For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
My participation at Boskone this weekend was cut short by the flu. I was there Friday evening and gradually realized I wasn’t feeling well, so headed home. By the time I got home on the subway, I knew I’d caught … Read More
The Seven Day War between Amazon and my publisher’s parent company Macmillan seems to be over. Amazon restored the Buy buttons to my books last night, and by all reports to the rest of the Macmillan catalogue as well. Am … Read More
ScifiBookshelf.com has just posted an interview with me. I’ll be appearing at a fundraiser at my town library, Robbins Library of Arlington, Mass., tomorrow evening from 6 – 9. They’ve got a bunch of local authors coming, all bringing books … Read More
Although Amazon staff publicly stated they were conceding to Macmillan in the big battle over ebook pricing, they still have not restored Macmillan/Tor titles to their listings. Is this a continued tantrum against Macmillan, to punish them for their negotiating … Read More
Chuck is one of my favorite TV shows, and one that Allysen and I most eagerly awaited the return of. But…but…what have they done with our show? In the first five episodes, the writing has taken a seriously wrong turn, … Read More
The war, or at least the battle, between Amazon.com and Macmillan publishers (corporate parent of my publisher, Tor Books) ended Sunday night when Amazon conceded that it would have to accept the new terms for selling ebooks. Last I checked, … Read More
Now for the difficult post. My friend Victoria passed away yesterday. The cancer won in the end—at least as far as her life on earth is concerned. Most of you don’t know Victoria, but she was a founding member of … Read More