Daily Archives: September 6, 2016
The Scamperbeasts at One: Today You Are a Cat
Posted on September 6, 2016 35 Comments
The Scamperbeasts came to us on November 1, 2015; at the time we were assured that they were eight weeks old, i.e., old enough, just barely, to be taken home to us. Working back eight weeks from November 1, took us to this week in September for them being born. So, somewhat arbitrarily within the […]
The Big Idea: Nisi Shawl
Posted on September 6, 2016 11 Comments
Nisi Shawl’s novel, Everfair, began as a bit of dare — a fine reason for a story to exist. But as Shawl details below, it’s not enough to write something for the challenge… because sooner or later, you’ll need people to want to read that story, too. NISI SHAWL: I want to subvert your mind. […]
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