For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
The days and weeks are marching by, here in Puerto Rico, temporarily distracted from the insanity afflicting the country. Some friends from Boston were just here, had a great time, and have left. Other friends are coming from Seattle tomorrow. … Read More
Or should I call this the Puppy Chronicles? Little Shadowfox turns out to be a fast learner, and she’s already calmed down considerably and is well on the way to being house trained. She sits and stays (ish). She’s sleeping … Read More
If there’s one certainty about our coming to Puerto Rico—beyond the island’s beauty and warmth—it’s that our plans will be thrown into utter disarray by the arrival of one or more abandoned dogs seeking refuge at our front gate. This time … Read More
Last Saturday, I made my first in-person appearance since the pandemic at Boston’s Boskone convention. It was brief but enjoyable. I moderated a panel on “Hopeful Futures in SF,” which is something I feel we need more of; and I … Read More
Here’s another of my promised updates on my battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Now back in Boston (see below), I just had my first CT scan in a couple of years, and the new images show that my interstitial lung disease … Read More
We’ve been in Puerto Rico for the last week—Allysen a little longer than me—and it’s quite a change from the fitful winter weather of Boston. Here, it’s been warmer than usual for January, ranging up and down in the 80s. … Read More
One of the challenges of publishing books is keeping them fresh in the eyes of the audience. With indie-published ebooks, there are a few things you can do: run ads, run Bookbub deals, wish upon a star… If you don’t … Read More