A Book Blurb By Me (Andy Remic’s Serial Killers Incorporated)!

I follow Andy Remic’s blog, and earlier today he posted the cover art for his latest book from Anarchy Books (a new ebook publisher).  And that cover features a quote/blurb by yours truly!  See for yourself: Now, to be fair, the quote is attributed to SQT’s blog, but I wrote the review that Remic took […]

Arthur C. Clarke Award Nominees — Some Thoughts

Everyone has been pointing out the Arthur C. Clarke Award nominees in the last few days.  And why not?  The list has some really interesting books on it, including a second novel from one of my favorite new writers: Zoo City, Lauren Beukes (Angry Robot) The Dervish House, Ian McDonald (Gollancz) Monsters of Men, Patrick […]

Hugo Nominations? They’re Not the Only Ones

Everyone seems to be in plug mode for the Hugos, and so I’m going to join the game and let you all know a few of the things I’ve done in the last year that one can nominate for a Hugo: I am apparently eligible for Best Fan Writer for the work I have done […]

A Quick Note: The Silence and Caribbean Science Fiction

Readers of the blog will have noticed my silence for the last week and a half (with the exception of a handful of posts).  This is entirely intentional, and I think you all deserve an explanation. The reason:  I am working on my MA Thesis at this very moment (draft #1), which is due at […]

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night (and morning/day)! May your holidays be happy and full of tasty food and other nice things.

Book Giveaway Winners!

Two lucky people have been selected to win copies of The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett!  And they are: Loopdilou And: redhead Congratulations to the both of you!  You’ll receive an email from me shortly.