For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
Today’s news was awash in stories that made me reflect on the vagaries of human nature, especially in the crazy world we live in. I’m going to assume you’re familiar with the stories, but if you’re not, just click the … Read More
Well, I suppose a lot of people knew. But I didn’t. Thanks to an alert young writer who emailed me, I found out that my free online writing guide, WriteSF.com, is currently listed on SciFi.com as Site of the Week. … Read More
Meanwhile, I’ve been collecting stories and links, and I’ll share a few of the ones I’ve managed to not lose. Allergy vaccine: If, like me, you’re subject to allergies, have hope: New Scientist reports major steps forward in the development … Read More
One of the reasons I haven’t been around much lately is that I had a homeowner’s emergency to deal with—not my own home, but my in-laws’ apartment not too far from us. Frigid temperatures, frozen pipes, and a croaked boiler … Read More
I probably ought to let people know where I’m going to be appearing in the near future. (Other than at the supermarket, I mean.) It sort of defeats the publicity angle if I don’t let anyone know. This coming weekend, … Read More
I wrote earlier how I had been tapped to play a small role in a very small indie film. My role? Pops, the homeless man with his ear to the street. Well, they had the premier screening for cast and … Read More
Recent issues of Discover Magazine (Feb. 06*) and the New Yorker (I think it was last week’s, but now I can’t find it to check) both had articles about Amory Lovins, the wizard of small technology, or perhaps more accurately, … Read More