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Quick Updates for 2010-03-20

sfwadmin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

RT @scalzi: Peter Watts Update http://bit.ly/aYjdDL #
The cover of BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS, sequel to SFWA members @kamigarcia & @mstohl's BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, is up http://bit.ly/60l9la #
SFWA members Nisi Shawl @cynthia_ward guest blogging about #WritingtheOther at @jeffvandermeer 's BOOKLIFE: http://is.gd/aPaiA #
RT @torbooks: @tordotcom Tor.com is hiring (editorial): http://bit.ly/b9zvha #
SFWA member @shilohwalker is having a booksigning at That Book Place 3.20.10 1-3pm 337 Clifty Dr Madison, IN. #

sfwadmin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Resources

“Dark Futures,” which includes stories by several SFWA members, is available for pre-order.

Member News

Welcome to SFWA’s newest Active member Mark C. Newton, author of “Nights of Villjamur” from Bantam/Spectra.
SFWA member Jim C. Hines posts part 1 of the results of his First Novel Survey.
Welcome to SFWA’s newest Active member Howard Jones, author of “The Desert of Souls.”

Industry News

Four publishers try to strike a deal with Amazon about ebooks. Buy buttons at possible risk.

sfwadmin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to SFWA's newest Active member @MarkCN author of "Nights of Villjamur" from Bantam/Spectra. http://www.markcnewton.com/ #
SFWA member @jimchines posts part 1 of the results of his First Novel Survey http://is.gd/aLdw3 This will be a must-read series. #

sfwadmin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

@msallied Actually, the Hugos aren't affiliated with SFWA. Our awards are the Nebulas. Anyone can purchase a Hugo membership. in reply to MsAllieD #
SFWA member @G2L says that "Dark Futures" with many SFWA members in it, is available for early orders http://is.gd/auwkD #

sfwadmin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Resources

Locus offers An Overview of International Science Fiction/Fantasy in 2009.
For aspiring screenwriters, SFWA member Robert Mellette blogs the Dances With Films Festival.

Member News

Welcome to SFWA’s newest Associate member, Ken Altabef, with a sale to F&SF.
Congratulations to Stephanie Dray who upgraded to Active status with six novel sales!
Welcome to SFWA’s newest active member, Euan Harvey, with three sales to Realms of Fantasy.
Congratulations to SFWA member Sherrilyn Kenyon whose Dark-Hunter Vol 2 is on the New York Times list!

sfwadmin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

@laurenbeukes @charlesatan I've corrected it to be South Africa. in reply to laurenbeukes #
@laurenbeukes @charlesatan Totally understand and sorry for missing it. #
@charlesatan Nice try, but I should proof things before posting. Fortunately, easy to fix. in reply to charlesatan #
Welcome to SFWA's newest active member, Euan Harvey, with three sales to Realms of Fantasy. http://www.euanharvey.com/ #
RT @doctorow: Pls RT 200 free copies of FOR THE WIN, my next YA, to young gamers to review in blogs/school papers http://3.ly/IZC #
Congratulations to SFWA member @kenyonsherrilyn whose Dark-Hunter Vol 2 is on the NYT list. #
Nebula trivia: Half of the short story nominees this year are fathers of twins. #
@cindypon Terrifying! Since some of them are women! in reply to cindypon #
@TracyLucas I do know an astonishing number of SF writers with twins. in reply to TracyLucas #
@TracyLucas Go! Write! And no, I think this is probably the first time it's come up. in reply to TracyLucas #

sfwadmin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

In which we learn the important distinction between profiles and DM vs. @ . #
We would like to draw your attention to http://worldsf.wordpress.com/ which discusses the global SF scene. #
The Apex Book of World SF. Stories from Thailand, the Philippines, China, Israel, Pakistan, Serbia, Croatia, Malaysia…http://is.gd/a6fot #
Very good editorial by @charlesatan "The Dilemma of the Term “World SF” http://is.gd/aaU4Q #

sfwadmin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Resources

The Apex Book of World SF. Stories from Thailand, the Philippines, China, Israel, Pakistan, Serbia, Croatia, Malaysia.
Editorial by Charles A. Tan “The Dilemma of the Term “World SF.”

Member News

SFWA member Michelle Knudsen has a new middle grade fantasy short story in Candlewick’s anthology I Fooled You..
SFWA member Seanan McGuire (as Mira Grant) has a new story in The Living Dead 2: “Everglades.”
Happy book release day to SFWA member Carrie Ryan for Toady: The Dead-Tossed Waves.
SFWA member Cat Rambo’s novelette, “Narrative of a Beast’s Life,” is on Podcastle.
Congratulations to SFWA member Paolo Bacigalupi: whose Young Adult novel Ship Breaker made the nominations for Best Fiction for Young Adults!

sfwadmin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

SFWA member @michelleknudsen has a new middle grade fantasy short story in Candlewick's anthology I FOOLED YOU http://3.ly/HpC1 #
SFWA member @seananmcguire has a new story in THE LIVING DEAD 2 (as @miragrant): "Everglades." http://is.gd/a33uH #
Happy book release day to SFWA member @carrieryan for TOADY: THE DEAD-TOSSED WAVES from @randomhousekids. #
SFWA member @Catrambo's novelette, "Narrative of a Beast's Life," is on Podcastle: http://is.gd/a3KQW #
Congratulations to SFWA member @paolobacigalupi: whose YA novel SHIP BREAKER made the nominations for BBYA! http://3.ly/8yia #

sfwadmin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Resources

Member News

Welcome to SFWA’s newest Associate member Jim Pitrat with a sale to “Realms of the Dragons II”.
Welcome to SFWA’s newest Active member, Andrew Rowe, a writer for World of Warcraft.
Interview with Nebula nominee Cherie Priest about Boneshaker. Covers zombies, steampunk, and dancing in underpants.
Congratulations to SFWA member Diana Rowland who sold Thai & French translation rights to Mark of the Demon & Blood of the Demon.
SFWA member and editor Jennifer Brozek’s anthology Grants Pass is a finalist in the Australian Shadows Award.

Industry News