Tag Archives: science fiction

David Gullen Interviews Anna Jackson

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

Hello Anna. Thank you very much for agreeing to be interviewed for the Milford SF Blog. Please tell us about your current role.
I’m Senior Editor at the science fiction and fantasy imprint Orbit – part of Little, Brown Book Group. It’s my job to steer authors and their books right through from the initial commissioning stage to publication and beyond. Continue reading →

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Why Fiction Matters By Nancy Jane Moore

Posted on March 14, 2017 by

I’ve had several conversations with fiction writers lately on what we should be doing about climate change, the U.S. election, and other important concerns of the day. My immediate response was that now, more than ever, we should write stories. … Continue reading →

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Twenty Random Book Suggestions

Posted on December 6, 2016 by

At this year’s Milford we talked–a lot. Most of the talk was about writing, but, of course, you can’t really talk about writing without also talking about books. Here’s a random selection of books recommended from one writer to another. … Continue reading →

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Blogging Live from Milford – Day Six

Posted on September 15, 2016 by

Thursday 15th September Jacey Bedford writes: Last night we held the official Milford AGM. Sue Thomason resigned as chairperson after a number of years in post (thanks, Sue) and Dave Gullen stepped in, elected unopposed. Jim Anderson also joined the … Continue reading →

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Blogging Live from Milford – Day Five

Posted on September 14, 2016 by

Wednesday 15th September 2016 Jacey Bedford writes: After wild weather on Monday and low cloud on Tuesday this morning’s early sun on the lake was a welcome change. Blue sky above and low, autumnal mist beginning to burn off. Day … Continue reading →

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Blogging Live from Milford – Day Four

Posted on September 13, 2016 by

Tuesday 13th September 2016 Jacey Bedford writes: And the rain it raineth every day. It’s very British to be obsessed by the weather, but here at Trigonos there’s an awful lot of it. The view from the house is not … Continue reading →

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Blogging Live from Milford – Day Two

Posted on September 11, 2016 by

Sunday 11th September Jacey Bedford writes: This morning (most of us) managed breakfast between 8.00 and 9.00 without growling at each other. The conversation became Milford-ish almost immediately with a breakfast conversation about suicide by chainsaw and the technicalities of … Continue reading →

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