Monthly Archives: September 2006

A four day weekend, and all I can think about is work. I like the idea of packing the family up and heading South, maybe to a small B&B. Putting the feet up, read Flora Segunda, and do fun things with the kids. Instead, I’m finishing off my last bit on The New Space Opera … Continue reading »

Exciting news! Just got a first sneak peek at the cover art for The New Space Opera. The artwork is by the fabulous Stephan Martinere and will be used on both the US and Australian editions of the book. I think he’s done a spectacular job with the cover art, and am delighted with it. … Continue reading »

I want you all to note that I did not whine in this post. Too much whining on blogs. Too much whining on this blog. So, instead of whining (in the face of some good reason to do so), I offer this: I’ve been catching up on my reading for The Best Science Fiction and … Continue reading »

Is it possible to write a science fiction story involving a young adult protagonist who has entered military service with the intention of serving in an extraterrestrial setting that reads like it was written after 1955?

So, I’m at home working today. Been reading through an enormous pile of magazines, collections, and anthologies, as I work my towards a final shortlist for The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year and Best Short Novels: 2007, doing an editorial pass on my intro for The New Space Opera, and working on … Continue reading »