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March 12, 2015, Sir Terry Pratchett, famous science fiction author passed away. Most known for his Discworld series, he was awarded Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to literature in 1998. For more information, read this article on 
Lists are fun. Some lists can really stir fans’ passions about their particular topic. I always enjoy reading “Best” or “Most influential” lists of Speculative Fiction books. The comments found with those lists are often great ways to find new books. With this in mind, I’ve decided to write up my list of top 10 favo 
I had the privilege of reading 
If you found yourself loving the gritty, luscious style of George R.R. Martin, or the scoundrel or motley outcast crew is your kind of hero, then debut novel set in award nominated comic book series world Artesia, 
Novelist, poet, essayist, editor, agent – Frederik Pohl (November 26, 1919 – September 2, 2013) was a pioneer and champion of science fiction. Not only did he create worlds for which he won many awards, including six Hugos as well as a Grand Master from the Science Fiction Writers of America, but he also guided and encouraged other writers. With 75 years of influence in the genre, here are a few items worth checking out. You can also look at the extensive summary on Frederik Pohl on the 
The progression of Steampunk from fringe subgenre to mainstream has taken a few decades. You could say it has taken a little over a century if you want to throw in H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, and we really should. While those two authors are often relegated to the “classics” section of the library, their incorporation of the bizarre, anachronistic engineering, and influence from the possibilities of science put many of their stories clearly in the Steampunk category.
This week’s 
Another of the great SF authors has passed away. Ray Bradbury (August 22, 1920 — June 5, 2012) is the author of SF classics such as 
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