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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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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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Tagged Daryl Gregory, Marriott, Nebula Awards, Samuel R Delaney, San Jose, science fiction, SF in SF, Terry Bisson
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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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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