(1) FUTURE TENSE. The January 2020 entry in the Future Tense Fiction series is “The Truth Is All There Is,” by Emily Parker, a short story about a world in which everyone is happily chained to the blockchain. Mila sits … Continue reading
(1) ALL’S WELLS THAT ENDS WELLES. This meeting between H.G. Wells and Orson Welles was broadcast on Radio KTSA San Antonio on October 28, 1940. (2) DIFFERENCE DECIDERS. Rochelle Spencer assesses “A New Hope: Ebony Elizabeth Thomas’s Vision for “The … Continue reading
(1) A CENTURY OF TITLES FROM OUR CENTURY. The Guardian says it’s time for another clickworthy list! “The 100 best books of the 21st century” includes both fiction and nonfiction – I count about 16 sff works on it, with … Continue reading
(1) BLUE PLAQUE SPECIAL. Once upon a time GRRM lived in Chicago, a fact not to be overlooked by anyone seeking a sweet price for the property. NBC Chicago lets you “See Inside: ‘GoT’ Creator George R.R. Martin’s Former Uptown … Continue reading
(1) THE LAST DAY. Macmillan Publishers is moving from the Flatiron to the Equitable Building and taking Tor.com with it. Seanan McGuire commemorates the departure in her story “Any Way the Wind Blows”. “Captain?” I turn. Our navigator is looking … Continue reading
(1) WORLD FANTASY CON PRELIMINARY PROGRAM. WFC 2018 takes place in Baltimore from November 1-4. Their draft program is now up — World Fantasy 2018 Preliminary Program Grid. This is the Preliminary program schedule. These are the program items we’re … Continue reading
(1) THE PRICE OF LIBERTY. It isn’t cheap — Gizmodo has the story: “USPS Ordered to Pay $3.5 Million After Putting Artist’s Weird ‘Sexier’ Lady Liberty on Stamps”. The USPS put a Getty Images photo of artist Robert S. Davidson’s … Continue reading
(1) ENGINE 451. The Chicago Tribune ran photos — “New Waukegan train mural honors author Ray Bradbury”. Pedersen said his work includes lots of trains, “but I had to have a design that was simple and would have an impact. … Continue reading
By John Hertz: The Westercon LXVIII Masquerade was held on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at the Town & Country Hotel, San Diego, California. Masquerade Director Sandy Manning Master of Ceremonies Tadao Tomomatsu Judges Joni Brill Dashoff Lisa Deutsch Harrigan John … Continue reading
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) Grants Committee has awarded 34 organizations, activities, and public interest programs with Givers Fund Grants. These micro-grants ranged from $375 to $2900 each, for use for projects taking place in 2024. The … Continue reading