The August 1927 cover of Amazing Stories depicts H. G. Wells' "War of the Worlds". Hugo Gernsback was the Publisher and Editor of Amazing Stories and Frank R. Paul was the illustrator. Paul began working for Gernsback in 1914 and his Amazing Stories covers established the style for Science Fiction magazines.

Season 2, Episode 11: Amazing Stories 100th Anniversary ft. Steve Davidson, Kermit Woodall and Lloyd PenneySeason 2, Episode 11: Amazing Stories 100th Anniversary ft. Steve Davidson, Kermit Woodall and Lloyd Penney

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026| Space WizardSeason 2, Episode 11: Amazing Stories 100th Anniversary ft. Steve Davidson, Kermit Woodall and Lloyd Penney| 0 Comment| 6:00 am
We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Amazing Stories Magazine. It started way back in March or April, of 1926, depending on who you ask. With us to talk about [...]
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A closeup of a typewriter. Written on the page is "rewrite...edit...rewrite...edit."

Season 2, Episode 9: Editing Roundtable ft. Alexandra Pierce and Josh WilsonSeason 2, Episode 9: Editing Roundtable ft. Alexandra Pierce and Josh Wilson

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026| Space WizardSeason 2, Episode 9: Editing Roundtable ft. Alexandra Pierce and Josh Wilson| 0 Comment| 6:00 am
Magazines and journals have been a foundational part of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror since the very beginning and provide us with the stories, art, and critical analysis that keep the [...]
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A black and white photo of medieval-style helmets and chainmail.

Season 2, Episode 7: How to Write a Kick-Ass Fantasy Battle ft. Suzannah RowntreeSeason 2, Episode 7: How to Write a Kick-Ass Fantasy Battle ft. Suzannah Rowntree

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025| Space WizardSeason 2, Episode 7: How to Write a Kick-Ass Fantasy Battle ft. Suzannah Rowntree| 0 Comment| 6:00 am
Anyone who’s ever written fantasy has faced this problem: You have hit the point of conflict in a story where problems can no longer be worked out with witty retorts [...]
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Season 2, Episode 4: The Science Bros Answer Your Science Questions, Part 1, ft. Rob & Jon MoundSeason 2, Episode 4: The Science Bros Answer Your Science Questions, Part 1, ft. Rob & Jon Mound

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025| Space WizardSeason 2, Episode 4: The Science Bros Answer Your Science Questions, Part 1, ft. Rob & Jon Mound| 0 Comment| 6:00 am
Suspension of disbelief is a cornerstone of speculative fiction, but as writers and fans, we often find ourselves wondering just how grounded in reality our favourite stories really are. [...]
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