One of the great strengths of science fiction is its ability to present philosophical questions like “What does it mean to be human?” and “Where are the boundaries of our perception and reality?” in broader, more interesting terms simply by the function of its form.
Read MoreFive Genre Books that Raise Mind-numbing Philosophical QuestionsI suppose I should be teary-eyed. After all, this is my last edited edition of Apex Magazine for the foreseeable future.
Read MoreEditorial Dispositions: Saying Good-bye, Waving HelloOne of the great aspects of being a publisher is that you get to watch talented newcomers become masters of the craft. Apex has been fortunate enough to ride the rising crests of a number of authors as they have went from fairly obscure to well-respected and more widely appreciated.
Read MoreEditorial Dispositions: March 2010J.M. McDermott published his first novel, Last Dragon, in January, 2008 under the Wizards of the Coast Discoveries program. Last Dragon drew immediate praise from both fans and critics for its stylistic prose and unconventional narrative structure.
Read MoreInterview with J.M. McDermott