Carolyn Cox
Carolyn Cox has been writing professionally about books for over half a decade. Previously she was an editor at geek feminist website The Mary Sue, where she covered movies,TV, fandom, books, and all corners of the pop culture ‘verse. She now writes about sci-fi and fantasy for The Portalist, and praises her favorite ‘ships on romance site A Love So True. Carolyn’s byline has also appeared on Geekosystem and Revelist. Whether she’s writing about groundbreaking science fiction authors or captivating historical romance, Carolyn is passionate about the power of genre fiction. When not writing she performs in nerdy media in New York City.
18 of the Best Dragon Books in Fantasy Fiction
Is there any creature—aside from a unicorn—that would make a more badass real-life pet?
13 Must-Read Joe Haldeman Books
Explore a titan of science fiction.
13 Anne McCaffrey Books You'll Remember Forever
Take flight with these vivid reads.
6 Must-Read Neil Gaiman Short Stories
A sampling of spectacular tales.
Video: Watch Theodore Sturgeon's 1979 Speech on 'Asking the Next Question'
A sci-fi legend comes to life in this clip from Minicon 15.
All Eight Episodes of Kindred Adaptation to Premiere December 13th
The FX show is based on Octavia E. Butler's novel of the same name.
Octavia Butler Honored by Pasadena School, Inducted Into National Women's Hall of Fame
Two new posthumous accolades for an incredible author.
15 Unforgettable Ray Bradbury Short Stories
Get swept away with these short but spectacular tales from one of the greatest imaginations ever.
Excerpt: Race in American Science Fiction Explores Octavia Butler's Work
How Butler's Parable/Earthseed series counters racism in sci-fi.
When Was Dune Written?
How Frank Herbert's 1957 trip to Oregon inspired an epic.
Celebrate the Ignyte Award Winners 2022!
See the complete results below.
25 Bone-Chilling Zombie Books So Good They'll Infect You
Better undead than unread.
Here Are All the 2022 Hugo Award Winners
Add these acclaimed books to your TBR today!
11 Books Like The Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons
We've unlocked the Time Tombs and found these great reads.
7 Essential Aldous Huxley Books, from Brave New World to His Short Fiction
Explore the World State and beyond.
Interview: Nancy Springer Talks Searching for Love Through 50+ Years of Writing
"Almost all of my protagonists, throughout all the different genres I have explored, have been searching for loyal, lasting love."
Where No Black Woman Has Gone Before Analyzes Black Women & Girls in SFF
Read Diana Adesola Mafe's fascinating take on six iconic roles.
The 'Indifferent Stars' Control Earth in Arthur C. Clarke's Childhood's End
Extraterrestrial 'Overlords' create a utopia. But at what cost?
