There are other worlds than those we know. However widely read we may be, there are other authors. Other novels. Entire other issues, even.
To wit, the British Genre Fiction Focus exists to fill a hole we noticed in Tor.com’s continuing coverage of all things weird and wonderful. On a weekly basis, I’ll be bringing you news and new releases from the thriving industry dedicated to speculative fiction that exists in the United Kingdom.
For a more detailed overview of the column’s form and function, please read this introduction.
In the news this week: there are genre-oriented awards ahoy, and an American author comes to London, meanwhile there was the announcement of a major—and I mean major—new novel. Whether or not we should consider it genre fiction is up in the air as yet... but come on, it’s inspired by Dante’s Inferno!
As ever, we’ll also be taking the temperature of a number newly launched covers. And do stay for a small but perfectly formed selection of sweet new releases, including steampunk from pioneer James P. Blaylock, a belated return to Fairyland, mystery and time travel in The Man From Primrose Island and, while we’re at it, something of a YA extravaganza.
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