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I have used "otherworldly fiction" as an alternative to "speculative" in the past, but now that I think of it, "otherworldly" excludes a lot of earth-based hard sf.

The process of changing books into movies has a dubious reputation. A successful film version of a beloved book is a rare occurrence, and even then, fans of the books have major criticisms. On the other hand, these films often turn out to be enjoyable for movie-goers who haven't read the book...

Actually, if anyone has any ideas for a better umbrella term than "speculative" I'd be interested to hear them. If I find one that's catchy and effective, I just might use it on the magazine.

As a writer, I'd certainly prefer to think of my writing simply as a story, but the sad fact is that marketing demands force us to identify categories. And "speculative" may not be the umbrella term I would use, but it is a standard out there that people know. There is a link in one of the...

I'll have to take a gander. I did see it there when I posted but didn't have a chance to look. It's okay for people to nominate the same books. In fact, the more who vote, the better for your favorite novels.

These two genres share so many commonalities, but also represent important distinctions for their main audiences. What do you think? What are the differences between these two genres? What are the key factors that set them apart from each other? What are the crucial elements that allow us to...

These two genres share so many commonalities, but also represent important distinctions for their main audiences. What do you think? What are the differences between these two genres? What are the key factors that set them apart from each other? What are the crucial elements that allow us to...

When it comes to reading fiction, which form do you prefer? Which do you read most often? What are the pros and cons of each? Why do you find it more engaging, entertaining, etc?

I'm an editor for a new online magazine, and I'm working on a feature article on the most influential novels in speculative fiction (i.e. science fiction, fantasy, horror, historical, etc.). The article (set to be published in December) will be a ranked list of the top 10 speculative fiction...