New Review at Suite101 – F&SF March/April
As the title will indicate, I’ve posted a new review at Suite101. I should have posted it last week; I’m not sure what happened there. But anyway, here it is, belatedly.
Why Stories Sometimes Fail: Character
I’ve posted the first of an occasional series at Suite101, examining why stories fail. SF is a literature driven by ideas, but an idea without a plot is not a story. Plot grows from character, just as in the best stories, plot drives character.
I’ve held back from this sort of article for some time, because I still think of myself as a journeyman, but I’m slowly accepting that I’m further along the road that journey takes, than many others.
Books and Story Stuff
This morning’s post on Suite101 is full of joy and tears and awkward questions. More here.
Asimovs February 2010 Reviewed
I’m still running a little behind on posting reviews, but at least I’ve arrested the slippage, so that I’m no later with this than last week’s review. So without further ado, here is Asimovs February 2010.
Don’t Give Up
As I observed over at suite101, I feel that I ought to dispense some sage words on writing, but then I take a good, long look in the mirror and think, “who are you kidding?” But I’ve posted my three words of advice over at the blog.
New Stuff on the Web
I’ve posted my daily blog post at suite101, covering this shiny new site, plus my latest story appearance.
