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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. 

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Read Diana Adesola Mafe's fascinating take on six iconic roles. 

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20 Influential LGBTQ+ Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors

Celebrate these authors as we take a look at their diverse body of work.

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Two powerful immortals begin a rivalry that spans centuries. 

Infographic: Explore Octavia E. Butler's Mind of My Mind

Butler's second novel explores the origins of the powerful Patternists.

The Immortal King Rao: An Audacious, Dizzying History of a Dystopia

In Vauhini Vara’s epic first novel, one man’s genius and ambition have global consequences.

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The Nebula Award-winning novel depicts the evolution of the Earthseed faith.

Read an Excerpt from Star Child, Ibi Zoboi's Portrait of Octavia Butler

This unique biography uses prose and poetry to explore Butler's life.

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Truth is Change in Butler's bestselling 1993 novel. 

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These bone-chilling books will haunt you forever.