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Okal Rel Quote – Aug 6, 2014

Damien demonstrates the “catch” in designing Lorels to be shepherds of mankind, even as a child. From The Lorel Experiment by Lynda Williams.

Okal Rel Quote – Aug 5, 2014

Samanda O’Pearl explains her unDemish absent-mindedness about details to her new servant. From Part 6: Avim’s Oath, by Lynda Williams.

Okal Rel Quote – Aug 4, 2014

Dela’s prepared to ignore anyone’s advice over her infatuation with Vras Vrel. From “Meet the Relatives” by Lynda Williams.

Okal Rel Quote – Aug 3, 2014

Horth and his father demonstrate the ambiguity of “Ack Rel” as a response, from Part 2: Righteous Anger, by Lynda Williams.

Okal Rel Quote – Jul 31, 2014

Erien’s foster parents get re-acquainted on his return home as a powerful Sevolite leader. From Part 5: Far Arena.

Okal Rel Quote – Jul 30, 2014

A volunteer mother talks about why she wants a bioengineered baby. From The Lorel Experiment by Lynda Williams.

Okal Rel Quote – Jul 29, 2014

Amel negotiates a haircut with toddler Alivda, his “baby dragon”. From Diff the Dragon by Angela Lott.

Okal Rel Quote – Jul 28, 2014

Amel and Tatt discuss Erien’s feelings with Luthan’s wedding pending. Part 6: Avim’s Oath.

Okal Rel Quote – Jul 27, 2014

Ann blackmails Amel through threats of harm to herself. Part 1: The Courtesan Prince.

Interview with Diane Walton

Lynda Williams:

An interview with Diane Walton, the woman who keeps On Spec happening as a literary space for Canadian SF stories.

Originally posted on Speculating Canada: Canadian Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy:

An interview with Diane Walton

by Derek Newman-Stille

I had an opportunity to have a chat with Diane Walton, the managing editor of one of my favourite magazines, On Spec, a Canadian magazine of the fantastic. Diane has been with On Spec since its beginning. In addition to her editing duties, Diane Walton has published in the Northern Frights volumes, in On Spec’s own pages, and in the anthology Divine Realms. Feminist, speculative author, and fan of the fantastic, she is a fascinating character with some interesting perspectives on the Canadian fantastic.

Spec Can: Could you tell readers a little bit about yourself to begin this interview?

Diane Walton: Always the tough question. I’ll give you a bunch of true facts and you can pick and choose.

Born in Montreal, descended from one of les filles du roi, (I have the family genealogy, courtesy of my…

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