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The Hugos
I’m speechless: “Mono no aware” has been nominated for a Hugo in the Short Story category (along with Aliette de Bodard’s “Immersion” and Kij Johnson’s “Mantis Wives” — and Aliette is also nominated for her novella, “On a Red Station, … Continue reading
Two Really, Really Awesome Stories
I don’t understand the process by which a reader connects with a story. As far as I can tell, some kind of secret frequency has to be matched between the story and the reader, and they resonate. When it happens … Continue reading
Nebula Nominations
I’ve been ill this last week, so this post is a bit delayed. I’m delighted to see the list of nominees for the Nebulas. Lots of deserving friends on there: Helena, Aliette, Jay, Rachel, Leah, Cat, Tina, Tom … Many … Continue reading
The Veiled Shanghai
I have a story coming out in an anthology of speculative fiction inspired by Oz: Oz Reimagined: New Tales from the Emerald City and Beyond, edited by John Joseph Adams and Douglas Cohen. You can pre-order the anthology from Amazon … Continue reading
“The Postman” and “Always Here” Out in IGMS
Note: this post will also appear on the IGMS blog. You can read the stories on the IGMS web site if you are a subscriber: “Always Here” and “The Postman”. There is also an interview of me by the amazing … Continue reading
Awards Season
I’ve started my annual page on awards where I discuss my recommendations.
Three-Body
Yes, it’s true. I’ll be translating Volume One of the Three-Body Trilogy (《三体》) by Liu Cixin (刘慈欣). Joel Martinsen (of danwei.com) and Eric Abrahamsen (of paper-republic.org) will be handling Volumes Two and Three, respectively. Both Joel and Eric are experienced … Continue reading
Story Notes: “Good Hunting” in Strange Horizons
“Good Hunting” is now out in Strange Horizons (read). It’s published in two parts as part of their bonus fund drive issue. Spoilers below the fold.
World Fantasy Award
Over the weekend, “The Paper Menagerie” won the World Fantasy Award. Jonathan Strahan told me that it’s the first piece of fiction to win all three of the Nebula, the Hugo, and the World Fantasy Award. Seems impossible to believe… … Continue reading
More Updates Soon
I know, I know, I need to update my blog with some news. And there is a lot of news: my new story in Strange Horizons, the World Fantasy Award, my decision to take a break from short fiction … … Continue reading
