1. There is a new episode of Verity! Available, in which we discuss “Journey to the Center of the TARDIS“ I may have neglected to mention that Verity! has also reviewed every other episode in season 7B, and you should go check out the other episodes to hear our respective reviews. 2. I spent about 2 [...]
At Capricon, I did a panel on International SF/F with James Bacon. The audience asked us to post lists, notes, etc. Here is what we cobbled together from our discussion. Thanks, James, for writing all of this up! James’ notes: We were asked to discuss International Science Fiction, feel free to recommend people if you [...]
It’s hard to believe, but Issue 41 marks my one year anniversary of taking over as the Editor-in-Chief of Apex Magazine. In this issue: Fiction “Always the Same. Till it is Not.” by Cecil Castellucci “Weaving Dreams” by Mary Robinette Kowal “Simon’s Replica” by Dean Francis Alfar Poetry “Casanova Clay” by Liz [...]
This is the initial draft of my tenure portfolio. Seven years of work, two boxes. A kind colleague will check it over before it’s formally submitted in mid-September. I won’t be notified officially until late next June of my fate. I’m proud of what I’ve been able to do in this position, and I’m grateful [...]
So here’s where to officially find me at WorldCon: FRIDAY 1:30-3:00 pm Grand Suite 3 Posterity Calls: SF&F in Academic Libraries Arthur Kreymer Bradford Lyau Fred Lerner James Bryant Lynne M. Thomas Paul Dale Anderson SATURDAY 6:00-7:30 pm Buckingham Doctor Who: Is It Still a Kid\’s Show? David McDonald Kerri-Ellen Kelly Lynne M. Thomas Michael [...]
I have returned from CONvergence. I am mostly alive. It was a great convention. All of my panels and events went well, and I had fun hanging out with everyone that I saw there (this means, you, too, if I saw you there). I’m now done with major travel for quite some time, which makes [...]
So, I’m still just recovering from having hosted the Horatio Alger Society’s annual conference here in DeKalb. Here are some of the important things I learned or had reinforced, having put together the whole shebang from soup to nuts, basically. 1. Deadlines are wishy-washy for most things, except catering. Always submit a higher number to [...]
1. I was interviewed, along with Deborah Stanish, for the DoctorHer website. 2. Chicks Dig Comics was the Big Idea over on John Scalzi’s Whatever yesterday. You can also check out our Fan Page on Facebook for additional updatery. 3. Here’s a review from the Examiner of Chicks Dig Comics. 4. If you’re in the [...]
1. Apex Magazine has 5, count ‘em, FIVE, Rhysling Award Nominated Poems this year. This? This is awesome. 2. Random House? Yeah, they decided to put out their new pricing scheme for library ebooks, which tripled the prices. NOT COOL, Random House. I was excited when they first proposed this model. Now? Not so much. [...]
1. I had an absolutely LOVELY time last night dishing Doctor Who with the awesome folks at Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Thanks to Christina Stoll who coordinated the event, and Gordon Dymowski, who modded. Also, thanks to Mike-the-Mike-Guy, who ran about with impunity to make sure everyone had a chance to ask questions and share [...]
