Asimov’s, Apr/May, 2009

The Great Armada” by Brian Stableford

The Spires of Denon” by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

“The Armies of Elfland” by Eileen Gunn & Michael Swanwick

This Wind Blowing, and This Tide” by Damien Broderick

True Fame” by Robert Reed

An Ordinary Day with Jason” by Kate Wilhelm

Atomic Truth” by Chris Beckett

Human Day” by Jack Skillingstead

Cowgirls in Space” by Deborah Coates

Exegesis” by Nancy Kress

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Fantasy & Science Fiction, June/July, 2009

“Firehorn” by Robert Reed “The Motorman’s Coat” by John Kessel “Corona Centurion™ FAQ” by Terry Bisson “Paradiso Lost” by Albert Cowdrey “Adaptogenia” by Wayne Wrightman “Economancer” by Carolyn Ives Gilman “The Spaceman” by Mike O’Driscoll Reviewed by Aaron Bradford Starr Perhaps Gordon Van Gelder, the editor of Fantasy and Science Fiction, has had a streak …

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Tangent Relaunches

Welcome to the relaunch of Tangent Online. It’s been quite awhile, hasn’t it? But we’re finally back, with a somewhat different look, new software fueling the enterprise, and a brand new web-hoster, Analog author Eric James Stone (whose newest story, “Attitude Adjustment,” can be found in the September, 2009 issue). Eric is the person most responsible for Tangent Online even existing today. He stepped forward and offered to host the site, provided the new software, and has been more than patient with yours truly as I have learned how to use it (and which I am still learning the finer points of). Eric deserves your unqualified thanks for his selfless efforts in getting us up and running once more.

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Donovan’s Brain (Pts. 1 & 2) — Curt Siodmak

Curt Siodmak (1902-2000) was born in Dresden, Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1937 alarmed at the growing anti-Semitic rhetoric issuing from his homeland. After acquiring his citizenship he became an O.S.S. (Office of Strategic Services–the U.S. intelligence agency formed during WW II) operative in 1943. Siodmak worked in the propaganda department in …

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Black Static #10, Apr/May 2009

“Piano Man” by Christopher Fowler “The Chair” by Gary McMahon “Washer Woman” by Scott Lambridis “Vic” Maura McHugh “Because Your Blood is Darker Than Mine” by James Cooper “Eastlick” by Shannon Page Reviewed by Bill Ward In “Piano Man” Christopher Fowler guides us with a sure hand through a post-Katrina New Orleans in which an …

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Fantasy & Science Fiction, April/May 2009

“The Spiral Briar” by Sean McMullen “A Wild And A Wicked Youth” by Ellen Kushner “The Price Of Silence” by Deborah J. Ross “One Bright Star To Guide Them” by John C. Wright “The Avenger Of Love” by Jack Skillingstead “Andreanna” by S. L. Gilbow “Stratosphere” by Henry Garfield Reviewed by Steve Fahnestalk If there …

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