tor.com - 8/19/2009
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All right, this is at least partly Pablo’s fault. He sent me an e-mail, a while back, saying that he thought people might be interested in how I do my research and where I get my background for the novels. He was looking specifically at the military and especially naval aspects of them, I ...
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August 20, 2009 Links and Plugs
Bibliophile Stalker —
On the local news front, the Philippines Free Press annual literary awards will be held on Aug. 28, 6:30 pm at The Deck,7431 Yakal Street, Makati City (next to Santi's Delicatessen). Also, check out Anna Tambour's short piece "Aisle 2 and the Astroidian Threat" (quick, you never know whether she'll be taking it down or not). Be sure to read the comments as well. =) RIP Gene Van Troyer. Interviews Clayon Neuman interviews Brian Herbert. Lisa Poisso interviews Catherynne M. Valente. Electric Velocipede interviews John Langan. Marshall Payne interviews Maria ...
SF Tidbits for 8/20/09
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... Over at Suvudu, David J. Williams talks about the demise of Mundane SF.
Sue Lange talks Steampunk at Polka Dot Banner. Check it out and get a free copy of the a shared-world steampunk anthology Shadow Conspiracy, just by posting a comment!
Ellen Datlow tells us she'll not only be attending, but she will be delivering a eulogy at Edgar Allan Poe's funeral.
David Weber talks about worldbuilding.
Lou Anders shows off the cover for This Crooked Way by ...
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