Episode 33 of the Rationally Speaking podcast features a really interesting panel discussion on cutting-edge issues in bioethics.
Archives for April 2011
io9’s Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast Interviews Daniel Abraham
Episode 35 of my science fiction podcast is now up at io9. In this show we interview author Daniel Abraham about the advantages of pseudonyms, the economics of fantasy kingdoms, and adapting George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones into graphic novel format. Then stick around after the interview as John and I discuss Episodes 1 & 2 of the new Game of Thrones TV series on HBO.
Another Earth Trailer
Wow, this looks awesome:
io9’s Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast Interviews Steve Eley
Episode 7 of my science fiction podcast is now up at io9. In this show we interview Steve Eley, creator of the Escape Pod podcast. Then stick around after the interview as John and I discuss audio fiction and recommend a few of our favorite Escape Pod episodes.
Christopher M. Cevasco Author Website
My good buddy Christopher M. Cevasco, formerly the editor of Paradox magazine (fantasy/historical fiction), has a new website.
Game of Thrones Premieres Tomorrow Night on HBO
In case you hadn’t heard, Game of Thrones premieres tomorrow night at 9 on HBO:
John and I will be sharing our reactions to the show in Episode 35 of Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy. We’ll also be interviewing fantasy author Daniel Abraham, who’s currently adapting Game of Thrones into graphic novel format.
Ginia Bellafante Makes a Fool of Herself
Ignorant, petty, and offensive. That seems to be the overall take on Ginia Bellafante’s review of Game of Thrones in the New York Times. It’s not even really a review so much as a rant against anyone who enjoys fantasy fiction along with some wildly uninformed speculation about who reads fantasy and why. The New York Times is often embarrassingly bad when it comes to covering fantasy & science fiction, but this piece represents a repulsive new low.
Update: Basically the entire internet lambasted Bellafante for this review — Felicia Day, Veronica Belmont, Salon, Huffington Post, Tor, The Guardian, etc. Bellafante’s Wikipedia page now notes her sexism. She later posted a follow-up piece which was, amazingly, not an apology. She observes, “I appreciate the economy of those readers who began and ended their comments: ‘You are a complete idiot.'” Happy to oblige, Ginia. You are a complete idiot. If I were you, the only thing I’d be reviewing right now is my resume.
io9’s Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast Interviews Alan Dean Foster
Episode 34 of Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy is now up at io9. In this episode we interview Alan Dead Foster about writing movie tie-ins, about his upcoming novels, and about his new wildlife travel memoir Predators I Have Known. Then stick around after the interview as John and I debate the Predator franchise and discuss the role of animals in fantasy & science fiction.
“The Disciple” in New Cthulhu
My story “The Disciple,” which originally appeared in Weird Tales magazine, has been selected for the anthology New Cthulhu: The Recent Weird, which collects some of the best Lovecraftian fiction of the past ten years.
Donation Button
At the suggestion of a reader, I implemented a Donate button on my website. So if anyone’s been feeling like sending me money but the lack of a button has been holding you back, now’s your chance. I’d like to test it out and make sure it’s working, so if someone could just go ahead and make a $1000 donation, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!
Amber Book 3: Sign of the Unicorn by Roger Zelazny MP3 Audiobook Download
The unabridged recording of Roger Zelazny’s Sign of the Unicorn is now available for download from Speaking Volumes.
Power Armor: A Love Story
Finished a new 4,100 word story called “Power Armor: A Love Story.” It’s sort of Iron Man meets Terminator meets Basic Instinct, except it’s a romantic comedy.