Tuesday, June 3, 2008

News and Blog Updates: June 03, 2008

Special Feature (Repost) - 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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Johnny Depp has the film rights to Dark Shadows: Here is the link to the story on Fear: http://fearzone.com/blog/dark-tim

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Local author Phoebe Matthews - is looking for reviewers for her new book "Tarbaby Trouble". There will be more information posted as it becomes available - http://phoebematthews.com


News Worth Reposting:
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Are We Alone - Next show available June 2, 2008 "Aging: Stop Right There!" (Encore Presentation)
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:
** Look for a X-Files Trailer, a Star Trek spoiler, a Dr Who recaps, and much much more on ** io9Locus Online has this week's bestsellers, and new books ** You'll find reviews, tidbits, and more tidbits at SF Signal ** SFScope has lots of news from the publishing industry and even the MTV Movie Awards ** And that Website at the End of the Universe has three great articles worth taking a look at **

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io9: Build Your Own Eco-Helper Bots from "Silent Running" [DIY Bots], AT&T Predicts Future Technologies in 1993, Doesn't Deliver Them [Retro Futurism], Vernor Vinge's Latest Ideas About the Singularity in IEEE Spectrum [Lunchtime Reading], Frozen Bodies and Bad Guys in Russian X-Files Trailer [X-Files: I Want To Believe], Why the Publishing Industry Cares About You [Books], Space Tourism To Enter Final Orbit [Final Orbit], Find Out Which Aliens Turn Up In J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Movie [Morning Spoilers], Doctor Who Gives A Glimpse Of Its Own Future [Doctor Who Recap], Cool Creative Writing Program for Teens Who Want to Build Imaginary Worlds [Mad Pedagogy], In the Far Future of 1980, the Government Tells You Who to Marry [Retro Futurism], & Grimy Viking-Monster Battle Movie Still Has No U.S. Release Date [Outlander]

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Locus Online: Monitor: This Week's Bestsellers, Locus Magazine/Future History: Forthcoming Books, & Monitor: New Books: last week May

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Science Fiction Awards Watch: Forthcoming Deadlines, & ESFS Clarification

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SF Signal: REVIEW: Little Vampire by Joann Sfar, MOVIE REVIEW: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Tube Bits For 06/03/2008, SF Tidbits for 6/3/08, Indiana Jones and the Migration Towards Science Fiction, The SF/F Genre Will Eat Itself, SF Tidbits for 6/2/08, & Tube Bits for 06/02/2008

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SFScope: Second issue of Oddlands Magazine now available, Serendipity number 9 now available, Farrago's Wainscot closed to submissions, Author Michael de Larrabeiti Dies, MTV Movie Awards Recognize Several Genre Films, Jim Baen's Universe June 2008 Issue, & Lone Star Stories #27 now available (Note: At the time of posting SFScope was off-line, but hopefully they will be back up by the time you read this.)

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The Website at the End of the Universe: Prominent engineering magazine ponders The Singularity, Obscure, underground or full of sex, scifi readers love them all, & Publishers wonder whether ebooks have reached critical mass


Selected Blog Updates:
** Fantagraphics Books has some freebies for you! ** Kevin J Anderson writes of "THE '20 MOST ADDICTIVE SERIES" ** Minnette Meador has an "Interview with Joyfully Reviewed", & lists her "Book Signings for June 2008" ** Nicola Griffith put up several videos of her recent reading at Seattle's Richard Hugo House ** Powells Books has "Signed First Editions" ** Spokane Comicon is this Saturday! ** There's also the latest releases from Tor Books ** And Yasmine Galenorn asks a question for her readers **

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Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest - "More web work", & "Apex Online open to submissions"

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Cynthia Leitich Smith - "Author Interview: Sarah Prineas on The Magic Thief", & "Sydney Taylor Book Award Celebrates 40th Anniversary"

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Daniel Braum - "Houdini’s Grave"

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Echelon Press, LLC - "eBook Piracy Alert"

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Erica Spindler - "Confession"

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Fantagraphics Books - "Now in stock: Pocket Full of Rain by Jason & Complete Crumb Comics Vol. 11 reprint!", & "Now: get FREE signed bookplates with selected books!"

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HARPER PERENNIAL - "Eating Cactus: Audio Interview, Excerpts, and more..."

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JAMES AND DADDY - "Update 2nd June 2008"

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Jeff Carlson - "Short Story Sale"

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Jodi Lee - "Mushy Phone Conversation"

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Kevin J Anderson - "THE '20 MOST ADDICTIVE SERIES'"

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Maelstrom - 1st Meeting for New Seattle Genre Film Festival

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Minnette Meador - "Interview with Joyfully Reviewed", & "Book Signings for June 2008"

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Murky Depths - "RSS NEWS FEED"

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NexGen Pulp Magazine - "BIG NEWS!!!"

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Nicola Griffith - "video of me reading"

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

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Planet Pride - "Fortunate View", "Comet Boattini amongst the clusters", "Earth As An Exoplanet", "Smallest Known Exoplanet Found", "Shadows of Janus", & "Rare stellar occultation by Neptune’s Triton observed!"

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Powells Books - "Signed First Editions"

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Robert J Sawyer's Blog - "Robert H. Justman passes on", & "IT Security Panel"

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Scott Nicholson - "Pen to Press writing retreat"

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Spokane Comicon - "Spokane Comicon is this Saturday!"

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The Book Of Zombie - "Revenant Magazine Interview"

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Tor Books - "6/3 Releases from Tor Books"

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TREI Literary Magazine - TREI Literary Magazine...SUBMISSION GUIDELINES...

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Willie Meikle - "Win a copy of The Midnight Eye Files: The Sirens", & "Newsflash - Pro short story sale"

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Writer's Market UK - "Talking Point: Surviving the Edit"

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Yasmine Galenorn - "Question For My Readers & Update on Luna", & "If you do not receive your verification email"

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