REMINDER: NWSFS March: 3/19/2011 - Philip K Dick Award Social

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair:

Please join us Saturday, March 19^th at William Sadorus and Sally Woerhle’s home in Federal Way for the Philip K Dick Award nominee NWSFS Social!

Join us at William and Sally's house in Federal Way, with the sneak preview of the Philip K. Dick Finalists and a spirited discussion of their work! The judges of the 2010 Philip K. Dick Award http://www.philipkdickaward.org/

and the Philadelphia SF Society announced seven nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award. First prize and any special citations will be announced on Friday, April 22, 2011 at Norwescon 34 at the Doubletree Seattle Airport Hotel, SeaTac, Washington. www.norwescon.org

YARN by Jon Armstrong (Night Shade Books)

CHILL by Elizabeth Bear (Ballantine Books/Spectra)

THE REAPERS ARE THE ANGELS by Alden Bell (Henry Holt & Co)

SONG OF SCARABAEUS by Sara Creasy (Eos)

THE STRANGE AFFAIR OF SPRING HEELED JACK by Mark Hodder (Pyr)

HARMONY by Project Itoh, translated by Alexander O. Smith (Haikasoru)

STATE OF DECAY by James Knapp (Roc)

The social will begin around 5:00 P.M. and continue until around 10pm.

As usual, this is a potluck; William will be roasting a turkey for one of the main dishes.  Side dishes that complement and/or add are always welcomed.

Caution:  There is a household goddess in residence, so if you’re allergic to, or afraid of cats be forwarned.  Also, the house is marginally ADA friendly: there are three steps up when entering the house and three steps down into the family room for the downstairs bathroom.

Address:

33721 29th Ct SW

Federal Way, WA 98023-7718

Directions:

1. From North or South I-5, take exit 142-B
2. Go West on S 348th St S 348th St will become SW Campus Dr SW
3. Campus Dr will become SW 336th St
4. SW 336th St will become SW 336th Way
5. Turn Right onto SW 337th St
6. Turn Left into 29th Ct SW
7. The house is on the right, about half way down the block.

2010 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced

The judges of the 2010 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia SF Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce seven nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award:

• YARN by Jon Armstrong (Night Shade Books)
• CHILL by Elizabeth Bear (Ballantine Books/Spectra)
• THE REAPERS ARE THE ANGELS by Alden Bell (Henry Holt & Co.)
• SONG OF SCARABAEUS by Sara Creasy (Eos)
• THE STRANGE AFFAIR OF SPRING HEELED JACK by Mark Hodder (Pyr)
• HARMONY by Project Itoh, translated by Alexander O. Smith (Haikasoru)
• STATE OF DECAY by James Knapp (Roc)

First prize and any special citations will be announced on Friday, April 22, 2010 at Norwescon 34 at the Doubletree Seattle Airport Hotel, SeaTac, Washington.

 

The Philip K. Dick Award is presented annually with the support of the Philip K. Dick Trust for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States.  The award is sponsored by the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society and the Philip K. Dick Trust and the award ceremony is sponsored by the NorthWest Science Fiction Society.  Last year’s winner was BITTER ANGELS by C. L. Anderson (Ballantine Books/Spectra) with a special citation to CYBERABAD DAYS by Ian McDonald (Pyr).  The 2010 judges are William Barton, Andy Duncan (chair), Bruce McAllister, Melinda Snodgrass, and David Walton.

 
For more information, contact the award administration:

• David G. Hartwell (914) 769-5545.

• Gordon Van Gelder (201) 876-2551

For more information about the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, http://www.psfs.org/:

• Contact Gary Feldbaum (215) 665-5752

For more information about the Philip K. Dick Trust: http://www.philipkdick.com

For more information about Norwescon:  http://www.norwescon.org/:

• Contact Northwest Science Fiction Society: (425) 686-9737

P.K. Dick Social

Re-posted on behalf of Shawn Marier - NWSFS Vice Char

Saturday - 03/20/2010 – NWSFS’s P.K. Dick Social

Join us at William and Sally’s house in Federal Way, with the sneak preview of the P.K. Dick Finalists and a spirited discussion of their work! The judges of the 2009 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia SF Society are pleased to announce seven nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award:

• BITTER ANGELS by C. L. Anderson (Ballantine Books/Spectra)
• THE PRISONER by Carlos J. Cortes (Ballantine Books/Spectra)
• THE REPOSSESSION MAMBO by Eric Garcia (Harper)
• THE DEVIL’S ALPHABET by Daryl Gregory (Del Rey)
• CYBERABAD DAYS by Ian McDonald (Pyr)
• CENTURIES AGO AND VERY FAST by Rebecca Ore (Aqueduct Press)
• PROPHETS by S. Andrew Swann (DAW Books)

First prize and any special citations will be announced on Friday, April 2, 2010 at Norwescon 33 at the Doubletree Seattle Airport Hotel, SeaTac, Washington. www.norwescon.org

The social will begin around 5:00 P.M. and continue until around 10pm. As usual, this is a potluck; William will be roasting a turkey for one of the main dishes.  Side dishes that complement and/or add are always welcomed. 

Directions:
From North or South I-5, take exit 142-B
Go West on S 348th St
S 348th St will become SW Campus Dr
SW Campus Dr will become SW 336th St
SW 336th St will become SW 336th Way
Turn Right onto SW 337th St
Turn Left into 29th Ct SW
The house is on the right, about half way down the block.

2009 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced

Here is an update to yesterday's post regarding the PKD Award:
 
The judges of the 2009 Philip K. Dick Award and the Philadelphia SF Society, along with the Philip K. Dick Trust, are pleased to announce seven nominated works that comprise the final ballot for the award:

• BITTER ANGELS by C. L. Anderson (Ballantine Books/Spectra)
• THE PRISONER by Carlos J. Cortes (Ballantine Books/Spectra)
• THE REPOSSESSION MAMBO by Eric Garcia (Harper)
• THE DEVIL’S ALPHABET by Daryl Gregory (Del Rey)
• CYBERABAD DAYS by Ian McDonald (Pyr)
• CENTURIES AGO AND VERY FAST by Rebecca Ore (Aqueduct Press)
• PROPHETS by S. Andrew Swann (DAW Books)

First prize and any special citations will be announced on Friday, April 2, 2010 at Norwescon 33 at the Doubletree Seattle Airport Hotel, SeaTac, Washington.
 
The Philip K. Dick Award is presented annually with the support of the Philip K. Dick Trust for distinguished science fiction published in paperback original form in the United States.  The award is sponsored by the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society and the Philip K. Dick Trust and the award ceremony is sponsored by the NorthWest Science Fiction Society.  Last year’s winners were EMISSARIES FROM THE DEAD by Adam-Troy Castro (Eos Books) and TERMINAL MIND by David Walton (Meadowhawk Press).  The 2009 judges are Daniel Abraham (chair), Eileen Gunn, Karen Hellekson, Elaine Isaak, and Marc Laidlaw.
 
For more information, contact the award administration:

• David G. Hartwell (914) 769-5545.
• Gordon Van Gelder (201) 876-2551

For more information about the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society, http://www.psfs.org/:

• Contact Gary Feldbaum (215) 665-5752

For more information about the Philip K. Dick Trust: www.philipkdick.com
 
For more information about Norwescon:  http://www.norwescon.org/:

• Contact Northwest Science Fiction Society: (425) 686-9737

Norwescon: 2009 Philip K. Dick Award Nominees Announced

Norwescon recently posted nominees for the Philip K. Dick Award.  Click here to see the list of the seven authors nominated for the award.  Keep an eye out on the NWSFS Socials Page for news of the upcoming March Social dedicated to discussing these authors and their works that were nominated.

News of Jeff Carlson's short story "Long Eyes"

The good folks at Starship Sofa (www.starshipsofa.com) have just released a free podcast of Jeff Carlson's short story "Long Eyes," narrated by the cool, poised British voice of Amy Sturgis. "Long Eyes" was originally published in the FAST FORWARD 2 anthology, which is currently shortlisted for the Philip K. Dick Award.

Interestingly, Carlson is also on the PKD shortlist for his latest novel, PLAGUE WAR. He will also be part of the programming at Norwescon in Seattle this April. Readers can find free fiction, videos, blog, and a mind-croggling sci fi trivia contest at Carlson's web site at www.jverse.com