Daily Archives: November 5, 2013
November’s Experiment
Posted on November 5, 2013 31 Comments
It’s crunch time on the novel, and from yesterday until it’s done (please God soon), I’ve decided to pretty much avoid all news from the outside world whenever possible. Two reasons: One, it’s distracting in a basic “oh look something I can read to avoid working” sense, and two, everyone is still screaming at everyone […]
Today’s Photo, 11/5/13
Posted on November 5, 2013 10 Comments
Taken at the Art Institute of Chicago, November 2013.
Vote For Someone Else for the First Round of the Goodreads Choice Awards 2013
Posted on November 5, 2013 31 Comments
So, apparently The Human Division has been selected for the first round of the Goodreads Choice Awards, in the science fiction category. Which is very cool; I’m chuffed the folks at Goodreads are saying the novel is one of the best SF books of the year. Thank you. That said, you know what? At the […]
The Big Idea: Ryk E. Spoor
Posted on November 5, 2013 9 Comments
What is best in life? To have a successful book and to have the publishers and fans clamoring for a sequel. But what’s best in life comes with its own set of (admittedly high-end) problems. This Ryk E. Spoor discovered in the creation of Spheres of Influence, the follow-up to his science fiction hit, Grand […]
Quick Note to the Americans
Posted on November 5, 2013 40 Comments
Today is a day of voting in many states and localities. Remember to vote if you can. I just did — I voted for township trustees, school board members and on tax levies for parks and emergency services. Nothing sexy but all actually important stuff. But then, voting isn’t about the sexy. It’s about having […]
In the US, 2020 is likely to be the most significant election in a generation. If you're an adult US citizen it's important that you (yes, you) register to vote and then vote by November 3, 2020. Several states are purging voters from their rolls, and efforts are being made to make voting by mail unreliable. It's important also to check your registration, and to have a plan to vote early. Don't let anyone take your right to vote!
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