Roanoke, VA – July 12, 2026 – The literary world is mourning the loss of R.S. Belcher, the acclaimed author celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to the "Weird West" and urban fantasy genres. Belcher, whose full name was Rod Belcher, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at the age of 59. His death marks […]
Renowned Science Fiction and Fantasy Author Dafydd ab Hugh Dies at 65
Los Angeles, CA – June 2026 – The literary world is mourning the passing of acclaimed science fiction and fantasy author Dafydd ab Hugh, who died in June 2026 at the age of 65. Known for his distinctive voice, imaginative world-building, and significant contributions to both original and licensed fiction, ab Hugh leaves behind a […]
Renowned Speculative Poet and Critic Donald Sidney-Fryer Dies at 91
Chatham, MA – May 2, 2026 – Donald Sidney-Fryer, a prolific and distinctive voice in speculative poetry and criticism, passed away today at the age of 91 in Chatham, Massachusetts. Sidney-Fryer had been receiving palliative care for bone cancer. His death marks the end of an era for a literary figure whose profound scholarship and […]
