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Jena Brown

Jena is a freelance writer who considers reading an interactive sport. She can be lured out of her fictional worlds with offerings of coffee and literary conspiracy theories. In addition to writing, she blogs, and is obsessed with the bookstagram community. She lives in Las Vegas with her husband and two very bossy chihuahuas.

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V. E. Schwab on Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil and the Key to Her Success

Bestselling author V. E. Schwab spoke to The Portalist about her writing process and newest book.

7 Snarky Science Fiction Books for Murderbot Fans

These speculative novels are full of artificial intelligence and real wit.

5 of Our Favorite Science Fiction Books by Catherine Asaro

The author of the Skolian Saga also holds a PhD in chemical physics.

Books Like The Forever War by Joe Haldeman

If you loved Haldeman's enduring science fiction classic, consider these great titles.

Legends in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Like the Sun Eater Series

Fans of Hadrian Marlowe will enjoy these tales of war, revenge, and valor.

Joe Abercrombie on The Devils and His Best Writing Advice

Lord Grimdark's latest is a Papal Suicide Squad full of antiheroes and bloody comedy.

Glory, Vengeance, and Duty in Books Like The Shadow of the Gods

Dead gods and monsters abound in Gwynne's latest epic fantasy series.

Is Gregory Maguire's Elphie as Wonderful as Wicked?

Gregory Maguire released a new Elphaba book this spring. 

Books like The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Old legends come to life in these fantastic retellings.

7 Fiction Books About Scientists

Scientists escape the lab and must survive the field in these speculative works.

What's the Difference Between Hard Magic and Soft Magic?

These examples can help make sense of the divide between different types of magic systems.

Q&A: TJ Klune on His Career Journey and Favorite Writing Advice

The bestselling author of queer fantasy favorites celebrated the re-release of The Bones Beneath My Skin in February.

The Best of SFWA Grand Master Clifford Simak

A pioneer during the Golden Age of Science Fiction, Simak endures as one of the genre's very best.

Terrifying Sci-Fi Books About Being Stranded in Space

Caution: These stories might deter you from making any intergalactic travel plans.

7 of Our Favorite Poul Anderson Books

The Grand Master of Science Fiction truly sets the standard for speculative fiction.

Celebrating the Best of Greg Bear's Speculative Fiction

The co-founder of San Diego Comic-Con and science fiction icon wrote more than 30 novels in his storied career.

Body-Jumping Science Fiction Like Immortal Longings

Take a walk in someone else's shoes with these body-jumping science fiction stories.

Overcoming Writer's Block in Your Science Fiction/Fantasy Book

Finish that tricky draft with these books, resources, and tips.

7 of the Most Epic Science Fiction Books

Everything is bigger, nastier, and more dangerous in these epic tales.

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