Speculative fiction

HBO® and The Root Invite Rising Authors to Showcase Their Prose, With Writing Contest Inspired by the HBO Original Series Lovecraft Country

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Television in the United States, Speculative fiction, Television, Cable television in the United States, HBO, H. P. Lovecraft, Lovecraft Country, The Root

Its writers and editors are award-winning, prolific Black journalists, many with honors from institutions like the National Association of Black Journalists.

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  • Its writers and editors are award-winning, prolific Black journalists, many with honors from institutions like the National Association of Black Journalists.
  • The HBO series Lovecraft Country follows protagonists as they embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America.
  • "We're asking our readers at The Root to look these historical monsters in the face," says Danielle Belton, Editor-in-Chief at The Root.
  • In the United States, HBO is available across multiple platforms including HBO On Demand and HBO Max.

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Blink Charging Company (BLNK) Investors

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Legal, Professional services, Blink, Fiction, Speculative fiction

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Blink Charging Company (Blink or the Company) (NASDAQ: BLNK ) common stock between March 6, 2020 and August 19, 2020, inclusive (the Class Period).

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  • Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Blink Charging Company (Blink or the Company) (NASDAQ: BLNK ) common stock between March 6, 2020 and August 19, 2020, inclusive (the Class Period).
  • Blink investors have until October 23, 2020 to file a lead plaintiff motion.
  • Investors suffering losses on their Blink investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to [email protected] .
  • This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Black Authors Take Center Stage Post-BLM, Post-Lovecraft

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Writers, Speculative fiction, Fiction, Nnedi Okorafor

Virtual convention company AllAccessCon is highlighting the breakthrough of Black stories in genre fiction with a day-long online event called Writing Genre While Black this Thursday, August 27.

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  • Virtual convention company AllAccessCon is highlighting the breakthrough of Black stories in genre fiction with a day-long online event called Writing Genre While Black this Thursday, August 27.
  • Genre stories by Black authors of the Victorian era would today be categorized as "alternate history."
  • More recently, Black authors and editors have been spotlighted after controversies at the World Fantasy Awards, where Nnedi Okorafor was presented a bust of outspoken white supremacist H.P.
  • Author and educator B. Sharise Moore, poetry acquisitions editor for Fiyah, will be a guest speaker at Writing Genre While Black.

Author Linda McCain's new book "My Father, My Son" is an engaging story of family, perseverance, and hope for a close-knit family facing several daunting challenges

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Novels, Literature, She: A History of Adventure, Speculative fiction

She has published her new book "My Father, My Son": a spellbinding dramatic work for avid realistic fiction fans.

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  • She has published her new book "My Father, My Son": a spellbinding dramatic work for avid realistic fiction fans.
  • Steadfast love and devotion, known to heal all wounds, can sometimes make the worst situations seem trivial.
  • Will the love between a father and a son, a husband and a wife be strong enough when tested beyond the extreme?
  • Published by Page Publishing, Linda McCain's engrossing book is an excellent choice for avid dramatic fiction readers.

The Voltas Have Arrived! Volta-X Launches Today for Nintendo Switch and PC

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Teens, Family, Consumer electronics, Mobile Entertainment, Technology, Electronic Games, Consumer, Entertainment, Video game consoles, Video game publishers, Computing, Video gaming, Handheld game consoles, Mecha, Speculative fiction, GungHo Online Entertainment, Kaiju, Nintendo

Today GungHo Online Entertainment America (GOEA) has officially launched their real-time strategy giant robot battler, Volta-X on Nintendo Switch and Steam for $19.99 USD.

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  • Today GungHo Online Entertainment America (GOEA) has officially launched their real-time strategy giant robot battler, Volta-X on Nintendo Switch and Steam for $19.99 USD.
  • Theyd battle it out, fight monsters, and do amazing things, but it was pretty much all in my imagination.
  • In Volta-X, players control a crew of three animal pilots across a giant robot in chaotic, but strategic battles against other Voltas and Kaiju.
  • Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.

Ocean New Media, LLC Signs Multi-Series Deal With Entertainment One To Stream More Than 200 Hours Of Content On Free TV In LatAm

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Friday, August 7, 2020
Fiction, Speculative fiction, Random House books, Werewolf novels, Bitten, Canadian writers, Canadian films, English-language films, Entertainment One, Kelley Armstrong, Wolves

Bitten: Based on the New York Timesbest-selling novels by Kelley Armstrong, Bitten is set in a world where werewolves live undetected amongst humans.

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  • Bitten: Based on the New York Timesbest-selling novels by Kelley Armstrong, Bitten is set in a world where werewolves live undetected amongst humans.
  • The seriesfollows Elena's dangerous struggle between the new life she's created and her loyalty to The Pack.
  • Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne)is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content.
  • Content is comprised of original productions, dubbed content from Europe and Asia, and licensed in-language content from the U.S., Spain and Latin America.

Books-A-Million Highlights Long-Awaited Fall Book Releases During Book Lovers™ Season

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Retail, Specialty, Entertainment, Books, Fiction, Literature, Speculative fiction, Twilight, The Twilight Saga, Stephenie Meyer, Midnight Sun

The wait is over and Books-A-Million will be fully stocked with the newest and most highly anticipated fall book releases in-store and online .

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  • The wait is over and Books-A-Million will be fully stocked with the newest and most highly anticipated fall book releases in-store and online .
  • Were thrilled to launch our second annual Book Lovers Season to share our love of books and reading with customers across the country, said Kathy Gagliano, EVP, Merchandising.
  • The stellar fall publishing lineup is jam packed with books that inform, entertain, offer comfort or escape and broaden horizons.
  • BAM LIVE Events kicks off Book Lovers Season as Twilight fans can finally celebrate the release of Stephenie Meyers title, Midnight Sun!

N. K. Jemisin’s Short Story Emergency Skin Wins 2020 Hugo Award for Best Novelette

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Saturday, August 1, 2020
Entertainment, Online Retail, Retail, Communications, Books, Publishing, American writers, Speculative fiction, Fiction, N. K. Jemisin, Hugo Award for Best Novelette, Amazon Publishing, Hugo Award for Best Novel

(NASDAQ: AMZN)Tonight, New York Times bestselling author N. K. Jemisins short story Emergency Skin was named the winner of the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Short Novelette.

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  • (NASDAQ: AMZN)Tonight, New York Times bestselling author N. K. Jemisins short story Emergency Skin was named the winner of the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Short Novelette.
  • Published last fall as part of the Forward collection from Amazon Original Stories, Emergency Skin is Jemisins first publication with the Amazon Publishing imprint.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200731005503/en/
    N. K. Jemisins Short Story Emergency Skin Wins 2020 Hugo Award for Best Novelette (Photo: Business Wire)
    I'm astonished and delighted that people like my little stranger-in-a-strange-land parable, said Jemisin.
  • Jemisins boundary-pushing short story, Emergency Skin, said Mikyla Bruder, Publisher of Amazon Publishing.

Lightspeed Systems Honored with Two Awards of Excellence from Tech & Learning Magazine for Filtering and Analytics Solutions

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Thursday, July 16, 2020
Content-control software, Internet safety, Lightspeed Systems, Lightspeed, Speculative fiction, Magazines, World Wide Web

Austin, TX, July 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading educationtechnology solutionsprovider, Lightspeed Systems (Lightspeed or the Company), was announcedas a winner in the 2020 Awards of Excellence contestby Tech & Learning,which honorsoutstandinged-techproductseach year.

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  • Austin, TX, July 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading educationtechnology solutionsprovider, Lightspeed Systems (Lightspeed or the Company), was announcedas a winner in the 2020 Awards of Excellence contestby Tech & Learning,which honorsoutstandinged-techproductseach year.
  • Lightspeedwas recognizedin two categories: Best in Software for Filter and Best in Enterprise Solution for Analytics .
  • Lightspeed Systems has been a leader in digital student safety for over 20 years and continues to provide innovative solutionsto meet the unique, evolving needsofschools.
  • For over 20 years, Lightspeed Systems has built smart solutions to the challenges schools face when implementing technology.

Lightspeed Systems Appoints Amy Bennett to Chief of Staff Role

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Lightspeed, Speculative fiction, Software, Video games

Austin, TX, June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ed-tech industry leader Lightspeed Systems (Lightspeed or the Company") today announced the appointment of industry and Lightspeed veteran Amy Bennett to the newly created role of Chief of Staff.

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  • Austin, TX, June 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ed-tech industry leader Lightspeed Systems (Lightspeed or the Company") today announced the appointment of industry and Lightspeed veteran Amy Bennett to the newly created role of Chief of Staff.
  • Ms. Bennett has been with Lightspeed Systems for 11 years, most recently in the role of VP Marketing, and has more than 25 years of experience in the education technology industry.
  • The newly created role of Chief of Staff will bring increased efficiency and effectiveness across those, and other, senior leadership functions.
  • Im excited to help Lightspeed Systems continue to lead and innovate in my new role as Chief of Staff, shared Amy Bennett.