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August 26, 2022

Tachyon well represented at Chicon 8, the 80th World Science Fiction Convention

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Many Tachyon authors and editors will join Tachyon head honcho Jacob Weisman in Chicago, IL for Chicon 8, the 80th World Science Fiction Convention (September 1-5). This years attendees include Charlie Jane Anders, Peter S. Beagle, Marie Brennan (virtual only), Ellen Datlow, Daryl Gregory, Eileen Gunn, Naseem Jamnia, Patrick O’Leary, Ruth Sanderson, Adam Stemple, Michael Swanwick, Jo Walton, and Rick Wilber.

The legendary event, held annually since since 1939 (except for the years 1942 to 1945, during World War II), celebrates science fiction. This years convention features Guests of Honor Steven Barnes, Tananarive Due, Edie Stern and Joe Siclari, Erle Korshak, special guests Dr. Eve L. Ewing, Gene Ha, Eric Wilkerson, and toastmasters Annalee Newitz and Charlie Jane Anders.

Be sure to visit the Tachyon tables in the dealer’s room, where we’ll be hosting several signings.

Saturday

10AM

Ellen Datlow
Eileen Gunn

1PM

Naseem Jamnia debut novella THE BRUISING OF QILWA premiere

2PM

Jo Walton

Cover for THE BRUISING OF QILWA by Naseem Jamnia — Cover by Elizabeth Story

Sunday

10AM

Peter S. Beagle

1PM

Patrick O’Leary
Rick Wilber

2PM

Daryl Gregory

3PM

Ruth Sanderson
Adam Stemple

Stop by the table for an updated scheduled as things may change.

November 2, 2021

Win a copy of ARCH OF BONE, the new book from the beloved grandmaster Jane Yolen. “Elemental and timeless.” —Eliot Schrefer, National Book Award Finalist

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**With the help of the fine folks at GOODREADS, we’re giving away ARCH OF BONE, the award-winning Jane Yolen’s continuation of Moby Dick.**

ARCH OF BONE is a historical novel that reanimates Nantucket’s whaling history. In it, the aftermath of the Pequod’s sinking is imagined on behalf of the families of those lost at sea. The result is a daring story in which a grieving son becomes his own kind of survivor.
—Foreword

Fourteen-year-old Josiah Starbuck dreams of joining the crew of a whaling ship someday, just like his father and his grandfather had. But Josiah’s world turns upside-down when a ragged sailor arrives on his doorstep.

The sailor is called Ishmael, and he has terrible news: Josiah’s father, the first mate of the Pequod, is dead, along with the rest of the crew. Ishmael claims they were led to their doom by the mad Captain Ahab and Ahab’s hunt for the legendary white whale Moby-Dick. But Josiah is not so certain his father’s death was that simple. Why did only Ishmael survive the shipwreck of the Pequod?

Grief-stricken, Josiah sets sail with his dog, Zeke, in order to find the truth of his father’s death. Can he and Zeke discover the secrets of the Pequod at the mysterious Arch of Bone?

This is the story Melville should have written.
—Daniel Pinkwater, author of The Neddiad

October 26, 2021

The extraordinary grandmaster Jane Yolen celebrates the release of her new book ARCH OF BONE at Mystic Seaport Museum

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Visit with the legendary Jane Yolen for the book release of ARCH OF BONE at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, CT on November 6, 2pm.

Join us for a very special in-person event with beloved children’s book author Jane Yolen (Owl Moon). The author’s latest book, ARCH OF BONE, continues the story from where Moby Dick left off. When a rough sailor called Ishmael turns up on a family’s doorstep, even loyal dog Zeke knows that the news is ruinous. This compelling boyhood adventure hearkens to timeless coming of age tales of yore. Lovingly illustrated by Ruth Sanderson, the journey of a boy and his dog comes to life on the page, renewing the joy of a classic tale.

Enjoy a free ARCH OF BONE reading by the author at 2pm, followed by a book signing. Bank Square Books will have copies of the book for sale at the reading. The reading is free, however registration is required due to limited seating.

Optional add-on experience: After the reading and book signing, take a Moby Dick tour aboard the last wooden whaleship in the world, the Charles W. Morgan, guided by Moby Dick scholar, Mary K Bercaw Edwards. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Museum’s exhibit Voyaging in the Wake of the Whalers. Tours will run at 3:15 and 4:00.

$18 members / $20 non-members

June 23, 2021

Booksellers, librarians, bloggers, and reviewers get the legendary Jane Yolen’s latest ARCH OF BONE

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Review copies of ARCH OF BONE by Grandmaster Jane Yolen are now available via EDELWEISS and NETGALLEY.

ARCH OF BONE

by
Jane Yolen

Illustrations by
Ruth Sanderson

ISBN: Hardcover: 978-1-61696-350-7; Digital: 978-1-61696-351-4

Published: November 2021

Available Format(s): Hardcover and Digital

This is the story Herman Melville should have written.
—Daniel Pinkwater. author of Lizard Music and Adventures of a Dwergish Girl

Continuing the story from where Moby-Dick leaves off, this compelling boyhood adventure, penned by beloved author Jane Yolen (Owl Moon), hearkens to timeless coming-of-age tales of yore. Masterfully illustrated by Ruth Sanderson, the journey of a boy and his dog comes to life on the page.

Fourteen-year-old Josiah Starbuck dreams of joining the crew of a whaling ship someday, just like his father and his grandfather had. But Josiah’s world turns upside-down when a ragged sailor arrives on his doorstep.

The sailor is called Ishmael, and he has terrible news: Josiah’s father, the first mate of the Pequod, is dead, along with the rest of the crew. Ishmael claims they were led to their doom by the mad Captain Ahab and Ahab’s hunt for the legendary white whale Moby-Dick. But Josiah is not so certain his father’s death was that simple. Why did only Ishmael survive the shipwreck of the Pequod?

Grief-stricken, Josiah sets sail with his dog, Zeke, in order to find the truth of his father’s death. Can he and Zeke discover the secrets of the Pequod at the mysterious Arch of Bone?

January 6, 2021

THE MIDNIGHT CIRCUS is another strong collection from the endearing Jane Yolen. PLUS a first look at her forthcoming book ARCH OF BONE

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Jee Wan at HOOKED ON BOOKZ enjoys Jane Yolen’s THE MIDNIGHT CIRCUS.

Overall, this is another strong collection of stories by Jane Yolen. I have quite a few that I really enjoyed. I loved the strong female characters in ‘Become a Warrior’ and ‘Wilding’ who didn’t let the society define them. I also loved ‘The Fisherman’s Wife’ who defied the odds to get back the man she loves, and ‘Night Wolf’ the boy who fought his fear for monsters. ‘The Dog Boy’ was good too! True to Yolen’s style, these stories are dark and grim with a touch of magic and fantasy. In an anthology, one’s bound to have some stories that would speak to them more than others.

Yolen also shared the background and idea behind each story and poem, which I really enjoyed reading. They made me appreciate her work even more. And I absolutely adore the cover!

These stories are meant to be savored, a few at a time.

EPIC STITCHING feels much the same.

The introduction to this short story anthology is beautifully done. Jane Yolen shares a couple personal insights into this set of stories and directs everyone to take a look at the related poems (which make up the last half of this book) related to the stories themselves. Yolen truly is an endearing and lasting female SF/F author of her generation.

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Definitely some real gems in here. I’m giving it five stars overall if only because the Antartica story and Dog boy are easily shining stars that make this whole anthology worth reading. None of these are poorly written (It’s Yolen and she keeps her high standard in place) or so bad that I didn’t want to finish the story. Given how difficult it can be to find good, consistent anthologies this one is easily a step above most.

On FACEBOOK, Ruth Sanderson shares two illustrations from Yolen’s forthcoming (Nov 2021) ARCH OF BONE, a companion Moby Dick.