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What Makes a Book a “Classic” in Science Fiction?

There are some books in science fiction that never seem to fade. Dune. Foundation. The Left Hand of Darkness. Decades later, we’re still reading them, studying them, arguing about them. They’ve carved out a permanent space on the shelf—and not just for their fans, but for the genre itself.

So what is it that makes a book a “classic”?

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The 2024 Nebula Award Finalists Are Here — Let’s Talk About Them

Every year when the Nebula finalists are announced, I get a little zing of anticipation. If you’re a fan of science fiction and fantasy, you probably know the feeling—wondering what made the cut this time, what surprises the list holds, and what favorites didn’t quite make it. The 2024 shortlist just dropped, and there’s a lot to dig into.

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Amazing Stories: Join the Mission to Bring It Back—One Fan at a Time

As I’ve mentioned before, Amazing Stories is in the middle of an effort to revive the iconic science fiction magazine. After sharing the news about their commitment-based pre-order model, the team has made progress—but they’re asking for a little extra push to reach their next milestone. Currently, 50 fans have signed on to the program—an

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Space Opera: The Genre Dreamers Need Right Now

The Weight of the World These days, it feels like the world’s challenges are mounting. From economic uncertainty and environmental crises to the polarization of beliefs and values, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We’re bombarded daily by grim news, leaving many of us searching for a reprieve—a way to escape the harsh realities of life

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Amazing Stories: Help Revive a Science Fiction Legacy

Science fiction as we know it owes much to Amazing Stories, the genre’s pioneering magazine. Founded in 1926, it was the first magazine solely dedicated to speculative fiction, helping launch countless authors and igniting imaginations across generations. Now, after decades without active publication, Amazing Stories is gearing up for a triumphant return. The team behind

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The Future Outpacing Fiction: Can Sci-Fi Writers Keep Up?

In a recent conversation with Bill Gates, filmmaker James Cameron revealed a growing challenge for science fiction creators: staying ahead of real-world technological advancements. He noted that rapid innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence, is outpacing the speculative futures traditionally envisioned by writers. For creators of speculative fiction, this raises a profound question: How do you imagine a future that hasn’t already arrived?

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Add a Bit of Crime & Mystery to Your Science Fiction

K-Lytics, a service that researches trends and rankings of all the categories on Amazon, put out their most recent Science Fiction & Fantasy report in July this year. I tend to take notice of K-lytic reports, even though they’re focused exclusively on Amazon, for the trends and comparisons tend to hold true across most of

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