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[Blog Tour] Assemblers? RUN! : A Guest Post by Julie Czerneda
Hey guys — I’m excited to welcome author Julie E. Czerneda to The Arched Doorway today, as part of her blog tour for her upcoming novel This Gulf of Time and Stars (November…
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Saturn Run by John Sandford and Ctein : Review
The year is 2066. A Caltech intern inadvertently notices an anomaly from a space telescope—something is approaching Saturn, and decelerating. Space objects don’t decelerate. Spaceships do. A flurry of top-level government meetings produces…
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[Giveaway] Star Wars Psychology: Dark Side of the Mind Edited by Travis Langley
From its very first frame, the Star Wars series created a compelling universe, with complex characters and engaging storytelling. In advance of the highly anticipated new movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this…
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Interview with R. A. Salvatore
At Salt Lake ComicCon, I had the privilege of sitting down for a few minutes with R. A. Salvatore. This is an incredibly fun one. You might hear me laughing in the background.…
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[Blog Tour] An Apprentice to Elves by Sarah Monette and Elizabeth Bear : Review and Giveway
The warrior culture of Iskryne forbids many things to women—and most especially it forbids them bonding to one of the giant telepathic trelwolves. But as her father was no ordinary boy, Alfgyfa is…
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[Book Spotlight and Giveaway] Robot Universe by Ana Matronic
Explore the Robot Universe, and discover the hundred most epic androids and automatons from myth, through popular culture, to modern-day machines. Robot aficionado Ana Matronic—vocalist with world-famous band Scissor Sisters—explores their creation, design, purpose, and how…
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Interview with James Artimus Owen
I’ve known James for a number of years, so at Salt Lake Comic Con, I sat down with him for a few minutes to talk about what he’s been working on past and…
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The Martian by Andy Weir : An Audiobook Review
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills…
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The Scorch Trials: Book vs. Film
With the rise in dystopian literature‘s popularity as well as the movies spawned from it, it certainly wasn’t going to be long before The Maze Runner made it to the big screen. With…
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Shadows of Self (Mistborn #5) by Brandon Sanderson : Review
Shadows of Self shows Mistborn’s society evolving as technology and magic mix, the economy grows, democracy contends with corruption, and religion becomes a growing cultural force, with four faiths competing for converts. This…
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Interview with Josh Vogt
Another of my WorldCon interviews. I met with Josh Vogt and chatted with him for a few minutes. I am here with Josh Vogt, author editor, and freelance writer. Thank you for doing…
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The Aeronaut’s Windlass (Cinder Spires #1) by Jim Butcher : Review
Since time immemorial, the Spires have sheltered humanity, towering for miles over the mist-shrouded surface of the world. Within their halls, aristocratic houses have ruled for generations, developing scientific marvels, fostering trade alliances,…