Angela Slatter's Blog, page 164

The Black & White Drive-by: Holly Black

Bestseller Holly Black writes contemporary fantasy novels for teens and children – but then, you know that.

She is the mum of the Spiderwick Chronicles (with award winning artist, Tony DiTerlizzi). Her first book came out in 2002, Tithe, followed by Valiant (2005) and Ironside (2007). Holly regularly spends
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The Muse …

… is not a sylph in diaphinous robes, gently plucking a harp, dancing in circles in a glade, tra-la-la'ing.

At least, my muse isn't.

This is my muse, snurched from the great glory that it the internetz.

Apparently 'remiss' is my new middle name

Livia, she-wolf of Rome

Tansy Rayner Roberts has been Rocking the Romanpunk and celebrating Matrons of Awesome in Roman history … and I've only just remembered to draw attention to it.

Go here for education and amusement.

Personally, Livia's always been my fave, but I'm going to have to

The Call to Arms Drive-by: Stephen Jones and A Book of Horrors

Painting by Les Edwards

Stephen Jones = sine qua non for a successful horror anthology. A Book of Horrors collects original horror stories and is brought out under the aegis of the new imprint from Quercus, Jo Fletcher Books. The book is being lauched this weekend at
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Compulsive Reader …

… has reposted my with Paul Kane and Paul's of the World Fantasy-nominated Sourdough and Other Stories.

Thanks!

I celebrate with otters!

Because there should be more otters, always

Jason Nahrung on indie press

The lovely Tehani over at FableCroft has asked a few erudite folk to write about their experiences with indie press – yes, the press that wears dreadlocks.

Or not. Jason Nahrung has renamed it 'boutique press', which makes it sound like it's had a haircut, burned its hemp trousers
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A Book of Horrors – in my hot little paws!

Here it is! A Book of Horrors!

My author's copies.

The hard cover is particularly awesome .

From Quercus Books new Jo Fletcher imprint!

Being launched this weekend at Brighton.

And yes, I wear cat's ears now. Cat's ears are cool.

The Lair of the Evil Drs Brain

So, what is the Lair of the Evil Drs Brain?

Basically it's Lisa Hannett and I talking to each other and other people about stuff. Writing stuff.

Topics will include:

Steampunkery
Fairytaleosity
Phat Phantasy
Where you write and how you get in the mood?
Should a muumuu by mandatory for blogging?
What happens when
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The Good Science Fiction Drive-by: Gardner Dozois

Seriously?

Do I really need to introduce Gardner Dozois? The Gardner Dozois? Really? The multi Hugo and Nebula winning science fiction editor or author? The frequently partnering Jack Dann in crime of some sort Gardner Dozois?

Really?

All I will say is that he prefers donuts, dunked.

1. What's the best thing
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