Author Archives: Amal El-Mohtar

This Is How You Lose the Time War Reviews and Interviews

Posted on June 6, 2019

Praise! Interviews! GIVEAWAYS! Continue reading →

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O Grey River, Your Waters Ramble Wild

Posted on April 27, 2019

Two years ago, the area in which I live saw a lot of flooding. My family’s home is behind the 100-year flood line, and we were very, very lucky — with a lot of help from family and friends, a … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Gene Wolfe

Posted on April 16, 2019

Gene Wolfe passed away on Sunday night, and my dear friend CSE Cooney wrote about him, his mentorship and their friendship. I met her because of him, and met him because of her, and I’ll let her say all the … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal for THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR + Pre-Orders!

Posted on December 6, 2018

Well, it’s been a while! Poor dusty old blog — let me get a damp rag and just — there. I’ve been on the road so much this year, and busy with many things in between bouts of travel, but … Continue reading →

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I’m in a Music Video!

Posted on May 15, 2018

This is such a delightful thing. Ottawa’s own Moonfruits launched a new music video yesterday, and I’m one of many extras in it! The song, “Le Maire” (The Mayor), is from the Moonfruits’ folk concept album called Ste. Quequepart (Saint Someplace), … Continue reading →

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Crosspost: Infinity Interrupted

Posted on April 27, 2018

Over on Drip, I wrote up a non-spoilery account of my experience of watching Avengers: Infinity War last night. It’s a public post, so you don’t need to be subscribed to see it. Here’s a taste: I had no expectations of this … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: “Time, Like Water” and “As Above”

Posted on April 25, 2018

Last year, the Rubin Museum invited me to write a very short story for publication in their magazine, Spiral, on the theme of “The Future as an Ever-Renewing Now”. I said I was interested in writing something about water, climate change, … Continue reading →

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NYT Otherworldly Column: Princesses, Priestesses and Time Travel

Posted on April 20, 2018

Daniel Mallory Ortberg’s THE MERRY SPINSTER, Aliette de Bodard’s THE TEA MASTER AND THE DETECTIVE, Kelly Robson’s GODS, MONSTERS, AND THE LUCKY PEACH, and Tessa Gratton’s THE QUEENS OF INNIS LEAR Continue reading →

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Social Media Hiatus: April 15 – June 15

Posted on April 15, 2018

I’m pulling back from social media for the next two months to focus on academic work. I’ll check email and approve blog comments, but that’s it. If you’re reading this on Twitter or Facebook, it’s a crosspost; I won’t see … Continue reading →

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Drip: Last 20 Hours of Founding Period + Giveaway!

Posted on April 5, 2018

There are only 21 hours left to become a Founding Member of my Drip account! Here’s what you get by so doing: An exclusive poem for you, called “Foundations” First crack at switching into limited edition tiers when spots open up … Continue reading →

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