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Category Archives: Milford
Liz Williams Reports on Eastercon 2021
First of all, absolutely well done to everyone concerned for pulling this off. I am amazed that we have had a convention at all and given the strain that this year has placed upon everyone, I think the con committee, … Continue reading
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Tagged convention report, conventions, eastercon, eastercon 2021, Liz Williams
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Six Questions answered by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
Tell us your biography in three sentences or fewer. I’m Nigerian, but I’ve lived in three countries (probably will soon be living in my fourth). I’ve been writing since 2012 or thereabouts but didn’t start taking it seriously until about … Continue reading
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Schenectady – a short story by David Gullen
The air was wet with the promise of rain, yet it would not rain. Vernon could smell it as he walked across the lawn of his garden. His rather nice garden. Underneath that promise was another, a salt tang, a … Continue reading
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Hannibal Lecter Judges Me When I Cook by Anthony Francis
Hannibal Lecter Judges Me When I Cook a Milford Blog essay by Anthony Francis So, let’s set the stage: I’m a writer, learning to be vegan … and a fan of Thomas Harris’s Hannibal series about an erudite cannibal. Hannibal … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony Francis, Hannibal Lechter, Thomas Harris, writing, writing technique
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Being Human by Wenonah Lyon
Human Beings are Human Beings. Biologically, more or less melanin, taller or shorter, eye shape, are trivial. They reflect the long-term adaptations to different locations and climates. There were additional adaptations: language, society, culture. Diversity and similarity are part of … Continue reading
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On Becoming a Science Fiction Character by Dr David Clements
I’m pretty sure I’ve read a hard SF book where a diverse group of plucky scientists have a wacky idea to look for life on a nearby planet, put it into effect not really hoping to get anything positive, and … Continue reading
Seeing Mars by Matt Colborn
Mars, the god of war, presides over a tumultuous year. Mars the planet had its closest approach to Earth on October 6th, coming into opposition on the 18th. Although fading at the time of writing, it remains a welcome sight … Continue reading
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Tagged landscape, Mars, Matt Colborn, space art, Teide National park, volcanic landscape
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My Writing by Wenonah Lyon
Since my last Milford attendance, I’ve retired and spent more time writing. I have had short fiction and poetry accepted by online and print publications. (A partial list is available on my website at http://www.wenonahlyon.com) I have two hobbies: writing … Continue reading
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