19 Forgotten Greats of Science Fiction

Plus Doctor Who Returns! To view this email as a web page, go [here.]( [Tor.com Newsletter]( [Forward to a Friend]( WHEEL OF TIME [The Wheel of Time TV Series Casting Note on Race: “Less Defined Than in Our World”]( The latest intriguing reveal from showrunner Rafe Judkins includes a script note about how the Wheel of Time TV series will approach casting, as well as another page from the pilot script… [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( DOCTOR WHO [Doctor Who Returns in October!]( It’s official: the BBC has just announced the premiere date and cheeky episode title for the return of Doctor Who next month. The Thirteenth Doctor is almost here, and we’re so excited!!!!! [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( DON'T YOU FORGET ABOUT... [Who Are the Forgotten Greats of Science Fiction?]( From Olaf Stapledon and R.A. Lafferty to Katherine MacLean and Frank M. Robinson, the Cordwainer Smith Rediscovery Award highlights forgotten or underappreciated authors of classic SF. James Davis Nicoll shines a spotlight on all of the winners so far. [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( THE MAGIC OF BULLET JOURNALING [Bullet Journaling as a Fantasy Writer]( Bullet journals are an incredibly helpful DIY organization tool, especially for fantasy writers! Ruin of Kings author Jenn Lyons uses hers for mapmaking, plot notes, word counts, and more, and offers some very practical advice on how to get started with your own journal. [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( WHEEL OF TIME [Darkfriends and Dark Purposes in Robert Jordan’s The Great Hunt]( How nice to see Bayle Domon again! In Part 6 of The Great Hunt, our first-time Wheel of Time reader visits an oddly named tavern in the sketchy part of town... [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( (MAGICAL) FAMILY TIES [Even Magical Families Are Complicated: Adoption and Obligation in Sorcerer to the Crown]( There are many reasons to love Zen Cho’s Sorcerer to the Crown, but Amber Troska has a particular appreciation for the way the novel handles the tangled strands of affection, obligation, race, and class that enmesh its two protagonists and their adoptive families. [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( SNIKT! [Old Man Jackman—Logan]( Keith R.A. DeCandido’s Superhero Movie Rewatch tackles a more recent take on Wolverine’s storyline: 2017’s Logan, which took just the right cues from the comics and showcased excellent performances from its three leads. [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( FAIRY TALES [The Power of Cleverness and Research: German Fairy Tale “Rumpelstiltskin”]( "Rumpelstiltskin" is an odd fairy tale for the Grimm brothers, devoid of their usual focus on hard work and without even the slightest hint of real romance … so what makes it stand out? Mari Ness explores the various interpretations and historical context of the story. [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( ORIGINAL FICTION [Triquetra by Kirstyn McDermott]( After marrying the prince and having her own child, Snow White visits her stepmother—promising to kill her in ever more horrible ways, at the same time attempting to stay away from the mirror that started it all. [Read more]( SHARE THIS: [Publish to Facebook]( [Publish to Twitter]( Follow Tor.com to get updates on all of our original fiction. FOLLOW US: [Follow Us on Facebook]( [Follow Us on Twitter]( [Follow Us on Tumblr]( [Follow Us on Pinterest]( This email was sent by: Macmillan 175 Fifth Ave., 6th Floor New York, NY, 10010, US We respect your right to privacy - [view our policy]( Macmillan believes piracy hurts writers, readers and everyone who loves books. Learn more and report suspicious activity [here.]( To subscribe to this or other email communications from Macmillan, please click [here](. Visit our [profile center]( to update your email address and/or other information. If you no longer wish to receive this email communication, click [here]( to unsubscribe.