GeekMom

Escaping Into a Loop-the-Loop World of Fantasy

October 27, 2015December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

Quirky fantasy author James Walley is our guest today, talking about the trials and tribulations of writing absurdly fun stories.

Geek Speaks… Fiction! by Aliette de Bodard

August 4, 2015December 3, 2017Fran Wilde

Author Aliette de Bodard talks about her love for manga and anime in this week’s Geek Speaks… Fiction!

Geek Speaks… Fiction! Guest Author J. Kathleen Cheney

July 7, 2015December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

Please help us welcome fantasy author J. Kathleen Cheney to GeekMom! Ms. Cheney is the author of The Golden City series from Roc Books. “The Shores of Spain,” book 3 in the series, has just been released today.

Welcome To the World of Aetaltis!

June 20, 2015December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

“Journey to a distant land where bold adventurers wield magical blades against dark creatures from the shadowy depths. Thrill to the arcane power of enigmatic sorcerers as they master forbidden arts to strike down their diabolical enemies. Marvel at the courage of common folk who refuse to surrender to the tide of evil sweeping over the land. These, my friend, are the CHAMPIONS OF AETALTIS!” –Marc Tassin

‘Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell’: The Friends of English Magic

May 19, 2015December 2, 2017Sarah Pinault1

‘Two magicians shall appear in England; the name of one shall be fearfulness, the name of the other, arrogance …’ Make sure you tune into BBCAmerica for Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.

Jeff Salyards: Finding Magic & Living Fantasy

April 8, 2015December 2, 2017Melanie Meadors

Grimdark author Jeff Salyards puts down his deadly flail and puts on his dad hat to talk about a special Renaissance Faire experience.

The Depths of The Riverman Triology

March 18, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Is the girl crazy? Is there really a world where children are like gods? Or is there a dark reality hidden behind the story? The Riverman Trilogy.

10 Questions With Amelia Smith From Big Giant Swords

February 16, 2015December 2, 2017Fran Wilde2

What’s it like being the mom in a family where Giant Swords are part of daily operations? GeekMom talks to Amelia, from Discovery Channel’s Big Giant Swords before the season finale.

Upcoming Reading for 2015

January 8, 2015December 15, 2017Karen Burnham1

‘Tis the season for looking at what books will be published in the coming year!

Chilling Reads for Chilly Days

October 29, 2014December 15, 2017Jackie Reeve1

Love to read creepy books on chilly nights? Here are 10 to try this fall and winter, from middle grade to adult.

Drift: A Unique Summer Read

July 27, 2014December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

The new YA novel makes you paint an entirely new universe in your mind; one that has battles, magic, and love, all on the back of a giant turtle.

GeekMom Game of Thrones Recap is Back!

April 22, 2014December 15, 2017Natania Barron

It took a bit, but the GeekMom Game of Thrones Recap is back. This week we talk about Episode 3, “Breaker of Chains” — and it’s a doozy. Don’t forget to tune in right after the show, 10PM EST for our future episodes!

10 Questions With Award-Winning Science Fiction Editor Sheila Williams

February 27, 2014November 26, 2017Fran Wilde3

Is the award-winning editor of one of science fiction’s top magazines a geek or a nerd? Join us as Sheila Williams of Asimov’s answers ten GeekMom questions.

What Your RPG Character Says About You

February 21, 2014December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel

Does a six foot four, grumpy, Scottish warrior reflect my actual personality, or what I wish I could be? What does your role-playing choices say about your life?

Reality Is for Those Who Lack Imagination

January 24, 2014November 26, 2017Rebecca Angel

All setting, no plot, made creating an imaginary college the fun way to deal with illness.

Russian Caravan Fantasy

November 23, 2013November 26, 2017Rebecca Angel

My nephew is an adult, and one of my favorite people to hang out with. One day, the smell of smokey tea took us to another dimension.

Ten Questions with Award-Winning Science Fiction and Fantasy Author Mur Lafferty

October 20, 2013December 15, 2017Fran Wilde2

The Campbell Award for Best New Writer is given annually to one author who has published his or her first professional work within the past two years.

Six Reasons Geeks Should Be Reading Tamora Pierce

August 29, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson4

If you haven’t read Tamora Pierce’s books, here are six reasons you should start.

Stormdancer: The Lotus War Book One

April 2, 2013November 24, 2017Rebecca Angel

Japanese steampunk. Yeah, I said Japanese steampunk. Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff is a dystopian feudal Japan setting with Iron Samurai wielding chainsaw katanas. Chainsaw katanas. It is a well-done kung-fu movie as a book, but with a female heroine, and a detailed new fantasy setting.

Making the Unreal Real: An Interview With Kij Johnson

December 27, 2012Marziah Karch

Remember how I said that Lawrence, Kansas is a secret hub of science fiction and fantasy awesome? Meet Kij Johnson, KU’s new fantasy professor, an award-winning writer of fantastic things, and one of the people that makes the city such a great place for geeks. She’ll be at Oxford this January for the inaugural Pembroke Lecture in Fantasy Literature. Recently, I sat down with her to chat about her work, her books, grad school, and life in general.