(1) PRIVACY. David Brin’s Chasing Shadows, a collection of short stories and essays by other science fiction luminaries, was released today. As we debate Internet privacy, revenge porn, the NSA, and Edward Snowden, cameras get smaller, faster, and more numerous. … Continue reading
Ad Astra: The 50th Anniversary SFWA Cookbook edited by Cat Rambo and Fran Wilde is available for preorder now. From Alien Scones to At the Fruitcake of Madness, DOOM Cookies, Falling Cloud Cake, and Miss Murder’s Black Forest Trifle, there are 157 … Continue reading
The recipients of the 2014 Sidewise Awards for Alternate History were announced at Loncon 3 on August 16. Short Form “The Weight of the Sunrise” by Vylar Kaftan Long Form (tie) The Windsor Faction, by D. J. Taylor Surrounded by … Continue reading
The nominees for the 2013 Sidewise Award for Alternate History are: Short Form Vylar Kaftan, “The Weight of the Sunrise” (Asimov’s, 2/13) Ken Liu, “A Brief History of the Trans-Pacific Tunnel” (F&SF, 1/13) Adam Roberts, “Tollund” (The Book of the … Continue reading
SFWA presented the 2013 Nebula Awards on May 17 in San Jose. Best Novel Ancillary Justice, Ann Leckie (Orbit US; Orbit UK) Best Novella ‘‘The Weight of the Sunrise,’’ Vylar Kaftan (Asimov’s 2/13) Best Novelette ‘‘The Waiting Stars,’’ Aliette de … Continue reading
The 2014 Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award shortlist was announced on May 1 by Christopher McKitterick, Director of the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction. The award is given for the best science fiction short story of the year: “Bloom,” … Continue reading
The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America have announced the 2013 Nebula Nominees. Member voting will be open through March 31 and the winners will be announced during Nebula Awards Weekend, May 15-18 in San Jose. Best Novel We Are All … Continue reading
Apex Publications will launch Glitter & Mayhem, an anthology dedicated to Roller Derby, nightclubs, glam aliens, (literal) party monsters, drugs, sex, glitter, and debauchery, at a skating party during LoneStarCon 3. The 120,000 word, 346-page anthology originated as an idea on … Continue reading
More than 40 sf and fantasy writers will participate in a mass book signing as part of the Nebula Award Weekend. The event, which is open to the public, takes place on Friday, May 20 at 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the … Continue reading
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America has announced the nominees for the 2010 Nebula Awards. Novel The Native Star, M.K. Hobson (Spectra) The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, N.K. Jemisin (Orbit UK; Orbit US) Shades of Milk and Honey, Mary Robinette … Continue reading