Hugo Nominee Review: Transhuman and Subhuman Part I, Transhuman and Subhuman

Hugo Nominee Review: Transhuman and Subhuman Part I, Transhuman and Subhuman

The fine folks at Superversive SF have asked me to join them in reviewing this year's nominated works in the run up to the Hugos. It's hoped that these reviews will focus attention on the stories themselves so that Worldcon members can cast informed votes based on the works' merits. NB:…
April 30, 2015
Responses to Sad Puppies 3: The Five Stages of Grieving

Responses to Sad Puppies 3: The Five Stages of Grieving

The counseling profession identifies five stages of grieving. Someone who suffers a great loss will first deny what has happened, then feel anger (usually misdirected) and depression before attempting to deal with the situation through ultimately futile bargaining, before finally accepting the new circumstances. Examining reactions to the 2015 Hugo…
April 9, 2015
Congratulations to the 2015 Hugo Nominees

Congratulations to the 2015 Hugo Nominees

The official list of nominees for the 2015 Hugo Awards have been announced! I extend my sincerest congratulations to all of the nominees. And seeing so many luminaries who've toiled unrecognized for decades finally receive nominations restored some of my faith in the SF establishment. Shortly thereafter, calls from supposed…
April 6, 2015

SuperversiveSF Roundtable

SuperversiveSF and Sci Phi Journal editor Jason Rennie is hosting a contributor roundtable tomorrow at 10:30 AM EDT. Several authors of the superversive tales and articles featured in Mr. Rennie's projects have been invited--and a few Very Special Guests may show up as well. The roundtable will take place live on Google…
April 3, 2015

Get a Different Table

The winners of the 2014 Hugo Awards were announced yesterday. I heartily congratulate the authors of the winning works. As for the other nominees, take heart. Being nominated actually is an honor--especially considering how the whole process is structured. Much is being made of the losses suffered by Opera Vita Aeterna…
August 18, 2014