
The God of the Gaps by Adrian Firth
(science fiction/fantasy)
With a lifetime that dwarfs a star's, Cyrix's race is fast approaching its extinction, as well as the end of their reality. As he creates and destroys worlds time after time in an attempt to learn to save his people, others find the price of their salvation to high, and instead attempt only to stop him.

Sea of Ash and Sorrow
by Michael Kelly
(science fiction/horror)
In the face of unimaginable tragedy and despair, one man goes searching for a childhood memory by the sea. A quest to win back lost
opportunities results in a poignant tale of loss, regret, and redemption.
Unbirth
by Zeke Iddon
(horror)
What is the measure of loss? Charlotte may not be able to remember the date of her son's death, but she certainly can't forget him - or whose fault his death is. As she circles his remnant belongings and wanders through broken memories, she begins to question whether forgiveness, from anyone, is really possible.

Romie Stott continues her monthly book reviews with
a review of
Anansi Boys, the new novel by Neil Gaiman, author of
American Gods and
Mirrormask.
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Zen and the Art of Telling Versus Showing by James Lyn
We've all heard the adage "show, don't tell." But why not? What makes showing more important - and when is telling the better choice?
You Are When You Eat by Romie Stott
People were eating almonds as early as 10,000 BC. Ice cream came before lemons. Pickled limes were a fad in 1869. What your characters eat says volumes about their social class, their lifestyle, and their country's alliances. Get the scoop on eating habits throughout the ages.
Horror in the House by staff
Just in time for Halloween, the staff of Reflection's Edge present you with a list of their favorite horror books, and a longer list of honorable mentions. If you have a favorite we've missed, drop us a line on our blog.
Finally, we've updated our
Research section to include links on weapons from Egyptian spears and samurai swords to chemical agents and modern crowd control.