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The Reinvented Heart
Jennifer Brozek, Cat Rambo
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The Reinvented Detective
Jennifer Brozek, Cat Rambo
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Behind the Mask is a multi-author collection with stories by
award-winning authors Kelly Link, Cat Rambo, Carrie Vaughn, Seanan
McGuire, Lavie Tidhar, Sarah Pinsker, Keith Rosson, Kate Marshall,
Chris Large and others. It is partially a prose nod to the comic
world - the bombast, the larger-than-life, the save-the-worlds and
the calls-to-adventure. But it's also a spotlight on the more
intimate side of the genre. The hopes and dreams of our cape-clad
heroes. The regrets and longings of our cowled villains. That
poignant, solitary view of the world that can only be experienced
from behind the mask. The authors in this collection, both
established and new, are all dexterous and wonderfully imaginative,
each deserving of their own form-fitting uniforms and capes. Some
of the stories pulse with social commentary, like Cat Rambo's
whimsical and deft "Ms. Liberty Gets a Haircut" and Keith Rosson's
haunting "Torch Songs." Others twist the genre into strange and new
territories, like Stuart Suffel's atmospheric "Birthright," Kate
Marhsall's moving "Destroy the City with Me Tonight," and Adam
Shannon's reality-bending "Over an Embattled City." Some punch with
heart and humor, like Matt Mikalatos's satisfying "The Beard of
Truth" and Chris Large's adventurous "Salt City Blue," while others
punch with bite and grit, such as Michael Milne's evocative
"Inheritance," Aimee Ogden's poignant "As I Fall Asleep," and
Jennifer Pullen's heartfelt "Meeting Someone in the 22nd Century."
Some of the stories feature characters who might not be superheroes
in the traditional sense, yet are heroic nonetheless, such as Sarah
Pinsker's imaginative "The Smoke Means It's Working" and Stephanie
Lai's majestic "The Fall of the Jade Sword." Some shine a unique,
captivating spotlight on supervillains, like Keith Frady's dramatic
"Fool" and Carrie Vaughn's romantic "Origin Story." Some are
somber, ponderous works, where our heroes consider their impact on
the world, like Lavie Tidhar's regret-tinged "Heroes" and Nathan
Crowder's resonant "Madjack." Others tread more light-hearted
waters, with heroes adjusting to the sometimes-comical,
sometimes-stressful life in the public eye, like Seanan McGuire's
entertaining "Pedestal" and Patrick Flanagan's lively
"Quintessential Justice." And then there are the softer, quieter
moments between heroes, as they navigate their extraordinary lives
in their own unique ways, such as Ziggy Schutz's tender "Eggshells"
and, of course, Kelly Link's captivating "Origin Story."
Publisher's Weekly - "Reeks and Richardson have pulled together a
treasure trove of 20 stories . . . exploring the lives of
superheroes when they're not saving the world. . . . There is nary
a miss in this diverse and thoughtful collection, which will have
readers considering what it means to be human." Kirkus Reviews -
(starred review) "A momentous, readable collection, its sole
downside being that there are only 20 superhero stories."
Clarkesworld is a Hugo Award-winning science fiction and fantasy
magazine. Each month they bring you a mix of fiction (new and
classic works), articles, interviews and art.
Our February 2014 issue contains: Original Fiction by Cat Rambo
("Tortoiseshell Cats Are Not Refundable"), Natalia Theodoridou
("The Eleven Holy Numbers of the Mechanical Soul") and An Owomoyela
("And Wash Out by Tides of War"). Classic stories by Vandana Singh
("Infinities") and John Barnes ("Martian Heart"). Non-fiction by
Rhiannon Held ("Taught by the Moon: Oral Traditions in Speculative
Fiction"), an group interview about Manly Wade Wellman, an Another
Word column by Daniel Abraham, and an editorial by Neil Clarke.
Whether set in terrestrial oceans or on far-off space stations, Cat
Rambo's masterfully told stories explore themes of gender, despair,
tragedy, and the triumph of both human and non-human alike. Cats
talk, fur wraps itself around you, aliens overstay their welcome,
and superheroes deal with everyday problems. Rambo has been
published in "Asimov's," "Weird Tales," and Tor.com among many
others. She was an editor for "Fantasy Magazine," has written
numerous nonfiction articles and interviews, and has volunteered
time with Broad Universe and Clarion West. She has been shortlisted
for the Endeavour Award, the Million Writers Award, the Locus
Awards, and most recently a World Fantasy Award.
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Weird Tales 348 (Paperback)
Ann VanderMeer; Contributions by W. H Pugmire, Cat Rambo
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FICTION: "The House of Idiot Children" by W.H. Pugmire & M.K.
Snyder; "Landscape, With Fish" by Karen Heuler; "Events at Fort
Plentitude" by Cat Rambo; "The Stone and Bone Boy" by Calvin Mills;
"Renovations" by Matthew Pridham. POETRY: "Brief Glimpses from
Another World" by F.J. Bergmann; "Lament for a One-Legged Lady" by
Lisa M. Bradley; NONFICTION: "Weirdism: " Amanda Gannon on life as
a bipolar werewolf; Elizabeth Genco interviews Melissa Marr, author
of Wicked Lovely; Lost in Lovecraft: Kenneth Hite explores the
Arabian sands in H.P.L.'s stories; The Cryptic: Darrell Schweitzer
on The Last Witchfinder and James Morrow's next novels; The
Library: Book reviews; Lost Pages: Ira Marcks presents an
alternate-universe vision of insanity.
In a world where magic is fading and science begun to ascend, a
young surgeon in medical school experiences an obsession so
forbidden that its realization will change him forever. "She looked
as if she were asleep, still with that slight smile, floating on
the thick sargassum, glowing from the emerald tincture that would
keep the small crabs and other scavengers from her. She looked
otherworldly and beautiful." Sometimes life is not enough. Also
including five more stories of dark wonder from Rambo and
VanderMeer, from "The Dead Girl's Wedding March" to "The Farmer's
Cat." Enter a world of rat suitors, severed arms, and Fungi Et
Fruits de Mer, served up with prose both appetizing and uncanny.
Dark fantasy has never been quite so decadent . . .
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Lightspeed - Year One (MP3 format, CD)
John Joseph Adams; Edited by John Joseph Adams; Contributions by Mcdevitt, Carrie Vaughn, Genevieve Valentine, …
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