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Comment on Obituary: Hal Haag by Yasha

Yasha — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:59 +0000

I worked with Hal in NJ. managing a screwy IT client on a weird Security project. He turned me on the Harry Turtledove series and Adjusted / Alternate History Science Fiction. In short he rekindled my Science Fiction reading interests. Now every time I order a new book from SFBC.com I stop for a second and remember him tossing the “Guns of the South” on my desk to read.

Thanks Hal.

Comment on World Fantasy Award Winners by c. s. shell

c. s. shell — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:30:01 +0000

What is their definition of fantasy?

Comment on Obituary: Don Ivan Punchatz by Vanessa Martinez

Vanessa Martinez — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:34:54 +0000

I miss my great uncle don very much and he will be missed!

Comment on Valada in Jeopardy! by Paul

Paul — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:52:22 +0000

Maybe one of these days Jeopardy could have a Science fiction reunion special!

Comment on Obituary: Don Ivan Punchatz by Bruce Williamson

Bruce Williamson — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:30:58 +0000

We have lost one of the Grand Masters, and a good friend that will miss him.

Comment on Obituary: Don Ivan Punchatz by Greg Punchatz

Greg Punchatz — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:40:18 +0000

My Dad actually died from cardiac arrest…he beat cancer 25 years ago

Comment on Klass in Hospital by Laurie Mann

Laurie Mann — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:32:56 +0000

Phil Klass (William Tenn) has been on the move between medical facilities. Please drop him a line at:

Phil Klass 12 Hazel Dr. Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228-2146

Postal communications very much appreciated.

Comment on Obituary: Ben Indick by Gene B

Gene B — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:58:42 +0000

A fine friend. We will miss Ben.

Comment on Obituary: Barbara Bova by Barbara Bova Passes Away « File 770

Barbara Bova Passes Away « File 770 — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:03:37 +0000

[...] Bova died this week, reports SF Site. She ran a literary agency and had been married to Ben Bova for 35 [...]

Comment on Fantasy Centre Closing by mark thomaas

mark thomaas — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:01:23 +0000

Hello Ted and Erik

Sorry to hear your closing. i came there a few times and was very impressed by your selection and amount of books ,what do plan to do with your paperbacks i am interested in having a look and buying some if your selling them, also i am a sci fi horror fantasy artist have a look at my website, if you need artwork done advertising for anything to do with horror i would interesed. thank you

Reagards
Mark

Comment on Huntsville DeepSouthCon Bid by Toni Weisskopf

Toni Weisskopf — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:41:41 +0000

Hi Steven–Laura is indeed on the bid committee, but the chair is actually Julie Wall, Rebel Winner, former DSC chair, of ANVIL fame, etc. The bid website http://www.dsc50huntsville.com is up, and we also have a Facebook page. We’re now taking presupports and selling T-shirts with design by Randy Cleary.–Toni

Comment on Anticipation Masquerade Winners by Victoria Banjavcic

Victoria Banjavcic — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:10:51 +0000

Um… I was actually the one who won the Best In Class Presentation in the novice division. My presentation was entitled “A Public Service Announcement to Video Game Designers”. Unfortunately I don’t know what presentation award Jennifer Aubin won.

Comment on Peggy Ranson Heart Attack by Brad

Brad — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:50:22 +0000

It’s end of August, so I’m assuming no news is good news, but I can find nothing definite on line about how Peggy is doing these days. Is there any follow up information on her condition now?

Comment on Anticipation Masquerade Winners by Pierre Pettinger

Pierre Pettinger — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:30:21 +0000

Eric Brine wrote:
“For the Best in Class (Master) Workmanship award, Lisa Ashton should be listed ahead of Pierre & Sandy Pettinger.”

Completely correct. This was Lisa Ashton’s project and the principal designer and made all the side panels. We contributed some design elements and made three of the robes using the side panels Lisa made.

“The Best in Class (Master) award was probably awarded to both Pierre & Sandy Pettinger, not just Pierre Pettinger.”

Also correct and thank you, Eric

Pierre

Comment on Anticipation Masquerade Winners by Steven H Silver

Steven H Silver — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:14:19 +0000

Lisa, Dawn, and Eric,

Many thanks for the corrections & additional information. I think I’ve incorporated all of them.

Comment on Obituary: Hal Haag by Mark Geary

Mark Geary — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:56:46 +0000

I knew Hal fairly well back in the day, and helped with the gaming program for several years. Hal and I butted heads more than once, but Hal was a genuinely funny man who I liked, and I think both Balticon and the community is diminished in his passing.

Comment on Obituary: Hal Haag by Tamy

Tamy — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:52:09 +0000

He was a great guy and will long be remembered for his charm and his copious amounts of love for all games, big or small. His smile always lit up a room!

Comment on Obituary: Hal Haag by Steve Fitchett

Steve Fitchett — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:00:49 +0000

Hal was a good guy. He taught me several new games at the time and was always glad to do it. He will be missed.

Comment on Anticipation Masquerade Winners by Lisa Ashton

Lisa Ashton — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:07:55 +0000

For the “Twilight of the Gods” Presentation, the other person not listed is Anakin Michelle.

Comment on Anticipation Masquerade Winners by Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:22:17 +0000

I also notice that Samuel LaChance is just listed as “Lachance”

Comment on Anticipation Masquerade Winners by Steven H Silver

Steven H Silver — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:35:39 +0000

Mostly because that was the way it appeared in the Anticipation newsletter. I will update it.

Comment on Anticipation Masquerade Winners by Marty Gear

Marty Gear — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:50:42 +0000

Is there a reason why you aren’t listing first names for: Ashton, Brine, Agnerian, Michelle, Maillous, and Vocaturo in Twilight of the Gods presentation? Also, how can you have both a Best-in-Class and Best Presentation in the Master Division?

Comment on Anticipation Masquerade Winners by Eric Brine

Eric Brine — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:10:31 +0000

“Trixyloupwold” should be “Trixyloupwolf”.

“Morin-Bédard” should be “Anne-Marie Morin-Bérard”.

“Maillous” should be “Mailloux”.

“La ou personne nèa jamais marché” should be “Là où personne n’a jamais marché”. It translates to “There where no one has ever walked”.

For the Best in Class (Master) Workmanship award, Lisa Ashton should be listed ahead of Pierre & Sandy Pettinger.

For the Best in Class (Master) Presentation award, the full names are: Lisa Ashton, Eric Brine, Maral Agnerian, Serge Mailloux and Sabrina Vocaturo. I’m don’t know the other person’s full name.

The Best in Class (Master) award was probably awarded to both Pierre & Sandy Pettinger, not just Pierre Pettinger.

I would make sure that “Larose”, “Leblanc”, “Lachance” are spelled appropriately. They should probably be spelled “LaRose”, “LeBlanc” and “LaChance”.

Comment on MWA Joins SFWA in Writer Beware by Michael Capobianco

Michael Capobianco — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:03:00 +0000

It’s “Writer Beware” not “Writers Beware.”

Comment on Obituary: Stephen Robinett by Black Gate » Blog Archive » Brass Tak: Stargate by Stephen Robinett

Black Gate » Blog Archive » Brass Tak: Stargate by Stephen Robinett — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:22:36 +0000

[...] I’m not sure if the review sounds like a rave or a knife-job, at this point–which is perfect, because what the book deserves is something of both. The book, as unpretentious genre fiction, has remarkable virtues and just as remarkable defects. If I’d been reviewing the book in 1974 I might have said that it was a work of great promise. I’d’ve been wrong. Robinett wrote a few more sf stories, one more sf novel (apparently a mashup of two long stories) and drifted out of the field. He published a couple of mysteries and then fell silent. (He died in 2004, from complications of Hodgkins Disease, a bit of cheer which is only now spreading in genre circles.) [...]

Comment on Obituary: Stephen Robinett by Steven H Silver

Steven H Silver — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:36:41 +0000

Yes. 2004. Robinett had dropped out of the SF community after he stopped publishing in 1983 and his death went unnoticed until a friend of his mentioned it to someone with ties to the community.

Comment on Obituary: Stephen Robinett by Greyseeker

Greyseeker — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:44:57 +0000

2004?

Comment on Obituary: Stephen Robinett by James Davis Nicoll

James Davis Nicoll — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:20:51 +0000

He also had a career as a mystery writer, with at least two linked novels: Final Option and Unfinished Business. Also, in addition to his single collection, Projections I believe he had a third novel, Mindwipe!, published under the pen name Steve Hahn.

Comment on Obituary: Stephen Robinett by Eduardo J. Carletti

Eduardo J. Carletti — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:30:43 +0000

¿The year is 2004 or 2009?

Comment on Obituary: Ken Moore by Steve Melton

Steve Melton — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:34:17 +0000

To those who knew Ken, there will be several wake parties at OutsideCon 22 amongst those who knew he best. Google for information. Held Sept. 11-13 at Montgomery Bell State Park, Tenn. It’s the best relaxacon in the U.S. Come and share your Ken stories.

Comment on Obituary: Charles N. Brown by AlanMintaka

AlanMintaka — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:55:16 +0000

Yes, this is a tragic loss. I’ve been a reader of Locus for many years, and have always been amazed that Charles and the staff could churn out such a mass of information each month. I have tremendous respect (and envy) for that kind of dedication.

Locus won’t be the same without him; but fortunately, as the the Locus obituary says, “per his wishes, Locus will continue to publish, with executive editor Liza Groen Trombi taking over as editor-in-chief with the August 2009 issue.” It’s in excellent hands.

Even though I’m an unknown in all respects, I would like to extend my sincerest condolences to Charles’ relatives, friends, and of course to his close companions on the Locus staff. Best wishes to you all…

Alan Mintaka

Comment on Obituary: Charles N. Brown by Greyseeker

Greyseeker — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:10:20 +0000

RIP. He did a great service to SF.

Comment on Aaron Allston Health Fund by Greyseeker

Greyseeker — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:08:34 +0000

The famous US health care system strikes again…

Comment on Obituary: Tom Deitz by Keith Rhodes

Keith Rhodes — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:47:41 +0000

My favorite author. We talked on several occasions. He encouraged me to try to tell stories. I’ll miss him.

Comment on Huntsville DeepSouthCon Bid by Charles K. (Ken) Bradley

Charles K. (Ken) Bradley — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:14:31 +0000

I think it would be great to have DeepSouthCon in Huntsville in 2012 !!!!

Comment on Obituary: Ken Moore by Chris Offutt

Chris Offutt — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:31:44 +0000

As a child I accompanied my parents to many cons. I met Ken at the first con I attended, in the early 70s. Over the years, whenever I remember those cons, I think of Ken Moore. He was the most dynamic person I knew. In an environment that had few kids (and little interest in them) Ken was invariably warm, friendly, funny and kind. He was always willing to give my siblings and me attention. It meant a lot. I miss him.

Comment on Obituary: Ken Moore by Beth Gwinn

Beth Gwinn — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:38:02 +0000

Sorry to hear of his passing. I had heard he was in pain and not doing well for quite some time. He will be missed. He was a character of the science fiction fan group here in the south. To say the least a unique person.

Comment on Obituary: Ken Moore by Carol Donaldson

Carol Donaldson — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:51:47 +0000

Ken had no immediate family – except all of fandom. http://tinyurl.com/KhenMoore

Comment on Science Fiction and Fantasy Ethics group announced by Stephane Meer

Stephane Meer — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:36:18 +0000

This blog is interesting!
As an author myself I would be interested to know more.

Stef

Comment on Obituary: Ken Moore by Krisha

Krisha — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:04:07 +0000

Growing up in fandom, Ken was “uncle” to me. I will miss him greatly.

Comment on Obituary: Ken Moore by Jane Frank

Jane Frank — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:39:56 +0000

As a long time fellow art lover and collector, I am very sad to hear of “Khen’s” death – whenever we spoke, he would laugh, recalling my observation to him about 15 years ago at a Worldcon, that he was a guy who was “sartorially challenged” That comment really tickled him He was a “one of a kind” fan…and a true lover of vintage SF art. If anyone out there has information regarding his family, to send condolences, please get in touch with me at wowart@wow-art.com.

Comment on Obituary: Julie Hise by Paula Helm Murray

Paula Helm Murray — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:49:44 +0000

Thank you Steven. We’re all in shock here. Knowing someone is in the process of dying doesn’t help the impact when they finally pass, but it was blessing. She is no longer in pain and can soar free.

She always had a bright and mischievious look in her eyes,and a bright and mischievious outlook in life. What took her was nasty, quick but not quick enough (she was diagnosed in April…). What hits me most is that she’s the same age as my only sister.

Comment on Obituary: Farrah Fawcett by Lisa Helms

Lisa Helms — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:51:22 +0000

RIP Dear Farrah. You were the icon of my time, and I cried when I heard you were sick, and now I can’t stop. Your beautiful face, smile, and of course your lovely hair that we all wanted in the 70’s. You will never be forgotten. God bless and keep you. No more fear, sickness, or pain. We will be in pain over our loss.

Comment on SLF Older Writers Grant by Saskplanner

Saskplanner — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:42:22 +0000

Wow….. a WHOLE $750? Time to quit your day job….

Comment on Laura Hayward-Cory In Hospital by Laura Haywood-Cory

Laura Haywood-Cory — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:20:51 +0000

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the well wishes, and to say that I actually had no blockages whatsoever; the truth is even stranger. What happened was a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, so I have six stents–not to open up blockages, but to repair my shredded right coronary artery.

Comment on Obituary: Tom Deitz by linkfeedr » Blog Archive » RIP :Tom Deitz - RSS Indexer (beta)

linkfeedr » Blog Archive » RIP :Tom Deitz - RSS Indexer (beta) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:25:01 +0000

[...] was found on SF Signal. Click here to visit the full article on the original website.Sad news via SF Site…Author Tom Deitz has passed away.Deitz was the author of the Soulsmith Trilogy (Soulsmith, [...]

Comment on Obituary: Ken Rand by Andrew Porter

Andrew Porter — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:44:39 +0000

Ken Rand did a whole bunch of interviews for me and my late lamented SCIENCE FICTION CHRONICLE, and I mourn his passing. His work was solid and professional and when I got an interview from him I knew it would be well done and require little additional work on my part.

Comment on Eisner Award Nominations by Eisner Awards Nominees Announced | Loaded Couch Potatoes

Eisner Awards Nominees Announced | Loaded Couch Potatoes — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:13:13 +0000

[...] Honk Mahfah on Apr.12, 2009, under Comics SF Site has a full list of the nominees for this year’s Eisner Awards celebrating the best in the comics [...]

Comment on Heinlein House For Sale by Saskplanner

Saskplanner — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:32:24 +0000

I guess technically it was his house, but when he built it the house was only 1150 square feet, so almost ALL of what is there now is ‘newer than Heinlein’ construction and is something someone else built. AND, he and Virginia only lived there until, I think, 1965, so….. And the things that defined the house (built-in furniture, original fittings, etc. seem to be all gone and that would have been part the appeal.

Too bad.

What is there now is a far cry from the original.

Comment on NIU Acquires Chicon 3 by Topics about Science-fiction » Archive » NIU Acquires Chicon 3

Topics about Science-fiction » Archive » NIU Acquires Chicon 3 — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:57:21 +0000

[...] Gerry Canavan put an intriguing blog post on NIU Acquires Chicon 3Here’s a quick excerptNorthern Illinois has acquired the archives from Chicon 3, the 20th World Science Fiction Convention, held in 1962. The archives includes extensive [...]