Monthly Archives: May 2014

The Nebulas; The Last Panels

I’m in the elevator riding down to the room where the SWFA Nebula panel on “Writing Other Cultures, Real or Imagined,” is being held. Two SWFA writers enter the elevator. SWFA Writer 1:  I’m moderating a panel of “writing other … Continue reading

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Nebula Weekend; Superspies and Supercops

I have two more panels I plan to discuss here on the blog. This is one; the “Writing Other Cultures, Real or Imagined” is the other. I’ll probably do a short posting about the two editor panels, which were interesting, … Continue reading

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SF in SF… In San Jose

SF in SF is a science fiction writers group that was the brainchild of Terry Bisson. It meets months and the proceeds from the bar at the event are donated to a charity. The Thursday, May 15, 2014, bar till … Continue reading

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Fact versus Fiction; A Nebula Panel

The title might not clue you in; this is a panel about how writers use research. This panel was fun and lively; sharp, humorous panelists who knew and liked each other, allowing for banter and a lot of riffing. The … Continue reading

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The Nebula Weekend, May, 2014

Ann Leckie’s science fiction “space opera” novel ANCILLARY JUSTICE won the 2013 Nebula for Best Novel. I am pleased and not surprised, although I had other favorites on the list. I thought AC might get edged out by THE OCEAN … Continue reading

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8 Bath Ducks on a Fence, Part Two

So why the bath ducks? Well, they are props for a writing assignment for my group at VOICES. And for me. Bath ducks provide a two-for-one opportunity. Exercise 1:  Choose a duck. Describe the duck to someone who has never … Continue reading

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8 Bath Ducks on a Fence

Why? More on that later.

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Orphan Black; Just Who is the Smartest Clone?

“… but you’re not the smartest clone, are you, Sarah?”                                                             … Continue reading

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The Hugos

It’s award season in the science fiction and fantasy world. The British Science Fiction Awards (BSFAs) were announced last week, the Clarke awards have come out, and the Nebulas will be announced on May 17th, and the Hugo winners will … Continue reading

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Living With a Wild God, by Barbara Ehrenreich

Barbara Ehrenreich wrote Nickeled and Dimed, the single best study of capitalism, working poverty and minimum wage ever published in this country, and which should be required reading for everybody. She also wrote a book about “positive thinking” and just … Continue reading

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