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Sci-Fi and Fantasy Resources

Wonderbook by Jeff Vandermeer; John Coulthart (Illustrator); Jeremy Zerfoss (Illustrator)
Call Number: PN3377.5.F34 V36 2013
ISBN: 9781419704420
Publication Date: 2013-10-15
The Writer's Digest Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy by Orson Scott Card; Writer's Digest Books Editors; Editors of Editors of Writers Digest Books
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9781599631578
Publication Date: 2010-02-26
The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy, Volume One by Tom Dullemond (Editor); Darin Park (Editor)
Call Number: PN3377.5.F34 C66 2003
ISBN: 9781896944098
Publication Date: 2008-02-07
Bandersnatch by Diana Pavlac Glyer; James A. Owen (Illustrator)
Call Number: PR478.I54 G59 2016
ISBN: 9781606352762
Publication Date: 2015-12-08

Horror Resources

The Writing Dead by Thomas Richard Fahy
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9781628462012
Publication Date: 2015-02-23
Writing Monsters by Philip Athans; H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society Staff (Foreword by)
Call Number: PN3377.5.H67 A82 2014
ISBN: 9781599638089
Publication Date: 2014-09-18
On Writing Horror by Mort Castle (Editor)
Call Number: PN3377.5.H67 H67 2007
ISBN: 1582974209
Publication Date: 2006-11-18
Characters in Literary Fictions by Jadwiga Wegrodzka (Editor)
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9783631640562
Publication Date: 2015-05-31

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Literary Journals

The library subscribes to a number of literary journals and magazines. Some examples of items currently available in the library are below. Current issues are located on the 3rd floor of the Goldstein Library with back issues available on the same floor in the compact shelving.

The New Yorker
Call Number: 3rd Floor of Alfred R. Goldstein Library
The New Yorker is a weekly magazine offering a signature mix of reporting and commentary on politics, international affairs, popular culture and the arts, science and technology, and business, along with fiction, poetry, humor, and cartoons.
The Paris Review
Call Number: 3rd Floor of Alfred R. Goldstein Library
The Paris Review is a literary magazine featuring original writing, art, and in-depth interviews with famous writers.
Ploughshares
Call Number: 3rd Floor of Alfred R. Goldstein Library
Published three times per year, the journal features fiction, nonfiction, and poetry as well as a Look2 essay, an essay series that seeks to publish pieces about underappreciated or overlooked writers. Two out of three issues per year are guest-edited by a prominent writer who explores different literary circles.
Poets & Writers
Call Number: 3rd Floor of Alfred R. Goldstein Library
Poets & Writers, Inc., is the primary source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers. Founded in 1970, it is the nation's largest nonprofit literary organization serving poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers.
Writer's Digest
Call Number: 3rd Floor of Alfred R. Goldstein Library
Since 1920, Writer’s Digest has chronicled the culture of the modern writer and we continue this great tradition through relevant first-person essays, interviews with bestselling authors and profiles with emerging talent. Writer’s Digest also features practical technique articles, and tips and exercises on fiction, nonfiction, poetry and the business-side of writing and publishing.

Author Reviews and Interviews Resources

Goodreads
A social media website devoted to reviewing, sharing, and interacting with books and writers in numerous genres. The website includes author pages, author lists, genre lists, and Q&A boards.
BookList
A website containing thousands of reviews for librarians, book groups, book lovers, and writers. Includes book award lists, articles, and much more.
Kirkus Reviews
A review website that offers reviews in numerous genres and writing modes. Includes author resources, author interviews, and author lists by genre.

Library Database Resources

ProQuest This link opens in a new window
Full text and/or citations for magazine, newspaper, and journal articles in business, science, popular culture, as well as the performing and visual arts.
Subscription includes access to ABI/Inform Complete [scholarly and trade journal articles, dissertations, market reports, industry reports, business cases and global and trade news]; Design and Applied Arts Index [Journal articles on practice, theory and history of design, craft, advertising]; Hoover's Company Profiles, and other scholarly and news article resources
Florida Electronic Library This link opens in a new window
Gateway to other online resources that include electronic magazines, newspapers, almanacs, encyclopedias, market reports, and books providing information and images on the arts, business, current events, technology, and other topics. Available to anyone in the state of Florida through their institution or public library. Note: You will need a public library card to access outside the state of Florida.
Includes access to: DemographicsNow; Career Transitions; Fine Arts and Music Collection; Gender Studies Collection; Diversity Studies Collection; Pop Culture Collections; Psychology Collection; Small Business Collection; World History Collection; and much more.

InterLibrary Loan

InterLibrary Loan
InterLibrary Loan is a way to get a hold of materials (books, magazines, journals, articles, etc.) that our library may not currently own or have access to. If you come across a book or article that we do not have, use this InterLibrary Loan link to put in a request. We will take care of the rest and let you know when you materials are available.

Social Media for Writers

10 Inspiring Social Networks for Writers
A list by Mashable of social media networks for writers looking for contests, writer spotlights, networking, and inspiration.

Short Story Resources

The Classic Short Story, 1870-1925 by Florence Goyet
Call Number: ONLINE
ISBN: 9781909254763
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Adaptations by Stephanie Harrison
Call Number: PN6120.2 .A33 2005
ISBN: 1400053145
Publication Date: 2005-04-26
Behind the Short Story by Todd James Pierce; Ryan G. Van Cleave
Call Number: PN3373 .B43 2007
ISBN: 9780321117243
Publication Date: 2006-03-03
The Nimrod Flipout by Etgar Keret; Sondra Silverston (Translator); Miriam Shlesinger (Translator); Translation of Hebrew Literature Institute Staff (Other Primary Creator)
Call Number: PJ5054.K375 N55 2006
ISBN: 9780374222437
Publication Date: 2006-04-04