(1) NAILED TO THE INTERNET DOOR. Finding that professional organizations aren’t moving quickly enough, Clarkesworld editor Neil Clarke has drafted his own “AI statement”. I’ve complained that various publishing industry groups have been slow to respond to recent developments in … Continue reading
The Endeavour Award for books published in 2021 was presented at Norwescon 45 on April 8. The award encourages the growth of literature in the field and recognize works of excellence. It is named for H.M. Bark Endeavour, the ship of … Continue reading
The winner of the 2023 Philip K. Dick Award, given for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States, was announced April 7 at Norwescon 45: Special citation was given to: The Philip K. Dick Award … Continue reading
(1) NEBULA FINALIST UPDATE. Rebecca Gomez Farrell, SFWA Communications Director, today distributed a corrected Nebula Finalist press release. SFWA makes every effort to include all appropriate contributors to Nebula Award finalist works before our initial announcement. However, due to the short … Continue reading
The names of the five Philip K. Dick Award judges for the 2023 award year have been announced. The award is given for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the United States. The judges are: Nicky Drayden: … Continue reading
The Endeavour Award has named the finalists and judges for books published in 2021. A panel of judges will select the winner, to be presented at Norwescon 45, April 6-9, held in SeaTac, Washington at the DoubleTree Hotel. The finalists … Continue reading
The six works nominated for the 2023 Philip K. Dick Award were announced by the judges and the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust on January 12. First prize and any special citations will be … Continue reading
The Endeavour Award for science fiction or fantasy written by Pacific Northwest writers is back. Entries are being accepted through November 15, 2022. The winner receives a handsome physical award and a cash prize of $1,000. The award, sponsored by … Continue reading
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) is accepting applications for Givers Fund Grants through October 1, 2022. Successful applicants will be granted funds for use in 2023. Givers Fund Grants are annual grants awarded to projects that support SFWA’s mission to … Continue reading
(1) BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING. ALSO LISTENING, PHONE-STALKING, AND DNA TRACKING. “A New York Times analysis of over 100,000 government bidding documents found that China’s ambition to collect digital and biological data from its citizens is more expansive and invasive … Continue reading