(1) EATING THE FANTASTIC. Scott Edelman invites listeners to chow down on chowder with the award-winning Jack Dann in episode 104 of his Eating the Fantastic podcast. Jack’s an old friend I see far too infrequently ever since he moved … Continue reading
(1) FAREWELL. Martin Hoare’s funeral was held today. Pete Young shared a photo of the casket (posted here with permission.) Yes, it was used for Martin. He was inside, then Martin + Tardis were cremated. I could not get any … Continue reading
The preliminary ballot for the Australian SF (“Ditmar”) Awards for 2019 has been made available for comment and correction before becoming final. The nominees are award-eligible works and persons first nominated by fans and members of the Australian NatCon which … Continue reading
The finalists for the 2018 Aurealis Awards were announced February 19 by the Continuum Foundation (ConFound). The award recognizes the achievements of Australian science fiction, fantasy and horror writers. The winners of the Aurealis Awards, as well as the Sara … Continue reading
The Australian SF (“Ditmar”) Awards for 2018 were presented at the 2018 Australian National SF Convention, (Swancon 43), in Perth on April 1. Best Novel Crossroads of Canopy, Thoraiya Dyer, Tor. Best Novella or Novelette “Girl Reporter”, Tansy Rayner Roberts, … Continue reading
The preliminary ballot for the Australian SF (“Ditmar”) Awards for 2018 has been made available for comment and correction before becoming final. The nominees are award-eligible works and persons first nominated by fans and members of the Australian NatCon which … Continue reading
The Australian Horror Writers Association announced the finalists for the 2016 Australian Shadows Awards on March 19. The Shadows celebrate the finest in horror and dark fiction published by an Australian or New Zealander. Best Short Fiction (Up to 7,500 … Continue reading
The 2015 World Fantasy Award shortlist has been released. The ballot was picked by a two-step process. The two items in each category receiving the most nominations from members of the World Fantasy Convention were placed on the final ballot. The remainder … Continue reading