Daily Archives: May 18, 2010
Why “Punishing the Publisher” Usually Doesn’t
Posted on May 18, 2010 140 Comments
So, let’s say you’re a reader (which, because you are here, is a reasonable assumption to make). There is an author who has come to your attention and whose work you’re considering purchasing — but then something that the publisher of that work is doing regarding that particular book is annoying you. What is it […]
For Those of You Who Missed the Live Show
Posted on May 18, 2010 24 Comments
Here’s a Web video of the Nebula Awards, starting with David Levine’s excellent keynote address about going to Mars. If you go to 43:18 in the video, you’ll see Toastmaster Alan Steele introduce me and then me give away the Best Novel Nebula to Paolo Bacigalupi. But the whole thing is fun. [vodpod id=Video.3647066&w=425&h=350&fv=loc%3D%2F%26amp%3Bautoplay%3Dfalse%26amp%3Bvid%3D6955588%26amp%3Blocale%3Den_US] Also […]
The Big Idea: Greg Van Eekhout
Posted on May 18, 2010 27 Comments
There are not a lot of books I am inclined to like just on title alone, but I have to tell you, Kid vs. Squid is one of them. Because, come on! Kids! Squids! You can’t lose. Fortunately, however, there’s more going on here than a truly excellent title, and author Greg Van Eekhout has […]
Whatever Everyone Else is Saying