Monthly Archives: April 2008
Brasyl, Halting State, The Last Colony and Rollback: The 2008 Hugo Voters Electronic Editions
Posted on April 2, 2008 37 Comments
For the duration of the 2008 Hugo campaign, Ian McDonald, Robert J. Sawyer, John Scalzi, Charles Stross and their respective publishers are making special electronic editions of their Hugo-nominated works available at request to 2008 Hugo voters. The authors have put together a package of their books for the voters’ convenience. Where can they get […]
Tor’s Agent to the Stars Cover (and Spine)
Posted on April 1, 2008 40 Comments
Here it is: Words are not sufficient to describe how much I like this cover. I was curious how Tor was going to handle it, and I totally wouldn’t have expected this take. But now that I see it, I think it’s awesome. Can’t wait to actually hold it in my hands. Hats off to […]
The Big Idea: Barth Anderson
Posted on April 1, 2008 11 Comments
Just because we’re in the middle of a Reader Request Week, it doesn’t mean we should ignore The Big Idea series. Indeed not — and here’s the awesome Barth Anderson, to talk about his latest novel, The Magician and the Fool, in which an exploration of the history of the Tarot leads the characters in […]
Reader Request Week 2008 #7: Fame or Lack Thereof
Posted on April 1, 2008 45 Comments
Since we seem to be on a kick about my career today, this question from J: Me and my friend were discussing the type of fame you have, and we decided you have the perfect type of fame. You are unlikely to be mobbed in the streets, however, at certain places (ConFusion, for example, we […]
Whateveresque Registration Delayed One Day
Posted on April 1, 2008 4 Comments
Because April Fool’s Day is a hard day on which to do anything serious. I’ll make a post when the registration is open tomorrow.
Reader Request Week 2008 #6: Author Relations
Posted on April 1, 2008 14 Comments
Doggo asks: There are, in the history of literature, famous friendships, rivalries, and downright animosity between well-known authors. I’d like to hear your take on what your relationships are like with other professional writers. What’s it like when, at a con, you go out for dinner or a cup of coffee? Are you close(ish) friends […]
It’s All True
Posted on April 1, 2008 29 Comments
Why yes, there’s a squidpunk anthology, and yes, I’m a contributor. My own piece is an epic poem, “Ode to a Grecian Squid,” a touching tale about the love between a cephalopod and Hephaestus, the Greek God of manufacture, which enrages a jealous Poseidon, all told in Ionic Hexameter. Really, it’s one of the best […]
Reader Request Week 2008 #5: Professional Jealousy
Posted on April 1, 2008 12 Comments
Brendan wants to know about: Dealing with professional jealousy. I’m not talking about nasty, stalking vendettas or anything, but comparing of yourself to others in your field to an unhealthy degree. Seeing someone else succeed can be a personal motivator, especially if you can learn how they did it, but it can cross the line […]
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