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We knew this day was coming, but that doesn't really make it easier.
After years of struggling with cancer,
Jay Lake has died.
Jay leaves a legacy of family, of friendships, of writing, and of science. He had his genome sequenced, and he submitted himself to grueling experimental trials. He could have gone more quietly into this good night; he chose instead to try to help the people of a future that has been denied to him. One of his greatest legacies may be to have helped, in some small or large way, to move us closer to a cure for cancer.
In place of eulogy,
here's something I wrote when Jay could read it.
Farewell, friend.
The nominees for this year’s Nebula Awards have been revealed, and we’ve collected free samples of all the nominees below–the best science fiction books of 2012.
Many of these stories are available to read for free online. These are marked “COMPLETE” among the links. Here’s more about the awards:
The Nebula Awards are voted on, and presented by, active members of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. Founded as the Science Fiction Writers of America in 1965 by Damon Knight, the organization began with a charter membership of 78 writers; it now has over 1,500 members, among them many of the leading writers of science fiction and fantasy.
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Friends of science fiction author Jay Lake have united to raise money for his battle with cancer. They have already doubled the original fundraising goal of $20,000 for Lake (pictured).
As various levels of funding were reached, fellow science fiction writers unlocked special fundraising treats. For instance, author Patrick Rothfuss shared an excerpt from his high school novel and novelist John Scalzi sang a lost Bob Dylan song.
Here’s more from the fundraiser: However, a new technology is becoming available—one that may offer his doctors a better option for treating the cancer. We’re trying to raise funds to allow Jay to have whole genome sequencing. There is a small possibility that the results of such a test, which is more comprehensive than conventional genetic testing of tumors, may suggest a treatment path that Jay’s doctor’s may not have considered, and that could be life saving. It’s a really small chance, and Jay knows that. For this fundraiser, we have asked some science fiction and fantasy writers to donate an “Act of Whimsy” which they will share with the community as we reach milestones in our fundraising.
New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.
Depending on your view the following broadcast is either Link Heaven or Link Hell...
First, Nowhere Hall received three new reviews this week...
"Full of the kind of familiar yet insidious imagery that gives you weird dreams days after you’ve read the book, ‘Nowhere Hall’ made sure that there was no doubt that I’d finish it off and I’ll be sure to look for Cate Gardner’s name on the shelves in the future." Graeme Flory over at Graeme's Fantasy Book Review.
"Nowhere Hall is full of great noirish atmosphere and powerful and bizarre images worthy of David Lynch." Paul D Brazill over at You Would Say That, Wouldn't You?
"Nowhere Hall is an exemplar, a masterclass in writing noir fiction. In particular of a story that creeps up on you using a psychological skewer." Geoff Nelder, and you can read the review at the Spectral Press website.
Secondly, here are some awesome blog posts I stumbled upon this week...
Jay Lake talks about Drafting Speed, and the perils thereof and how the only writer you can compare yourself to is you (excellent quote).
DeAnna Knippling talks about inspiration and your butt here. Not my butt, or her butt, your butt. And the awesome (my favourite non-speculative fiction writer) Harlan Coben writes on the same subject over at The Wall Street Journal. (Second link courtesy of Robert Swartwood).
Gef Fox has an excellent post on buying books at a book store.
And finally, don't forget to check out Jonathan Pinnock's guest post on this here blog...
I need some help! I've decided to start another blog, but this one won't be about me. It's called Metachronicals: A history of anachronism and it's about anachronistic themes in science fiction. For example: steampunk stories, dieselpunk stories, stories set in a sci fi atomic age etc. etc.
What I need is the names of writers and artists who do this kind of work. I'm thinking of people like Phillip Reeve, James Blaylock, Mike Mignola, Jay Lake, Tom Kidd, Virgil Finlay, Dave Stevens....And a lot more.
I'll be covering films as well, but to a lesser degree. I'll be concentrating mainly on books and art.
Any thoughts would be deeply appreciated! Thanks!
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You deserve every glowing thing those reviewers have to say. Keep being strange.
Hell, yes. What Aaron said. So when's DeAnna going to write a blog about your butt? Enquiring minds want to know. ;-)
(ve = ovene. I'm sure that means something...)
Me! Strange! You must have me confused, I am completely normal, Aaron, as Simon can confirm.
Seriously Simon, that would be a horror tale.
Holy! Those are some NICE reviews, Cate. Congrats :)
I need to write one for NH too. I do! I really, really do!
(It's coming on, promise. Crap week, man. I love you, though.)
Cool writing links, too. I love reading about the process other people go through. Like they say, it's nothing like mine, but it just makes me feel less... out there.
Cate, normal? No, that's- OW! NOOOO! STOP! THE PAIN...!
Yes, she's perfectly normal, Aaron. Perfectly. Such a nice, charming lady.
(Cate, could you remove the needles from the voodoo doll now? Ow. Thanks.)
;-)
Awesome reviews, and richly deserved!
Thanks, Corinne
Me too, Katey
Only when I've taken over the world, Simon
Thanks, Kate
Congratulations on the great reviews, Cate. And thanks for the reviews.
I really respect Jay Lake for publishing his word count output. He knows he's going to get flack over it, but he does it anyway.
Great reviews, Cate - you must be delighted.
Thanks, Deborah
Thanks, Simon