October Aussie Spec Fic Blog Carnival (covering blog posts from September 15ish to October 15ish)
Due to unforeseen circumstances, FableCroft has unexpectedly picked up this month’s blog carnival. Sorry for the delay, and thanks for the links from everyone who sent them in at short notice. With such a big Carnival, I’ve really tried to restrict it to Australian (which includes our ring-in state, New Zealand) news and blog posts. However, if I’ve missed your link for blogs between September 15 and October 14 2010, feel free to comment below!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Joanne Anderton signs two book deal with Angry Robot
Patty Jansen wins second quarter of Writers of the Future
We now have an Australian Spec Fic Events Calendar
Steampunk short story competition over at A Writer Goes on a Journey
The next CSFG anthology, Winds of Change is open for submissions
Swancon36 | Natcon50 announce the book for the con’s Science Fiction Book Club
Publisher Russell Farr raises money for a cause and promises to shave
The Last Short Story crew announce a new member for 2011
Register your interest to participate in the Swancon36 | Natcon50 program
Alan Baxter announces a new podcast
Special Horror episode of Galactic Suburbia
Lee Battersby announces his new website
Lyn Battersby promotes her latest publication and new website
Marianne de Pierres wins the Davitt award
Kirstyn McDermott guests on Scifi & Squeam
Margo Lanagan shares the cover of her forthcoming collection
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ADVICE
Trent Jamieson offers excellent advice to writers
Tansy considers narrative endings
And at ROR, Rowena examines plotting
Lara Morgan guests posts at ROR about writing for Young Adults
Angela Slatter interrogates the story
And advises on the etiquette of asking for free books
Satima Flavell speculates on the popularity of omniscient narration
Helen V ruminates on the necessity of distance
Joanna Fay wonders about words and their bits
Nicole Murphy talks about drafting
How to successfully apply for a grant
Angela Slatter blogs Mary Robinette Kowal’s advice for signings
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COOL STUFF
Tansy discusses Future Classics
Nicole posts about the success of Aussie authors
Nyssa shares her interning journey at Harper Collins
Nicole wonders about Paranormal Romance and the old school alpha male
Which ties in interestingly with Angela Slatter’s look at the chosen girl
Erica Hayes on the difference between Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance
Still some Aussiecon 4 stuff floating about: Tracey O’Hara talks about her experience
And new con-goer Leanne C Taylor shares her Aussiecon time
Alan Baxter ponders big fat fantasy and the perils of the unfinished trilogy
Alan discusses his top 10 fictional characters
Nyssa outlines why ebooks cost money
George Ivanoff chats about cool iPhone stuff created by Aussie author Narrelle Harris
And shares a bunch of cool book trailers
Alisa gives us the latest news from Twelfth Planet Press
And shows us the new Novella Double by Matthew Chrulew and Thoraiya Dyer
And ponders the Hugos nominations
And shares the latest news for his trilogy
A round up of what the ROR team are up to
Karen Miller tells us about the experience of finishing A Blight of Mages
And advises about her forthcoming UK signings
INTERVIEWS AND REVIEWS ROUNDUP
Alan Baxter reviews Starfish by honorary Aussie Peter Watts
Guy Salvidge reviews Sprawl from Twelfth Planet Press
Not exactly a review, but the Galactic Suburbia team did a special spoilerific bookclub special on Liar by Justine Larbalestier
Alex and Tehani finish off their retro review of the Belgariad series
Alex reviews Helen Merrick’s Ditmar-winning and Hugo-nominated book The Secret Feminist Cabal
Recent reviews of Australian works on ASif!
Cat Sparks talks about Glitter Rose
Martin Livings points out a review of Grant’s Pass from Morrigan Books
Jeff Vandermeer shares his thoughts on Angela Slatter’s Sourdough and Other Stories
Sean Williams rounds up some reviews of his latest Star Wars book
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LATE MAIL AND MISSED ANNOUCEMENTS
A couple of items I just couldn’t resist including, even though they fall just outside my purview ☺
Twelfth Planet Press scores international award!
Ticonderoga to publish new Years Best
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I know there’s loads more stuff out there I’ve missed, and I apologise for that. However, it’s a big one anyway, so enjoy catching up on the month that was!
FableCroft 