Friday, June 6, 2008

News and Blog Updates: June 05, 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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Breaking Norwescon News! - R.A. Salvatore to be Guest of Honor at Norwescon 32 ( Click the link to go to the Norwescon Blog.)

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Mythville MetaMedia - New Literary Zine Seeking Submissions
Mythville MetaMedia is seeking short stories, poetry and creative non-fiction for a monthly literary zine. Send submissions to mythville@yahoo.com

News Worth Reposting:
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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

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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:
** From Apex Book Company comes word that Apex Online open for submissions ** OH MY GOD! According to io9 here comes "The Creature From The Black Lagoon - The Musical" ** Locus Online's Monitor has news of "Classic Reprints" ** New to this section is MurkyDepths.com NEWS which of course has lot's of news regarding MurkyDepths.com ** Science Fiction Awards Watch has the latest on the Mythopoeic Awards Nominees, & Rhysling Nominees ** Another new addition to this section is SciFi Scanner, so be sure to give them a scan ** There are three very good entried from SF Novelists ** Yep! SF Signal has tidbits, tubebits, review bits, and more tidbits! ** SFScope has multiple posts about Pyr along with other publishing news ** StarShipSofa presents Matthew Hughes Passion Ploy mp3 ** And from The Website at the End of the Universe comes word that a Fed-up fan starts his own sci-fi channel (sort of) **

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Apex Book Company: Apex Online open for submissions

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io9: Which Author Should Replace Philip K. Dick As Hollywood's Idea Spigot? [Poll], Your Turn To Control The Stargate [Stargate], What's The Rush For Star Trek Sequel? [Star Trek], Creature From The Black Lagoon: The Musical? [TCFTBL: The Musical], Don't Speak English, Or The Language Virus Will Get You [Pontypool], Ridley Scott To Make Brave New World? [Ridley Scott], William Shatner Brings You "The Wonder Computer of the 1980s" [Retro Futurism], The Human Race Drops Dead, But At Least We're Still Pretty [The Survivors], X-Files Movie Brings Us a Conflicted, Bitter Scully [X-Files 2], Michael Chabon Defends His Genre-Bending Ways [Books], Less Torchwood, More Often in 2009 [Torchwood], & It's Reptisaurus!!! [Reptisaurus]

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Locus Online: Monitor: Classic Reprints

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MurkyDepths.com NEWS: Jason Beam for Murky Depths #6, Easy Subscription to Murky Depths, Where to buy Murky Depths, Who's Who in Murky Depths, & The Murky Depths Team

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Science Fiction Awards Watch: Mythopoeic Awards Nominees, & Rhysling Nominees

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SciFi Scanner: Selling Your SciFi Novel to Hollywood: Is It Just About the Money?, Daily Scan: 06.05.08 - New X-Files Trailer; Walter Koenig to Serve as George Takei's Best Man, SciFi Dept - My King Kong Could Beat Up Your King Kong, J Is for Jedi, & Daily Scan: 06.04.08 - Tim Burton to Direct Dark Shadows; Ridley Scott Returns to SciFi

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SF Novelists: Promotional Burn Out, The end is nigh, & CodeSpell Launch Interview

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SF Signal: MIND MELD: The 'Responsibility' of Cover Art, Trek Animated Series/"Common People" Mashup, SF Tidbits for 6/5/08, Tube Bits for 06/05/2008, REVIEW: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie, The Worst-Ever Star Trek Parody by Professional Actors, & SF Tidbits for 6/4/08,

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SFScope: Review of Dead at 17: Compendium Edition, F&SF's September Issue, Tokyopop dividing and cutting staff, titles, Write a story; read it at Sundance Bookstore's Sci-Fi Night, Pyr expanding its line, James Enge sells two to Pyr Books, Resnick, Robson, and Sturges all sell books to Pyr, & Rhysling ballot and anthology available electronically

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StarShipSofa: Matthew Hughes Passion Ploy mp3

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The Website at the End of the Universe: Fed-up fan starts his own sci-fi channel, & Denver alien spotter's story is pure science fiction


Selected Blog Updates:
** Dark Horse Comics lists "New Dark Horse Titles! 5/28/2008" ** Fantasy Book Critic has got some "GIVEAWAYS" for May & June ** Jeremy C. Shipp posts about the cover for his upcoming book "SHEEP AND WOLVES" ** Spokane Comicon posts some "details" for you ** Zombiebots Film Festival has new festival name **

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Chuck Palahniuk - "PreOrder The New Non-Fiction Anthology ’You Do Not Talk About Fight Club’ Today!", & "Chuck Palahniuk’s June Essay, 'Utility Phrases: When Words Fail'"

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Cynthia Leitich Smith - "Author Interview: Mitali Perkins on the First Daughter books", & "Agent Interview: Jennifer Laughran of Andrea Brown Literary Agency"

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Dark Horse Comics - "New Dark Horse Titles! 5/28/2008"

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David Louis Edelman - "Critical Mass, Sensational 'MultiReal' Review ", & "Plunderers of Dune"

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DJ Clifton - "Clackamas Literary Review XII", & "Him"

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Ephemeris-Science Fiction Role Playing Game - "The Culthan"

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Erica Spindler - "That’s not an egg frying, it’s my brain"

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Fantasy Book Critic - "NEW Fantasy Book Critic GIVEAWAYS for the Month of May + June 2008!"

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HARPER PERENNIAL - "Summer of Naked Swim Parties"

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Horror Library Blog-O-Rama - "The Da Vinci Code, Some Guy Named Strunk & A BLue Figurine By Erik Smetana"

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Iron Sky - "Swell!"

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Jeremy C. Shipp - "Cover for my upcoming book SHEEP AND WOLVES", & "New review of Vacation"

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Jodi Lee - "LBF Books - News - Two New Titles"

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Kevin J Anderson - "FREE HARDCOVER BOOKS"

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Louise Bohmer - Lachesis Publishing - "Sinful Moments Press Seeking Editors -- Must Have Prior Experience Editing Erotic Romance", & "Quick Bits and Bobs"

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Maria V. Snyder - "Another Fantastic Friday Q&A and Give Away!", & "100th Post!"

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Marianne De Pierres - "Angel de Nailon"

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Michael G. Munz - "Terminator 4...and Mass Effect "

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NexGen Pulp Magazine "Tooting of one’s horn, if you will..."

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Paul Halpern - "Simpsons Book Review on German Radio"

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Planet Pride - "Giant telescopes could be built from Moon dust", "Phoenix Mars lander set for first science dig", "Cassini sees collisions of moonlets on Saturn’s ring", "Asteriod Occultation", & "Spotting Prometheus"

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Robert J Sawyer's Blog - "Calculating God an SFFaudio Essential", "Science Fiction anthology on Mars!", "Butterflies", & "Rollback moves up the Locus Bestsellers' List"

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Scott Nicholson - "Southern Appalachian love child"

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Shroud Magazine - "Shroud’s 2nd Myspace FF Contest RESULTS!", & "Who is HIRAM GRANGE and why should we care?"

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Spectra Pulse - "Orphan’s Tale Finalist for Mythopoeic Award", & "Battles & Barclay Nominated for Barry Award for Best Thriller"

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Spokane Comicon - "Spokane Comicon details"

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Steampunk - "News papers,International Telectroscope wave & other things."

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Tor Teen - "Tor Teen MySpace Video Channel is Up", & "Teenage Author an Inspiration to Peers"

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TRIAD Publishing Group - "TRIAD is everywhere in the June/July Issue of NexGen Pulp Magazine!"

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w1n5t0n - "New YouTube Playlist -- Little Brother Related Videos", & "Cory Doctorow: a reading from Little Brother book tour"

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Writer's Digest - "The Conference Scene: Travel Writers"

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Yasmine Galenorn - "Luna Update", "Hell, it’s going to be so hard to focus today..", "Guest Blogging at the Maverick Bloggers Today", "Okay, Luna’s out of surgery...and WHY You NEED those annual exams for your furballs.", & "Raccoon Pictures, Food Allergies, & Misc. "

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Zombiebots Film Festival - "new festival name"

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