Posted in General, Podcasting, SFF: People, SFF: Writings on May 16th, 2010
For years I’ve wanted to attend Balticon, a convention held Memorial Day weekend in Baltimore, Maryland, and reputed to have the best New Media track of all current conventions (thanks to the hard work of Paul A. Fischer and his cronies). This year it’s scheduled for 28–31 May 2010, at Marriott’s Hunt Valley Inn, and [...]
Posted in General, Podcasting, SFF: People on Jan 9th, 2010
Awhile back I identified Tee Morris as a “servant-leader” in the world of podcasting and new media.1 One quality of a servant-leader is that he or she earns our respect and obedience by setting an example of dedication — not only to the cause, but also to the welfare of the followers themselves. Tee Morris [...]
Posted in SFF: People, SFF: Writings, Writing: The process on Nov 28th, 2009
Ladies and gentlemen, let me proudly announce that the estimable Elisabeth Waters has passed the 50,000-word finish line, making her a winner in the 2009 National Novel Writing Month. Reviving Fate is officially a going concern. To prepare for it, I strongly recommend that you read Changing Fate, published by DAW Books and available in [...]
Posted in Podcasting, SFF: People, Theology on Jun 9th, 2009
Item IV.D of the preceding philosophy of education gives the rationale for what, in the American evangelical church, is commonly called “servant leadership.” It’s the idea that true leadership has less to do with someone’s outward signs of rank than with that person’s willingness to serve others. Put more crudely, it’s based not on what [...]
Posted in Podcasting, SFF: People, SFF: Writings on May 10th, 2009
Clerk’s Log, MJD 54961.9: Oops … drat. <sigh> Thus do I break the pattern of posting the TPRT article before the subject production comes to an end. Making the Cut is now complete and available at www.metamorcity.com. Check it out — you won’t regret it. And the novel’s parent production, The Metamor City Podcast, is [...]
Posted in General, Podcasting, SFF: People, SFF: Writings, Theology & SFF, Writing: The process on Nov 29th, 2008
[Remastering] was a wise decision. Not only has Mr. Morris chosen voice actors who have the skill to deliver the lines well and to fit together in an ensemble, the addition of vocal variety and sound effects both magnify the story’s greatest asset, which is spectacle.
Posted in Podcasting, SFF: People, SFF: Writings on Mar 2nd, 2007
Two worlds have collided, and storytelling may not be the same again. In case you haven’t yet seen this, the august New York Times (”all the news that’s fit to print”) recently ran an article on podcast fiction, featuring Scott Sigler, J.C. Hutchins,
Posted in SFF: People, Theology & SFF on May 12th, 2006
I said at the outset that I wanted to consider some theological themes as they relate to current science fiction and fantasy. Well, it turns out someone beat me to it. Please check out Jason Rennie’s excellent podcast The Sci Phi Show, which does the same thing under the banner of philosophy.
Posted in SFF: People on Feb 2nd, 2006
In case you didn’t see last February’s article on Joan Winston, it’s relevant again: she’ll be at Shore Leave 28 (7–9 July 2006), along with Peter David and — can it be true? — Susan Shwartz. Get acquainted with these people. You won’t regret it.
Posted in SFF: People, SFF: Writings on Mar 4th, 2005
Foreword, February 2006: Whoever said it was right — be patient and eventually the old news will be fresh again. Joan will be at Shore Leave 28, 7–9 July 2006, same hotel. Peter David will be there too, and this time you can also have the pleasure of meeting Susan Shwartz. Get acquainted with these [...]
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