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Nordguard: Across Thin Ice
May. 24th, 2011 01:47 am I want this book. The art is gorgeous and the story seems intriguing. It's coming out from Sofawolf Press, one of my favorite small publishers.
May. 24th, 2011
Gaylactic Spectrum Awards
May. 24th, 2011 12:40 pm This news crossed my desk today:
In other news from Gaylaxicon, the Gaylactic Spectrum Awards announced
winners from the combined 2009/2010 short fiction and other works
categories.
The Short Fiction winners are:
"The Behold of the Eye" by Hal Duncan, originally published in Lone Star
Stories, and was reprinted in Wilde Stories 2009 (edited by Steve
Berman).
"The Rocky Side of the Sky" by Melissa Scott, which appeared in Periphery:
Erotic Lesbian Futures (edited by Lynne Jamneck).
The Short Fiction Short List:
"Angels Alone" by Carolyn Ives Gilman in Periphery: Erotic Lesbian
Futures
"Behind the Curtain" by Joel Lane in Dark Horizons, Issue 22, also
available in Wilde Stories 2009
"The Bloomsbury Nudes" by Jameson Currier in Unspeakable Horror: From the
Shadows of the Closet (edited by Vince Liaguno and Chad Helder), also
available in Wilde Stories 2009
"City of the Dead" by Kate Welsh in Haunted Hearths and Sapphic Shades:
Lesbian Ghost Stories (edited by Catherine Lundoff)
"Firooz and his Brother" by Alex Jeffers in the May 2008 issue of Fantasy
& Science Fiction, also available in Wilde Stories 2009
"Here Lies the Last Lesbian Rental in East Vancouver" by Amber Dawn in
Fist of the Spider Woman: Tales of Fear and Queer Desire (edited by Amber
Dawn)
"I'm Your Violence" by Lee Thomas in Unspeakable Horror: From the Shadows
of the Closet
"In Circles" by Aurelia T. Evans in Fist of the Spider Woman: Tales of
Fear and Queer Desire
"In the Night Street Baths" by Chaz Brenchley in Lace and Blade (edited
by Deborah J. Ross)
"One Horse Town" by Melissa Scott in Haunted Hearths and Sapphic Shades:
Lesbian Ghost Stories
"Parts" by Kal Cobalt in Wired Hard 4 (Edited by Lauren Burka and Cecilia
Tan)
"Remember" by Astrid Amara in Tangle (edited by Nicole Kimberling)
"The Succession Knoorikios Khnum" by Zachary Jernigan in Wired Hard 4
"Waiting Tables and Time" by Lyn McConchie in Haunted Hearths and Sapphic
Shades: Lesbian Ghost Stories
Best Other Works Short List:
"Were the World Mine", a film by Tom Gustafson.
"Haunted Hearths and Sapphic Shades: Lesbian Ghost Stories" (edited by
Catherine Lundoff)
"Periphery: Erotic Lesbian Futures" (edited by Lynne Jamneck)
"Unspeakable Horror: From the Shadows of the Closet" (edited by Vince
Liaguno and Chad Helder)
"Wilde Stories 2009" (edited by Steve Berman)
Congratulations to the winners and the very worthy Short List entries.
More information on the Gaylactic Spectrum Awards including past winners
and how you can nominate works for the 2011 awards is available at
www.spectrumawards.org.
Torn World: "Whalebears"
May. 24th, 2011 01:04 pmYou can now read my article "Whalebears" over on Torn World. Whalebears are a polar species of marine mammal that can also get around on land similar to a sea lion. My story "Catch of the Day," which I submitted to the Canon Board yesterday, features this sea monster.
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Torn World: "Whalebears"
May. 24th, 2011 01:04 pmYou can now read my article "Whalebears" over on Torn World. Whalebears are a polar species of marine mammal that can also get around on land similar to a sea lion. My story "Catch of the Day," which I submitted to the Canon Board yesterday, features this sea monster.
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Torn World: "Whalebears"
May. 24th, 2011 01:04 pmYou can now read my article "Whalebears" over on Torn World. Whalebears are a polar species of marine mammal that can also get around on land similar to a sea lion. My story "Catch of the Day," which I submitted to the Canon Board yesterday, features this sea monster.
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Torn World: "Whalebears"
May. 24th, 2011 01:04 pmYou can now read my article "Whalebears" over on Torn World. Whalebears are a polar species of marine mammal that can also get around on land similar to a sea lion. My story "Catch of the Day," which I submitted to the Canon Board yesterday, features this sea monster.
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The Genderfree Baby
May. 24th, 2011 03:15 pmJust the fussbluster surrounding this genderfree baby demonstrates why gender compulsions need to be challenged.
The Genderfree Baby
May. 24th, 2011 03:15 pmJust the fussbluster surrounding this genderfree baby demonstrates why gender compulsions need to be challenged.
The Genderfree Baby
May. 24th, 2011 03:15 pmJust the fussbluster surrounding this genderfree baby demonstrates why gender compulsions need to be challenged.
The Genderfree Baby
May. 24th, 2011 03:15 pmJust the fussbluster surrounding this genderfree baby demonstrates why gender compulsions need to be challenged.
This podcast script is a piece of crossover fanfic (for Schrodinger's Heroes / Doctor Who) somewhat inspired by recent conversations with my audience. Begin with Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 if you missed them.
[Tim reaches the group inside the Ring.]
Kay: "Hey, Tim's here. Tim, this is the Doctor and that box is a TARDIS. Doc, this is Tim."
The Doctor: "Greetings."
Tim: "I am pleased to make your acquaintance. Excuse me while I disengage your dimensional apparatus from ours." [Steps inside the TARDIS, disappearing.]
Chris: "JESUS! He just disappeared!"
Kay: "Looks like it's Tim's day to show us a new trick."
The Doctor: "Be careful in there!"
[Tim reappears.]
Chris: "Tim, thank God you're back -- where did you go?"
Tim: "I simply stepped through into the dimensional matrix not currently manifest in this reality. A snug fit, but all it requires is being able to see the path. I can't seem to reach everything, but I can reach the relevant areas." [Pause.] "Doctor, your eliminatory facility is flooding."
The Doctor: "Oh, not again! Please see if you can fix it."
Tim: "I am a scientist. I am a hobbyist interested in quantum mechanics. I am not a plumber. Could I trouble you for the loan of a sonic screwdriver? There are a few more components to uncouple before you can move your apparatus."
The Doctor: [Pats coat, then hands over the sonic screwdriver.] "Here. Don't drop it in the water."
Tim: "I will return shortly." [Disappears back into the TARDIS.]
The Doctor: "He's going to break something. I just know he is."
Kay: "As long as it's the part of your gear that's jammed with our gear, I'm okay with that."
The Doctor: "All very well and good for you --"
Kay: "It would get you out of here."
The Doctor: "Speaking of that, would you care to come with me and explore the galaxy while occasionally saving the world from evil?"
Kay: "No, thanks. That's my day job now."
The Doctor: "Oh. Well then. That's a bit of a disappointment, isn't it? This doesn't usually happen to me."
Kay: "I'll bet you say that to all the girls."
The Doctor: "Well, are there any other lovely young ladies who'd like to take a ride in my time machine?"
Chris: "We should let him try this with Ash."
Kay: "And have her get mad and fry his gear, so that he's still around the next time chaos falls from the sky? I don't think so."
Tim: [Reappears from the TARDIS.] "I believe that I have untangled the obstructions."
Chris: "Hey, it's moving now! Just tilt it onto the trailer and I'll haul it out."
Kay: "Okay, everyone in the truck. Tim, you'll have to ride in the bed again."
[Sound of engine as they drive out of the Tef.]
Chris: "Here we are. Hop out, folks. Let's set this thing on the ground."
The Doctor: "Don't break it."
Chris: "Doc, I could move a china cabinet in an earthquake without chipping a cup."
The Doctor: [Opens door, revealing large space inside TARDIS.] Yes! Brilliant! It's back to normal!"
Kay: "All in a day's work."
Tim: "I have a request. Could you take me with you? I really would like to get home."
The Doctor: "I'm afraid you wouldn't fit all the way inside, old chap. Terribly sorry."
Tim: "I thought as much. Very tight space in there, but I hoped it would expand more once it was back in working order."
The Doctor: "Well, I must be going now. Ta!"
[Grating, squealing sound as TARDIS disappears.]
Chris: "It's too bad that Midge wasn't snooping around the compound today."
Kay: "What for? That woman is a menace. I hate the press."
Chris: "Yeah, but she would have stowed away in that box for sure, and then we'd be rid of her!"
Schrodinger's Heroes also has a menu post.
[Tim reaches the group inside the Ring.]
Kay: "Hey, Tim's here. Tim, this is the Doctor and that box is a TARDIS. Doc, this is Tim."
The Doctor: "Greetings."
Tim: "I am pleased to make your acquaintance. Excuse me while I disengage your dimensional apparatus from ours." [Steps inside the TARDIS, disappearing.]
Chris: "JESUS! He just disappeared!"
Kay: "Looks like it's Tim's day to show us a new trick."
The Doctor: "Be careful in there!"
[Tim reappears.]
Chris: "Tim, thank God you're back -- where did you go?"
Tim: "I simply stepped through into the dimensional matrix not currently manifest in this reality. A snug fit, but all it requires is being able to see the path. I can't seem to reach everything, but I can reach the relevant areas." [Pause.] "Doctor, your eliminatory facility is flooding."
The Doctor: "Oh, not again! Please see if you can fix it."
Tim: "I am a scientist. I am a hobbyist interested in quantum mechanics. I am not a plumber. Could I trouble you for the loan of a sonic screwdriver? There are a few more components to uncouple before you can move your apparatus."
The Doctor: [Pats coat, then hands over the sonic screwdriver.] "Here. Don't drop it in the water."
Tim: "I will return shortly." [Disappears back into the TARDIS.]
The Doctor: "He's going to break something. I just know he is."
Kay: "As long as it's the part of your gear that's jammed with our gear, I'm okay with that."
The Doctor: "All very well and good for you --"
Kay: "It would get you out of here."
The Doctor: "Speaking of that, would you care to come with me and explore the galaxy while occasionally saving the world from evil?"
Kay: "No, thanks. That's my day job now."
The Doctor: "Oh. Well then. That's a bit of a disappointment, isn't it? This doesn't usually happen to me."
Kay: "I'll bet you say that to all the girls."
The Doctor: "Well, are there any other lovely young ladies who'd like to take a ride in my time machine?"
Chris: "We should let him try this with Ash."
Kay: "And have her get mad and fry his gear, so that he's still around the next time chaos falls from the sky? I don't think so."
Tim: [Reappears from the TARDIS.] "I believe that I have untangled the obstructions."
Chris: "Hey, it's moving now! Just tilt it onto the trailer and I'll haul it out."
Kay: "Okay, everyone in the truck. Tim, you'll have to ride in the bed again."
[Sound of engine as they drive out of the Tef.]
Chris: "Here we are. Hop out, folks. Let's set this thing on the ground."
The Doctor: "Don't break it."
Chris: "Doc, I could move a china cabinet in an earthquake without chipping a cup."
The Doctor: [Opens door, revealing large space inside TARDIS.] Yes! Brilliant! It's back to normal!"
Kay: "All in a day's work."
Tim: "I have a request. Could you take me with you? I really would like to get home."
The Doctor: "I'm afraid you wouldn't fit all the way inside, old chap. Terribly sorry."
Tim: "I thought as much. Very tight space in there, but I hoped it would expand more once it was back in working order."
The Doctor: "Well, I must be going now. Ta!"
[Grating, squealing sound as TARDIS disappears.]
Chris: "It's too bad that Midge wasn't snooping around the compound today."
Kay: "What for? That woman is a menace. I hate the press."
Chris: "Yeah, but she would have stowed away in that box for sure, and then we'd be rid of her!"
Schrodinger's Heroes also has a menu post.
Crowdfunding Project: Triangulations
May. 24th, 2011 05:51 pmThis Kickstarter project is raising money to produce the next Triangulations anthology. The sponsoring editor recently passed away, leaving the anthology in need of additional support. This anthology series is a good source of speculative fiction.
Crowdfunding Project: Triangulations
May. 24th, 2011 05:51 pmThis Kickstarter project is raising money to produce the next Triangulations anthology. The sponsoring editor recently passed away, leaving the anthology in need of additional support. This anthology series is a good source of speculative fiction.
Crowdfunding Project: Triangulations
May. 24th, 2011 05:51 pmThis Kickstarter project is raising money to produce the next Triangulations anthology. The sponsoring editor recently passed away, leaving the anthology in need of additional support. This anthology series is a good source of speculative fiction.
Crowdfunding Project: Triangulations
May. 24th, 2011 05:51 pmThis Kickstarter project is raising money to produce the next Triangulations anthology. The sponsoring editor recently passed away, leaving the anthology in need of additional support. This anthology series is a good source of speculative fiction.
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Microbes May Influence Weather
May. 24th, 2011 09:57 pmIn particular, microbes may facilitate the formation of rain, snow, and hail. They can provide a nucleus for precipitation and make it easier to form ice crystals.
Microbes May Influence Weather
May. 24th, 2011 09:57 pmIn particular, microbes may facilitate the formation of rain, snow, and hail. They can provide a nucleus for precipitation and make it easier to form ice crystals.
Microbes May Influence Weather
May. 24th, 2011 09:57 pmIn particular, microbes may facilitate the formation of rain, snow, and hail. They can provide a nucleus for precipitation and make it easier to form ice crystals.
Microbes May Influence Weather
May. 24th, 2011 09:57 pmIn particular, microbes may facilitate the formation of rain, snow, and hail. They can provide a nucleus for precipitation and make it easier to form ice crystals.