(1) THE RIGHT PANTS. Sharon Lee assures Facebook readers it can be done. Repeatedly. So, the question arises on Twitter — Is it possible to pants — i.e. write outline-free — an entire novel? Er, yes, it is possible to … Continue reading
(1) YOUR VIRTUAL VACAY. Paul Weimer has transplanted the famous Mind Meld feature, a roundtable discussion of the tropes, themes, politics, and future of genre fiction that solicits answers from writers, editors, readers and fans, to its new home at … Continue reading
(1) MACHADO ON BOOK BANS. Carmen Maria Machado has an op-ed in today’s New York Times: “Banning My Book Won’t Protect Your Child”. … Book bans in America are nothing new. As long as there have been writers, there have … Continue reading
Finalists in 25 competitive categories for the 2021 Audie Awards, including the Audiobook of the Year, were announced by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) on February 23. The Audie Awards® recognize excellence in audiobook and spoken word entertainment,. The finalists were … Continue reading
(1) TITLE BOUT. Shelf Awareness publicized the release of the six-book shortlist for the 2020 Diagram Prize for the Oddest Book Title of the Year. “Founded by Trevor Bounford and the late Bruce Robertson in 1978 ‘as a way to stave … Continue reading
(1) HALLOWEEN ALREADY? People who sell candy are getting ready. But no need for anybody to go door-to-door: buy your own bag and tuck in at at home. “Hershey’s Will Have A Ton Of New Halloween Candy This Year Including … Continue reading
(1) COMIC-CON ONLINE. More information has been released about the replacement for the annual San Diego event: “Comic-Con@Home Sets July Dates”. As Greg Weir joked on Facebook, “The virtual lines will be enormous.” Comic-Con@Home was first teased in early May … Continue reading
The winners in the 24 competitive categories for the 2020 Audie Awards, including the Audiobook of the Year, were announced by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) on March 2. The Audie Awards® recognize excellence in audiobook and spoken word entertainment. … Continue reading
Finalists in 24 competitive categories for the 2020 Audie Awards, including the Audiobook of the Year, were announced by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) on February 3. The Audie Awards® recognize excellence in audiobook and spoken word entertainment,. The finalists … Continue reading
(1) ROBOTECH. Titan Comics launches its new Robotech comics on October 16. A new Robotech saga starts now with Robotech: Remix, a gripping series that will take beloved characters and iconic mecha to places fans have never seen before! Featuring … Continue reading