The Week in Links 7/17/15 The Octavia Project, New Movie Trailers, X-Men, X-Files

Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Horror
Dystopia is done, fantasy is finished: why realism is on the rise in YA fiction

Why Africa is the new home of science fiction

Getting under the skin of speculative fiction, science fiction and scientific romance
The Octavia Project aims to empower Brooklyn teen girls with science fiction

How James Patterson's novel 'Zoo' became a series on CBS

Here's our best glimpse yet of the new X-Files
How M. Night Shyamalan Aims To Win Back Your Trust, By Going Small

Writing Life and Publishing
Amazon and Reviews
#FutureChat recap: Authors' contracts and controversies
Ambition, Writing Tips And Being An Indie At #ThrillerFest15
How to Write Emotion Effectively

Tighten Your Scenes

Nerdom
SDCC ’15: Viz Media and Perfect Square: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Suicide Squad Trailer
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (The Comic-Con Trailer)

“Twist” is Joss’s new comic book about a female Victorian superhero

Diversity and Sense8
First Official Look At X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Reveals Titular Villain, 'Psylocke' And More

The EPIC SDCC 2015 Cosplay Music Video from Sneaky Zebra is Out! [Video]

Book Marketing and Branding
Social Media Tips For Writers With Frances Caballo
Essential Blogging Resource for Marketers: Your Complete Guide
Creating an Author Business Plan: Our Marketing Plan

Meeting Readers Where They Are

My first book singing of Chains of the Sciell is tomorrow! Find more info on my Facebook page.