Daily Archives: June 8, 2009
Today’s Really Dumb News Story
Posted on June 8, 2009 48 Comments
Courtesy of Associated Press: Obama’s issues yet to match earlier presidents’ Scholars say Lincoln, Roosevelt, Truman faced greater challenges in office This is somehow a bad thing? I mean, I’m generally a fan of Obama and all; he seems a smart and generally capable fellow. But given the choice of testing his mettle with a […]
Reminder: Viable Paradise Applications Due June 30
Posted on June 8, 2009 31 Comments
While we’re on the subject of writing workshops, I would be hideously remiss not to remind you that if you are hoping to apply to (and thus possibly attend) Viable Paradise, the week-long writing workshop at which I serve as an instructor, the proverbial clock is ticking: All applications need to be in by the […]
Clarion West Write-a-Thon: Sponsor a Writer to Sponsor a Writer-to-Be
Posted on June 8, 2009 16 Comments
So, my pal Tempest Bradford said to me, “Hey, I’m participating in the 2009 Clarion West Write-a-Thon, to raise money to help students attend the Clarion West writing workshop. I’m trying to raise $1,000. Wanna sponsor me?” And I said, “Sure.” And she said, “Great! And would you mind writing about it on your Web […]
METAtropolis Starred Publishers Weekly Review
Posted on June 8, 2009 8 Comments
This is nice: METAtropolis’ upcoming print version just got a starred review in Publishers Weekly (scroll down for the review), which said, among other things: Editor Scalzi (Zoe’s Tale) and four well known writers thoughtfully postulate the evolution of cities, transcending postapocalyptic clichés to envision genuinely new communities and relationships… Each story shines on its […]
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