(1) UNLOAD THE CANON. Rev. Tom Emanuel calls on scholars and students to “Decanonize Tolkien” at Queer and Back Again. In the fifty years since Tolkien’s death, his work and legacy have irrevocably shaped our understanding of what fantasy even is. This … Continue reading
The Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association invites everyone to view the livestream of this year’s Aurora Awards Ceremony on YouTube and Facebook. It takes place August 19 starting at 7:00 Eastern (5:00 p.m. Mountain, 4:00 p.m. Pacific). Here are the … Continue reading
(1) THE SICHUAN CHICKEN EMERGENCY. Last year’s Hugo-winning novelist has received a new honor — “Dinosaur relics named after science fiction writer Liu Cixin”. A new kind of bird-footed dinosaur footprint was discovered in Gulin county, Southwest China’s Sichuan province … Continue reading
The 2014 Aurora Award final ballot has been released. Voting will by members of Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association will begin May 3. Votes must be received by midnight September 6. The awards will be presented at V-Con in … Continue reading
The nominees for the 2013 Aurora Awards are: Best Novel – English Destiny’s Fall by Marie Bilodeau, Dragon Moon Press Food for the Gods by Karen Dudley, Ravenstone Books Healer’s Sword: Part 7 of the Okal Rel Saga by Lynda … Continue reading
Finalists for the 2011 Prix Aurora were announced at Boréal on May 15. The full list appears after the jump. Stunningly, nothing was nominated in the Best Fan Publications category, vacated by the administrators with the explanation, “No award will … Continue reading
The winners of the 2009 Aurora Awards for Canadian sf, fantasy and fan achievements were announced August 7 at Anticipation. The full press release follows the jump.
Nominees for Canada’s Prix Aurora have been announced. These awards recognize Canadian science fiction and fantasy artwork, writing, and fan activities. Any Canadian citizen or resident may vote in the Aurora selection process. Mail-in or online ballots must be submitted … Continue reading
(1) COVID OUTBREAK AMONG EASTERCON ATTENDEES. Fans who attended last week’s Eastercon in the UK (“Conversation”) have been self-reporting positive Covid tests and symptoms to the con’s Facebook community group, or to the con’s Discord server, now closed, which reportedly … Continue reading