“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…
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Nini by Yukimi Ogawa Published 10/31/2017 | 6,626 Words What happens when an AI learns about old Gods, long forgotten by her worshipers? What happens, then, when that AI–call it Nini–decides to take matters into its own hands? Yukimi…
Women Who Lust is an essay by Sarah Kuhn, author of the awesome Heroine Complex urban fantasy series (Heroine Complex, Heroine Worship). This essay first appeared in the fourth volume of our Quarterly Almanac. Women Who Lust There’s an…
Book Smugglers Publishing Quarterly Almanac
A Digression About Storytelling, Narratives, and Diversity by BÁRBARA MORAIS
A Digression About Storytelling, Narratives, and Diversity is an essay by Brazilian author and essayist Bárbara Morais that first appeared in the fourth volume of our Quarterly Almanac. A Digression About Storytelling, Narratives, and Diversity When I was in…
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Temporary Duty Assignment: A.E. Ash on Inspirations and 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…
On August 15, we will publish Temporary Duty Assignment by A.E. Ash–a science fiction romance novella set in an alternate future world. To celebrate the release, we are thrilled to share with you this short story prequel set in…
Book Smugglers Publishing Popgeekery Quarterly Almanac
Where to Start with the Star Wars Expanded Universe
Where to Start with the Star Wars Expanded Universe by Thea James Originally appearing in our fourth Quarterly Almanac, Where to Start with the Star Wars Expanded Universe is the latest in our ongoing series of essays detailing where…
Book Smugglers Publishing Inspirations and Influences Quarterly Almanac
El Periodista y La Guerrera: Yosia Sing on Inspirations and 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…
The Book Smugglers’ Quarterly Almanac Volume IV is officially here. A (ad)venture from your friendly neighborhood Book Smugglers, we are delighted to present you the fourth – and final – volume of our quarterly collection of awesome! Without further…
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SFF in Conversation with Becky Chambers: The Case for Optimism
The Case for Optimism is an essay by Becky Chambers that originally appeared in the third volume of our Quarterly Almanac. The Case for Optimism When I was in College, I did a semester-long course on the history of…
Book Smugglers Publishing Quarterly Almanac
Presenting The Book Smugglers’ Quarterly Almanac: January 2017
The Book Smugglers’ Quarterly Almanac Volume III is officially here. A brand new (ad)venture from your friendly neighborhood Book Smugglers, we are delighted to present you the second volume of our quarterly collection of awesome! Without further ado, we…
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Characters Are Not A Coloring Book Or, Why the Black Hermione is a Poor Apology for the Ingrained Racism of Harry Potter
Characters Are Not A Coloring Book Or, Why the Black Hermione is a Poor Apology for the Ingrained Racism of Harry Potter is an essay by Mimi Mondal that originally appeared in the second volume of The Book Smugglers’…
Book Smugglers Publishing Quarterly Almanac
Excerpt: Characters Are Not A Coloring Book Or, Why the Black Hermione is a Poor Apology for the Ingrained Racism of Harry Potter
An excerpt from Mimi Mondal’s essay on The Book Smugglers’ Quarterly Almanac Volume 2. Like many people of my generation, I grew up on Harry Potter. As an introverted, class-topping little girl, I identified hardcore with Hermione Granger. I…
Book Smugglers Publishing Giveaways Quarterly Almanac
Happy Book Birthday and Giveaway: The Book Smugglers’ Quarterly Almanac Volume 2
IT IS HERE! It is finally here! We are so happy to celebrate the publication of The Book Smugglers’ Quarterly Almanac: Volume 2, available today. And to celebrate the occasion, we’re giving away a copy of the book! ABOUT…
Originally appearing in our inaugural Quarterly Almanac, The Invisible Woman is an original essay by Genevieve Valentine on a – sadly – familiar figure in superhero fiction. Enjoy! AT ONE POINT IN BATMAN v. Superman, Bruce Wayne sits bolt…
Where to Start with The X-Men by Jay Edidin Originally appearing in our inaugural Quarterly Almanac, Where to Start with The X-Men is the first in an ongoing series of essays detailing where one can start with any number…
“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…
Ambitious. Confusing. Enthralling. Brilliant. These are the words I will use to describe Yoon Ha Lee’s utterly immersive, utterly memorable novel, Ninefox Gambit. Title: Ninefox Gambit Author: Yoon Ha Lee Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Solaris Books Publication Date: June…
All the llamas. Title: The Geek Feminist Revolution Author: Kameron Hurley Genre: Nonfiction, Essays, Reviews, Literary Criticism, Popgeekery Publisher: Tor Publication Date: June 2016 Hardcover: 272 Pages A powerful collection of essays on feminism, geek culture, and a writer’s…
How To Piss Off A Failed Super Soldier by John Chu Published 07/12/2016 | 7,216 Words From the Hugo Award-winning author of “The Water That Falls On You From Nowhere” comes a new short story about family, loyalty, and…
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Cover Reveal: How To Piss Off A Failed Super-Soldier by John Chu
We are so excited to reveal the cover for the next story in our forthcoming lineup of Superhero fiction: How To Piss Off A Failed Super Soldier by John Chu. Without further ado, BEHOLD! The smugglerific cover! About the…
The Book Smugglers’ Quarterly Almanac is now available as paperback in a pocket-sized edition of awesome. Yay! And you can now get a year subscription via Weightless Books: This e-subscription is for 12 months/4 issues of The Book Smugglers…
The Book Smugglers’ Quarterly Almanac is HERE. A brand new (ad)venture from your friendly neighborhood Book Smugglers, we are delighted to present you with a new quarterly collection (nearly eight years in the making). Without further ado, we introduce……
“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…
In which we unveil a brand new adventure from your friendly neighborhood Book Smugglers: The Book Smugglers’ Quarterly Almanac! As you may have noticed, we Book Smugglers are always looking for ways to improve, to grow, to try new…