Author Archives: Cheryl

That’s The Way To Do It!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Cheryl

Mr. Punch dealt with people who annoyed him by whacking them over the head with his stick. These days, violence of that sort is frowned upon, but you can still whack annoying people over the head metaphorically by doing good … Continue reading →

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Family History

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Cheryl

I’m visiting my mother this weekend and have been asked to sort through piles of stuff. In amongst it I found a file of papers on family history. Most of it is unremarkable, but I did find two things worth … Continue reading →

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An Evening With Neil

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Cheryl

I spent much of yesterday in Bath where Neil Gaiman was doing his first public event for the new book, The Ocean at the End of the Lane. It was being put on by Toppings bookstore, and they were expecting … Continue reading →

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The SFWA Thing

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Cheryl

I’ve kept meaning to post about this, but it all blew up while I was in Canada and I’ve been in catch-up mode ever since. Today I’m starting to see light at the end of the tunnel, and we have … Continue reading →

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Local Costume Design Exhibition

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Cheryl

Our local shopping center has a few empty stores these days, but they seem to be trying to make use of them. Today I found an exhibition of costume art put on by students from a local college. As far … Continue reading →

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More From ChiZine

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Cheryl

Here’s the final batch of new books from ChiZine. I don’t know much about any of these, though they do all appear to fit with ChiZine’s usual preference for the darker end of fantasy and horror. Every House is Haunted … Continue reading →

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Karen & Karen: Back in the Saddle

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Cheryl

I have joyous news. One of my favorite podcasts is back in action. Yes, there is a new episode of SF Crossing the Gulf. And in this Karen Burnham and Karen Lord talk about Gene Wolfe. Well, to be precise, … Continue reading →

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Helsinki Worldcon Site Video

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Cheryl

Earlier today I put up a video diary from my visit to the prospective Helsinki Worldcon site. You can find it here.

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Novels From ChiZine

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Cheryl

Adding to our new material from our friends in Canada, I’m delighted to be stocking these two novels. Swallowing a Donkey’s Eye by Paul Tremblay is a satirical science fiction story. I can’t explain any better than the blurb: Farm … Continue reading →

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Anthologies From Fablecroft

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Cheryl

Continuing my updates from the bookstore, I have two anthologies from the Australian small press, Fablecroft. Canterbury 2100 is a science fiction re-imagining of the Canterbury Tales. Edited by Dirk Flinthart, it includes stories by Angela Slatter, Stephen Dedman, Kaaron … Continue reading →

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Thank You, European Parliament

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Cheryl

A press release today on behalf of the LGBT group at the European Parliament reveals that member states will henceforth be required to adopt laws so that their immigration services “identify asylum-seekers who need special procedural guarantees, determine the nature … Continue reading →

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Airship Shape Reminder

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Cheryl

The submissions deadline for Wizard’s Tower’s latest anthology project, Airship Shape and Bristol Fashion, is this weekend. If you are working on something, do let us know. We have had a number of stories in already, but I know how … Continue reading →

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New from ChiZine – Robert Shearman

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Cheryl

And finally, a writer that I am absolutely overjoyed to have in the store. Rob Shearman is one of the finest writers of creepy short fiction ever. Here we have a selection of some of his best, plus 10 entirely … Continue reading →

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New From Lethe – Melissa Scott

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Cheryl

Any Melissa Scott fans out there? I hope so. Lethe Press has a new book out by her, co-written with Amy Griswold. This is not science fiction, it is a fantasy gaslight mystery. And given where the book is published, … Continue reading →

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New From Fablecroft – Joanne Anderton

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Cheryl

Having been away for a week, and collapsed for several days afterwards, I have a lot of catching up to do in the bookstore. I’ll be announcing new books all week, but I figured I’d start with some highlights. First … Continue reading →

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When Stars Collide

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Cheryl

Hmm, I haven’t done a “we’re all going to die” post in a while. How about this? Astronomers are now certain that our galaxy is on a collision course with its nearest neighbor, M31, more widely know as Andromeda. And … Continue reading →

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Toronto Wrap

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Cheryl

Image from Wikimedia Commons, see here for usage rights While I am absolutely delighted to have been able to get into Canada, and plan to go back again soon, I have also been forcibly reminded that I do not cope … Continue reading →

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The Galactic Suburbs Listen

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Cheryl

Talking of Australia, the latest episode of Small Blue Planet gets some love in the latest episode of Galactic Suburbia. I’m acutely aware of the fact that the show is very much a minority interest, but Alex, Alisa & Tansy … Continue reading →

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The Guardian Goes Down Under

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Cheryl

I’ve been noting a lot of Australian political news on the Guardian website of late, presumably heralding a big push into that market. And now they have made a play for that culture that David Gower jokingly suggested that they … Continue reading →

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Today’s Radio

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Cheryl

I made it to the studio today, despite the fact that I feel like I’m dying of jet lag and allergies. The show is now available online. The first hour opens up with a guest appearance by a local performance … Continue reading →

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