Boondocks Fantasy edited by Jean Rabe and Martin H. Greenberg – review
I enjoy reading short fiction; it’s remarkable how much world building and ambiance can fit into a small piece. I usually look forward to DAW anthologies, because they’re themed but the themes are loose enough to offer a wide interpretation, which leads to some very interesting stories. The news that Martin H. Greenberg had passed away [...]
Steampunk’d edited by Jean Rabe and Martin H. Greenberg – review
Steampunk’d, the latest anthology edited by Jean Rabe and Martin H. Greenberg, offers sci-fi and fantasy readers a good selection of stories that should help them decide whether or not they like the steampunk asthetic if they haven’t made up their minds already. Fans who already know they enjoy steampunk should find stories that they [...]
Love and Rockets edited by Martin H. Greenberg – review
Love & Rockets is the latest entry in DAW’s series of anthologies. I usually look forward to these books, because they are a great way to get a hold of some quality short fiction. Martin H. Greenberg has been putting anthologies together for quite some time now, and they always have some really amazing pieces [...]
A Girl’s Guide to Guns and Monsters edited by Martin H. Greenberg and Kerrie Hughes – review
If you’ve ever found yourself a little frustrated with the state of female characters in fantasy fiction, then A Girl’s Guide to Guns and Monsters should prove to be a shining beacon of hope. This collection of short stories offers selections from Jane Lindskold, Jim C. Hines, Mickey Zucker Reichert, and Nina Kiriki Hoffman. Martin [...]
Spells of the City edited by Jean Rabe and Martin H. Greenberg – review
In Tennessee William’s play A Streetcar Named Desire, the character of Blanche Dubois says, “I don’t want realism. I want magic!”–a quote that aptly describes this collection of tales related by their relationship to their cities. Many of the exploits and adventures within the stories could have mundane explanations. Maybe the mother really did kill her [...]
Zombie Raccoons and Killer Bunnies anthology – review
If you enjoy your fantasy and horror books with a healthy dose of humor, then Zombie Raccoons and Killer Bunnies is going to be a killer read for you. The pun had to be made, really, I promise. Martin H. Greenberg has edited a number of very enjoyable themed anthologies, and some of them have [...]
Book Review – Heroes in Training
Edited by: Jim C. Hines, Martin H. Greenberg Publisher: DAW Binding: Paperback Publication Date: 2007 As with any anthology it is impossible to cover every story. Overall, I enjoyed Heroes in Training, edited by Jim C. Hines and Martin H. Greenberg. My favorites were, of course, those that were written with entertainment and humor in [...]
