I’m off to the International Conference of the Fantastic in the Arts. Which is held in Florida, where people demand the freedom to infect their friends, co-workers, and family with a deadly virus, but aren’t allowed to say the word “gay.” I’ve got a single panel on Friday, on “the business of writing,” which I […]

The Kickstarter for Shaper of Worlds, v. III, has kicked off. Here’s your link. Shaper of Worlds features fiction by writers featured on Edward Willett’s Aurora Award-winning podcast The Worldshapers. (My interview may be found hereabouts.) Besides myself, contributing authors include Cory Doctorow, James Morrow, Cat Rambo, Griffin Barber, Jane Yolen, and Many Many More. […]

The heroic resistance of Ukraine has inspired volunteers from all over— most impressively American veterans, who are carrying their weapons and skills over the water to join what Zelensky is calling his “international legion.” Since over the last twenty years the U.S. military has become the most efficient, competent, and dangerous fighting force in all […]

Disney has opened their Star War: Galactic Starcruiser resort. The reviews have not been ecstatic. Billed as the ultimate immersive Star Wars experience, the Galactic Starcruiser (centred on its Halcyon hotel) is a top-to-tail recreation of a Star Wars spaceship. During a two-day stay, which costs around £4,500 for a family, guests will be plunged […]