse, coffee, and his novel’s bonus materials. “I have a lot of weird ideas.”
Monsters vs Business: Nicholas Tana talks ‘Corporate Zombie Survival Guide’
Nicholas Tana shares what inspired him to combine zombies with business, why his teaching is a website AND a podcast AND an upcoming book, plus how much this is not a joke.
Joe Hill: Where should you start with his books?
Joe Hill is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. He is also an Eisner Award-winning writer of comic books. Much of Hill’s work has been adapted for film and TV.
New from Michael Moorcock: 1930s mystery for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who
Co-written by Michael Moorcock and Mark Hodder, The Albino’s Secret is a “Doctor Who-meets-Sherlock Holmes” mash-up of fantasy, action, and adventure.
H.G. Wells: Celebrating the Father of Science Fiction
Remembering H.G. Wells as we mark his birthday—born September 21, 1866. A productive writer in lots of topics, today he is mostly remembered as the father of science fiction.
Tanith Lee: Remembering the first woman to win the British Fantasy Award for best novel
Influential genre author Tanith Lee won lots of awards, published inventive fiction, and was probably responsible for the Sandman comic book series. (Even if her name was never mentioned.)
Interview: Zombie detective Dead Jack author James Aquilone
In this exclusive interview, the award-winning horror author, editor, and publisher tells us about his zombie P.I. fiction series. “I love detective stories. I also love zombies. So, I mashed them together.”
How ‘Weird Tales’ is embracing modern readers
Classic genre magazine Weird Tales has returned as a regular magazine, plus a novel imprint, and more. “One big focus for me is to explore as many different kinds of storytelling as possible,” says Weird Tales editorial director Jonathan Maberry.
Final shot: Charlaine Harris concludes Gunnie Rose series with THE LAST WIZARDS’ BALL
Charlaine Harris talks about the end of Gunnie Rose series. “I thought, ‘I wanna write a story about someone who shoots a lot of people.’ But she’s not going to shoot you for the hell of it.”