Over at SFSignal there is a Mind Meld in which I took part. If you are interested in this question thrown out to writers: “Once upon a time, sf/f was full of taboos: no swearing, no sex, etc. We’re thankfully … Continue reading
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I was in Kinokuniya Bookshop in the Twin Towers today, and they had a complete set of The Mirage Makers in the fantasy section. Go buy. … Continue reading
“From my personal experience (and I really can only speak from that perspective), I truly believe that for literary fiction, it’s much easier to sell boy writers than gals. I know. Who can possibly make such a general statement but … Continue reading
While at the lighthouse, in a moment of carelessness (there were birds on their way, ok?) I broke my camera and now find it will cost a small fortune to repair. Then I made a phone call to my house … Continue reading
The shape*-eyed among you will have noticed a couple of things about the cover I put up a couple of days ago. Firstly, it’s not the title we had decided on some time back. In fact a number of titles … Continue reading
Alas, this was the last photo taken with my camera. I took it to the shop today, only to be told that to repair it would cost very nearly the same price as a new one. I do so hate … Continue reading
I adore this cover…love, love, love it. The Last Storm Lord by Glenda Larke Shale is the lowest of the low-an outcast from a poor village in the heart of the desert. In the desert water is life, and currency, … Continue reading
Some more photos from the lighthouse… Above, the morning parade from the Javan Mynas…Had 1,300 plus raptors today, including a crazy pair of kites that didn’t seem to know if they wanted to be in Malaysia or Indonesia… And J0 … Continue reading
Remember that these photos are taken with a little digital pocket camera with not much zoom, and only an automatic focus, so don’t expect much…. Oriental Honey Buzzards… And a Barn Swallow too… And below: Black Bazas, a flock of … Continue reading
Above: Some Japanese birding visitors from Hiroshima : the Matsushima family Counters at work – and it was 38 degrees (over 100F) in the shade… Above: A view from the lighthouse Every morning the resident Javan Mynas fly out over … Continue reading