Batwoman Has Cast Agent Carter’s Bridget Regan as Poison Ivy
Batwoman season 3 is adding Poison Ivy, a.k.a. Pamala Isley, to its recurring cast of characters, and Bridget Regan has been cast in the role. Regan’s previous credits include Agent Carter, Jane the Virgin, Grey’s Anatomy, and White Collar. Also joining the series in this upcoming season are Robin Givens as Jada Jet, Nick Creegan as Jada’s son Marquis, and Victoria Cartagena as Renee Montoya. Batwoman season 3 premieres October 13th on the CW.
The 2021 Anthony Award Winners Have Been Announced
The 2021 Anthony Award Winners were announced over the weekend during a virtual celebration of Bouchercon, the world mystery convention. The award for best hardcover novel went to Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby; Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden won for best first novel; best paperback/e-book/audiobook original novel went to Unspeakable Things by Jess Lourey; the award for best short story went to “90 Miles,” by Alex Segura, from Both Sides: Stories From the Border; Holly Hernandez and the Death of Disco by Richie Narvaez won for best young adult novel; the winner for best critical nonfiction work was Unspeakable Acts: True Tales of Crime, Murder, Deceit, and Obsession, edited by Sarah Weinman; and best anthology or collection went to Shattering Glass: A Nasty Woman Press Anthology, edited by Heather Graham. You can see the full list of nominees and winners here.
There’s A New Nancy Drew Spin-Off Series Coming: Tom Swift
More news from the CW! The television network has announced a new Nancy Drew spinoff, Tom Swift. Like Nancy Drew, the new series Tom Swift is based on an early 20th century book series from the Stratemeyer Syndicate. The television series will star Tian Richards as Tom Swift, a Black, gay billionaire inventor who finds himself entangled in sci-fi conspiracy and unexplained phenomena after the disappearance of his father. Richards made his first appearance as Tom Swift in a May episode of Nancy Drew. The premiere date for the new series is still to be determined.
Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses: A New American Literary Award
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses, which was just launched this week.