Here’s my commentary on this week’s episode of Game of Thrones:

Science fiction author and podcaster
Here’s my commentary on this week’s episode of Game of Thrones:

Episode 58 of my science fiction podcast is now up at Wired.com. In this show we interview Anne Rice, author of supernatural horror novels such as Interview with the Vampire. Then stick around after the interview as we discuss horror and publishing with guest geek Jordan Hamessley London, a children’s book editor at Penguin.

Episode 57 of my science fiction podcast is now up at Wired.com. In this show Morgan Spurlock, director of Super Size Me and POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, joins us to discuss geek bars, Fresh Balls, and his new film Comic-Con IV: A Fan’s Hope. Then stick around after the interview as alternate history author and longtime Paradox magazine editor Christopher M. Cevasco joins us to discuss science fiction conventions.

My grandfather Roger Barr passed away early this morning at the age of 98. He was my mom’s father, and was my last surviving grandparent. He was being cared for by my uncle Steve (his son) and aunt Denice — both medical professionals — and was still sharp and good-humored in his final days. Yesterday […]