Keep reading for big book news, but first… I daresay Robin Ince would never forgive me, but yesterday I actually turned down the opportunity for a brain scan. One of the little voices in my head was screaming at me, “Go on, you know you would be utterly fascinated! It doesn’t matter if the old […]
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I find myself in Puntersville more and more these days as the balance between bookish and performing life is swinging more towards the former. But I’ve always thought it a good idea for comedians to go sit there every so often and observe. You can learn a lot when you’re in that town, especially when
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Announcement from Newcon Press: To celebrate Best of British Science Fiction 2022 winning ‘best collection’ at this year’s BSFA Awards, we’ve slashed the price of the kindle edition for a very limited time. For today and tomorrow, the book is just £0.99 ($0.99 in the US). This a cracking anthology, edited by Donna Scott and
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What a smashing start to the month it has been. The Locus Magazine Awards have been announced, and though we didn’t make the finals, I’m very appreciative of those who recommended me and the series for nomination and inclusion on the 2023 recommended reading list. What a great set of finalists it is. All the
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This is a blog about creativity. And death. Back in February, one of the most brilliant, creative, accomplished, energetic and lovely souls ever made in this town was taken from us far too young. A few days ago, we went to her funeral. Let me talk about funeral goals… this was the best one I’ve
A busy time ahead as we finalise the layout for Best of British Science Fiction 2023 for Newcon Press and over at The Slab continue sifting through the enormous submissions pile for Laughs in Space. Artwork by fabulous Northampton artist and musician Paul Alex Condie has also been arranged. All of this goes on amidst
I’m a little late with getting this onto my own website, but I really should mention that I went to yet another convention this month: Levitation, the 75th Eastercon. Not only did I have a marvellous time, but I won an award! And yes, that was the cherry on a rather delicious cake. Levitation took
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A crazy couple of weeks here in my Victorian shoemaker’s house in Northampton. We are beginning our much-anticipated restoration works, the savings have evaporated, and we have a bunch of stuff we need to do before we go to our next convention which is (checks notes) Friday. And it’s already Monday. Engage headless chicken mode!
Sci-Fi Weekender is next week. I’ll be on stage to interview Paul Eccentric and in turn, will be interviewed alongside Bryony Pearce by Pete Indiana Allison. So I thought I’d get my hair done! It’s quite a drastic change, from brown to Pokémon avatar-pink! I probably have some way to go before I can
Wordblitz, Rubbish, and Why This Might Be My Most Creative Year Yet. Read More »
Friday, 1st March turned out to be a rather smashing day all round. I was getting ready for work and thought I would just check social media and I noticed a link posted to the BSFA Awards, so I checked the link and… Wow, Best of British Science Fiction 2022 has been shortlisted for Best
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