Wednesday, June 12, 2013

SSP Anthology Extravaganza Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy Blog Tour








Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy (editor Michael Knost): Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy is a collection of essays and interviews by and with many of the movers-and-shakers in the industry. Each contributor covers the specific element of craft he or she excels in. Expect to find varying perspectives and viewpoints, which is why you many find differing opinions on any particular subject.

This is, after all, a collection of advice from professional storytellers. And no two writers have made it to the stage via the same journey-each has made his or her own path to success. And that’s one of the strengths of this book. The reader is afforded the luxury of discovering various approaches and then is allowed to choose what works best for him or her.



Featuring essays and interviews with:
Neil Gaiman
Orson Scott Card
Ursula K. Le Guin
Alan Dean Foster
James Gunn
Tim Powers
Harry Turtledove
Larry Niven
Joe Haldeman
Kevin J. Anderson
Elizabeth Bear
Jay Lake
Nancy Kress
George Zebrowski
Pamela Sargent
Mike Resnick
Ellen Datlow
James Patrick Kelly
Jo Fletcher
Stanley Schmidt
Gordon Van Gelder
Lou Anders
Peter Crowther
Ann VanderMeer
John Joseph Adams
Nick Mamatas
Lucy A. Snyder
Alethea Kontis
Nisi Shawl
Jude-Marie Green
Nayad A. Monroe
G. Cameron Fuller
Jackie Gamber
Amanda DeBord
Max Miller
Jason Sizemore


Editor Bio
Michael Knost
Michael Knost is an author, editor, and columnist of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and supernatural thrillers. He has written many books in various genres, helmed several anthologies, as well as nonfiction projects such as his Bram Stoker Award-winning book Writers Workshop of Horror. He has also served as ghostwriter for several projects, including associations with the Discovery Channel and Lionsgate Media.

To find out more, visit
www.MichaelKnost.com



My thoughts:

 This is a collection of advice from professional storytellers. It has articles and interviews from many people working in the books world. For non writers it gives you look into the work of writing and publishing. For writers it has tips and techniques to help writers on their journey.  While I think this is an asset for any writer to own that does not mean non writers can not enjoy this. This is a great collection from some wonderful and fascinating writers of our time. 

My Rating: 4 out of 5 



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Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy Segment in SSP Anthology Extravaganza Tour
May 28  Spellbindings   Guest Post
May 29   Book in the Bag    Interview
May 30  Reading Away the Days   Guest Post
May 31  Literary Meanderings   Interview
June 1  Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews   Interview
June 2  Kentucky Geek Girl   Promo-Spotlight
June 3   The Witchy Contessa   Review
June 6  Come Selahway With Me   Interview
June 7   I Read a Book Once  Review
June 12  Bee’s Knees Reviews  Review
June 13  Book Den  Guest Post
June 14  Urban Fantasy Reviews   Promo-Spotlight
June 15  The Dan O’Brien Project   Promo-Spotlight
June 16  Once Upon a Time   Promo-Spotlight
June 18  Recent Reads    Review


Full Tour Schedule:  All Segments Included

May 16     Jay Wilburn Blog          Guest Post       (Southern Haunts)
May 16  MikesFilmTalk       Guest Post   (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 16    Armand Rosamilla, Horror Author     Guest Post (Perfect Flaw)
May 17     Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews     Interview    (Southern Haunts)
May 17    Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews     Interview   (Perfect Flaw)
May 17    Come Selahway With Me    Guest Post  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 17    The Dan O’Brien Project   Guest Post  (The End Was Not the End)
May 18     The Dan O’Brien Project     Promo-Spotlight  (Southern Haunts)
May 18   A Girl and Her Kindle   Review (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 18   Ian’s Realm   Guest Post   (The End Was Not the End)
May 19   Angela Meadon Blog    Guest Post   (Perfect Flaw)
May 19   Strange Amusements    Review  (The End Was Not the End)
May 20     Book in the Bag          Review   (Southern Haunts)
May 20     The FlipSide of Julianne     Guest Post   (Guest Post)
May 20  Laurie’s Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews   Interview  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 21     Spellbound by Books     Excerpt  (Southern Haunts)
May 21  The Dan O’Brien Project   Guest Post  (Perfect Flaw)
May 21   Kentucky Geek Girl   Interview  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 22     Darlene’s Book Nook         Guest Post  (Southern Haunts)
May 22 Strange Amusements   Promo/Spotlight  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 22   Bookishly Me   Guest Post  (The End Was Not the End)
May 22  Ian’s Realm  Guest Post   (Perfect Flaw)
May 23    Workaday Reads   Guest Post  (Perfect Flaw)
May 23  Book Den  Guest Post  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 23  Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews    Interview  (The End Was Not the End)
May 24   Books, Owls and Tea    Guest Post  (Perfect Flaw)
May 24  Beagle Book Space  Promo/Spotlight  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 24  I Read a Book Once   Review  (The End Was Not the End)
May 26     Kentucky Geek Girl     Interview  (Southern Haunts)
May 26 Armand Rosamilla, Horror Author   Review  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 27  Bookishly Me    Review  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 28  Spellbindings   Guest Post  (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
May 28  A Haunted Head  Interview (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 29 Darlene’s Book Nook   Guest Post  (The End Was Not the End)
May 29   Book in the Bag    Interview  (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
May 30    Darlene’s Book Nook      Guest Post  (Perfect Flaw)
May 30  The Cabin Goddess Review  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 31  WTF Are You Reading?   Review  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
May 31  Literary Meanderings   Interview (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 1      Babs Book Bistro     Excerpt  (Southern Haunts)
June 1  Readings Sunshine    Review  (Perfect Flaw)
June 1   The Witchy Contessa   Review  (The End Was Not the End)
June 1  Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews   Interview  (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 2     Beagle Book Space  Promo-Spotlight  (Southern Haunts)
June 2  Kentucky Geek Girl   Promo-Spotlight  (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 3     Reading Away the Days   Review  (Southern Haunts) 
June 3  Book in the Bag   Review  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 3  Spellbindings       Guest Post   (The End Was Not the End)
June 3   The Witchy Contessa   Review  (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 4  Jess Resides Here    Guest Post   (Perfect Flaw)
June 4  The Dan O’Brien Project  Guest Post  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 5  Book Reviews and More    Review   (Perfect Flaw)
June 5  Once Upon a Time   Guest Post  (The End Was Not the End)
June 5  The Cabin Goddess   Excerpt (Southern Haunts)
June 6  A Book Vacation     Guest Post  Perfect Flaw)
June 6    Beauty in Ruins   Review  (The End Was Not the End)
June 6  Come Selahway With Me   Interview  (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 6  A Haunted Head   Guest Post (Southern Haunts)
June 7     Word to Dream s    Review  (Perfect Flaw)
June 7  Bee’s Knees Reviews   Review  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 7   I Read a Book Once  Review  (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 8   The Witchy Contessa   Review  (Perfect Flaw)
June 10   Spellbindings   Guest Post (Southern Haunts) 
June 10  WTF Are You Reading    Review  (Perfect Flaw)
June 10  Ali’s Bookshelf  Author Interview (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 11 Darlene’s Book Nook  Guest Post  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 11 Juniper Grove  Interview  (Southern Haunts)
June 12    Celticlady’s Reviews   Promo-Spotlight  (Southern Haunts) 
June 12  Bookishly Me    Review  (Perfect Flaw)
June 12  Library Girl Reads and Reviews   Guest Post  (The End Was Not the End)
June 12  Bee’s Knees Reviews   Review  (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 13    The Witchy Contessa    Review  (Southern Haunts) 
June 13  Book Den  Guest Post  (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 14   Urban Fantasy Reviews  Promo-Spotlight (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 14     Word to Dreams     Guest Post  (Southern Haunts) 
June 14  Sweet Southern Home  Guest Post  (Perfect Flaw)
June 15  Bee’s Knees Reviews   Review  (The End Was Not the End)
June 15  The Dan O’Brien Project   Promo-Spotlight  (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 16    I Smell Sheep    Guest Post  (Southern Haunts) 
June 16   SpecMusicMuse    Review and Interview  (Perfect Flaw)
June 16  Jess Resides Here   Top Ten’s List  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 16  Once Upon a Time   Promo-Spotlight   (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 17     Bookishly Me     Review  (Southern Haunts) 
June 17  Spellbindings   Guest Post   (Perfect Flaw)
June 17  The Witchy Contessa   Review  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 18  Recent Reads    Review  (Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy)
June 18     Bee’s Knees Reviews  Guest Post  (Southern Haunts)
June 19     Recent Reads     Review  (Southern Haunts) 
June 19  My Seryniti   Review  (Vampires Don’t Sparkle)
June 19   Come Selahway With Me   Guest Post  (The End Was Not the End)

 
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