There are genre tropes, and then there are those archetypes that are mainstays of not just science fiction and fantasy, but of popular culture in general. One of the best examples is the character of the Gentleman Thief (who doesn’t always have to be a gentleman). These rogues are witty, engaging, and will rob you […]
Illustrated by Conor Nolan • Edited by Joel Cunningham When Ursula Vernon’s The Tomato Thief won the 2017 Hugo Award for Best Novelette, she gave an acceptance speech the likes of which you’ve never heard. The B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog presents it now as an original piece of flash fiction—though the phenomenon it describes is entirely real. You […]