Lela Buis sends along a new picture of Spot, wide awake on Avram Davidson’s The Enemy of My Enemy. Sorry, Spot’s not sleepy again. She’s suspicious about that camera. Note that the price on this paperback is $.60. There’s been … Continue reading
Splatterpunk Award founders Wrath James White and Brian Keene have announced that David G. Barnett will be the honoree of the 2019 J.F. Gonzalez Lifetime Achievement Award. Since 1993, Barnett has operated Necro Publications (and its imprints), publishing some of … Continue reading
By JJ: (1) INSPIRING THE RIGHT STUFF. Space.com reports that American Girl’s latest entry in their doll line is an aspiring astronaut created with advice from NASA. An 11-year-old aspiring astronaut who dreams of being the first person to go … Continue reading
Kathleen David’s December 31 post ”In the Blink of an Eye” relates many details about Peter David’s realization he was having a stroke, and what was done to get immediate medical help: While at dinner I thought his speech was … Continue reading
Dysprosium, the 2015 British National Science Fiction Convention, continues to develop new program offerings. The latest additions to its schedule are: Martin Owton and the T-party will run a writing workshop at Dysprosium which involves detailed critique and comment on a pre-submitted … Continue reading
(1) TOMLINSON AND ROBINSON SUE MILWAUKEE. In February, Patrick Tomlinson and his partner, Niki Robinson filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee over the multiple instances of swatting: “Robinson v. City of Milwaukee, 2:24-cv-00264”. At the link you can … Continue reading
(1) NEBULA AWARDS TOASTMASTER NAMED. Sarah Gailey, Nebula and Hugo finalist, will serve as toastmaster for SFWA’s 59th Annual Nebula Awards® Ceremony. The ceremony will take place in Pasadena, CA on June 8, 2024. The organization will be livestreaming the … Continue reading
(1) A SHAMELESS PLUG FOR “THE AI SONG,” A PARODY BY MY FRIEND (AND COLLEAGUE) PAUL SCHINDLER. [Item by Daniel Dern.] My friend, colleague, and former-boss — briefly (at Byte.com) — Paul Schindler, knowing that I’m a frequent File770 contributor/suggester … Continue reading
The Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association (CSFFA) today announced the ballot for the 2024 Aurora Awards for Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror composed of eligible works done by Canadians in 2023. The top five nominated works were selected. Additional works were … Continue reading
The Imaginarium Convention released the 2024 Imadjinn Awards finalists on March 26. The winners selected by the jury will be announced during an awards ceremony on July 20 at the Imaginarium 2023 Convention in Louisville, KY. The 2024 Imadjinn Award Finalists in … Continue reading