Daily Archives: November 9, 2009
Writers and Financial Woes: What’s Going On
Posted on November 9, 2009 76 Comments
An e-mail: You talk about money and writing a lot, so let me ask you: What is it with writers and money? Lots of them seem to be in financial hot water these days. Hmmmm. Well, let’s start by pointing out two rather salient points (note this discussion is primarily US-centric, but may have application […]
Me on Humor and Science Fiction
Posted on November 9, 2009 13 Comments
Whilst at Worldcon in Montreal this year, I was interviewed for a Canadian TV series called The Electric Playground on the subject of humor and science fiction. They’ve uploaded the interview to their Web site and it is here. Some irony for you: I make a crack about jocks in the interview, whilst wearing a […]
On the Sending of Books to Athena
Posted on November 9, 2009 17 Comments
I’ve gotten e-mails from a number of YA authors asking whether it would be okay (and if it’s appropriate) to send copies of their books to Athena for her potential reading pleasure. So as to address this once and thereafter have something to point these folks to, here’s the ruling on that: 1. I certainly […]
Child’s Play Up for 2009
Posted on November 9, 2009 9 Comments
One of my favorite charities is back once again: Child’s Play, which helps distribute toys and video games to children’s hospitals all over the US and the world, is now open to receive your charitable donations. Go to the site, click on the map for a children’s hospital near you, and you’ll be taken to […]
Still Life With Cat and Books
Posted on November 9, 2009 23 Comments
Because what is life without cats and books? Catless and bookless, that’s what.
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