(1) THESE ARE THEY. More core from James Davis Nicoll: “Twenty Core Alternate Histories Every True SF Fan Should Have On Their Shelves”. Here are three – are they on your shelves? Lion’s Blood by Steven Barnes On a Red Station, … Continue reading
The shortlist for the 2017 Prix de l’Uchronie has been released by ActuSF. According to Europa SF: “Uchronia” refers to a hypothetical or fictional time-period of our world, in contrast to altogether fictional lands or worlds. A concept similar to … Continue reading
Congratulations to Scott Edelman, newly-added World Fantasy Convention 2018 guest of honor, joining the previously announced slate of Tom Kidd, Michael J. Walsh, and Aliette de Bodard. Edelman began his career as an assistant editor and writer for Marvel Comics … Continue reading
(1) VALENTINELLI CONSIDERS ANTIHARASSMENT PROJECTS. Monica Valentinelli has issued a “Tentative Plan for Con Safety Discussion and Call for Feedback”. …I want to stress, however, that I am no expert on the subject of con safety. There are several people … Continue reading
By Carl Slaughter: Fran Wilde burst onto the scene in 2015 with her Nebula-nominated, Andre Norton-winning, and Compton Crook-winning Updraft from Tor. Publishers Weekly said, “Extraordinary worldbuilding and cascading levels of intrigue make Wilde’s debut fantasy novel soar.” 92% of … Continue reading
By JJ: Editor David Steffen has announced that the Long List Anthology Volume 2 ebook is available for pre-order on Amazon (other vendors and formats soon) for $4.99, and look at that stunning cover by Galen Dara! The stories included are: … Continue reading
(1) ROBOTS FLASH. At the Barnes & Noble blog they’re “Introducing the 12 Days of Robot Christmas” — 12 Days of Flash Fiction from Angry Robot Authors (plus eBook discounts). Posted so far — Dec. 3: Patrick Tomlinson (The Ark): … Continue reading
The nominations for the 2015 Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire have been announced. (For English translations of the titles read the coverage at Europa SF.) The awards will be presented in November at the Utopiales Festival in Nantes, France. Roman francophone … Continue reading
(1) PROBABLY SOMETHING. I would use Patrick Morris Miller’s entire verse as the title if it wouldn’t break Jetpack. Here are the lyrics he posted in comments. Something quite fannish,Something quite slannish,Something for everyone,A pixel scroll tonight! from A Funny Thing … Continue reading
The Glasgow 2024 Worldcon committee today announced the finalists for this year’s Hugo Awards. 1720 valid nominating ballots were received and counted from the members of the 2023 and 2024 World Science Fiction Conventions for the 2024 Hugo Awards. Voting … Continue reading