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Fani Willis Says “Bless Your Heart” To Jim Jordan
Posted on September 7, 2023 31 Comments
And as we all know, a southern woman saying “Bless Your Heart” means “Go Fuck Yourself.” Which is indeed, the substance of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ reply to House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan’s August 24th letter to her, in which he essentially tried to threaten her with congressional oversight for intending to put […]
Mr. Scalzi Goes to Columbus
Posted on September 6, 2023 8 Comments
And, in fact, I went to the Statehouse! To barge into the Governor’s office to give him a piece of my mind, as is my right as a citizen of Ohio? No, they would have dragged me off to jail, come on. I was there to record a bit for the Ohio Channel (the state-run […]
New Music LP Out Today: “Eternal”
Posted on September 4, 2023 10 Comments
Wait, a whole LP? Yes, that’s right, while you weren’t looking, I’ve been fiddling about on a specific musical project that ended up being 40 minutes long, which is to say, the length of a traditional LP. It even breaks well into two sides, with Side One being a shade over 23 minutes and Side […]
Saturday Music: “Ride the Wind to Me”
Posted on September 2, 2023 3 Comments
Songwriter and musician Julie Miller is one of the great secret weapons of the musical genre known as “Americana,” which for those who don’t know, is kind of like if country music and shoegaze had a baby. I became acquainted with her when Emmylou Harris covered a song of hers for her Wrecking Ball album […]
New Books and ARCs, 9/1/23
Posted on September 1, 2023 14 Comments
New month, new books and ARCs at the Scalzi Compound, with an emphasis on limited editions from Subterranean Press! What here is something you want to take into September with you? Share in the comments! — JS
An Update From the Old Church, August 31, 2023
Posted on August 31, 2023 41 Comments
For the longest time it seemed impossible we would actually get to this point, but now we’re actually here: All the major renovations we were making to the church are now complete. The very last thing to have done were the bookshelves in the balcony, which span the walls on both wings; we had a […]
Today I Sneezed For Ten Minutes Straight and It Appears to Have Caused Me Some Minor Brain Damage So Here’s a Picture of Smudge High On Catnip While I Recover
Posted on August 30, 2023 20 Comments
We’ve all been there, Smudge. Maybe not because of catnip, but otherwise, yes. Also, I am fine, honest, I just can’t focus worth a damn. I’m calling the day a wash. Hope yours was all right. — JS
20 Years of Science Fiction Conventions
Posted on August 28, 2023 57 Comments
Because I am the sort of nerd who keeps track of these things, I will note that today marks the 20th anniversary of the first time I ever attended a science fiction convention. On August 28, 2003, having sold Old Man’s War to Tor at the beginning of that year, I decided it was time […]
Saturday Music: “She Goes On”
Posted on August 26, 2023 11 Comments
I was down in the basement music studio today, upgrading software, and I figured as long as I was down there I might as well cover a song, this one by Crowded House. It’s a very pretty song, pretty enough to (almost) mask that it is also a fundamentally sad song. I love it and […]
I Was Gonna Post About Trump and His Mug Shot, But Then I Got Busy and Also OMD Came Out With a New Video, So Here Is That Instead
Posted on August 25, 2023 19 Comments
I mean, I will probably talk about Trump again soon! But today has turned out to be a day I need to do things in — I know, so unfair, right? — and also this new OMD single is very OMD, and as someone who grew up with the band, I think of this as […]
My SciFri Interview About The Kaiju Preservation Society
Posted on August 24, 2023 10 Comments
This summer the folks at Science Friday made The Kaiju Preservation Society their book club read, and in addition to talking about the book with each other, they had me come over for an hour-long chat about the book, writing, science and life in general. Here’s the whole interview for your delight. Note the live […]
Starter Villain in the House
Posted on August 23, 2023 20 Comments
Literally ten minutes ago the UPS truck rolled up with my author hardcover copies of Starter Villain. As is tradition, I gave the first copy to Krissy, and the second copy is mine (the third usually goes to my mother-in-law. The fourth usually goes to the Bradford library). I have to say it looks great […]
Various and Sundry, 8/21/23
Posted on August 21, 2023 21 Comments
I spent the weekend away with friends and then today I did two interviews, one for print and one for radio, and now I’m surfacing to see what’s going on in the world. Want to come along with me? Sure you do! Trump Has to Shell Out $200,000 For Bail in Georgia: Actually, as I […]
New Books and ARCs, 8/18/23
Posted on August 18, 2023 12 Comments
Just in time for the weekend, a whole stack of new books and ARCs, perfect for reading outside (if it’s nice), or inside (if air conditioning is desired). What here is calling to you? Share in the comments! — JS
In Which I Am Informed By the Boss It Is Time to Go Back to Work
Posted on August 17, 2023 6 Comments
“Yes, yes, you traveled to Washington and New York for the last week, and you got to see people and have adventures. That’s very nice. But now you’re back, and, what is that? A pile of work you’ve been ignoring while you’ve been on the road? Well, guess what you get to do now, pal?” […]
View From a Hotel Balcony, 8/14/23: Brooklyn
Posted on August 14, 2023 10 Comments
Fun fact: for all the times that I’ve been in New York City, my hotel room has always been in Manhattan, and I’ve strayed into the other boroughs rarely if at all. That changes tonight: For the first time I’m staying in Brooklyn, and I have to say it’s pretty nice so far. I’m here […]
Announcing the Starter Villain Book Tour
Posted on August 14, 2023 37 Comments
We’re about a month out from the release of Starter Villain, what better time to announce the tour for the book! This year’s itinerary has me revisiting some familiar places as well as going to new cities for the first time. I’m really excited to see everyone out on the road this year. Here are […]
A Quick Weekend Report
Posted on August 13, 2023 16 Comments
First, look at the photo above: Would you believe that’s a library? Well, it is: The Library of Congress, where on Friday night, I and a bunch of authors and librarians and other had a nice little soiree prior to the National Book Festival on Saturday. It was a lovely time, and I got many […]
View From a Hotel Window, 8/11/23: Washington DC
Posted on August 11, 2023 12 Comments
And, look, you fans of parking lots will not be disappointed this time! I am in town for the National Book Festival, which is free and open to the public, and my event is tomorrow afternoon, followed by a signing, so feel free to get a book from the booksellers there or bring one of […]
RIP, Robbie Robertson
Posted on August 9, 2023 15 Comments
He’s passed away at the age of 80. Unlike I think most people who connected with his music, I was never into The Band, either as Bob Dylan’s backing musicians or on their own. I connected with Robertson with his 1987 solo album, and even then it was less about him than it was about […]
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