Today, we are happy to be hosting an excerpt of Angela Slatter’s upcoming Tor.com novella Of Sorrow and Such. Mistress Gideon is a witch. The locals of Edda’s Meadow, if they suspect it of her, say nary a word—Gideon…
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Old School Wednesdays Joint Review: The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson 3)
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)…
It’s Friday Wednesday and we are over at Kirkus. Today, Ana reads the first adult novel by Cat Winters… … a lovely, haunting ghost story. Go HERE to read about it.…
Fighting Demons by S.L. Huang Published 9/22/2015 | 7,079 Words Xiao Hong travels to her mother’s homeland in pursuit of Rosa in the sequel to Hunting Monsters My seventeenth birthday, the day I became a woman in the eyes…
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Fighting Demons: S.L. Huang 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 a Happy Sunday to all! Down to business! Newsletter Reborn Yes, our newsletter is back. If you haven’t signed up for our newsletter, you can do so by using our handy form below. This month’s newsletter…
Sophisticated space opera. Psi powers. Holographic princess impersonation. Badass female protagonists who display said badassery in the physical AND political arenas. What else could you possibly ask for? Title: The Empress Game Author: Rhonda Mason Genre: Science Fiction, Speculative…
On the Radar
On the Smugglers’ Radar: Reykjavik International Literary Festival 2015 Special Edition
“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 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…
Book Smugglers Publishing The Novella Initiative
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…
Book Smugglers Publishing Subversive Fairy Tales
A Smuggerlific Cover: Fighting Demons by S.L. Huang
In which we reveal the cover for Fighting Demons by S.L. Huang! As we continue with our celebration of a year of Book Smugglers Publishing, we are thrilled to come full circle, and share with you the cover for…
Hello eveyrone! Happy Sunday–it’s the return of American Football season, and the end of summer. So let’s dive into this week’s activities, shall we? This Week on The Book Smugglers: On Monday, we kick off the week with our…
“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…
Kirkus
Over at Kirkus: Awesome Ladies in Science Fiction (inspired by The Empress Game by Rhonda Mason)
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus for our regular weekly column! Today Thea gushes over The Empress Game by Rhonda Mason… Inspired by her love for this awesome, action-packed, intricately built space opera, Thea talks about…
Decoding the Newbery is a monthly column in which Newbery Medal winners are examined and deconstructed by regular contributor and author Catherine Faris King. This month, Catherine examines the 1964 medalist A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Engle “…it…
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…
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Book Smugglers Publishing: The Anniversary Sale! (& Giveaway)
Hello everyone! As you know, Book Smugglers Publishing turns one year old this year–and to celebrate, we’re bringing you big news every week this September. Today, we’re delighted to announce a Labor Day SALE! Over the last twelve months,…
Blog Tour Giveaways
You Either See It Or You Don’t: The Marvels by Brian Selznick (Sneak Peek & Giveaway)
We are thrilled to be a stop on the blog tour for Brian Selznick’s newest book: The Marvels! The Marvels tells two different stories, one through pictures, the other through words, and follows young Joseph as he tries to…
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.…
8 Rated Books Book Reviews Joint Review
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…