(1) OVERCOMER. Robyn Bennis provides “A Debut Author’s Guide to Social Anxiety”. ….If, on the other hand, the above feels like a gross exaggeration of your social anxiety, then perhaps I do have a handful of weird old tips for … Continue reading
By Steve Vertlieb: Alfred Hitchcock and Bernard Herrmann each reached the zenith of their respective careers during their celebrated artistic association, inspiring the brilliant cinematic expression and triumphant realization of their collaborative productivity. Each a genius in his field, Hitchcock … Continue reading
Also running for TAFF is Theresa Derwin, whose website identifies her as an author of urban fantasy, sf and horror. I took one last look at Facebook after posting about Mowatt and discovered a link to the other candidate. Derwin … Continue reading
When Frank Wu came out on the losing end of the latest TAFF race a disgruntled friend of mine declared his surprise because Frank is such a popular fan. But he consoled Frank with a seductive conspiracy theory – that no … Continue reading
(1) HUGO NOMINATIONS CLOSE IN ONE WEEK. Nicholas Whyte, Glasgow 2024 Hugo Administrator and WSFS Division Head reminds members that they have until March 9 to submit nominations for this year’s Hugo Awards. Full information at “Hugo Awards – Nomination … Continue reading
(1) HE FALL DOWN BUT NOT GO BOOM. [Item by Mike Kennedy.] Job #1 — Stick the landing. Oops. “Odysseus: Moon lander tipped over at touchdown, limiting the data it’s sending”.– AP News has the story. (Captain Kirk was not available for … Continue reading
By Steve Vertlieb: This is a love story, as wondrous, tender, and affectionate as any that you’ll ever read. In the current vernacular, it might be referred to as a “bromance,” the non-romantic affection for one man by another. For, … Continue reading
The 2023 Saturn Award nominees were announced on December 6. James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water received 12 nominations, surpassing the record he set back in 2010 when the original Avatar film garnered 10 nominations. Other films leading the way are Christopher Nolan’s biopic, Oppenheimer, with … Continue reading
(1) IAFA 45 GUESTS. The 45th International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts will meet March 13-16, 2024 at the Orlando Airport Marriott Lakeside in Florida. Guests of Honor are Mary Turzillo and C. E. Murphy, and Guest Scholars are Woppa … Continue reading
(1) LAST DAY TO NOMINATE FOR DRAGON AWARDS. Nominations are being taken for the 2023 Dragon Awards until July 19. Need more information about what to put on your ballot? Red Panda Fraction has assembled a Dragon Awards 2023 Eligible Works spreadsheet in the … Continue reading