Category Archives: Books and media

Guards! Guards!

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

You know how sometimes reviews describe a book as “laugh-out-loud” funny, but they are usually not? At most they produce a snigger or two. Producing genuine laughter is a gift most books lack. Well, I’ve found a “laugh-out-loud” book. It … Continue reading →

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Persepolis, Aquarium and Room – Reviews

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

Sometimes it’s fun to read outside one’s preferred genre. I enjoy reading all kinds of books: literary fiction, historical fiction, comics, thrillers…although I draw the line at romance. Here are brief reviews of the last three books I’ve read that are … Continue reading →

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The Book of Strange New Things – a strange read

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

I just read The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber. It’s one of the most talked about “literary science fiction” books of 2014, by the acclaimed author who claims it will be his last. This book made so many … Continue reading →

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The Last Man on the Moon

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

Yesterday I had the pleasure of seeing The Last Man on the Moon directed by Mark Craig, a documentary about Eugene Cernan,  Commander of Apollo 17, the final lunar landing. The best part? A Q&A with Capt. Eugene Cernan himself, … Continue reading →

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The Shadowless at The Novel Fox SHORTS’ Anthology I

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

I’m pleased to announce that my story The Shadowless has been published by The Novel Fox SHORTS’ Anthology I. You can read samples of the eight science fiction and fantasy stories in this Anthology right here. The authors include Dominic … Continue reading →

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Remembering Terry Pratchett

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

I came to the wonderful Discworld of Terry Pratchett late. I was working in Switzerland at the time, and I picked up The Light Fantastic – the second Discworld novel – at a second-hand church sale. I loved those old church sales. They … Continue reading →

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Charaid Dreams now live at Apex Magazine

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

I’m pleased to report that my story Charaid Dreams is now live at Apex Magazine. Apex is an online magazine of dark science fiction, fantasy and horror. It’s been a Hugo-award nominee for Best Semiprozine three years running. That means you can reliably find … Continue reading →

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Ancillary Love in the Imperial Radch: A Review

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

Those who – like me – read and loved Ann Leckie’s Hugo award-winning Ancillary Justice will no doubt want to read Ancillary Sword, the sequel. After all, Breq Mianaai is one of the most complex and beautiful characters to emerge in … Continue reading →

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Casserole Diplomacy and other scary-delightful stories

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

Last November at SFContario 5, I wandered into the dealers’ room and met Hugh Spencer, who was manning the On Spec table. Hugh persuaded me to pick up their 25th Anniversary Retrospective – Casserole Diplomacy and Other Stories (Thanks, Hugh – it’s a … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Writing

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Rati Mehrotra

I made eight short story sales in 2014 at pro and semi-pro rates. Not all the stories are published/paid yet, but last I checked, I made around USD 1100. Riches! What? Not enough to live on, you say? Well, it’s USD 1100 … Continue reading →

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