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“A Tiny Feast” by Chris Adrian should be nominated for the World Fantasy Award

Chris Adrian’s novel The Great Night is on my to-read list. I can’t believe I just found out about it; Adrian wrote one of my very favorite stories, “A Tiny Feast,” and The Great Night is a further expansion of this remarkable and poignant story. I’m so looking forward to going back into his world. For now, here’s my review of A Tiny Feast from 2009. I loved this story, for the fantasy and the heart Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago

All I want for Christmas is….strong female characters

Author’s note: I got nostalgic for some of my old observations, so I’m replaying them this month. Yes, it’s June. But strong female characters never go out of style. When I set about writing Gordath Wood, I wanted a strong main character who was realistic at the same time. Lynn Romano is the type of woman who is confident, good at her job and able to hold her own in the face of all kinds Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago

ArmadilloCon 36 Schedule

Look who’s coming to ArmadilloCon 2014: Ian McDonald Ted Chiang Jacob Weisman Stephanie Pui-Mun Law Sigrid Close Also, Michael Walsh, fan guest of honor, and Mario Acevedo, toastmaster. Here’s what I’ll be doing,  and I’m honored to be moderating panels with many of these fine authors and artists: ArmadilloCon 36 Schedule: Mars 1 Dream Team Fri 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Conference Center Sarath*, Close, Latner, Ledbetter, Mahoney: If you could choose a person to be on Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, ago