LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON

Tag: science fiction

  • Wednesdays with David Weber, Part 2

    David Weber is author of the New York Times best-selling Honor Harrington novels, as well as a mind-boggling array of other books.  On top of that, he’s a really nice guy who took the time to share a glimpse into his universe. SciFiBookshelf.com:  Honor Harrington is arguably one of the most recognizable characters in science…

  • Wednesdays with David Weber, Part 1

    David Weber is author of the New York Times best-selling Honor Harrington novels, as well as a mind-boggling array of other books.  On top of that, he’s a really nice guy who took the time to share a glimpse into his universe. SciFiBookshelf.com:  Torch of Freedom is the fourteenth book in the Honor Harrington series.…

  • Jack Campbell’s Lost Fleet: VICTORIOUS on sale today!

    If you’ve been waiting for the latest book in what SF Site calls “some of the best military science fiction on the shelves today,” then wait no longer, citizen.  Face forward and get to the nearest book store, full ahead flank!  Trust me, if you haven’t picked up this New York Times bestselling saga about…

  • From the Mailbox

    I got this email recently from an astute reader, and I can’t resist sharing it: Very cool science fiction blog. I really enjoyed the Haldeman interview and wish you the best of luck. I’ll try to plug it when and where I can, so keep up the good work!  If you haven’t already, check out…

  • Bestselling author Jack Campbell on Sci Fi Bookshelf.com

    Even before it rocketed to the New York Times bestseller list, The Lost Fleet series was hailed by critics and readers alike as some of the best new science fiction to hit the shelves.  Jack Campbell has a lot going for him: strong storytelling, real-life Navy experience, and a knack for timeless epics.  Plus, he’s…

  • Award-winning author Paul McAuley on Sci Fi Bookshelf.com

    When Paul McAuley talks about science fiction, people sit up and take notice.  His debut novel won the Philip K. Dick Award; since then, he’s gone on to win an Arthur C. Clarke Award, a John W. Campbell Award, a British Fantasy Award and more.  He took a break from writing all of these award-winning…

  • David Sherman chats with Sci Fi Bookshelf about Starfist

    David Sherman is the co-author (with Dan Cragg) of the acclaimed military science fiction Starfist series.  As a Marine, he fought in Vietnam, and brings his real-life experience to his writing.  The fourteenth Starfist book, Double Jeopardy, came out in December.  David was kind enough to chat a bit about writing, getting shot at, and…

  • Sci Fi Bookshelf interviews Robert Buettner, bestselling author of Orphan’s Triumph

    When author Robert Buettner visited my bookstore in the beginning of 2005, I didn’t have a single book left for him to sign.  They’d all sold.  His debut science fiction novel, Orphanage, flew off the shelves from the day it was released.  In fact, Orphanage went into its second printing after a mere 17 days,…

  • Grand Master Joe Haldeman tells all (or some, anyway) to Sci Fi Bookshelf

    Joe Haldeman has just been named to the Grand Master Award, joining the ranks of science fiction giants like Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein and Ursula K. Le Guin.  He has also won three Hugo awards, four Nebula Awards, a World Fantasy Award and more.  He’s perhaps best known for The Forever War, which won…