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2016 World Fantasy Award Winners

The World Fantasy Award winners for works published in 2015 are: Novels The Chimes, Anna Smaill (Sceptre) The Buried Giant, Kazuo Ishiguro (Knopf; Faber & Faber) The Fifth Season, N.K. Jemisin (Orbit US; Orbit UK) Uprooted, Naomi Novik (Del Rey; Macmillan UK)…

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A review of Ira Nayman's It's Just the Chronosphere Unfolding as it Should

Ira Nayman's It's Just the Chronosphere Unfolding as It Should was published by Elsewhen Press in July 2016 (digital edition) and October 2016 (paperback). Information about Ira Nayman: In his past l…

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GUEST POST by Stephanie Burgis

[author_image_3465]Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Stephanie Burgis. Stephanie Burgis was born in Michigan, but now lives in Wales with her husband, writer Patrick Samphire,…

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GUEST POST by Mark Morris: Why Write a Trilogy?

[author_image_4144]Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Mark Morris. This guest post is part of The 'Obsidian Heart' Blog Tour. Mark Morris has written over twenty-five novels, i…

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A review of Michael W. Garza's Season of Decay

Michael W. Garza's Season of Decay was published by Severed Press in September 2016. Information about Michael W. Garza: Michael W. Garza often finds himself wondering where his inspiration will come…

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A review of Mark A. Latham's The Iscariot Sanction

Mark A. Latham's The Iscariot Sanction was published by Titan Books in September 2016. Information about Mark A. Latham: Mark A. Latham is a writer, editor, history nerd, frustrated grunge singer and…

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GUEST POST: Researching the Macabre by Gail Z. Martin

[author_image_243]Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Gail Z. Martin. This guest post is part of the author's Days of the Dead blog tour. Gail Z. Martin is the author of Vendett…

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A review of Rjurik Davidson's The Stars Askew

Rjurik Davidson's The Stars Askew was published by Tor Books (US|UK|Tor.com) in July 2016. Information about Rjurik Davidson: Rjurik Davidson is a writer and editor. He has written short stories, ess…

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GUEST POST: Brains Go Banzai! by Amber Bird

[author_image_9606]Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest by the debut author Amber Bird. About the author: Amber Bird is a writer, a rockstar, and a scifi girl. She is the author of the P…

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GUEST POST by Duncan McGeary

[author_image_2777]Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Duncan McGeary. About the author: In his own words: "I've lived in Bend, OR, my whole life (which is becoming increasingly…

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A review of DC Farmer's The Bewilderment

DC Farmer's The Bewilderment was published by Wyrmwood Books in July 2016. Information about DC Farmer: Once a successful doctor of medicine, DC Farmer now works two days a week for the NHS and, than…

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GUEST POST: The Conscience of a Killer by Gregory A. Wilson

Risingshadow has the honour of publishing a guest post by Gregory A. Wilson. Gregory A. Wilson is Professor of English at St. John's University in New York City, where he teaches creative writing and…

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