Dispatches since 2005
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Announcements, new editions, travel, diving, cooking and the working life of a novelist — 187 entries, all of them here in full.
June 18, 2007 · 1,226 words
Flemish Dancing
“Flemish dancing” doesn’t sound very interesting, does it? But call it flamenco and it’s a whole other story. Albuquerque is one of the top locations in North America for flamenco, largely as a result of the Festival Flamenco Internacional that’s been running there for the last 20-odd years. The festival is largely the
Read entry →June 16, 2007 · 340 words
Saat Phere
So I’m embarked on the new novel, most of which so far consists of a description of an elaborate Hindu wedding taking place in Bangalore. For background I’ve been taking advantage of numerous Hindu wedding sites available on the net, as well as reminiscences by Steve Stirling (who— through sheer coincidence—
Read entry →June 14, 2007 · 195 words
Shorter Work
The mail brought my copy of Locus, which I seem to get later than anyone I know. (Do they mail them in alphabetical order, I wonder?) This issue contains no less than two favorable reviews of my story in Alien Crimes, a new anthology available from the SFBC. My advice is to buy it before […]
Read entry →June 12, 2007 · 750 words
A Time of Gifts
I’m finishing Patrick Leigh Fermor’s A Time of Gifts. I mentioned a couple months ago that I was reading the book, but you shouldn’t take the length of time between then and now as a criticism of Fermor. Rather the opposite: the book is too rich, and too finely wrought, to read with anything less […]
Read entry →June 12, 2007 · 182 words
From the Mountain
Wednesday: “Steak Tartare and the Cats of Gari Babakin Station,” by Mary Turzillo.Novel excerpt by Karen Joy Fowler. Because we had no power, we ate out. By all accounts, the trout, the duck fajitas, and the mango chicken enchiladas were all very good. Thursday:“Emperor of the Clouds,” by Geoff LandisExcerpt from Impli
Read entry →June 7, 2007 · 242 words
Ten Writers, Very Cold
All was well until the wind storm began. Howling ’round the eaves, screaming ’round the corners, causing mighty ponderosa to sway like seaweed in the tide. Dropping limbs, causing landslides. And knocking out our power, from Wednesday afternoon on. No lights, no heat, no internet. No refrigeration. No way to cook food,
Read entry →June 6, 2007 · 131 words
Rustic Living
The Week So Far Sunday Night (by Walter) Assorted cheesesCrackersGarlic-eggplant relish and India relishSpaghetti in garlic and ginger sauceBeef tongue in sweet and sour sauce (in honor of Miss Leslie)Spring vegetable terrineBaklava Monday:“The Naturalist” by Maureen McHugh“A Water Matter” by Jay Lake Dinner: by Miss L
Read entry →June 3, 2007 · 291 words
Up the Mountain
My life has actually been packed with worthwhile incident lately, though as a result I’ve had no time to post about it. This won’t change in the next week, as I’m off to Taos for a week of manuscripts, margaritas, and high cuisine. Here’s a summary of the last week:We participated in Mayor Marty’s free […]
Read entry →June 3, 2007 · 100 words
Pages Awayyyy!
I’ve finished Implied Spaces and delivered it to the publisher. Hurrah for me! Though it scarcely makes any difference to my daily routine, as I promptly jumped into the next project.Which brings me to a sort of useful idea.It occurs to me that, since at least some folks out there will be offering congratulations (or [
Read entry →May 23, 2007 · 56 words
From the Author of "Salammbo"
“Books say: she did this because. Life says: she did this. Books are where things are explained to you; life is where things aren’t. I’m not surprised some people prefer books. Books make sense of life. The only problem is that the lives they make sense of are other peoples’ lives, never your own.” Gustave […]
Read entry →May 20, 2007 · 39 words
Return of the Son of the Bride of the Voice of the Whirlwind
Mr. Entrepreneurial Me would like to remind you all that Voice of the Whirlwind will be returning to the world of print in July, and that you can pre-order the cool Night Shade edition right here. Thank you.
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