http://solarclipper.com News & Views from the creator of the Golden Age of the Solar Clipper Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:29:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In about half an hour I'm heading for Kansas City, MO. I've already heard from a couple of fans who'd like to get together. Use the contact me link on the sidebar if you'd like to get together for dinner on Friday or Saturday. If you're in the neighborhood, I ... http://solarclipper.com/2008/10/02/kc-meetup/ In case you missed this comment from the Fan Forum page: Comment from lois mckendrick Time: September 25, 2008, 1:51 pm I would appreciate it if you would in future desist from using my name in your stories- I’m getting fed up of my name now being an item on peoples ... http://solarclipper.com/2008/09/25/lois-speaks/ I haven't heard this yet but I was honored by a chat with the Council of Great Relevance last week. The audio is now available. http://solarclipper.com/2008/09/05/sci-fi-surplus-interview/ Seth Harwood's new book, Young Junius is another Seth Harwood crime noir set in the mean streets of Boston. Now I know most people don't think of Boston when they think mean, but trust me. I grew up in New England. Boston was the place your momma warned you against. ... http://solarclipper.com/2008/09/05/young-junius/ Occasionally, other Podiobook authors ask for help in promoting their titles. Since I don't do a regular podcast, the best I can do is give them a plug here and put their promo up for you to listen to. The Prophet of Panamindorah is from one of the "new kids" ... http://solarclipper.com/2008/08/31/panamindorah/ Well, it didn't happen this year, but we got closer. Last year, Quarter Share was eligible, and nominated, but didn't make it to the finals. This year, the other three novels were eligible and nominated. Full Share and South Coast made it into the finals, but Mur Lafferty's Playing for Keeps ... http://solarclipper.com/2008/08/30/parsec-awards-a-little-closer/ Wow. The nice people over at Sci Fi Surplus just interviewed me about a review they're doing on Quarter Share. We had a bit of a ramble but they're accepting comments about the book. Email your comments about Quarter Share to thegeeks@scifisurplus.com. I think they'd take voice messages to at ... http://solarclipper.com/2008/08/26/scifi-surplus/ This is my week for messing up! Yes, as Jack reminds me in the comment stream from my last post, I forgot to post the link to Jack Jaffee's BS#6 interview with me. Mea culpa. It's been crazy here for the last couple of weeks. http://solarclipper.com/2008/08/22/sorry-jack/ I've been remiss in getting this posted! About three weeks ago I had a great time being interviewed for the OxCast! The parts are all there now: Part 1 Part 2 For those who haven't been able to hear enough of me, check it out! And thanks, Ox, for a great interview! http://solarclipper.com/2008/08/21/ox-cast-interview/ I'm amazed! The Parsec Awards have listed the short list finalists and BOTH Full Share and South Coast have been selected as finalists. Only one can win, of course, but hey, just getting the finalist nomination is an honor. http://solarclipper.com/2008/08/18/parsec-finalists/