Whew. A lot going on in our little Diabolical world. So much David Steffen has left the substitute in charge. David assures me that Anthony Sullivan is more than capable for the job, and said he has yet to miss an edit.
On to this month’s review!
One of the things that sets Daily Science Fiction apart from its contemporaries is its invitation to its contributing authors to comment on their own works. I always read them, grateful that I get to read about the inspiration some authors experience that gave birth to the story I just read. Sometimes, the author comments grant me a rare perspective in their thought process. Occasionally, my opinion of the story changes after I read an author’s close comments.
End of another year. Which ones inspired us the most? We made a list. But first…
Did you have a Merry Christmas? Have your holidays been happy? You have some down time you need to fill? Well curl up to whatever Internet access you use and click on Daily SF’s home page. It’s a perfect time to catch up on those stories you may have missed. For starters, try digging into these November jewels…
We would like to share an announcement for the opening of the third year of Daily Science Fiction. The very successful publication has been running on the sheer determination of two editors. Well, the weight of responsibilities of putting out a fresh story five days a week, and the reading of the enormous pile of submissions, has been much to bear for Jon and Michele. So they did what any wise and overworked editors would do, accept help.
Twenty-four. That’s how many reviews Diabolical Plots has done of Daily SF. Approximately 520 stories Daily SF has published in its first two years of operation and DP has reviewed every one of them. The industry’s leading reviewer of speculative short fiction (and multiple award winner) Locus, has reviewed a total of 5 (that’s f-i-v-e) Daily Science Fiction stories since it has opened. And how many did speculative fictions other leading reviewer – Tangent Online – do in that time? Zero. Disgraceful; the only word that fits for ignoring the publication that has published more Hugo and Nebula nominated author’s stories in last two years than any other SFWA listed outlet.
Riddle time! Where would you find Shakespeare, Merlin the magician, the Green Lantern, time machines, aliens, dragons, dead worlds, the afterlife, creation and (most impressive of the bunch) is over 900 pages long? The answer is below…
Summer is almost done and we have just started with the beginning of Daily SF’s lazy day offerings. So what did we think of them? I’m glad you asked
We have another month of reviews for you! Thank you to those who helped me to smoke out find Mr Anonymous. His reviewing talents were desperately needed missed here. Now on to the good stuff.
Are you still an avid reader of Daily SF? You should be. Read on and see whyâ€
