Welcome to Smugglivus 2017! Throughout this month, we will have guests – authors and bloggers alike – looking back at their favorite reads of 2017, looking forward to events and upcoming books in 2018, and more. Our next Smugglivus guest is Bridget of the excellent blog SF Bluestocking – for all your book reviews, television and film coverage + weekly link posts needs. It’s a shame that 2017 has been such a garbage year for so many people in so many ways because it’s been a pretty excellent year in SFF media. Like many USian writers and creative types, I’ve struggled this year to stay motivated and productive, consistently falling short of many of my personal goals while focusing instead on calling my Representative and Senators, trying to plan for an uncertain future and, often, just working hard to get through each day without being crushed under the weight of current events. It’s been a tough time, and I have been thankful many times over the last few months for the stories that have helped me through it, made me laugh and cry and done their best to sustain my hope for the future. Stories matter; 2017 has created a […]