I am very (very, very!) pleased to announce that I have acquired a New York literary agent to market my fiction (both YA and adult): the estimable Ethan Ellenberg. It’s been an exciting couple of days. With DAW’s paperback release of Lost in Translation coming up, and a contract in hand but not yet signed, …
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Big update at The Willetts on Wine
Last night I was busy over on one of my other blogs, The Willetts on Wine. If you’re interested, check out reports on two recent functions of the Society for American Wines here in Regina: the garlic-in-everything-(even-the-ice-cream) dinner at the Creek in Cathedral Bistro back in January, and the all-Cabernet Sauvignon dinner at The Crushed …
I think, therefore I type
I’ve been thinking about trying voice-recognition software, but maybe I should hold out for this.
Water–and life?–on a moon of Saturn
The picture in the previous post was MY photo of the day, but here’s the REAL photo of the day, a Cassini image of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Why? Because NASA scientists believe Enceladus has liquid water. And: “‘We realize that this is a radical conclusion — that we may have evidence for liquid water within …
Photo of the Day: Reflecting on Spring 2
More photos here.
The fuzzy lobster of the deeps
A blind crustacean that looks like a furry lobster has been discovered living more than two kilometres underwater near a hydrothermal vent in the Pacific Ocean.
Good news in longevity research
Right now the researchers are working with worms, so don’t get too excited, but check this out if you’re interested in longevity research (and who isn’t?): Within a hormone-triggered cascade of molecular signals that plays a crucial for a wide range of physiological functions, researchers for the very first time have identified a protein that …
Photo of the Day: The Bottom of the Bottle
More photos here.
Drinking wine together: a glowing experience
Scientists have come up with high-tech glasses that let you share a drink with someone–even if you’re far apart. The glasses incorporate a variety of coloured LEDs, liquid sensors and wireless links: When either person picks up a glass, red LEDs on their partner’s glass glow gently. And when either puts the glass to their …
My drug of choice
It’s a white, bitter-tasting crystalline powder. It’s an addictive drug. It has some of the same effects as heroin and cocaine. And it’s readily and legally available just about everywhere. Don’t call the cops. It’s caffeine, and if you haven’t had any today, you’re in the minority. Tea has been imbibed by the Chinese for …
Photo of the Day: Reflecting Upon Spring
More photos here.
SF writers who blog
Here’s an interesting article on (other) science fiction authors who blog. (Via blogging-SF-writer Robert J. Sawyer.)
My latest live walk and vlog
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