Articles written by Cat Rambo

Last questions with fantasy author Elaine Isaak about her books The Singer's Crown and The Eunuch's Heir

May 20, 2007 - Cat Rambo

More conversation with fantasy author Elaine Isaak, author of The Singer's Crown and The Eunuch's Heir

May 19, 2007 - Cat Rambo

Fantasy author Elaine Isaak's book THE EUNUCH'S HEIR takes up a generation after her first novel, THE SINGER'S CROWN.

May 18, 2007 - Cat Rambo

This third installment of an interview with Jim Hines covers forthcoming books and favorite fantasy authors.

May 16, 2007 - Cat Rambo

Fantasy author Jim Hines talks about his latest book, GOBLIN HERO, the sequel to GOBLIN QUEST.

May 14, 2007 - Cat Rambo

Here's a brief account of the weekend at Norweson in Seattle.

Apr 9, 2007 - Cat Rambo

Alma Alexander talks about writing and her new young adult fantasy novel, THE GIFT OF THE UNMAGE.

Apr 1, 2007 - Cat Rambo

French Surrealists found inspiration in games and play, creating the unexpected and often wonderful. These writing exercises are drawn from their practices.

Feb 28, 2007 - Cat Rambo

Marie Brennan talked to Suite 101 about dopplegangers, folklore, and the art of writing fiction.

Feb 18, 2007 - Cat Rambo

Here's a list of some of the things that either I've done or that other people have reported doing while procrastinating instead of writing.

Feb 15, 2007 - Cat Rambo

My mother, a confirmed romance and mystery reader, has agreed to try some science fiction and fantasy. What's in the first batch I'm giving her?

Feb 8, 2007 - Cat Rambo

Here's a list of books that are particularly useful to fantasy and science fiction writers.

Feb 6, 2007 - Cat Rambo

Almost every writer has resource books nearby dictionaries, thesauruses, volumes of history. Here's some writing exercises that you can try with the books at hand.

Feb 6, 2007 - Cat Rambo

Here's ten ways to think about your main character and discover new things about their personality.

Jan 21, 2007 - Cat Rambo

If your reader doesn't care what happens to your characters, then why should she continue past the first paragraph?

Oct 3, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Writer Nicola Griffith talks about her writing, sf conventions, genre, and podcasting.

Sep 22, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Creating believeable worlds is something every writer aspires to. But how best to do it?

Sep 5, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Once a writer sends a story off to a magazine, the waiting begins. Douglas Cohen kindly agreed to talk about his process as slush reader, as well as share some hints.

Aug 13, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Science fiction and fatasy author Michael Swanwick talks about writing flash fiction, Croatia, and what's coming next.

Aug 10, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Author Nancy Jane Moore talks about feminism and writing, social activism and writing, and her current projects.

Jul 29, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Gordon Van Gelder, editor of the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, talks about the magazine's future, editorial policies, and what he's not looking for right now.

Jul 19, 2006 - Cat Rambo

David Louis Edelman talks about his debut novel, Infoquake, and the publicity campaign for the book, as well as blogging, haute couture and his next project.

Jul 12, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Mary Robinette Kowal talks about Shimmer, the special pirate issue, puppetry, art, and writing.

Jul 9, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Stephen Savile talks about the process of creating Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology.

Jun 28, 2006 - Cat Rambo

On May 2, Eileen Gunn, Nicola Griffith, Kelley Eskridge, Matt Ruff, and L. Timmel DuChamp discussed Science Fiction and Gender at the Seattle Science Fiction Museum.

May 25, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Review of Naomi Novik's Temeraire

May 15, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Luc Reid talks about the online writers' group Codex, his upcoming work, and radio commentary.

May 4, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Here's a review of the first issue of The Lorelei Signal, a quarterly e-zine devoted to strong female characters in fantasy fiction.

Apr 12, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Robert Sawyer calls Tobias Buckell "a dazzling new voice" while Cory Doctorow uses the phrase "an exciting new writer". The first third of his new book Crystal Rain is available for free online at http://www.crystal-rain.com - for the rest you'll have to check at your local bookstore.

Apr 7, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Here's a list of events that may be of interest to F&SF readers and writers

Apr 1, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Events of interest to F&SF readers

Mar 27, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Want feedback on your writing? One of the best ways to get it is to show it to fellow writers in a writing group. Here's some pointers on creating your own.

Mar 17, 2006 - Cat Rambo

Once your kid's finished devouring the latest Harry Potter, how do you go about nurturing that yen to read? Here's a list of recommended fantasy and SF novels.

Mar 8, 2006 - Cat Rambo

What to get a young reader who has devoured the most recent Harry Potter? Here are some suggestions. First of three articles.

Mar 4, 2006 - Cat Rambo

What industry blogs or magazines do you read to keep in touch with the shape of the fantasy and science fiction world?

Feb 26, 2006 - Cat Rambo