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Comment on Mythopoeic Nominees Announced by Football and other links of interest | Cora Buhlert

Football and other links of interest | Cora Buhlert — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:41:14 +0000

[...] The nominees for the 2013 Mythopoetic Awards have been announced. Looks like a good shortlist and I am particularly pleased to see The Spy Princess by Sherwood Smith among the nominees in the children’s and YA category. [...]

Comment on Mythopoeic Nominees Announced by WWWebsday, May 15, 2013 | Fantasy Literature: Fantasy and Science Fiction Book and Audiobook Reviews

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:01:35 +0000

[...] nominees for this year’s Mythopoeic Award have been announced. This is one of my favorite awards because of their willingness to look at the [...]

Comment on Obituary: Nick Pollotta by Seth Bogdanove

Seth Bogdanove — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:36:34 +0000

Nick and I go way back to a club called “The Grotto” in Allendale, NJ back in the late 70s. I have just now found out about his passing. His updates on Facebook since the beginning of his illness have been so upbeat and positive that I fully expected him to recover. Goodbye, my old friend.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by Ray Jones

Ray Jones — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:32:27 +0000

Andy was a good friend and someone I really enjoyed taking pictures of at conventions. He gave me so many unusual opportunities. I have taken more pictures of Andy than any other pro and I’ve been taking pictures at conventions for 40 years. Andy will be truly missed.

Comment on Obituary: Nick Pollotta by David Bernstein

David Bernstein — Sun, 05 May 2013 13:09:43 +0000

I found out about his passing when I went online today to buy one of his books to take with me on vacation. Of the first 12 books I bought for my Kindle, 10 were his. Why? Three words, humor, innovation and excitement. From Illegal Aliens through Bureau 13 through SNN through Deathlands, I have enjoyed his work immensely.

By happenstance, he and I connected a year or two ago through LinkedIn and FaceBook. It was a privilege to dialog directly with an author whose work I enjoyed so much.

I offer my most sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family. May his name be remembered for a blessing and serve as an inspiration to those who knew and loved him.

R.I.P.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by Reece Morehead

Reece Morehead — Sat, 04 May 2013 06:04:58 +0000

As far as I know, Frank M. Robinson is still alive, unless he’s died so recently it hasn’t shown up anywhere. He’s also on Facebook.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by James Van Hise

James Van Hise — Sat, 04 May 2013 05:34:36 +0000

Frank M. Robinson is still very much alive. He’s 86 but still alive. Some people mistakenly believed he had passed away when his famous pulp collection came up for auction early this year.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by Steve Melton

Steve Melton — Sat, 04 May 2013 03:41:43 +0000

I failed to mention Frank M. Robinson. I miss them all.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by Steve Melton

Steve Melton — Sat, 04 May 2013 03:39:12 +0000

With the passing of Rick Dunning, Bob Tucker, Ken Moore, and now Andy, conventions are just not the same anymore. They were family.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by Ann Morris

Ann Morris — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:28:25 +0000

Dearest Jodie, I am so sorry to learn on Andy’s passing. You know that he has long been dear to me, as you are, and I think the world is a sadder place without him. I am sending my love and good thoughts to you and the rest of your family.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by NewGuyDave Fortier

NewGuyDave Fortier — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:54:41 +0000

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. I didn’t know the man, except through his fiction, and in that he was formidable.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by Ty Johnston

Ty Johnston — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:03:16 +0000

So sorry to hear about this. I’ve been a fan of Mr. Offutt’s for more than 30 years, and loved all his work. My thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and fellow fans.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by Reece Morehead

Reece Morehead — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:08:12 +0000

So sad to hear this. What I remember best about him was joking with him at the consuite of the last Kubla, where he was laughing at some of my wife’s jokes, the next-to-last con she attended before her death in 2006. He and Kublas just went together; even though he was at many other conventions, I can’t think of any Kubla where he wasn’t there. He will be greatly missed.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by Connie (Price) Trieber

Connie (Price) Trieber — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:26:09 +0000

Jodie, thoughts of peace coming your way.
Andy was a confidant of mine back when I needed one.
I have been wondering and asking about him . Now I know.
Peace and love.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by Patricia Clements

Patricia Clements — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:05:39 +0000

Oh, I am so sorry. I really liked Andy, but have not seen him in many years. Charles is upset too. My love to Jodi (my “sister”) and Scottie, and to the rest of the family.

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by michaelej

michaelej — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:32:40 +0000

What a loss! Andy was one of the first people I met in fandom. And he gave me my first rejection slip. Such a gem! He said that the only reason he didn’t buy my wonderful story was because the anthology had closed the week before. Gave me a very skewed idea of what rejection slips were like. I’ve saved the story for him.

so, “To the greatest adventure, you go first, Andy!”

Comment on Obituary: andrew j. offutt by Guy Lillian

Guy Lillian — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:27:48 +0000

Our deepest, deepest sympathies to Jodie and their family.

Comment on Found Fan: Nick Vanover by Alan Mintaka

Alan Mintaka — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:14:11 +0000

Good news! That Facebook page has reported that Nick Vanover has been found, is “receiving care,” and is “in good hands.”

Comment on Obituary: Nick Pollotta by Robin Wood

Robin Wood — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:45:59 +0000

Ah, no. I heard, and was hoping it wasn’t true. I haven’t been to a con in a long time, but was hoping that I’d be able to get back on the road again, and see Nick. We were “buds” for a lot of years. Hugs to Melissa. If there’s anything I can do, Melissa, let me know.

Comment on Obituary: Nick Pollotta by Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:17:39 +0000

He was a great friend, writer, confidant, comedian… just a great human being all in all I had the pleasure to have known him theses last two years and it was a great honor to have been a part of his life and to have met a person who I wanted to meet ever since I’ve played Bureau 13 & read his books deepest sympathies to his wife Melissa and to all his other friends and families, the written pages are a little more yellow with his passing
G.B.N.F.

Comment on Obituary: Nick Pollotta by Kat Hannon

Kat Hannon — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:59:17 +0000

I heard about his passing form a friend – I remember him back from the days when he went by Nick Smith and was part of the Gunderson Corporation – a group that did “Radio Plays” at Science Fictions conventions.

My heart goes out to his wife and family.

Comment on Obituary: Nick Pollotta by Rebecca Weeks

Rebecca Weeks — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 02:28:09 +0000

You will be greatly missed my friend. Perhaps this was God’s novel with a twist for an ending, you were too tough for the cancer but a small virus snuck under the radar. I only stop crying long enough to laugh. TY for you being you and for making sure that you spent your time on this earth with the woman you loved.

Comment on Obituary: Nick Pollotta by George Sulea

George Sulea — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:00:06 +0000

My sympathies to his Wife Melissa, and my sorrow at his passing. His books were funny and thoroughly enjoyable, and his wit and talent shall be missed.

Comment on Obituary: Nick Pollotta by Eva Whitley

Eva Whitley — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 22:42:29 +0000

Sorry to hear this. I’m sure our paths crossed at some point, but I know him via Facebook, where he posted a few days ago. It seemed like he was getting better. My sympathy to Melissa, his widow.

Comment on Obituary: Basil Copper by British Author Basil Copper Dies Aged 89 - The British Fantasy Society

British Author Basil Copper Dies Aged 89 - The British Fantasy Society — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:44:45 +0000

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Comment on Obituary: Mark Evans by Anna O'Connell

Anna O'Connell — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:46:37 +0000

This is turning out to be a week for sad news. RIP Mark, you will be missed. Our sincere condolences to Margaret and the boys.

Comment on Terry Pratchett Anywhere but Here, Anywhen but Now First Novel Prize Short List by New Fantasy Novel “Postponing Armageddon” by Adele Abbot to be Published in 2013

New Fantasy Novel “Postponing Armageddon” by Adele Abbot to be Published in 2013 — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:14:00 +0000

[...] by Yorkshire, UK author Adele Abbot. Postponing Armageddon was one of six finalists in the 2011 Anywhere But Here, Anywhen But Now contest for aspiring debut novelists, sponsored by Sir Terry Pratchett and Transworld Publishers. Barking [...]

Comment on BSFA Winners by Planeta Axxón » Ganadores Premios BSFA

Planeta Axxón » Ganadores Premios BSFA — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:04:17 +0000

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Comment on Hugo Nominations by Hugo Nominees Announced | Fuddster Dot Com

Hugo Nominees Announced | Fuddster Dot Com — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:17:25 +0000

[...] I was planning to post the complete list of nominees here, but enough websites are doing that, so I’ll just mention a few of my thoughts here and let you get back to the rest of the [...]

Comment on Obituary: Paul S. Williams by Tim Underwood

Tim Underwood — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:18:00 +0000

Rest in peace, my friend. Many thanks for bringing Phil Dick & Bob Dylan into my life for a while…. –Tim Underwood

Comment on Nebula Nominees Announced by Sirens » Sirens Newsletter – Volume 5, Issue 5 (March 2013)

Sirens » Sirens Newsletter – Volume 5, Issue 5 (March 2013) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:06:46 +0000

[...] Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson was released on March 1! The author answers questions on NPR’s First Reads series and appears on PW KidsCast [...]

Comment on Obituary: Judy Gerjuoy by Vnend

Vnend — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:43:56 +0000

Note that, per Tero (Judy’s husband) on Live Journal, she died Feb 28, not March 1:

“Early on Thursday morning, J passed away.”

Comment on Obituary: Judy Gerjuoy by Catarina de Montemartin

Catarina de Montemartin — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:40:48 +0000

Judy Gerjuoy is sadly missed here in Finland. She was a long time official in the Barony of Aarnimetsä (SCA Finland) and held both Laurel and Pelican in the Society of Creative Anachronism. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by her husband Master Juhana Maununpoika Kivisuo, mundanely known as Tero Heikkinen.

Comment on Obituary: Judy Gerjuoy by Heather Rose Jones

Heather Rose Jones — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:33:20 +0000

Minor correction: Judy continued to chair the annual Darkover Grand Council Meeting up to the present. (Not officially associated with the con com, just a very sad long-time attendee.)

Comment on Obituary: Steven Utley by henry crenshaw

henry crenshaw — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:28:09 +0000

What a loss for all those who new and loved him. He was a true champion of underdogs and lost causes. The last scene of They Might Be Giants, Steve really liked that scene. I’ll bet he skated right on through and is telling preposterous shaggy dog stories somewhere even now. I=m glad that he was a texan for a few tears anyway. See you soon.

Comment on Obituary: Larry Tritten by cal orey

cal orey — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:12:54 +0000

I just found this information. I did not know. Larry was my mentor, a friend back in the day. We wrote for many of the same mags…both struggled as freelance writers. I am so sorry to read that he has gone to the other side.

Comment on Nebula Nominees Announced by Friday Bookshelf: February 22, 2013 | Plot Driven

Friday Bookshelf: February 22, 2013 | Plot Driven — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:24:32 +0000

[...] Nebula finalist list was just released, and it has several interesting contenders in the Novel [...]

Comment on Obituary: Daniel Pearlman by Daniel Pearlman | DF LEWIS:

Daniel Pearlman | DF LEWIS: — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:25:50 +0000

[...] Very sad for me to hear the news of Dan Pearlman’s death: http://www.sfsite.com/news/2013/02/20/obituary-daniel-pearlman/ [...]

Comment on Terry Pratchett Anywhere but Here, Anywhen but Now First Novel Prize Short List by Postponing Armageddon — Adele Abbot

Postponing Armageddon — Adele Abbot — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:32:28 +0000

[...] Armageddon was a finalist in the 2011 Anywhere But Here, Anywhen But Now contest for aspiring debut novelists, sponsored by Sir Terry Pratchett and Transworld [...]

Comment on Emmy Nominations by Marko schlenz | Keglerscorner

Marko schlenz | Keglerscorner — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 08:15:24 +0000

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Comment on Obituary: Mike Hopkins by john mckay

john mckay — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 03:31:11 +0000

very sad to here about this accident,would have been great to catch up again.sorry about the black eye,r.i.p.

Comment on Obituary: Charles Chilton by Alan Mintaka

Alan Mintaka — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:05:52 +0000

Here are some Wikipedia links to Charles Chilton’s bio, plus an article on the BBC radio show “Journey into Space”. There’s a great cast photo in the radio show article, along with episode synopses, production notes, and many links to additional information on Charles Chilton and his productions.

Of particular interest to me was the re-discovery of “coarse groove” transcription discs of the old radio programs. How Ted Kendall, the recording engineer, restored those broadcasts is fascinating reading.
Enjoy!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_Into_Space

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Chilton

Alan Mintaka

Comment on Obituary: Ann Cecil by John Glenn

John Glenn — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:03:48 +0000

Roberta (name she heartily disliked) Ann Cecil was born August 1, 1940 in Reading PA; trust me on this one.

She was a unique person – not “very” unique or “most” unique, just unmodifiably unique. She also was versatile to the nth degree.

Comment on Van Vogt Winner Announced by Amazing News: January 6 2013 | Amazing Stories

Amazing News: January 6 2013 | Amazing Stories — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:05:40 +0000

[...] Brian J. Clarke wins this year’s A. E. van Vogt Award that comes with a nice check. SFSite has the news. [...]

Comment on Obituary: Jack Klugman by Steven H Silver

Steven H Silver — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:08:18 +0000

Oops. Thanks for pointing it out. Fixed.

Comment on Obituary: Jack Klugman by Jerry House

Jerry House — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:41:28 +0000

Typo on Klugman’s name? Or was Sir Patrick really a slob?

Comment on I-CON Postponed by Alois Trancy

Alois Trancy — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 02:34:15 +0000

;A; Nooo! I was gonna get all dolled up in my Alois cosplay and have fun with my two friends who I never see… qnq

Comment on Hines Posing for Aicardi by Acardi syndrome | Austinbeachvol

Acardi syndrome | Austinbeachvol — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:51:19 +0000

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Comment on Hines Posing for Aicardi by Acardi syndrome | Austinbeachvol

Acardi syndrome | Austinbeachvol — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:51:19 +0000

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Comment on Obituary: Charles E. Fritch by Alan Mintaka

Alan Mintaka — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:44:41 +0000

Correction on last post: in the last reference to Jack Matcha, I spelled his name “Jack Match”. Sorry about that.

Alan Mintaka