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
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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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
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Eleven months ago, we lost the awesome science-fiction writer Eric Brown. I have been proud to include several pieces by Eric and his regular co-author Keith Brooke over the years in my Best of British Science Fiction series for Newcon Press. Eric’s writing is very much like the man himself: there is a profound sense
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Last year I took part in the live recording of It Just So Happened at Buxton Fringe – the history podcast hosted by Richard Pulsford, a very clever chap who just so happens to be a former UK Pun Off champion. The aim of the episode is for panelists, usually comedians, to talk about events
It’s like a round-up, but more generic. Many kinds of milestones have been achieved this year. Some more welcome than others. As a middle-aged childless woman who dotes on her nephews, I would love to say I’m embracing my Sank-Aunt years, but I’m afraid I have entered this new decade with an insistent sense of
