The third novel in Ann Marston’s Rune Blades of Celi series releases December 1, 2013: Broken Blade. A kidnapped Princess and a clanless man share a terrible secret–the dark powers of Maedun are preparing a new assault on the shinning Isle of Celi. Using stolen Celae magic, the sorcerer Hakkar plans to rip down the veil of enchantment drawn about the island kingdom. Only the great sword Kingmaker can save the land. Until it, too,…
Derryl Murphy Derryl Murphy and a host of other Canadian SF luminaries appears at Rand McNally Booksellers in Saskatoon, Saskatechewan on Monday, November 18, 7:00 p.m. Murphy will be signing copies of the re-release of his edgy and sometimes visionary collection of short fiction, Wasps at the Speed of Sound. Details of the event can be found on Facebook.
The launch of D.G. Laderoute’s debut YA fantasy, Out of Time, takes place Saturday, November 16, 2013, 1-4:00 PM, at The Book Shelf, 920 Memorial Ave., Thunder Bay, ON. Promises to be a great event if you’re in Thunder Bay. More details can be found on the Facebook event site.
To honour veterans across the world on this day of remembrance.
Pure Speculation is an annual science and fiction festival in Edmonton, Alberta, run by the eponymous Pure Speculation Science-Fiction and Fantasy Society of Alberta (commonly shortened to “Pure Speculation Society”). Founded in 2005 by Brent M. Jans and a group of like-minded friends, Pure Spec is dedicated to the geek communities in Edmonton, Alberta, and Canada, bringing together fans and creators in an intimate celebration of our passions and hobbies. For almost a decade, Pure…