In which Sonia Gensler talks about her new novel Ghostlight! “Inspirations and Influences” is a series of articles in which we invite authors to write guest posts talking about their Inspirations and Influences. In this feature, we invite writers…
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Book Smugglers Publishing: Announcing The Novella Initiative (And Open Call)
Book Smugglers Publishing is proud to announce…The Novella Initiative! We are currently open for submissions for Superhero-themed short stories to be published between June and August 2016 (more information here) and as part of our first anniversary celebrations, we…
In which Fran Wilde talks about her debut novel, Updraft and her literary influences… “Inspirations and Influences” is a series of articles in which we invite authors to write guest posts talking about their Inspirations and Influences. In this…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
In which Rebecca Hahn talks about writing The Shadow Behind the Stars. “Inspirations and Influences” is a series of articles in which we invite authors to write guest posts talking about their Inspirations and Influences. In this feature, we…
SFF in Conversation
SFF in Conversation: Culture, history and novels – A conversation between Aliette de Bodard, Zen Cho, Kate Elliott, Cindy Pon, and Tade Thompson
SFF in Conversation is a new monthly feature on The Book Smugglers in which we invite guests to talk about a variety of topics important to speculative fiction fans, authors, and readers. Our vision is to create a safe…
Hello, everybody! Ana here recovering from my travels as I prepare to go away again! This time I will be attending The Reykjavík International Literary Festival. It will be my first time in Iceland and I am very much…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
It’s Friday! And we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana reviews the excellent The Accident Season by Moira Fowley-Doyle…. and recommends other excellent read-alikes. Go here to read the review and list.…
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Joint Review: Space Hostages (Mars Evacuees #2) by Sophia McDougall
In which we review the sequel to Mars Evacuees, one of our favourite Middle Grade reads of 2014. Title: Space Hostages Author: Sophia McDougall Genre: SF, Middle Grade Publisher: Egmont Publication Date: July 2015 Hardcover: 304 Pages From bestselling…
I don’t know that I ever read anything quite like A History of Glitter and Blood, a novel so edgy and dramatic and dark and uneasy and different and so, so weird, it almost exists on a realm of…
Book Smugglers Publishing Superheroes
Book Smugglers Publishing: Open Call For Short Stories Submissions (Summer 2016)
Submissions for short stories are now closed. General information and theme: We’re looking for original short stories from all around the world as long as they are written in English. Our goal is to publish at least three short…
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Celebrating One Year of Book Smugglers Publishing
Book Smugglers Publishing officially turns 1 next month, and we are starting the celebration right now… What better way to start the party than to take a stroll down memory lane? It’s been only a year but, in true…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
In which Frances Hardinge talks The Lie Tree, one of Ana’s favourite books of 2015. “Inspirations and Influences” is a series of articles in which we invite authors to write guest posts talking about their Inspirations and Influences. In…
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Old School Wednesdays Readalong: Morning Glories, Vol.2 by Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma
Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when both Ana and Thea were feeling exhausted from the never-ending inundation of New and Shiny (and often over-hyped)…
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The Vishakanya’s Choice: Roshani Chokshi on Inspirations & Influences
“Inspirations and Influences” is a series of articles in which we invite authors to write guest posts talking about their Inspirations and Influences. In this feature, we invite writers to talk about their new books, older titles, and their…
Hello everyone and happy Sunday! Ana here, live-blogging from NY where The Book Smugglers are having our annual meeting to hatch evil plans for world domination for 2016. We have a lot of awesome, cool stuff planned and will…
It’s Friday Saturday! And we are over at Kirkus. Today, Ana talks about her love for all things Noelle Stevenson… Go HERE to check it out!…
In which we take a look at the first YA novel by Kate Elliott Title: Court of Fives Author: Kate Elliott Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Little, Brown Publication Date: August 18 2015 Hardcover: 448 Pages In this imaginative escape into…
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Book Smugglers Publishing Announces New Short Story: THE BRIDEGROOM by Amelia Mangan
In which Book Smugglers Publishing announces a new shiny story coming in October. BOOK SMUGGLERS PUBLISHING PROUDLY PRESENTS THE BRIDEGROOM by Amelia Mangan Book Smugglers Publishing is delighted to announce that we have acquired a new short story for…
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COURT OF FIVES: Kate Elliott on Inspirations & Influences ( & Giveaway)
In which Kate Elliott talks Court of Fives, history, myth making and Cleopatra “Inspirations and Influences” is a series of articles in which we invite authors to write guest posts talking about their Inspirations and Influences. In this feature,…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
Only Ever Yours is 1984, Mean Girls and Handmaid’s Tale rolled into one, featuring a brave if completely pessimistic magnifying glass to how we treat women right here right now. It takes everything that is misogynistic about our world…
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SORCERER TO THE CROWN: Zen Cho on Inspirations & Influences (& Giveaway)
In which Zen Cho discloses the novels that influenced her upcoming novel, Sorcerer to the Crown. Reader, enter the giveaway – which is open to all, for chance to read the novel in advance. “Inspirations and Influences” is a…