SF Tidbits for 4/25/12
Interviews and Profiles
- John Scalzi’s The Big Idea: Suzanne Johnson.
- When Gravity Falls (Jonathan Oliver) interviews Guy Haley.
- The Functional Nerds interviews JC Hutchins and Chuck Wendig (podcast).
- Bryan Thomas Schmidt profiles Sarah Hendrix.
- Lit Reactor (Keith Rawson) interviews Chuck Wendig.
- Suvudu (Eric Geller) interviews Jeff Grubb.
- Some newly discovered videos about SF, from Italy, including Ian Watson, Robert Sheckley and more . [via Paul Di Filippo]
News
- Tor/Forge E-book Titles to Go DRM-Free.
- Steampunk Sherlock Holmes On Kickstarter.
- Tor to publish 2 new novels by Catherynne M. Valente.
- Prime Books is looking for additional freelance designers.
- Philip K. Dick estate sues (again!) over Adjustment Bureau movie.
- Asteroid Mining Plans Revealed by Planetary Resources, Inc. [via Greg Lindenberg]
- Boeing's Private Space Taxi to Take Flight by 2016.
- Minivan-sized Asteroid Exploded Over California. [via Paul Di Filippo]
- Syfy Unveils Projects In Development Slate.
- Boston selects winning statue design to honor Edgar Allan Poe. [via Paul Di Filippo]
Events
Articles
- Kate Elliott (Helen Lowe) on Building Fantastic Worlds—“It’s A Mystery”.
- Chuck Wendig on 25 Things I Learned While Writing Blackbirds.
- Ranker on Game of Thrones Fan Report: Behind the Numbers.
- Book Life Now (LCM) on Interviewing Authors: A Look at Process.
- The Guardian (Alison Flood) on Credible science fiction needs arts and sciences collaboration, say authors.
- L.B. Gale on Example of Strong Fantasy Writing: The Psychology of a Mercy Kill.
- Suvudu (David Wellington) on Reinventing the Vampire.
- Fantasy Cafe (Ian Sales) on SF Mistressworks.
- Missions Unknown (Scott A. Cupp) on Forgotten Films: Queen of Outer Space (1958).
- Ian Irvine on What I’ve Learned.
- Reactions on Tor’s decision to makeke eBooks DRM-free from John Scalzi, Charles Stross, Tobias S. Buckell and Joan Slonczewski.
- Tor.com (Ryan Britt) on Will Prometheus Create a Shared Universe Between Alien and Blade Runner?
- io9 (Marykate Jasper, Jennifer Griffith and Charlie Jane Anders) on 10 Most Unconvincing Romances in Science Fiction and Fantasy.
- Suvudu (Matt Staggs) on 10 Fangtastic Facts About George R.R. Martin’s Fevre Dream.
Art
- Absolutely Outstanding Sci-fi Inspiration.
- Spaceship concepts by Vaughan Ling.
- @CoolVibe: “Portrait: Rampage – 3D, Concept art, Fantasy, Portrait” by Roméo Jonathan.
- @CoolVibe: “Chronoscape” by Vitaly Alexius.
- @DailyDesignInspiration: “Ghost In The Machine” by Alex Figini.
- @Minimal Movie Posters: “The Birds” by Daniel Norris.
- Top Ten Star Wars Wallpapers.
- The Walking Dead poster. [via Abduzeedo]
More Fun Stuff
- The Highlights Of Stars Wars Explained In 10 Little Graphics.
- Philip K. Dick’s Letter to Jeff Walker regarding Blade Runner. [via Boing Boing]
- Read the first chapter of Mira Grant's Blackout.
- Book Trailer: Shadow Blizzard by Alexey Pehov.
- T-Shirt: Dr. Horrible’s Freeze Ray. [via Whedonesque]
- Game of Thrones S2 Drinking Game.