Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Do You Believe in Magic
Ted Anderson
Using Encanto, The Hobbit, The Stormlight Archives, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, author M.K. Hutchins explores the value of soft magic systems and how to make them work in your storytelling: https://t.co/vsw6xwEz1N
Paperback, 2019
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
North and South
John Jakes
Author John Jakes passed away on March 11. Known for his historical fiction, especially the North and South trilogy, Jakes also wrote sword & sorcery and pulp fiction and was a SFWA member. Read about his life here: https://t.co/dU91MPGc6c https://t.co/RKa0ZCgOig
Paperback, Mass Market, 2000
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Scarlet Circus
Jane Yolen
Calling all book collectors! The SFWA Auction is your chance to expand your collection with unique virtual offerings and rare signed books. Don't hesitate, start bidding on items like the Scarlet Circus, signed by SFWA Grand Master Jane Yolen! https://t.co/scUuzxj0cV https://t.co/RJrncqTgAS
Paperback, 2023
$17.95$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
I Never Liked You Anyway
Jordan Kurella
CELEBRATING WRITING EXCELLENCE at #NEBULAS2023: This tweet celebrates Jordan Kurella, whose I Never Liked You Anyway is a finalist in the Novella category. The novella was published by Vernacular. Congrats, Jordan! @kurellian https://t.co/0PtsXb4WY3
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Notification: Social media
Gabriella Pierre
Here's the narrators' social media platforms, should you be inspired to follow their work (you will be!): Emily Woo Zeller @zwooman James Patrick Cronin: @JamesPCronin Stephanie Willings @ TikTok:@swillingsays Wolf Williams: @WolfWilliamsVO Vikas Adam: @vikasadam 3/3
Paperback, 2019
$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Whenever You're Ready: How to Compose the Life of Your Dreams
Jeeyoon Kim
The RAY BRADBURY NEBULA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING DRAMATIC PRESENTATION goes to The Good Place, Ep. “Whenever You’re Ready” by Michael Schur, distributed by NBC, produced by Fremulon, 3 Arts Entertainment, & Universal. Congrats, Michael! @KenTremendous @nbc #nebulas2021
Hardcover, 2021
$20.95$10.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Elatsoe
Darcie Little Badger
CELEBRATING WRITING EXCELLENCE at #Nebulas2021: This tweet celebrates Darcie Little Badger, whose "Elatsoe" is a finalist for the Andre Norton Award for MG and YA Fiction. The novel was published by Levine Querido. Congratulations, Darcie! @ShiningComic @LevineQuerido https://t.co/3j2MsxdGDo
Paperback, 2023
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Finding Me: A journey of self-discovery through a cancer diagnosis
Amy Ewald
Eugen Bacon's "Finding Me: Towards Self-Actualization in Writing" examines how identity and the concept of self as a black woman have impacted her writing journey and how she writes characters who share her axes of identity (and those who don't): https://t.co/BDM8f24T5B
Paperback, 2022
$24.90$12.45 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ring Shout
P. Djèlí Clark
CELEBRATING WRITING EXCELLENCE at #Nebulas2021: This tweet celebrates P. Djeli Clark, whose "Ring Shout" is a finalist in the novella category. The novella was published by https://t.co/sfwBVcj016. Congratulations, P. Djeli Clark! @pdjeliclark @tordotcom https://t.co/S7NHoMPaCC
Hardcover, 2020
$20.99$10.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Iron Widow (Book 1)
Xiran Jay Zhao
CELEBRATING WRITING EXCELLENCE at #Nebulas2022: This tweet celebrates Xiran Jay Zhao, whose Iron Widow is a finalist for the Andre Norton Award for MG and YA Fiction. The novel was published by Penguin Teen/Rock the Boat. Congratulations, Xiran! @XiranJayZhao @PenguinTeen https://t.co/cre0kVbcv7
Paperback, 2023
$11.99$5.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book