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Jack Womack - September 3rd, 2009
So says Charlie Jane Anders, of i09, speaking of N.K.Jemisin’s “Non-Zero Probability” in the new issue of Clarkesworld.
As do we, which is one of the many reasons Orbit will be publishing N.K.Jemisin’s The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, come…
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Alex Lencicki - August 7th, 2009
The votes are in and we have a winner! We’re pleased to present to you the title for your worst cover ever.
(drumroll please)
Across a Trembling Sea the Cyborg Fairies Dance
It was an incredibly tight…
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Alex Lencicki - August 6th, 2009
For the next two weeks Karen Miller will be guest-posting at the Babel Clash blog. She starts her visit with an answer to the age-old question: are writers sane?
Writers – like actors — have a kink in the
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Alex Lencicki - August 4th, 2009
Jeff Somers’ latest Avery Cates novel, The Eternal Prison, is out this week in the US, and to celebrate Jeff’s launched an old-school text adventure game. Think Zork with swearing. You can play the game here.
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Jack Womack - July 23rd, 2009

Orbit is pleased to note that this September, you’ll be able to hear as well as read Iain M. Banks’ forthcoming novel TRANSITION. Little, Brown UK announced today that the audio version will be simultaneously released as a free…
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Jack Womack - July 23rd, 2009
We are happy to note that Orbit publisher Tim Holman has launched a new blog, The Publisher Files. His latest post regards the digital market, including USA Today’s decision to begin including Kindle e-book sales in its…
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Darren Nash - July 13th, 2009
I’m delighted to announce that Orbit has acquired World English Language rights in The Dagger and the Coin, a new series from Daniel Abraham. Daniel is, of course, the author of the acclaimed Long Price Quartet, which Orbit will…
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Tim Holman - June 5th, 2009
We are delighted to announce that French publisher Calmann-Levy will be launching a new Orbit imprint in October 2009. On the launch list will be authors Kristin Cashore, Brandon Sanderson, J.V. Jones, Stephen R. Lawhead, and Mark Chadbourn. Orbit launched…
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Jennifer Flax - June 4th, 2009
Orbit US is looking for a summer intern to start immediately in our New York office. We want someone who is passionate about publishing, loves books, and has read a wide range of Science Fiction and Fantasy. We’re looking for…
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Jack Womack - May 15th, 2009

There’s a Hugo and a Campbell, but not a Palmer. Here’s why.
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