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Comment on Burstein Considers Congress by SF Tidbits for 2/9/12 - SF Signal – A Speculative Fiction Blog

SF Tidbits for 2/9/12 - SF Signal – A Speculative Fiction Blog — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:05:54 +0000

[...] Burstein Considers Congress. [...]

Comment on Galactica Suburbia Award by Science Fiction Awards Watch » Blog Archive » Nicola Griffith wins the first Galactica Suburbia Award

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:41:36 +0000

[...] Seven others have been noted as receiving Honors from the podcast group as well. Read the details here [...]

Comment on Obituary: Nicol Williamson by William

William — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:37:52 +0000

Well, that sucks. Here’s to being in a better place state frame etc.

Comment on Obituary: Glenn Lord by Andres Pedraza

Andres Pedraza — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:32:55 +0000

Crom! You will be sorely missed, though Valhalla is getting one hell of a person… Thanks for all you did…

Comment on Obituary: Glenn Lord by REH: Two-Gun Raconteur » Blog Archive » In Memoriam

REH: Two-Gun Raconteur » Blog Archive » In Memoriam — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:19:59 +0000

[...] Obituary: Glenn Lord by Steven Silver [...]

Comment on Rhysling Nominations by Let loose the inner poet, the scientific way. Sort of. | Chaos Program

Let loose the inner poet, the scientific way. Sort of. | Chaos Program — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:13:51 +0000

[...] – and a few hundred poems, one of which was nominated for an award recently (See here or here. It’s under the long poem category, author: irving). Given the evidence, I tend to think of [...]

Comment on Obituary: John McGarr by Janet

Janet — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:51:54 +0000

Such sad news to hear about John. It hard to believe so many years have gone by since we last spoke. You were a very special man and will be missed.

Comment on Private Rocket to ISS by GaryM

GaryM — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:12:35 +0000

The link is broken. It should be:

http:lightyears.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/09/spacex-gets-permission-to-send-dragon-to-iss

Comment on James Gunn’s Ad Astra Launch by Tepring Crocker

Tepring Crocker — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:33:02 +0000

The site is now live and Ad Astra is currently accepting submissions for the first, June 2012 issue.

Comment on Romantic Times Award Nominees by Jeffe Kennedy

Jeffe Kennedy — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:41:42 +0000

[...] shout-out to sister Word-Whore Marcella Burnard for her nomination from the RT Book Reviews team in Futuristic Romance for her really wonderful novel ENEMY GAMES. If you haven’t read it, you really should. [...]

Comment on Obituary: Anne McCaffrey by AmyCat =^.^= (Book Universe)

AmyCat =^.^= (Book Universe) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:10:30 +0000

Meeting her was the highlight of the ’06 L.A. WorldCon for me. She stopped at my booth in the Dealers’ Room and I squeee’d like a total fangirl… then found out that she was a fellow “Stargate” fan. I’d been reading her books since I was in college; the “Dragonriders” omnibus was the first book I ordered when I joined the SFBC as a freshman, and I’ve been a Pern fan ever since. She was a lovely lady and will be much missed.

Comment on Obituary: Anne McCaffrey by Gin

Gin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:56:09 +0000

This makes me want to cry. She was so awesome. I loved every one of her books and her characters were my friends. I’m very glad I was afforded the opportunity to meet her once, at a Dragoncon… she was amazing.

Comment on Glenn, Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins Honored by GaryM

GaryM — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:43:31 +0000

It took _this_ long??

Comment on Obituary: Les Daniels by BOB BOVI

BOB BOVI — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:23:45 +0000

LES WAS A GOOD FRIEND! RIP LES
FROM BOB BOVI

Comment on In Time Lawsuit Settlement by Michael Walsh

Michael Walsh — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:26:50 +0000

“It would be fascinating to discover the precise origin of the completely false story”

Ask Eric Shirey … click on the link at the end of the story above, it goes to the story by Eric Shirey that SF Site is using as a source.

Comment on In Time Lawsuit Settlement by Vincent Cox

Vincent Cox — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:49:50 +0000

I’m an attorney for Andrew Niccol, writer and director of the film In Time. Ellison’s lawsuit is meritless, there has been no settlement, and the next event in the case will be the motion filed by my client to toss out the plaintiff’s lawsuit.
It would be fascinating to discover the precise origin of the completely false story that there had been a settlement, but the relative anonymity of the internet makes it a great medium for cowards who derive pleasure from spreading lies.

Comment on Terry Pratchett Anywhere but Here, Anywhen but Now First Novel Prize Short List by Barking Rain Press Acquires Steampunk Fantasy “Of Machines & Magics” from UK Author Adele Abbot | Barking Rain Press

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:32:25 +0000

[...] & Magics by UK author Adele Abbot. Ms. Abbot’s other novel, Postponing Armageddon, was a finalist in the recent Anywhere But Here, Anywhen But Now contest for aspiring debut novelists, sponsored by Sir Terry Pratchett and Transworld [...]

Comment on Obituary: Amy Paul by Eva Whitley

Eva Whitley — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:02:19 +0000

A minor correction: she lived at the Banana Republic. Also, she went by the name of Hungry Mouse for a time.

Comment on Realms of Fantasy Cancelled, Again by Realms of Fantasy Canceled (Again) | There Is No Easter Bunny

Realms of Fantasy Canceled (Again) | There Is No Easter Bunny — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:36:58 +0000

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Comment on Icon Award: June Foray by GaryM

GaryM — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:12:27 +0000

She’s still active? That’s impressive! I grew up with Rocky and Bullwinkle.

Comment on DreamHaven to Close by Matt

Matt — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:35:00 +0000

This is just disheartening news. I’ve not been to Dreamhaven for years, as I’ve moved out of State, but I have fond memories of the place from back. This store is what started my comic collecting habit. So sad.

Comment on Obituary: Barry Polonsky by Chris Krolczyk

Chris Krolczyk — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:11:25 +0000

I’m not too good at this sort of thing, but I might as well leave an edited copy of what I said on the official funeral provider website:

“I knew Barry primarily through science fiction fandom, and although he’s been sick for more years than even a handful of people would tolerate, he had a sense of humor and energy that belied his illness, especially if you ran into him in person as I did when he was working pre-reg at Capricon a few years ago; he’ll be greatly missed.”

Comment on Author Arrested for Fraud by Fantasy Author Arrested for Fraud « There Is No Easter Bunny

Fantasy Author Arrested for Fraud « There Is No Easter Bunny — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:33:06 +0000

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Comment on Obituary: Dan Hoey by Marilee J. Layman

Marilee J. Layman — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:23:06 +0000

I'm way behind on the paper and just saw the death notice in the WashPost. I googled to find out the reason, and it's hard to believe. I'm so sorry to his family and friends.

Comment on Obituary: Terry Jeeves by Keith A Walker

Keith A Walker — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:12:49 +0000

Terry and I exchanged fanzines for many years.
I always read ERG with interest. He occasionally
sent me artwork for use in my own zines. I knew
he was very ill and will treasure the little note
he sent towards the end of his life. Strangely
I only met him once but he was a wonderful generous person.

Comment on Obituary: Bill Trojan by Mardi Kirklin

Mardi Kirklin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:46:22 +0000

As an old friend, I saw him last at Lance Casebeer’s memorial after the last Lance Con in Portland. He had suffered a stroke and I noticed then (03) that he had gained weight. Sorry to hear of his death. He was always helpful with his knowledge of SF.

Comment on Obituary: Bill Trojan by Rick Maday

Rick Maday — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:50:57 +0000

It should be corrected to say that Bill was the owner of Escape Books in Eugene, OR and a collector and reseller of Sci-Fi, Collectable Comic, and Pulp FIction era books and original cover artwork. Bill’s loss is indeed tragic and he has touched many lives with his interest and enthusiam in the collectables publishing business. He has been a strong influence for change in others, as well.

Comment on Obituary: Bill Trojan by Larry Hellyer

Larry Hellyer — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:43:29 +0000

I was just following up on an order made in early September and have just discovered Bill’s passing. We exchanged many emails this past summer about out teen-aged years in the same area of Chicago’s western suburbs discovering that we had a lot in common. He was so friendly. We are the same age so we may have actually been in some of the same places at the same time. This includes the huge ABC pulp magazine store that was in the Loop in the 50s and early 60s. We both knew it well. This is quite upsetting. Bill, you will be missed.

Larry Hellyer

Comment on Obituary: Bill Trojan by Andrew Porter

Andrew Porter — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:57:08 +0000

I just learned about Bill’s death. I’m shocked beyond words.

I had a long talk with Bill about his weight, at the con. Bill said he was proud to weigh 333 pounds, one sixth of a ton. I, having lost so much weight 11 years ago (and more to the point having kept it off), have to admit I’ve become an unofficial member of the Intolerant of the Weight of Others Police. Mostly I keep my mouth shut, but in Bill’s case…

I first met him likely at the 1980 Norwescon, possibly earlier. He was the silent partner in Pulphouse Publishing, to which he loaned thousands, and was slowly — too slowly in my opinion — being paid back by the owners. I hope he left a will, and that these monies will be repaid.

He was an excellent bookseller, and a really nice guy.

Comment on Obituary: Susan M. Garrett by LK James

LK James — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:35:35 +0000

Just an FYI – she was among those listed “In Memoriam” at the opening of the Hugo Awards this year; if we had to lose her, it was nice to know that she had that kind of impact.

Comment on Obituary: Bill Trojan by John Gunnison

John Gunnison — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:45:25 +0000

Bill Trojan was a friend and customer, but was not the owner/publisher of Adventure House. I am the owner/publisher and am still in business of selling pulp reprints, as well as those that are originals.

John Gunnison
Adventure House

Comment on Sidewise Award Winners by Locus Online News » Smale and Swedin win Sidewise Awards

Locus Online News » Smale and Swedin win Sidewise Awards — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:58:03 +0000

[...] Both winners were present to receive their awards. For more information, see SF Site. [...]

Comment on First Fandom Nominees by Gary McGath

Gary McGath — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:41:35 +0000

Are they saying that anything pre-1981 counts as “First Fandom”?

Comment on Eisner Winners by Locus Online News » Eisner Awards Winners

Locus Online News » Eisner Awards Winners — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:13:11 +0000

[...] For more information, see SF Site. [...]

Comment on Obituary: Diana Wynne Jones by Melanie

Melanie — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:06:08 +0000

Diana Wynne Jones was my favorite author; the book I read of hers was Howl’s Moving Castle. I read that book five times and it’s still always good as the first time through.

Comment on Harvey Nominees by shannon wheeler

shannon wheeler — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:03:31 +0000

Holy crap. I’m up for Humor!!!!

Comment on Westercon Site Selection by Adrienne Foster

Adrienne Foster — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:51:52 +0000

Granzella’s Inn is in WILLIAMS, California, but Westercon 66 will more than likely take place in Sacramento.

Comment on Obituary: George Brickner by Phil Friel

Phil Friel — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:45:09 +0000

This is terrible, terrible news, and I’m sitting here in total shock. George has been dead for months, and I knew nothing about it (I haven’t chatted to him since sometime last year). I’ve only just found out, and come direct from his Facebook page, where I dropped in to wish him a Happy Birthday. Instead I find he’s gone, and his page is filled with the discussions about his passing and tributes left to him after his death.

I’m one of the large group of people who first became friends with George on Compuserve, where he was an absolute stalwart on the SFLIT forum. Compuserve is where I first went online, back in 1995, and where I hung out until AOL started taking CIS apart, and most of us (myself included) drifted off into the internet-at-large in the early-2000′s. My memories of the times I had on Compuserve are my fondest online recollections, and George was a huge part of that. To me, and to many others, he’ll always be “Dupa T. Parrot”.

This is the second time in the past two or three months that I’ve been stunned by the passing of an old CIS friend – the other being Allan P. Lappin, of the COMICS & ANIMATION Forum, a couple of months back. Like George, he also was only in his 50s, far, far too young for this to happen. Life is so unfair.

The Compuserve/SFLIT community without George is totally unthinkable. And the world without George is definitely a much, much poorer place. He was one of the Good Guys. Our planet needs far more people like him, not fewer. My deepest condolences to all of George’s family and friends on his passing. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

RIP George. Dupa T. Parrot is soaring high with the angels, the stars only a wing-tip away.

Comment on Obituary: Martin H. Greenberg by June 27, 2011 Links and Plugs : Hobbies and Rides

June 27, 2011 Links and Plugs : Hobbies and Rides — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 03:04:57 +0000

[...] RIP Martin H Greenberg. [...]

Comment on Obituary: Martin H. Greenberg by Vacation in the Golden Age, Episode 18: December 1940 | Jamie Todd Rubin

Vacation in the Golden Age, Episode 18: December 1940 | Jamie Todd Rubin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:15:50 +0000

[...] wanted to make a brief mention here to the sad news of the passing of Martin H. Greenberg. He, along with Isaac Asimov, collected many stories from the golden age in retrospective volumes [...]

Comment on Obituary: Martin H. Greenberg by R.I.P. Editor Martin H. Greenberg | Mike Cane's xBlog

R.I.P. Editor Martin H. Greenberg | Mike Cane's xBlog — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:30:12 +0000

[...] Obituary: Martin H. Greenberg [...]

Comment on Obituary: Martin H. Greenberg by Bev. Cooke

Bev. Cooke — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:06:08 +0000

Many years.

Comment on Obituary: Martin H. Greenberg by RIP Martin H. Greenberg, Editor Fantastic « Genreville

RIP Martin H. Greenberg, Editor Fantastic « Genreville — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:36:22 +0000

[...] I am very sad to see that SFSite reports the death of Martin H. Greenberg. [...]

Comment on Obituary: Joel Rosenberg by Felicia Herman

Felicia Herman — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:58:32 +0000

Steve – I cannot thank you enough for your friendship and support.

Joel’s case has been dismissed because of his death.

Felicia

Comment on Sidewise Award Nominees by Quick Updates for 2011-06-19

Quick Updates for 2011-06-19 — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:02:57 +0000

[...] Congratulations to SFWA member Jay Lake whose novel PINION was nominated for the Sidewise award. [...]

Comment on Sidewise Award Nominees by June 20, 2011 Links and Plugs : Hobbies and Rides

June 20, 2011 Links and Plugs : Hobbies and Rides — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:44:05 +0000

[...] Sidewise Award Nominees. [...]

Comment on Sidewise Award Nominees by Regina Longyear

Regina Longyear — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:08:40 +0000

Barry Longyear’s story title is “Alten Kameraden”. Just a gentle correction.
Thank you,
Regina Longyear

Comment on Sidewise Award Nominees by [links] Link salad says Happy Father’s Day | jlake.com

[links] Link salad says Happy Father’s Day | jlake.com — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:55:57 +0000

[...] Sidewise Award Nominees — Yours truly is up for a Sidewise award for my novel Pinion. [...]

Comment on Obituary: Ann Cecil by M. Yang: The Last Cyborg « Ramey Writes

M. Yang: The Last Cyborg « Ramey Writes — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:19:09 +0000

[...] of destroying my macho image, I’ll admit it brought a tear to my eye. I’d like to think Ann would be proud. I know she would be happy. She almost always [...]

Comment on Obituary: Pam Poggiani by Tom Sherer

Tom Sherer — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:39:11 +0000

I am Pam’s half-cousin, now living in the CA Desert and just discovered the obit because of a sudden impulse. I will second Nancy’s observation “did not stay in touch”, but then, I haven’t been much better at times. I tracked Pam down in the years ago before Google, then, in short order, she had disappeared again. Yes, she did not suffer from a lack of “enthusiasm”. May she write forever and her memory endure.