The Leaning Pile of Books is a feature in which I highlight books I got over the last week that sound like they may be interesting—old or new, bought or received in the mail for review consideration. Since I hope you will find new books you’re interested in reading in these posts, I try to be as informative as possible. If I can find them, links to excerpts, author’s websites, and places where you can find more information on the […]

Today’s Women in SF&F Month guest is Davinia Evans! Her debut novel, the fantasy adventure Notorious Sorcerer, will be available on September 13—and I’m delighted to also be revealing its cover by Lisa Marie Pompilio and Andrew Broyzna! (click to enlarge) Cover Design by Lisa Marie Pompilio Cover Silhouette Illustration by   Andrew Broyzna ABOUT NOTORIOUS SORCERER: In a city filled with dangerous yet heavily regulated alchemical magic, a man from the slums discovers he may be its only hope to […]