From spaceships to alternate history, and other worlds to nanites, science fiction is a fascinating genre of rather amazing depth that many talented writers happily delve into on a daily basis. And we, the curators here at Sci-Fi & Scary, aren’t even going to talk about a tenth of it right now. However, what you will get is a selection of movies, books, and interesting articles from across the net. Also, there’s a strong potential for puns, gifs, and a moderate amount of fangirling.
And, of course, a giveaway of a completely amazeballs book.
Your Sci-Fi Funny
Science Fiction Movies
Space Force
The people tasked with creating a sixth branch of the armed services: The Space Force.
Starring: Steve Carell, Owen Daniels, Noah Emmerich
Science Fiction Books
Sea Change by Nancy Kress
Renata Black is entertained by the traffic snarl caused by a rogue self-driving house–until she spots the Org’s Tiffany Teal paint marking the house’s windowsill.
In 2022, GMOs were banned after a biopharmed drug caused the Catastrophe: worldwide economic collapse, agricultural standstill, and personal tragedy for a lawyer and her son. Ten years later, Renata, a.k.a. Caroline Denton, is an operative of the Org, an underground group that could save the world from itself. Their illegal research is performed and protected by splinter cells, which are hunted by the feds.
Now a mole is in the Org. Who would put the entire Org in jeopardy? Renata is the only one who can find out–and she will need to go to her clients in the Quinault Nation for answers.
Nancy Kress (Beggars in Spain, Yesterday’s Kin) once again delivers a smart, mesmerizing bio-thriller, with a hard, nuanced look at the perils and promise of technology.
Also Recently Released
The City Among the Stars by Frances Carsac
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins
Goodreads Giveaways
Fall; or, Dodge in Hell by Neal Stephenson
Global Dawn by Wesley Boydd Thompson
Game Releases
Crucible
Crucible is a battle to the last survivor on a hostile alien world. Players choose and customize heroes, making alliances and betraying allies on their path to victory. An additional player heightens the drama by triggering events, live-streaming the battles, and interacting with viewers.
Sci-Fi Guest Post Call
Jump 1 species ahead on a species’ evolutionary timeline. Any species besides humans, that is. Jump to a point where they would present a threat to humans, and tell us about how and when the humans recognize this. Indicate if you would like it to be a Sunday feature when you send it in.
Sci-Fi on the Web
Newsweek ranks the 50 Greatest Sci-Fi movies
Everything SyFy knows about Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Avatar sequel to resume production
Wired has an article on sci-fi teaching us some somber lessons on the current pandemic
Why Code 8 being binge watched on Netflix is a big deal. Have any of you seen it?
Twisted Anatomy: A Sci-Fi and Scary Body Horror Anthology
Writers! Don’t forget to enter your submissions to Sci-Fi & Scary for the body horror charity anthology – Twisted Anatomy. You can find details on our site to learn more about submission guidelines and requirements.
Sci-Fi Cover of the Week
GracieKat was the first co-host of Sci-Fi & Scary, Lilyn’s partner-in-crime, and sub-head of the Coolthulhu Crew. She reviews horror books, movies, and games for the site. She also does a weekly Focus on the Frightful feature, and is the site list-maker. She is also in control of the Sci-Fi & Scary podcast which will relaunch soon.
Gracie is also a member of the Ladies of Horror Fiction crew.
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