A frequent question, especially among self- and small press-published authors, is how books get into libraries, and what authors can do to help. Today, guest blogger and public librarian Abigail Goben explains how libraries choose the books they purchase–and what authors should (and shouldn’t) do to play a part in that process.
SFWA member @michaelcanfield's short-short story "People with Earplugs" is up on EverydayWeirdness.com http://bit.ly/bHx2pZ # The Nebula Awards interviews Richard Bowes http://bit.ly/9zfApV #
Member news for Matthew Johnson, Will Ludwigsen, Ellen Kushner, Blake Charlton, David D. Levine, and Athena Andreadis!
For the first time, the Nebula Awards Ceremony will be streamed on the internet so those unable to attend may watch the event in real time on May 15th. Watch the SFWA website for details, but now we want to turn your attention to a special opportunity for those in the New York City area. […]
Congratulations to SFWA member @MFJ72 who just sold his story "Holdfast" to Fantasy Magazine # Today's 100th episode of PodCastle is SFWA member @Will_Ludwigsen's story, "Remembrance is Something Like a House." # SFWA member @EllenKushner & others have signed books @ "Fight Breast Cancer w/Books for Boobs" auction. Bid generously. http://3.ly/B9GU # The Agony Column […]
Resources, Industry News, and Member News for Carol Pinchefsky, Paolo Bacigalupi, Brenda Cooper, and David Macinnis Gill!
Food Network Challenge tonight is apparently "Sugar Impossible," creating 4-ft-tall science fiction scenes in sugar. (via @LisaMantchev) # SFWA member Carol Pinchefsky is the guest judge on tonight's Food Network Challenge, which is creating 4-ft-tall SF scenes in sugar #
Resources, Industry News, and Member News for Paolo Bacigalupi, Leanna Renee Hieber, Ted Kosmatka, Shiloh Walker, Victoria Strauss, Monica Valentinell, John Scalzi, Juliette Wade, Ekaterina Sedia, Lori Devoti, David Levine, Jay Lake, Lisa Mantchev, Saladin Ahmed, Andrew Burt, and Leah Cypess!
There’s been a bit of attention paid lately in the blogosphere to the “promotional” antics of everyone’s favorite author mill, PublishAmerica. As with other author mills, PA endeavors to turn its authors into customers.
SFWA member @scalzi asks questions about Orbit's new short fiction venue. Comments from Charlie Stross & Orbit http://is.gd/bubWE # Only two spots left at Writers' Weekend with SFWA members and "gurus" David Levine & Jay Lake, July 22-25, 2010 http://bit.ly/9m4iMI #
An ancient Roman temple terraforming Mars. An android longing for his human wife. Will their epic clash bring Earth to its knees? Publishers Weekly calls it “a must-read for sci-fi fans.”
My co-authored books are: Blonde OPS, Sirenz, and Sirenz Back in Fashion. My solo books are: The Excalibur Vow, the Evolution Revolution trilogy: Simple Machines, Simple Plans, Simple Lessons. I’ve written short stories and have several mss drafted.
