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http://sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com/ - Author interviews, thoughts on writing, science fiction and writing science fiction from the imaginative mind of SF author Ann Wilkes .

A conversation about SF/F conventions with M.H. Bonham
sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com - 41 hours ago
A conversation about SF/F conventions with M.H. Bonham
— sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com — M.H. Bonham's new book, Howling Dead just came out on Halloween. It's in my TBR pile and will be reviewed eventually. Maggie's had 30 books published and seven of those are speculative fiction novels or anthologies. She's been everything from rocket scientist to an animal behaviorist. When she's ... (more) A conversation about SF/F conventions with M.H. Bonham
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Overheard, underheard and misheard absurdities
sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com - 3 days ago
Overheard, underheard and misheard absurdities
— sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com — We've all walked in on a conversation at an inopportune moment, catching a bizarre phrase or sentence out of context. Or maybe we've misheard something that made us laugh. For instance, at the writing conference I attended in October, I was walking in a group of people all headed for the door ... (more) Overheard, underheard and misheard absurdities
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Meet SF authors G. David Nordley & C. Sanford Lowe
sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com - 9 days ago
Meet SF authors G. David Nordley & C. Sanford Lowe
— sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com — I met Gerald and Candy at local SF conventions. I've enjoyed their writing in the pages of Asimov's Science Fiction . As I'm about to embark on a collaborative effort of my own, I was anxious to hear what they had to say on the subject. I sent them interview questions separately, but asked them ... (more) Meet SF authors G. David Nordley & C. Sanford Lowe

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Writer resource time
sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com - 10 days ago
Writer resource time
— sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com — Okay, so he's not playing chess. Know why he's on the TV? Why he's covering his mouth? It's been a while since I've done a writer's resources post. Perhaps you'll find something helpful herein. Here's a blog post from literary agent, Rachelle Gardner on How Book Royalties Work . I may have ... (more) Writer resource time

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New ventures
sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com - 14 days ago
New ventures
— sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com — I'm still digging out from WFC and had an eventful week. I did receive two rejections for stories this week. Ah well. It's all a process. I just have to kick them back out there. I've also rejoined a critique group and met with my new business partner in yet another endeavor. I'll team teaching ... (more) New ventures

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SF TV - Attack of the remakes
sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com - 18 days ago
SF TV - Attack of the remakes
— sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com — Well, if you're East of the Rockies, you can already tell me how the remake of the series "V" is. If not, check it out with me. ABC 8PM PT. I received this article link from Christopher Farley, editor of the culture blog for the Wall Street Journal. Firefly fans will want to take note. Morena ... (more) SF TV - Attack of the remakes

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World Fantasy Convention report
sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com - 19 days ago
World Fantasy Convention report
— sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com — The Friday post didn't happen for a very good reason. I was at World Fantasy Convention . I didn't have time to blog and I opted to leave the laptop at home. I'm sure all the panels were great and I would love to tell you about them, but my back and the hotel chairs didn't get along. I couldn't ... (more) World Fantasy Convention report

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Conferencing, conventioning and reviewing
sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com - 25 days ago
Conferencing, conventioning and reviewing
— sciencefictionmusings.blogspot.com — The 2009 Redwood Writers Conference was a big hit. My presentation, Developing Your Online Presence (as an author), aside from technical difficulties out of my control (including the hotel's wifi quitting), went well. I had over 40 people in attendance. I met a fellow tech presenter in the ... (more) Conferencing, conventioning and reviewing
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