Daily Archives: January 5, 2009
And Now, Cats
Posted on January 5, 2009 39 Comments
Because there will be riots otherwise. I will note, however, that these picture were not taken by me, but by my friend Anne KG Murphy, who over the Christmas holidays became one of the few people I know who has actually visited my house. Yes, the Scalzi Compound does exist; it’s not just CGI and […]
The 2009 Award Pimpage Post
Posted on January 5, 2009 12 Comments
It’s time for my annual unseemly reminder to people thinking about voting for science fiction writing awards that, indeed, I have stuff available for them to nominate. What’s available for consideration this year? I’m glad you asked. The following are listed in the categories for the Hugo Awards: Best Novel Zoe’s Tale Best Novella “Utere […]
January’s Obligatories, Re: Mail and Whateveresque
Posted on January 5, 2009 1 Comment
About mail: I’ve pretty much answered all the December mail I plan to, so if you sent me something hoping for a reply and didn’t get one, it may have slipped between the cracks (indeed, since I got an unspeakable amount of mail in December, it’s more likely than in most months). Sorry. Feel free […]
2008, 2009
Posted on January 5, 2009 36 Comments
2008 was a horrible year for most humans, as I understand it, but it was pretty good for me. My family and I were happy and healthy, I won a Hugo and got on the New York Times bestseller list, the guy I voted for got elected president, and for the 39th consecutive year, I […]
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