the Legend of the Kick-arse wise women

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Things have been a little quiet around here lately, which is unsurprising, given the circumstances. In my case, those circumstances unfortunately include a relatively mild bout of COVID-19, which I’m still recovering…

Charity, Events, New Story

Flotation Device and Laura Lam’s Goldilocks

Mar 23, 2020

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Story news from me this week as the Glasgow SF Writers’ Circle launch their Flotation Device, a new charity anthology, plus some disappointing news about an upcoming event.

New Column, New Non-Fiction

New Shoreline of Infinity Column and BAME Special Issue News

Jan 23, 2020

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Ruth

Before I get to the column news: calling all BAME SF writers! Tendai Huchu and Raman Mundair are editing a special BAME (Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic) edition of Shoreline of Infinity,…

Awards

BSFA Awards Longlisting

Jan 7, 2020

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Ruth

Quick blog for you all, especially if you’re a member of the British Science Fiction Association. My column, Noise and Sparks, published by Shoreline of Infinity, has made the Best Non-Fiction longlist…

Awards, Awards, Blog, End Of Year, Events, Fiction, New Non-Fiction, New Story, Workshop, Writing Process

2019 Roundup: Passions, Portals, and Very Good Dogs

Dec 21, 2019

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Ruth

The cards have been sent, the gifts are all wrapped, and this afternoon I go into Newcastle for my annual Christmas whiskey-drinking session with a local pal. In other words, this is…

Awards, Fiction, Interviews

Speculative Spaces and Free Shoreline of Infinity 4

Oct 28, 2019

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Ruth

If you’d like a free copy of Shoreline of Infinity, or a science fiction and fantasy non-fiction reading list from me, then read on.

Awards, Awards, Events, Fiction

Noise and Sparks wins the British Fantasy Award for Best Non-Fiction

Oct 21, 2019

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Well, gobsmacked is how I’d put it.*

Awards, Awards, Events, Fiction, New Column

Fantasycon 2019 Schedule and new Shoreline of Infinity column

Oct 16, 2019

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Fantasycon 2019 is nearly upon us, and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone for a weekend along the river from me in Dalmuir. There’s lots of splendid things on the programme, as…

Academic, Awards, Awards, Events, Fiction

Worldcon 2019 Schedule and British Fantasy Awards

Jul 31, 2019

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Ruth

Dublin Worldcon kicks off in a little over two weeks – and I can’t wait to see you there! I’ll be appearing on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday on the main and academic…

Academic, Events

Ludic Literature, Embodying Fantastika, Shoreline of Infinity – UPDATED

Jul 12, 2019

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Before Worldcon, I’ll be wearing author and academic hats at a couple of events in Glasgow and Lancaster. You can also find my latest Shoreline of Infinity column in the new CYMERA…