(1) THE SQUEEZE IS ON. NPR’s Morning Edition explores why “Critics Oppose Penguin Random House Acquiring Simon & Schuster”. LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: It is the blockbuster that has the literary world talking – the potential merger of the huge Simon … Continue reading
The Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists (ASFA) has posted the finalists for the 34th annual Chesley Awards. The Chesleys, named for the great astronomical artist Chesley Bonestell, started in 1985 as a means for the sff art community … Continue reading
(1) EATING THE FANTASTIC. Scott Edelman, in Episode 79 of Eating the Fantastic, invites podcast listeners to join him for lunch with Rebecca Roanhorse at Zona Rosa Mexican restaurant. Roanhorse’s short story “Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience (TM),” which … Continue reading
The 2016 Edgar Award nominees have been announced by the Mystery Writers of America. The awards will be presented April 28 in New York. BEST NOVEL The Strangler Vine by M.J. Carter (Penguin Random House – G.P. Putnam’s Sons) The … Continue reading
aka The Knights Who say Ni Award In today’s roundup: Vox Day, Lindsay Duncan, Laura “Tegan” Gjovaag, David Gerrold, Sara Amis, Dave Freer, Chris Gerrib, Lisa J. Goldstein, Lis Carey, Rebekah Golden, Russell Blackford, Camestros Felapton, Mabrick, Will McLean, Alexandra Erin and cryptic … Continue reading
Sunday, September 3, 1989 at Noreascon Three. Fifth installment of my reminiscences about the once-in-a-generation convention that took place 25 years ago this week. Sunday In The Park With George: As I set up the Fanzine Sales table Sunday morning … Continue reading
By Andrew Porter: I tried to get a press pass for Book Expo America, coming up the end of this month, but couldn’t qualify. Apparently when I send links and news items to the people, news blogs and interested parties … Continue reading