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mikebrotherton.com - 2/27/2009
15 Greatest Science Fiction Writers of All Time, and Who Do You Think?
— mikebrotherton.com — I’m a month late commenting on this list of the 15 greatest science fiction writers of all time , but I will comment and offer my own. 15. Larry Niven – 14. Philip Jose’ Farmer – 13. Robert Silverberg – 12. Ursula K. Le ... (more) 15 Greatest Science Fiction Writers of All Time, and Who ...

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sfwa.org - 2/27/2009
Nebula Awards Weekend Registration Now Live
— sfwa.org — ****************************************************************** Nebula Awards® 2008 Final Ballot ****************************************************************** SFWA is proud to announce the nominees for the 2008 Nebula Awards. The awards will ... (more) Nebula Awards Weekend Registration Now Live

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10 Things to Remember About Authors
whatever.scalzi.com - 2/27/2009
10 Things to Remember About Authors
— whatever.scalzi.com — Because it appears someone needs to say these things out loud, some thoughts, for the consideration of readers, about authors, particularly novelists. Warning: This is long. 1. Authors aren’t machines: Which is to say, we do not reliably and ... (more) 10 Things to Remember About Authors

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Patrick Rothfuss - Concerning the Release of Book Two
patrickrothfuss.com - 2/27/2009
Patrick Rothfuss - Concerning the Release of Book Two
— patrickrothfuss.com — Whatever release date you've heard for book two is simply untrue. There is no release date because the book isn't finished yet. I'm working on it right now. Or rather, I would be working on it if I wasn't writing this blog. (more) Patrick Rothfuss - Concerning the Release of Book Two

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Joe Abercrombie interview Part 1 - Best Served Cold (video)
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youtube.com - 2/27/2009
Joe Abercrombie interview Part 1 - Best Served Cold (video)
— youtube.com — Fantasy writer Joe Abercrombie discusses the inspiration behind his latest novel, Best Served Cold, with Blackwells' Marcus Gipps. (more) Joe Abercrombie interview Part 1 - Best Served Cold (video)

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Joe Abercrombie interview Part 2 - Best Served Cold (video)
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youtube.com - 2/27/2009
Joe Abercrombie interview Part 2 - Best Served Cold (video)
— youtube.com — Fantasy writer Joe Abercrombie discusses his latest novel, Best Served Cold, and writing trilogies as compared to stand-alone novels with Blackwells' Marcus ... (more) Joe Abercrombie interview Part 2 - Best Served Cold (video)

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Joe Abercrombie interview Part 3 - Best Served Cold (video)
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youtube.com - 2/27/2009
Joe Abercrombie interview Part 3 - Best Served Cold (video)
— youtube.com — Fantasy author Joe Abercrombie speaks to Blackwells' Marcus Gipps about his new novel, Best Served Cold, the 'gruesomeness' of fantasy writing and the direct... (more) Joe Abercrombie interview Part 3 - Best Served Cold (video)

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Joe Abercrombie interview Park 4 - Best Served Cold (video)
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youtube.com - 2/27/2009
Joe Abercrombie interview Park 4 - Best Served Cold (video)
— youtube.com — Fantasy author Joe Abercrombie talks to Blackwells' Marcus Gipps about mapping his fantasy worlds and the writing of his latest novel, Best Served Cold. (more) Joe Abercrombie interview Park 4 - Best Served Cold (video)

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Joe Abercrombie interview Part 5 - Best Served Cold (video)
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youtube.com - 2/27/2009
Joe Abercrombie interview Part 5 - Best Served Cold (video)
— youtube.com — Fantasy author Joe Abercrombie speaks to Blackwells' Marcus Gipps about his new novel, Best Served Cold, and the inspiration behind his characters. (more) Joe Abercrombie interview Part 5 - Best Served Cold (video)

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Death Troopers Update: Final Cover (and Title)
starwars.com - 2/27/2009
Death Troopers Update: Final Cover (and Title)
— starwars.com — In a move befitting its grisly cover, the upcoming Star Wars novel has had its title ripped into two pieces. Since each and every news update regarding Joe Schreiber's much talked about upcoming novel warrants attention, here's the latest: its title, ... (more) Death Troopers Update: Final Cover (and Title)

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Blueberry Girl - New from Neil Gaiman (video)
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youtube.com - 2/27/2009
Blueberry Girl - New from Neil Gaiman (video)
— youtube.com — Watch an animated trailer for Blueberry Girl, written and read by Newbery Medal winner Neil Gaiman. (more) Blueberry Girl - New from Neil Gaiman (video)

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Ian McDonald's "Cyberabad Days" -- short stories in 2047 India that blend technology with spirituality, love, sex, war and humanity
boingboing.net - 2/27/2009
Ian McDonald's "Cyberabad Days" -- short stories in 2047 India that blend technology with ...
— boingboing.net — Ian McDonald is one of science fiction's finest working writers, and his latest short story collection Cyberabad Days , is the kind of book that showcases exactly what science fiction is for . Cyberabad Days returns to McDonald's India of 2047, a ... (more) Ian McDonald's "Cyberabad Days" -- short stories in ...

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MultiReal Is Your Dot-Com Nightmare Writ Large [David Louis Edelman]
io9.com - 2/27/2009
MultiReal Is Your Dot-Com Nightmare Writ Large [David Louis Edelman]
— io9.com — David Louis Edelman 's future-business saga MultiReal was one of the books that blew us away the hardest in 2008. So we had to ask Edelman why his vision of capitalism is so scary. MultiReal , of course, is the second book in Edelman's Jump 225 ... (more) MultiReal Is Your Dot-Com Nightmare Writ Large [David ...

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locusmag.com - 2/27/2009
Locus Rountable - 'Adaptation'
— locusmag.com — Yesterday evening, I got to interview Nick Lowe as part of the BSFA 's regular monthly meeting series. Though the interview was recorded, and I guess may be transcribed for Vector , some of what we talked about might be worth kicking around here. Nick ... (more) Locus Rountable - 'Adaptation'

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Philip José Farmer, 1918-2009
tor.com - 2/27/2009
Philip José Farmer, 1918-2009
— tor.com — Philip José Farmer died today, aged ninety-one, a good science-fictional age. According to his homepage , he died peacefully in his sleep. I never met him and know nothing about him personally. But he was one of the giants of science fiction and ... (more) Philip José Farmer, 1918-2009

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lithiumcreations.com - 2/27/2009
F--- the disability community
— lithiumcreations.com — So, there’s talk of a social program in Zurich to help disabled people get laid , and apparently, I’m mentioned in a discussion about it . Things like this are totally disturbing, and totally frustrating. Honestly, I absolutely cannot stand the ... (more) F--- the disability community

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jeffvandermeer.com - 2/27/2009
Best American Fantasy: Moving to Underland
— jeffvandermeer.com — Effective immediately, the Best American Fantasy series is moving from Prime Books to Underland Press. Volume 3, guest-edited by Kevin Brockmeier (series editor Matthew Cheney), will be published by Underland in early 2010. The contents will be ... (more) Best American Fantasy: Moving to Underland

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The Big Idea: Brian Evenson
whatever.scalzi.com - 2/27/2009
The Big Idea: Brian Evenson
— whatever.scalzi.com — On the list of “two great tastes that go together,” the genres “detective mystery” and “religious fiction” might not be on the top of your list of things to combine — but then, you’re probably not Brian ... (more) The Big Idea: Brian Evenson

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Video: Joe Abercrombie on Best Served Cold in 5 parts
otter.covblogs.com - 2/27/2009
Video: Joe Abercrombie on Best Served Cold in 5 parts
— otter.covblogs.com — This is five part interview with Joe Abercrombie, dark humorist and author of the First Law trilogy and the upcoming Best Served Cold , a stand alone novel in the same universe. Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 [Via The Wertzone ] (more) Video: Joe Abercrombie on Best Served Cold in 5 parts

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SFWA announces final Nebula Awards ballot
scifiwire.com - 2/27/2009
SFWA announces final Nebula Awards ballot
— scifiwire.com — The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) has announced the nominees for the 2008 Nebula Awards. The awards will be presented at the 2009 Nebula Awards Weekend held April 24-26, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. Since 1965, the ... (more) SFWA announces final Nebula Awards ballot

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