Cushing Science Fiction and Fantasy Research Collection

Cushing is pleased to announce the acquisition of the archives of acclaimed writer Ray Nayler, most well-known for his recent genre novels "The Mountain in the Sea", "The Tusks of Extinction", "Where The Axe Is Buried", and, just this year, "Palaces of the Crow".

Ray is an extraordinary gifted writer, deeply concerned with the nature of consciousness, both human and nonhuman, and his work is a treasure. It's our honor to be the custodian for his archives and for the future.

Our own beloved Martha Wells '86 is making quite the unexpected (to her) splash in the world of AI, thanks to Murderbot.

Platform Decay Hits NYT Bestseller: Murderbot's Governor Module Mirrors Unsolved AI Alignment Problem Martha Wells’ Platform Decay, the eighth installment in the Murderbot Diaries series, debuted May 5 as a New York Times, USA Today, and National Indie Bestseller — and landed in the middle of a live technical debate it has been dramatizing since 2017.

A reminder about this virtual event next week!

A Conversation with Author Samantha Mills In a ongoing partnership with Tachyon Publications, Cushing Memorial Library & Archives is pleased to host a Zoom discussion with Nebula Award-winning author Samantha Mills to...

We're happy to announce an upcoming virtual event with award-winning writer Samantha Mills, on April 22nd!

A Conversation with Author Samantha Mills In a ongoing partnership with Tachyon Publications, Cushing Memorial Library & Archives is pleased to host a Zoom discussion with Nebula Award-winning author Samantha Mills to...

Return to Westeros!

One of the Collection's most important donors, George R.R. Martin, has a new television show out from HBO, an adaptation of his collection of stories, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms". Watch and enjoy the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg!

We are so very pleased to host author Fran Wilde on March 2nd. Fran will discuss her work and career as an author, including her most recent novels, A Catalog of Storms and A Philosophy of Thieves, followed by a Q&A.

The Texas A&M University Official Bookstore, Barnes & Noble Bookstore at the Memorial Student Center (https://tamu.bncollege.com/shop/tamu/home), will support the event by providing copies for sale of some of Fran's work to be purchased during the event for Fran to sign.

This event is co-sponsored by the Department of English.

This event is free and open to the public.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Victoria Vera to communicate your needs. Early notification is encouraged, and a request 5 workdays before the event you plan to attend will facilitate the provision of a reasonable accommodation.


Contact information: Victoria Vera, [email protected]

https://tamu.libcal.com/event/16401752

A Conversation with Author Fran Wilde Cushing Memorial Library & Archives is pleased to host author Fran Wilde. Wilde will discuss her work and career as an author, including her most recent novels, A Catalog of Storms...

We are very excited and proud to announce that Dr. Diana Gabaldon, the author of the immensely popular "Outlander" series, has agreed to donate her literary archives to the Science Fiction & Fantasy Research Collection at Cushing. Diana is an amazing storyteller, and her archives with be rich sources for researchers and fans alike!

The “Outlander” universe, in which a time-traveling British nurse finds adventure and romance with an 18th-century Scottish warrior, is coming to Aggieland. The best-selling book series author, Dr. Diana Gabaldon, has selected Texas A&M University’s Cushing Memorial Library & Archives as the permanent home for her literary papers, notes and memorabilia from the historical science fiction, adventure-romance series and its hit streaming adaptation. Learn more at tx.ag/Gabaldon (link in our bio).

Ithaca College News recently reported on on one of its alumni, fantasy writer Kristen Britain, whose literary archives are held here at Cushing and whose latest Green Rider novel, "Falling in A Sea Of Stars", was just released.

The article includes pictures from the exhibit devoted to Kristen and her work and its accompanying three-day celebration, that was held at Cushing in May 2025.

We're irrepressibly proud of Kristen and her beautiful storytelling!

https://www.ithaca.edu/news/woods-and-bestseller-list?fbclid=IwY2xjawNeLLxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1dFQ0UGVIMllYN3d4U01PAR7G9K5VS0uemL4xlHt2iCPT63Fuy2UQST86qOb5PkWtEOgAAxJH8ujlgVHVlg_aem_BNEPbS3wtg7cnBawzUY_fw

Into the Woods … and onto the Bestseller List | Ithaca College Kristen Britain ’87 (second row from top, third from right) and her fans gathered at Texas A&M’s Cushing Memorial Library and Archives for a three-day event celebrating her best-selling Green Rider book series. (Photo submitted) Kristen Britain ’87 (second row from top, third from right) and h...

https://tamu.libcal.com/event/15193542

An online event on September 3rd!

A Conversation with Author Richard Wolinsky In a continuing partnership with Tachyon Press, Cushing Memorial Library & Archives is pleased to host a Zoom discussion with writer Richard Wolinsky, to celebrate the release of...