Sunday, June 1, 2008

News and Blog Updates: June 01, 2008

Special Feature - The Nuts & Bolts of Writing by Yasmine Galenorn
This is the first of what I hope to be a continuing series of Special Features presenting the the opinions, thoughts, and guidance on the craft of writing by local authors.
Yasmine Galenorn was kind enough to volunteer a series of articles she wrote a few months back on "The Nuts & Bolts" of writing. Below are the URLs to those articles.

If you are a local author and would like to contribute to this section, please send me a message and we can discuss the details.


News Headlines:
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Are We Alone - Next show available June 2, 2008 "Aging: Stop Right There!" (Encore Presentation)
Aging
Imagine if aging were a disease like measles, one that could be cured. Some scientists think it's possible and that we'll eventually halt - or at least slow - the march of time and extend lifespans into the triple digits and beyond. 100 could become the new 40, and 1000 the new 500! But that's a lot of years of filling out tax forms and showing up for dental hygiene appointments. Do we really want to live that long? If so, we should tap into the secret of longevity from Ming, a 400-year-old clam.
Also, the surprising story of how aviator Charles Lindbergh helped develop a medical device that prolonged lives - all in support of the Nazi cause.
Guests: You can listen to this and other episodes at: http://radio.seti.org/
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Are We A Blog? - The long arm of the laws of robotics

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Jeffrey Marks’s book "Anthony Boucher: A Biobibliography" was published in May by McFarland and Co. Boucher was the founding editor of The Magazine of F&SF. The reviews say "a delightful tribute to a multi-talented man" and "No one with an interest in Boucher or the history of his genres will want to miss this book." Marks' website is www.jeffreymarks.com or you can read about the book at: http://www.amazon.com/Anthony-Boucher-Biobibliography-Jeffrey-Marks/dp/0786433205?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194284555&sr=8-1

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Michael G. Munz - My Interview by Crystal--Did I mention there's a contest?
"Can't get enough interviews of your favorite author? How about enough interviews of me, instead? On the off-chance your answer is yes, Crystal's Book Reviews & Author Interviews has recently interviewed me and my self-depreciating attitude! Check it out here." ~ Michael G. Munz / www.michaelgmunz.com

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Pantechnicon Publishing - What's in Issue Seven ? Launching today ... Go here to find out: http://www.pantechnicon.net/

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NWSFS Blogs on MySpace & Blogspot - Wanted: Assistant Editor(s)
I don't know if the title editor really appies or not, but I am looking for an assistant editor, blogmaster, or whatever you want to call yourself. Primary requirements are:
  • Those interested must live in the Seattle area, so we can meet face-to-face.
  • It would be preferred that anyone interested have a MySpace account, and it would be nice if you had a GMail account so as to be able to assign author privilages to the Blogspot Blog.
  • You must have some blogging and/or web design experience, plus ready access to a computer.
  • Ideally you should be a NWSFS Member, but non-members are welcome too.
  • This position can at times require up to 10 hours a week, so that is one thing to consider.
Right now I am trying to line up someone to help out, so that when I eventually take a vacation, they can fill in for a week or so. Duties may expand over time. Contact me here, or at Nemo Black if you are interested.


Headlines From SF News Sites:
** Apex Book Company has a lot of titles at dirt cheap prices ** The June issue of Clarkesworld Magazine is now available ** io9 posts about science fiction writers busting out of Lambda Scifi Category, and 25 years of Ewoks ** Locus Online has news of the Sunburst Award Shortlists, Lambda Literary Awards Winners, and their June Issue ** There's even more news about the Lambda Winners, and Sunburst Shortlists over at Science Fiction Awards Watch ** Lots of first of the month news and reviews on SF Site ** SFScope put up quite a few new posts including "NASA, Walt Disney, and Buzz Lightyear in joint education initiative" which kids of all ages should enjoy! ** StarShipSofa presents: StarShipSofa No 91 - A E van Vogt Part 1 mp3 ** And on The Website at the End of the Universe there is an article about how genre books influenced Joy Division singer's dark lyrics **

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Apex Book Company: Feeling Cheap?

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Clarkesworld Magazine and Wyrm Publishing: June Issue of Clarkesworld Magazine

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io9: Science Fiction Writers Bust Out Of Lambda Scifi Category [Lambda Literary Awards], The Shiniest Stories on io9 This Week [Best Of The Week], RIP for Two Great Science Fiction Soundtrack Composers [SF Musical Pioneers], Say it Ain't So: Mars' Ancient Seas Were Dead? [Mars], Trondheim and Sfar's Cute Aliens Who Kill [The Jewels Of Apator], Scifi Comedy With Ricky Gervais as a Lying Liar from Another World [This Side Of The Truth], Philip K. Dick Is Spamming Me [Dystopia], & 25 Glorious Years of Loving the Ewoks [Star Wars]

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Locus Online: Awards News: Sunburst Award Shortlists, Locus Magazine: June Issue, Awards News: Lambda Literary Awards Winners, Death: Joseph Pevney, & Locus Magazine: Sample Reviews

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Science Fiction Awards Watch: Lambda Winners, & Sunburst Shortlists

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SF Signal: TOC: Jim Baen's Universe Volume 3, Number 1, June 2008, SF Tidbits for 6/1/08, Lexx Opening Theme, SF Tidbits for 5/31/08, Tube Bits for 05/31/2008, This Week's Free Tor eBook: A Shadow in Summer by Daniel Abraham, Friday YouTube: Ewoks Vs. Predator, & SF Tidbits for 5/30/08

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SF Site: Elak of Atlantis by Henry Kuttner, Flora Segunda by Ysabeau S. Wilce, Severian of the Guild by Gene Wolfe, Nexus Graphica: a column by Rick Klaw and Mark London Williams, New Arrivals compiled by Neil Walsh, Wrath of a Mad God by Raymond E. Feist, The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov, Matter by Iain M. Banks, Paper Cities edited by Ekaterina Sedia, Shadowbridge by Gregory Frost, & Sword Masters by Selina Rosen

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SFScope: Updates to Previously Published Articles (25-31 May 2008), Publications Received: May 2008, Alan DeNiro sells first novel to Bantam Spectra, NASA, Walt Disney, and Buzz Lightyear in joint education initiative, Enemi Entertainment and Haven Distributors join forces, Lolita and Maid Fashion Day coming to New York City, & Prince Caspian's release date may have been a mistake

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StarShipSofa: StarShipSofa No 91 A E van Vogt Part 1 mp3

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The Website at the End of the Universe: Genre books influenced Joy Division singer's dark lyrics


Selected Blog Updates:
** Heather S Ingemar's "Prophet’s Choice" is now available! ** There's a interview at The Fix ** Lisa MantchevLois McMaster Bujold's "Horizon" cover is up on dendarii.com ** Michael G Munz has thirty-one days ** Minnette Meador has 3 new posts up ** Payseur & Schmidt posts that Nicola Griffith's "ANWAGTHAP" wins the Lammy! ** Rosemary Jones blogged about "Playing with Issuu: Free Short Story "'Odile’s Lament'" ** Spokane Comicon put up a "Press Release" ** And there be "Dragons" in Yasmine Galenorn's blog **

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Alex Bledsoe - "Announcing Guys Lit Wire"

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Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest - "Feeling Cheap?"

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Boxcar Astronaut - "Are you ready to JOUST?"

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Cynthia Leitich Smith - "Book & Writer News; Morganville Vampires Giveaway"

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David Louis Edelman - "On DeepGenre: Building Character(s)"

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Di Francis - "back in the saddle again"

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DJ Clifton - "Death by Association: an excerpt"

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Fran Friel - "A Little Hair Pulling Help and Banner Beggin’"

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Heather S. Ingemar - "Prophet’s Choice now available!"

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Horror Library Blog-O-Rama - "A Little Hair Pulling Help and Banner Beggin’ - by Fran Friel", & "Why Do You Write? By AJ Brown"

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Iron Sky - "Astrokrauts with nukes" (Unfortunately MySpace has diabled Iron Sky's links in this blog. There is a work around, so go to the blog and read how to access their site)

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JAMES AND DADDY - "Update 1st June 2008"

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Jeff Carlson - "MIND PLAGUE like wildfire!"

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Jodi Lee - "Apex Books News - Brief Update", & "Congrats, Rhia & Care! "

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Karina L. Fabian - "Pro-life fiction and Chicago Book Fair"

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Lisa Mantchev - "Interview at The Fix"

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Lois McMaster Bujold - "Horizon cover also up on dendarii.com", "but wait, there’s more", & "Blackstone happiness"

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Maria V. Snyder - "I’ve been Spoofed!", & "And the Winner is....."

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Mark Rainey - "Help! Jack Haringa Must Die!"

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Michael G. Munz - "I have thirty-one days..."

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Minnette Meador - "Interview with Coffeetime Romance", "Check out this event: Starsight, an epic fantasy by Minnette Meador ", & "15% Discount on Great eBooks from Resplendence"

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Pantechnicon Publishing - "Pantechnicon 7 now available for download - special feature on DF Lewis"

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Payseur & Schmidt - "ANWAGTHAP wins the Lammy!"

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Planet Pride - "Small Rocky Worlds by the Billions?"

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Robert J Sawyer's Blog - "SF Crowsnest reviews Rollback", "SF Crowsnest reviews Identity Theft", "Interesting tools", "Aurora Awards in the Senate!", "Boarding the Enterprise at Roddenberry.com",
"Most stylish SF TV show ever ...", & "VCON, here I come!"

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Rosemary Jones - "Playing with Issuu: Free Short Story "'Odile’s Lament'"

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Sherrilyn Kenyon - "Auction ending"

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Spokane Comicon - "Spokane Comicon Press Release"

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Tor.com - "A Shadow In Summer"

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TREI Literary Magazine - "BRACE YOURSELVES.....IT’S COMING..........TREI Literary Magazine", & "Welcome to the World of TREI Literary Magazine....Where You Will Always Be Heard..."

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Yasmine Galenorn - "Another Dragon Wytch Excerpt!! And Other Stuff.", & "Dragon Wytch Cover Art Contest"

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