Author Archives: Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch

The 2012 Olympic Games in London just came to a close, and sadly, most of us didn’t get to go. So, why not take this opportunity to read some fantasy set in present day London? It’s almost as good as … Continue reading

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vN by Madeline Ashby (includes giveaway!)

Here’s my review of Madeline Ashby’s debut novel vN, out last week from Angry Robot. Thanks to the publisher, I have two copies of the novel to give away to readers in the US, Canada, and EU. Details on how … Continue reading

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Giveaway winners: Some Kind of Fairy Tale

With apologies for the long delay, here are the winners of the recent Some Kind of Fairy Tale giveaway! Bonnie W. of Cary, NC Michael P. of Warwick, NY Becky L. of Westminster, CO Sofia T. of Rochester, NY Chris … Continue reading

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Announcement: I’ve moved!

You’ve probably noticed that it’s been quiet here lately.  That’s mainly due to the fact that my family and I moved over the past week. It’s been a chaotic time, but we’re finally almost unpacked and settled in to the … Continue reading

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Giveaway! Some Kind of Fairy Tale by Graham Joyce

I have a grand total of TWELVE copies of Some Kind of Fairy Tale by Graham Joyce to give away to my readers in the US, thanks to the generosity of the kind people at Doubleday. Yep, you read that … Continue reading

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Giveaway winners!

The winners of last week’s giveaway are: Graham B. of Henderson, NV Stone S. of Grand Prairie, TX Alice K. of Watervliet, NY Leah S. of Fort Wayne, IN Dustin M. of Van Nuys, CA Each winner will receive a … Continue reading

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Some Kind of Fairy Tale by Graham Joyce

It’s been twenty years since Tara Martin disappeared without a trace. The police conducted fruitless searches in the dense forests where she was last seen. Her boyfriend was a suspect, which drove a rift between him and Tara’s grieving family. … Continue reading

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Sharps by K.J. Parker

The last war between the neighboring countries of Permia and Scheria ended when Scheria’s greatest general redirected the course of a number of rivers and flooded one of the enemy’s cities, thereby killing tens of thousands of people and gaining … Continue reading

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Giveaway! The Hollow City by Dan Wells

Thanks to the kind people at Tor, I have a total of FIVE copies of The Hollow City by Dan Wells to give away to readers in the US and Canada. If you’re not familiar with the book, take a … Continue reading

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Comic-Con 2012

Dear Comic-Con visitors, On behalf of the city of San Diego, I would like to welcome you all to our fine city. While you’re here, I encourage all of you to drink like fish, eat lots of expensive meals, go … Continue reading

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