I'm only doing one panel at this year's Denvention, but since this will be the first WorldCon that I've ever attended, I'm happy with the opportunity to even do a panel. There's still a chance that I'll have a signing, and as I've said before, I'll probably be hanging around the Sam's Dot Publishing table in the Dealers' Room quite a bit...and maybe Tyree will even set up a signing for me there as well.
So, if you're going to the Con, look for me at...
What Makes SF Work? Characters, Society, or Technology on Thursday at 1:00 P.M.
I'm still not sure who's on the panel with me, but it should be fun...
Friday, June 27, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
I'm selling some small press books and zines
People often send me or give me books or magazines, and now that I'm getting ready to move, I've found that I'm really not going to have room for them, so I've decided to set up an E-Bay auction. The opening bid is $9.99, and there are some great titles...
The link to E-Bay
THE TITLES:
Proverbs for Monsters by Michael A. Arnzen Signed Stoker Winner ISBN: 978-1-888993-54-7
Vectors By Charlee Jacob & Marge Simon Stoker Winner ISBN: 978-1-888993-53-0
25 Cent Rocket Ship to the Stars by G. Clark Signed ISBN: 978-1-888993-43-1
Defeated by S.D. McKee ISBN: 978-1-933016-23-8
Doomsdays by Jeffrey Thomas Signed ISBN: 978-1-888993-48-6
The Fisherman by David A. Sutton ISBN: 0-913045-15-2
Just Because: The Works of James Baker ISBN:1-4196-5782-8
Over the Darkening Fields by Scott Thomas ISBN: 978-1888993509
The Poet by James B. Baker ISBN: 978-1-4196-6578-3
Song of Silver by Laura J. Underwood Signed ISBN:978-1-888-993-44-8
Tango in the Ninth Circle by Corrine De Winter Signed ISBN:1-888993-42-1
Apex Digest Issue 10
Dreams and Nightmares Magazine Issues 74-75, 77, 78, 79.
The link to E-Bay
THE TITLES:
Proverbs for Monsters by Michael A. Arnzen Signed Stoker Winner ISBN: 978-1-888993-54-7
Vectors By Charlee Jacob & Marge Simon Stoker Winner ISBN: 978-1-888993-53-0
25 Cent Rocket Ship to the Stars by G. Clark Signed ISBN: 978-1-888993-43-1
Defeated by S.D. McKee ISBN: 978-1-933016-23-8
Doomsdays by Jeffrey Thomas Signed ISBN: 978-1-888993-48-6
The Fisherman by David A. Sutton ISBN: 0-913045-15-2
Just Because: The Works of James Baker ISBN:1-4196-5782-8
Over the Darkening Fields by Scott Thomas ISBN: 978-1888993509
The Poet by James B. Baker ISBN: 978-1-4196-6578-3
Song of Silver by Laura J. Underwood Signed ISBN:978-1-888-993-44-8
Tango in the Ninth Circle by Corrine De Winter Signed ISBN:1-888993-42-1
Apex Digest Issue 10
Dreams and Nightmares Magazine Issues 74-75, 77, 78, 79.
Happy birthday George
Today would have been George Orwell's 105th birthday.
1984 and Animal Farm were two books which greatly shaped my view of the world, and although it is true that 1984 could never really happen as it was written. That doesn't take away from the book. Many people have argued that the book is unbelievable because no society would allow that sort of government to come to power, but we've seen many fascist states rise since this book was written. Even our own government here in the US has taken many steps towards this type of government...and although it's true that "Big Brother" may not be watching all the time...he can now legally check in on you from time to time.
The simple fact that I am now typing the words "America as a fascist state" will guarantee that I get several hits to this blog from government sites. I know because I'm watching them!
1984, along with A Handmaid's Tale, and Revolt in 2100 were huge influences on my writing of The Opium of the People. Like 1984, the events in the book probably couldn't happen the way I wrote them, but as speculative fiction authors, we really aren't trying to predict the future. Instead, in many ways, we're trying to prevent the future...or at least futures that we think are dangerous...and the destruction of freedom is dangerous.
So Happy Birthday George, and it's a damn shame that more people haven't listened to your message...
1984 and Animal Farm were two books which greatly shaped my view of the world, and although it is true that 1984 could never really happen as it was written. That doesn't take away from the book. Many people have argued that the book is unbelievable because no society would allow that sort of government to come to power, but we've seen many fascist states rise since this book was written. Even our own government here in the US has taken many steps towards this type of government...and although it's true that "Big Brother" may not be watching all the time...he can now legally check in on you from time to time.
The simple fact that I am now typing the words "America as a fascist state" will guarantee that I get several hits to this blog from government sites. I know because I'm watching them!
1984, along with A Handmaid's Tale, and Revolt in 2100 were huge influences on my writing of The Opium of the People. Like 1984, the events in the book probably couldn't happen the way I wrote them, but as speculative fiction authors, we really aren't trying to predict the future. Instead, in many ways, we're trying to prevent the future...or at least futures that we think are dangerous...and the destruction of freedom is dangerous.
So Happy Birthday George, and it's a damn shame that more people haven't listened to your message...
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Memories
Stolen from Jay Lake...
“If you read this, if your eyes are passing over this right now,even if we don’t speak often, please post a comment with a memory of you and me. It can be anything you want — good or bad. When you’re finished, post this little paragraph on your blog and be surprised (or mortified) about what people remember about you.”
“If you read this, if your eyes are passing over this right now,even if we don’t speak often, please post a comment with a memory of you and me. It can be anything you want — good or bad. When you’re finished, post this little paragraph on your blog and be surprised (or mortified) about what people remember about you.”
Friday, June 20, 2008
Because everyone else is...
I've seen a lot of authors doing these little word clouds of their works, so I decided to do the prologue for The Opium of the People
I like the fact that God came out kind of centered...sort of telling for the book...
You can click on the graphic for a better look.
I like the fact that God came out kind of centered...sort of telling for the book...
You can click on the graphic for a better look.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Moving
Rebecca and I have found an apartment in Aurora...a southern Denver "suburb," and we'll be moving on July 18th and 19th. It's a nice place, set back away from the street with lots of trees and animals...so it will be a nice change for me. The rent is only slightly more than what I'm paying at my current place...and the new place is a two bedroom, as opposed to a one...so it should save me some money, although that money will go towards raising the kids.
Because it's so far away, I'll be leaving my job, which fills me with mixed emotions. I absolutely hate what I do for a living, but the owner of the franchise is one in a million, and I know I'll never have a better boss, so there's some good and some bad.
I also haven't lined up a new job, so that's kind of scary. Cross your fingers for me...
Because it's so far away, I'll be leaving my job, which fills me with mixed emotions. I absolutely hate what I do for a living, but the owner of the franchise is one in a million, and I know I'll never have a better boss, so there's some good and some bad.
I also haven't lined up a new job, so that's kind of scary. Cross your fingers for me...
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Even More Stories at Anthology Builder
I now have 10 stories listed at Anthology Builder...a build your own anthology site. You can pick some of my stories, and stories from numerous other authors as well. It's really a great way to sample new writers, while picking up stories from authors you already know you like.
My stories are:
Living in the Styx
One family is driven to the brink of madness by odd events in their lives, but are the events real, or are they only in their minds?
The Galton Principle
In a fascist state ruled by eugenics, one young man realizes he's not as perfect as he thinks...nor is his society.
Who Listens to the Voices of the Past?
When humanity discovers a new sentient, but "less-developed" species on a new planet, will they make the same mistakes that were made when Europeans came to the Americas?
Seedlings on the Solar Winds
One man is driven to madness by what everyone else says are imaginary voices in his head...but are they just imaginary?
Lowering One's Self Before Fate
No one ever really knew what happened during the massacre at Kira Len until the day the story mysteriously "appeared."
The Opium of the People
The story that inspired the novel
When the radical Christian Right seizes control of the American government, one man is forced to make decisions he never thought himself capable of.
The Lives of Billions
When a terraformer on Mars discovers that there’s really life on the Red Planet, what will she do to save that life?
Secret of the Coltao
Two young men on an icebound planet seek to learn the truth about the aliens that inhabit the world with them.
Harvest of Debts
As the American population ages, and American debt rises, the rich elderly find a new way to extend their lives…organ harvesting.
The Twin Sorceresses
Two young sorceresses find they must go to great extremes to protect their mother.
My stories are:
Living in the Styx
One family is driven to the brink of madness by odd events in their lives, but are the events real, or are they only in their minds?
The Galton Principle
In a fascist state ruled by eugenics, one young man realizes he's not as perfect as he thinks...nor is his society.
Who Listens to the Voices of the Past?
When humanity discovers a new sentient, but "less-developed" species on a new planet, will they make the same mistakes that were made when Europeans came to the Americas?
Seedlings on the Solar Winds
One man is driven to madness by what everyone else says are imaginary voices in his head...but are they just imaginary?
Lowering One's Self Before Fate
No one ever really knew what happened during the massacre at Kira Len until the day the story mysteriously "appeared."
The Opium of the People
The story that inspired the novel
When the radical Christian Right seizes control of the American government, one man is forced to make decisions he never thought himself capable of.
The Lives of Billions
When a terraformer on Mars discovers that there’s really life on the Red Planet, what will she do to save that life?
Secret of the Coltao
Two young men on an icebound planet seek to learn the truth about the aliens that inhabit the world with them.
Harvest of Debts
As the American population ages, and American debt rises, the rich elderly find a new way to extend their lives…organ harvesting.
The Twin Sorceresses
Two young sorceresses find they must go to great extremes to protect their mother.
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Two pieces of news
Almost 20 years ago, I made the decision that I wanted to be a science fiction writer. The first story I ever seriously submitted to magazines was a story called Tranquility. It was bad...very bad...horrible...but there was an element of the story that has always stuck with me, and I eventually re-wrote it. Today, Tales of the Talisman picked it up for their Spring 2009 issue.
I thought that was big until I went to the Denvention website...that would be WorldCon for those of you playing at home...and found that they've listed the participants for this year's convention, and I'm on the list. That's right folks, this small press writer/editor will be doing panels at WorldCon!!!
I thought that was big until I went to the Denvention website...that would be WorldCon for those of you playing at home...and found that they've listed the participants for this year's convention, and I'm on the list. That's right folks, this small press writer/editor will be doing panels at WorldCon!!!
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