Jonathan Swords-Holdsworth's Blog, page 4
May 24, 2015
Updated the blurb for Stories Of An Awkward Size:
Volume One of the "Awkward St...
Updated the blurb for Stories Of An Awkward Size:
Volume One of the "Awkward Stories" collection
You can read most of the story 'Black Prince' for FREE! Just click 'Look inside' on the Amazon book cover!
An excerpt:
He noticed a movement out of the corner of his eye. He looked down and beheld the shadow of a cat, moving on the white of the wall.
���Heh, Kitty,��� he said aloud, turning and searching for the original. He scanned along the top of his fence.
There was no cat.
Damn things move too fast, he thought, and looked back at the wall.
The shadow was still there.
He looked back at the fence, then again at the wall in a doubletake.
Still there was no cat, anywhere. And now he realised ��� there was no angle that could have put a cat���s shadow on the wall. Not in that way.
Fear. A pulse of it hit him, surprising him and leaving him breathless. An icy chill had crept down his back and he felt his hair standing up, his heart pounding. In the back-room of his mind a voice had whispered ...
��� Black Prince
A disillusioned man's life is turned upside-down when he walks out his back gate one night. What he finds cannot be there, cannot have stayed hidden for so long, and cannot be so smart ...
��� The Ghost Of Ren�� Magritte
A team has nearly achieved full-realism Virtual Reality, directly interfaced to the nervous system. But one of the team discovers that, when push comes to shove, reality isn't what we expected.
��� Come Silent Winged Sleep
Two homicide detectives are drawn into an investigation, following a shocking incident. They soon find what lies behind it is far more frightening than random violence, or terrorism. And to make matters worse, now their supposed allies seem to be keeping secrets.
Here are five 'long' stories, by Australian author Jonathan Swords-Holdsworth.
These tales embrace both the new genre of 'Slipstream' and of hard, near-future Science Fiction. They speculate on subjects from electronics and bio-tech to deep metaphysics, and cover locations from Australia, Europe and Asia to beyond our world - as they pull you into the unexpected.
Volume One of the "Awkward Stories" collection
You can read most of the story 'Black Prince' for FREE! Just click 'Look inside' on the Amazon book cover!
An excerpt:
He noticed a movement out of the corner of his eye. He looked down and beheld the shadow of a cat, moving on the white of the wall.
���Heh, Kitty,��� he said aloud, turning and searching for the original. He scanned along the top of his fence.
There was no cat.
Damn things move too fast, he thought, and looked back at the wall.
The shadow was still there.
He looked back at the fence, then again at the wall in a doubletake.
Still there was no cat, anywhere. And now he realised ��� there was no angle that could have put a cat���s shadow on the wall. Not in that way.
Fear. A pulse of it hit him, surprising him and leaving him breathless. An icy chill had crept down his back and he felt his hair standing up, his heart pounding. In the back-room of his mind a voice had whispered ...
��� Black Prince
A disillusioned man's life is turned upside-down when he walks out his back gate one night. What he finds cannot be there, cannot have stayed hidden for so long, and cannot be so smart ...
��� The Ghost Of Ren�� Magritte
A team has nearly achieved full-realism Virtual Reality, directly interfaced to the nervous system. But one of the team discovers that, when push comes to shove, reality isn't what we expected.
��� Come Silent Winged Sleep
Two homicide detectives are drawn into an investigation, following a shocking incident. They soon find what lies behind it is far more frightening than random violence, or terrorism. And to make matters worse, now their supposed allies seem to be keeping secrets.
Here are five 'long' stories, by Australian author Jonathan Swords-Holdsworth.
These tales embrace both the new genre of 'Slipstream' and of hard, near-future Science Fiction. They speculate on subjects from electronics and bio-tech to deep metaphysics, and cover locations from Australia, Europe and Asia to beyond our world - as they pull you into the unexpected.
May 22, 2015
A regular BIG THANKS for the LIKES on my Author Page, people! MUCH appreciated!...
A regular BIG THANKS for the LIKES on my Author Page, people! MUCH appreciated!
It does occur to me that the fact my FaceBook page and my Author page have the same name is causing some confusion. Oh well, I might rename my FaceBook page down the track, but I'll let you all know first!
Thanks again!
https://www.facebook.com/jonswordsholdsworth
Jonathan Swords-Holdsworth
Self-publishing Slipstream/Sci-Fi author - creating realities that stretch the imagination and open your mind. Check him out on Amazon and GoodReads.
It does occur to me that the fact my FaceBook page and my Author page have the same name is causing some confusion. Oh well, I might rename my FaceBook page down the track, but I'll let you all know first!
Thanks again!
https://www.facebook.com/jonswordsholdsworth
Jonathan Swords-Holdsworth
Self-publishing Slipstream/Sci-Fi author - creating realities that stretch the imagination and open your mind. Check him out on Amazon and GoodReads.
Really does look like I published 'Stories Of An Awkward Size' in the nick of ti...
Really does look like I published 'Stories Of An Awkward Size' in the nick of time, with reference to one of its tales.
http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/404214,swarm-of-spy-drones-can-eavesdrop-on-enemy-troops.aspx
Swarm of spy drones can eavesdrop on enemy troops
www.pcauthority.com.au
The US military has developed a disposable drone with an eye to future warfare.
http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/404214,swarm-of-spy-drones-can-eavesdrop-on-enemy-troops.aspx
Swarm of spy drones can eavesdrop on enemy troops
www.pcauthority.com.au
The US military has developed a disposable drone with an eye to future warfare.
May 18, 2015
More positive reviews for "Stories Of An Awkward Size" are trickling in. THANK Y...
More positive reviews for "Stories Of An Awkward Size" are trickling in. THANK YOU!
It's interesting which stories readers like. 'Black Prince' seems to be a consistent winner, but of the other four everyone has a different favourite!
It's interesting which stories readers like. 'Black Prince' seems to be a consistent winner, but of the other four everyone has a different favourite!
A TED talk I was particularly impressed with. Life from Non-Life.
A TED talk I was particularly impressed with. Life from Non-Life.
The line between life and not-life
www.ted.com
In his lab, Martin Hanczyc makes "protocells," experimental blobs of chemicals that behave like living cells. His work demonstrates how life might have first occurred on Earth ... and perhaps elsewhere too.
The line between life and not-life
www.ted.com
In his lab, Martin Hanczyc makes "protocells," experimental blobs of chemicals that behave like living cells. His work demonstrates how life might have first occurred on Earth ... and perhaps elsewhere too.
May 17, 2015
An interview I did recently for Rob Weir of OpenOffice
Authoring e-Books in Apache OpenOffice: An Interview with Jon Swords-Holdsworth
https://blogs.apache.org/OOo/entry/au...
A few months ago we received an email from Jon Swords-Holdsworth, an author of "slipstream and hard science fiction" from Melbourne, Australia. He was finishing up a new volume of short stories, Stories of an Awkward Size and was seeking permission to mention Apache OpenOffice in the book's colophon. Since I know the topic of e-book production is of interest to many OpenOffice users, I asked Jon if he'd consent to an interview (via email) on this topic, to which he agreed. I certainly learned a lot from Jon about what is involved in using OpenOffice and other open source tools together to produce an e-book. I hope you do as well!
https://blogs.apache.org/OOo/entry/au...
A few months ago we received an email from Jon Swords-Holdsworth, an author of "slipstream and hard science fiction" from Melbourne, Australia. He was finishing up a new volume of short stories, Stories of an Awkward Size and was seeking permission to mention Apache OpenOffice in the book's colophon. Since I know the topic of e-book production is of interest to many OpenOffice users, I asked Jon if he'd consent to an interview (via email) on this topic, to which he agreed. I certainly learned a lot from Jon about what is involved in using OpenOffice and other open source tools together to produce an e-book. I hope you do as well!
May 14, 2015
This is one of the most powerful and amazing films I've seen in a long time. You...
This is one of the most powerful and amazing films I've seen in a long time. You could take it as hard-SF, as fantasy, or as social-commentary, it really depends on how you look at it. If you are an animal-lover like me, particularly with respect to dogs, the bulk of the film is very harrowing, be warned (but it's all fake - there is a nice big disclaimer in the start of the credits, bless them). But the story is awesome and the end is... wow.
Respect!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2844798
White God (2014)
www.imdb.com
Directed by Korn��l Mundrucz��. With Zs��fia Psotta, S��ndor Zs��t��r, Lili Horv��th, Szabolcs Thur��czy. Thirteen-year-old Lili fights to protect her dog Hagen. She is devastated when her father eventually sets Hagen free on the streets. Still innocently believing love can conquer any difficulty, Lili sets���
Respect!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2844798
White God (2014)
www.imdb.com
Directed by Korn��l Mundrucz��. With Zs��fia Psotta, S��ndor Zs��t��r, Lili Horv��th, Szabolcs Thur��czy. Thirteen-year-old Lili fights to protect her dog Hagen. She is devastated when her father eventually sets Hagen free on the streets. Still innocently believing love can conquer any difficulty, Lili sets���
May 13, 2015
An interview I did recently for Rob Weir of OpenOffice
https://blogs.apache.org...
An interview I did recently for Rob Weir of OpenOffice
https://blogs.apache.org/OOo/entry/authoring_e_books_in_apache
Authoring e-Books in Apache OpenOffice: An Interview with Jon Swords-Holdsworth : Apache OpenOffice
blogs.apache.org
A few months ago we received an email from Jon Swords-Holdsworth, an author of "slipstream and hard science fiction" from Melbourne, Australia. He was finishing up a new volume of short stories, Stories of an Awkward Size and was seeking permission to mention Apache OpenOffice in the book's colophon���
https://blogs.apache.org/OOo/entry/authoring_e_books_in_apache
Authoring e-Books in Apache OpenOffice: An Interview with Jon Swords-Holdsworth : Apache OpenOffice
blogs.apache.org
A few months ago we received an email from Jon Swords-Holdsworth, an author of "slipstream and hard science fiction" from Melbourne, Australia. He was finishing up a new volume of short stories, Stories of an Awkward Size and was seeking permission to mention Apache OpenOffice in the book's colophon���
May 10, 2015
July 2007 (I do not recall the name of the hotel)
July 2007 (I do not recall the name of the hotel)
May 6, 2015
More coast, December 2008.
More coast, December 2008.
