The man known only as Stranger lived and died in a town with no name. Each day he lived. And each night he died. Fantasy, surreal (short story) "...absolutely masterful...a kind of much, much creepier Quantum Leap: the amnesiac protagonist awakes in a new body each morning only to die in it by nightfall." -Strange Horizons "Another superb story . unpredictable and with a great ending, this story is another highlight of the [Chimerascope] collection (A++)." -Fantasy Book Critic"...wonderful...has a taste that lingers..." -SF Crowsnest "A charming tale about a man cursed to die every day and be reborn as someone else." -SFRevu "A fascinating fabulist premise..." - Internet Review of SF

A Taste Sweet & Salty

Japan has long fascinated with its unique culture and elaborite folklore. This anthology collects fantasy stories inspired by the culture and literary traditions of the Japanese. From steadfast samurai and contemplative monks, to transforming animals, horrifying spirits, end everyday items come to life, these tales transport you to the magical world of the Sunrise Lands. An itinerant monk and his animal companion follow an evil wind to a desolate village. An onmyoji astrologer investigates the murder of a man who held secrets of the Imperial family. The gods' gift of good luck is accompanied by an invisible cat. The daughter of a fallen samurai is drawn back into her violent past to defend a village from attacking ronin. A little girl is caught between a mischievous fox and a talking fish. 18 stories of magical Japan, by: Mike Adamson, Stewart C Baker, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, Jaap Boekestein, Evan Dicken, Alice Dryden, Steven Grassie, Alison Akkiko McBain, Harry Elliot, Marta Murvosh, Kirstie Olley, Richard Parks, Frances Pauli, TS Rhodes, Douglas Smith, Lyn Thorne-Adler, Josh Wagner, Will Weisser.

Tales of the Sunrise Lands: Anthology of Fantasy Japan

Get lost in the labyrinthine life of Grigori Rasputin, an enigmatic figure that continues to puzzle historians to this day. Drawing on major new sources hitherto unexamined by western historians, Douglas Smith offers an unparalleled biography that exposes the mysteries and myths surrounding this extraordinary figure. Rasputin. A horse thief and a hard-drinking ruffian in his youth. A devout Orthodox Christian - or a just a fake holy man. This book scrutinises the myths - of his debauchery and sexual exploits, his healing powers and uncanny influence over Russia's empress and emperor, and whether he manipulated the Russian government at his own behest, or under the influence of forces more sinister. Smith scrutinises his murder and the players involved, with focus on Prince Yusupov and his fellow conspirators - questioning broader conspiracy theories involving British secret agents and Freemasons, and discussing the long shadow his murder cast over the Romanov dynasty. Shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize.'The most comprehensive account of Rasputin to date, brimming with complexities and fascinating detail, and stands as an enlightening re-evaluation of this crucial figure in Russian history' - The Telegraph

Rasputin - The Biography

Années 1790-1800 dans la Russie des tsars : entre Moscou, Saint-Pétersbourg et l'Oural règnent les grandes dynasties féodales, maîtres absolus de millions d'hectares, de villages et de serfs. Dans ce décor extrême, va naître une histoire d'amour improbable et interdite entre Nicolas Cheremetiev, héritier emblématique de la caste dominante, première fortune de Russie, et une jeune paysanne de 15 ans, sa serve, Praskovia. La passion de Nicolas pour la musique, le théâtre, l'opéra, la culture française et italienne et la voix, le charisme, la beauté de Praskovia, "la Perle", vont nourrir une étonnante aventure secrète, amoureuse et musicale. Cette histoire d'amour, inconnue en Occident, mise en scène par l'auteur, avec ses lieux, ses acteurs, ses péripéties, ses décors, sa dramaturgie, est devenue, dès la mort tragique de Praskovia, à 35 ans, un véritable mythe. Galvanisant les foules, avant et après 1917, Nicolas et Praskovia deviennent alors l'emblème de la lutte des classes et d'un amour impossible.

La Perle - La véritable histoire d'un amour interdit dans la Russie de Catherine la Grande

En 13 nouvelles, découvrez l’une des voix les plus originales du fantastique moderne."Un raconteur de génie, doté d’un talent rare et d’une voix unique en son genre." - Charles de Lint (extrait de la préface)Originaire de Toronto, Douglas Smith est une des voix les plus originales du fantastique moderne.Ses nouvelles, une centaine à ce jour, ont été traduites dans plus de vingt langues et lui ont valu de figurer au palmarès de nombreux prix, et au sommaire de revues francophones comme Ténèbres et Faeries en France, ou Solaris au Québec.NOUVELLES :La danse des espritsL’Oiseau rougePortrait au noirLes souvenirs de l’Homme mortLa parade du HoylSur les ailes du rêveRéunion de familleLoin de la lumièreLa dernière chevauchéeDanser à la porte rougeLucky TownUn goût, de sel et de sucreBouquet de fleurs dans un vase, de Van Gogh

La Danse des Esprits

THE DREAM RIDER SAGA, BOOK 1 WINNER OF THE 2023 AURORA AWARD FOR BEST YA NOVELWINNER OF THE 2023 JURIED IAP AWARD FOR BEST YA NOVEL Vanishing street kids. An ancient evil. The end of the world. Our only hope? A hero who can't leave home. At seventeen, Will Dreycott is a superhero.in his dreams. And in yours. Eight years ago, Will's parents, shady dealers in ancient artifacts, disappeared on a jungle expedition. Will, the sole survivor, returned home with no memory of what happened, bringing a gift.and a curse. The gift? Will can walk in our dreams. At night in Dream, Will hunts for criminals-and his parents. During the day, his Dream Rider comic, about a superhero no one knows is real, has made Will rich. The curse? Severe agoraphobia. Will can't go outside. So he makes his home a skyscraper with everything he needs in life-everything but the freedom to walk the streets of his city. Case, an orphan Will's age, survives on those streets with her younger brother, Fader. Survives because she too has a gift. She hears voices warning her of danger. And Fader? Well, he fades. When street kids start vanishing, the Dream Rider joins the hunt. Will's search becomes personal when Case breaks into his tower to escape her own abduction. Fader isn't so lucky. As Will and Case search for Fader and the missing kids, an unlikely romance grows between the boy with everything and the girl with nothing except the freedom Will longs for. But as they push deeper into the mystery, they confront an ancient power feeding on these forgotten kids to restore itself. And once restored, no one in the world will be safe. To defeat this creature, Will must do the impossible. Go outside. Indiana Jones meets Teen Titans in The Dream Rider Saga, a fast-paced urban fantasy trilogy from "one of Canada's most original writers of speculative fiction" (Library Journal). "This arresting series kickoff grips from the start.

The Hollow Boys - The Dream Rider Saga, #1

The monsters of our childhood do not fade away... - John le CarreVengeful undead. Demons. Hungry rats.  These creatures and more haunt city streets, unlit hallways, deep space, and the corners of your imagination in Re-Terrify. Send shivers down your spine with 18 horrifying tales from an international roster of authors. Featuring fiction from Douglas Smith, Nancy Springer, James Dorr, Winston Marks, Lisa Lepovetsky, Eric Choi, Darrell Schweitzer, Meriah Crawford, Jonathan Shipley, Gregory L. Norris, Vonnie Winslow Crist, Gregg Chamberlain, Kelly A. Harmon, David Hoenig, Steven R. Southard, Nicole Kurtz, Geoff Gander, and Gustavo Bondoni. Re-Terrify reminds readers that monsters hide in the shadows and even the bravest person should beware of the dark.

Re-Terrify: Horrifying Stories of Monsters and More - The Re-Imagined Series, #4

The gripping human story of how American volunteers fought famine in Bolshevik Russia, saving Lenin's revolutionary government from chaos and millions of people from starvation.'Brilliant, disturbing .

The Russian Job - The Forgotten Story of How America Saved the Soviet Union from Famine

We all have things we hide away inside-secrets, fears, aspects of ourselves we keep locked away. Or try to. In that respect, the characters we meet in Impossibilia are like any of us. They have things inside them too. Only their things are a little... different. A dead wife that won't leave. A wolf. The secret to being the luckiest man alive. Impossibilia is Doug's first collection of short fiction and includes the following novelettes: "Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase, by van Gogh" (Aurora Award Finalist)"Spirit Dance" (Aurora Award WINNER)"Going Down to Lucky Town" (Aurora Award Finalist) In 'Bouquet of Flowers in Vase, by van Gogh', remote viewing drives a search through the past for lost masterpieces. An ex-CIA agent, haunted by the presence of his dead wife, falls in love with a beautiful remote viewer with her own secret. But can viewing the past change the present? Cree Indian legends, a love triangle, a covert government agency, and shape shifters collide in the award-winning 'Spirit Dance', described in Challenging Destiny as "...a vivid and wonderfully written tale about Native Canadian spirits, in the vein of Thomas King."  In 'Going Down to Lucky Town', an itinerant gambler chases a streak of luck across the country, while trying to win back the love of his daughter. The secret he finds forces him into an ultimate gamble for the highest stakes of all: his daughter's life. And through all the stories, these characters share one more thing beyond what they hold inside. In the decisions they face, in the choices they make, they do what they do out of love. Lost love, found love, the love of a child. But love. So maybe they aren't that different from us after all... "Doug Smith is, quite simply, the finest short-story writer Canada has ever produced in the science fiction and fantasy genres... His stories are a treasure trove of riches that will touch your heart while making you think."  --Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author"A great storyteller with a gifted and individual voice." --Charles de Lint, award-winning fantasy author"One of Canada's most original writers of speculative fiction." --Library Journal

Impossibilia - Short Story Collections, #1

Le Monde d'avant -Les Derniers Jours de l’aristocratie russe

Second Edition "Short story writers have needed a book like this for decades. ... It's spectacular." - Kristine Kathryn Rusch, multi-award-winning author & editor Fully revised and current, this second edition addresses every change in the short fiction landscape since the classic original edition came out a decade ago. "Doug has gone through this new volume carefully, updating every possible detail. That makes the second edition as indispensable to the short fiction writer as the first." - Kristine Kathryn Rusch, multi-award-winning author and editor Take your first step to becoming a professional short fiction writer-Buy this book! In an engaging and conversational style, multi-award-winning author Douglas Smith teaches how to market and sell short stories-and much, much more. Even experienced writers will find value here as Smith takes you from your first sale to using your stories to build a writing career. Topics include: The Fundamentals: The different types of writers. The benefits of short fiction. Rights and licensing. Selling Your Stories: Knowing when it's ready. Choosing markets. Submitting stories. Avoiding mistakes. How editors select stories. Dealing with rejections. When to give up on a story. After a Sale: Contracts. Working with editors. What your first sale means. Dealing with reviews. A Writer's Magic Bakery: Selling reprints. Foreign markets. Audio markets. Selling a collection. The indie option. Becoming Established: Leveraging your stories. Discoverability and promotion. Career progression in short fiction. Douglas Smith is the ideal person to write this book. His stories have appeared in thirty-seven countries and twenty-six languages. He has three acclaimed collections and has won five awards-three for his short fiction alone. "Douglas Smith is, quite simply, the finest short-story writer Canada has ever produced in the science fiction and fantasy genres." -Robert J. Sawyer, multi-award-winning author "Lots of writers write good books on craft. Few have the experience to write good books on the publishing business. Doug is one of those few, and this book shows it." - Kristine Kathryn Rusch, multi-award-winning author and editor

Playing the Short Game: How to Market & Sell Short Fiction (2nd edition) - Writing Guides

Aurora Award Finalist Lilith Hoyl awakes to find herself a prisoner in a top-secret government laboratory. To win her freedom, all she needs to do is prove that she's human. Urban fantasy, shapeshifters (a Heroka short story) "A very interesting turn-around story, in which our expectations are upended at the last minute. ...a good read, and sadly, far too relevant to our own present world." -The Billion Light-Year Bookshelf "...great fun to read" -Dreams and Speculations "...has a woman fed chemicals to prove whether she's human or a shape-shifter ... well worth reading." -SF Crowsnest Reviews

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