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Author Archives: Rati Mehrotra
Notes from Yellowknife
I’ve learned a lot in my visit to Yellowknife, capital of the Northwest Territories and home to two-thirds of its people. For instance, I’ve learned that the the Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, are a result of solar wind … Continue reading
Two-book deal with Harper Voyager – Markswoman will see the light!
The subject line says it all. I am so delighted to announce my two-book deal with Harper Voyager! All thanks to my lovely agent Mary C. Moore. From the Publishers Marketplace: “Rati Mehrotra’s MARKSWOMAN, a duology about a female order … Continue reading
After the Apocalypse: Science Fiction Reads and Reviews
I’ve read some fascinating books in the last few weeks – you could call them classics of the science fiction genre – and I wanted to share them here. They are all set in various post-apocalyptic worlds – what happens when war and climate change tip … Continue reading
Posted in Books and media, Science fiction and fantasy
Tagged Dhalgren, Lathe of Heaven, Lilith's Brood, Post-apocalyptic, Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang
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Looking back, and looking forward
A very Happy New Year 2016 to everyone! Yes, I’m late to the party, but don’t blame me. Took THREE days to get from Delhi to Toronto and I’m still a bit zoned-out. Thick fog in Delhi meant that I … Continue reading
Posted in Books and media, Science fiction and fantasy, Writing
Tagged Playground of Lost Toys
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All My Life Like Glass
December is turning out to be a great month for me, publication-wise. Very pleased to announce my third publication of the month, All My Life Like Glass, in the first issue of SHATTERED PRISM edited by Carmelo Rafala and Amir … Continue reading
The Smart Thing to Do
Story Day! Very pleased to announce that my story The Smart Thing to Do is now live at EGM Shorts. It’s a flash fiction piece about the evil future of dieting. You can imagine what I was thinking about when … Continue reading
Ancillary Mercy wraps it all up (or not quite..)
I just finished reading Ancillary Mercy, Ann Leckie’s stellar conclusion to her Imperial Radch trilogy. It’s not as powerful and gripping as the first book, but definitely better than the second, and all in all an enjoyable read, so I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Books and media, Science fiction and fantasy
Tagged Ancillary Mercy, Ann Leckie
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SFContario: Toronto’s Science Fiction Convention
It’s that time of the year: crisp autumn days, falling leaves, the prospect of bitter cold, and Toronto’s SFContario – the convention I always attend, no matter how much I grumble about it. This year, SFContario is host to Canvention, the Canadian … Continue reading
Books and Writing
Wow, has it been almost a month since I last blogged? October got away from me. I have been writing – just not on my blog. I’ve been revising my novel…again. I cannot tell you how many reincarnations this manuscript … Continue reading
Who Fears Death?
This is the title of a fantastic book I just read – a meld of magical realism and post-apocalyptic African science fiction that reminded me of why I love speculative fiction so much. It can be an escape, a transport into … Continue reading
Posted in Books and media, Science fiction and fantasy
Tagged Nnedi Okorafor, Sub-saharan Magazine
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