SFWA will honor Joanna Russ and Stanley Schmidt with its 2015 Solstice Awards, granted in recognition of “the positive impact and influence the recipients and their work have had on the science fiction and fantasy genres.” The awards will be … Continue reading
William F. Nolan has been voted the World Horror Society’s 2015 Grand Master for his significant achievements as a professional in the horror field. He will be presented with the award at the World Horror Convention in Atlanta over the … Continue reading
On November 23, 1914 newspapers filled their pages with coverage of World War I, neglecting the day’s real headline-maker, the birth of Arthur Wilson “Bob” Tucker – Arthur? – one of science fiction’s most influential personalities. “Hugo Gernsback has often … Continue reading
Neal Barrett, Jr., who was named a SFWA Author Emeritus in 2010, died January 12 at the age of 84. His first published sf story was “To Tell the Truth” in Galaxy in 1960. Although never the winner of … Continue reading
Here are 8 developments of interest to fans: (1) In Point Break the robbers wore masks with the faces of four ex-Presidents to disguise their identifies. Today’s masks are so much more lifelike that they don’t merely disguise the wearer, … Continue reading
By Mike Glyer: William Tenn (Phil Klass) died February 7 at the age of 89 from congestive heart failure, closing a celebrated life. Tenn was one of Noreascon 4’s Guests of Honor in 2004 (for the occasion producing a collection … 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) TOMLINSON CRITICIZES PENGUINCON FOR CAVING TO HIS CYBERSTALKERS. In “PenguiCon 2024 Postmortem or How Not to Handle Cyberstalking”, Patrick S. Tomlinson explains how he was disinvited from a convention – one he didn’t originally apply to present at, until … Continue reading
(1) WANT TO HEAR SOME GOOD NEWS? In “Regarding Audible”, Brandon Sanderson reports progress has been made in moving audiobook distributors toward a fairer royalty structure. Work remains to be done, however. …I’m happy to say that this stand has … Continue reading
This report is being released simultaneously on File770 and Genre Grapevine and is also available to download as an e-book epub file and as a PDF. By Chris M. Barkley and Jason Sanford “You acquire information and you convey the … Continue reading