Tor/Forge Author Voices: Volume 3

For over three decades Tor and Forge have been proud to publish some of the most beloved and respected works of genre fiction.

With this sampler, we are pleased to present a one-of-a-kind collection of articles written by our authors, along with excerpts of their books. We're highlighting a cross-section of our exciting new and popular titles in science fiction and fantasy, steampunk, middle-grade fiction, and urban fantasy.

Also included in this collection are articles and essays on the craft of writing and reflections on the many worlds of genre fiction.

In this collection . . .

JOHN SCALZI talks about fan fiction and the writing of Fuzzy Nation, a retelling of H. Beam Piper's Little Fuzzy.

Read an excerpt of Fuzzy Nation for yourself.

It's the twentieth anniversary of L.E. MODESITT JR.'s first fantasy adventure in the Saga of Recluce – The Magic of Recluce. In the article "A Job in Magicland," Modesitt reflects on the sojourn.

CATHERYNNE M. VALENTE introduces us to the rich and magical world of Russian myth and legend. Preview her new novel, Deathless, which is set against this captivating backdrop.

JO WALTON gives us a look at her novel, Among Others – a novel of growing up with a passion for magic and literature.

EDWARD LAZELLARIshares his approach in keeping the fantasy elements realistic in his debut novel, Awakenings. Get a sneak peak of this exciting September 2011 release!

With more features and novel previews by:

BRANDON SANDERSON

BILL WILLINGHAM

VERNOR VINGE

CARRIE VAUGHN

F.PAUL WILSON

BETH BERNOBICH

ALEX BLEDSOE

COL BUCHANAN

BLAKE CHARLTON

ALEX DELLAMONICA

IAN C. ESSLEMONT

ALEXANDER JABLOKOV

MICHELE LANG

EDWARD M. LERNER

L.E. MODESITT JR.

J.A. PITTS

COL BUCHANAN

LARRY NIVEN

CHERIE PRIEST

PAMELA SARGENT

JOHN SHIRLEY