I know it's somewhat after the fact, but Australian Speculative Fiction in Focus gave a nice review of Andromeda Spaceways Issue 42 and my story "Inside Job". The reviewer singled out editor Edwina Harvey's fine work in putting together a particularly good ASIM issue.

Even though issue #43 is out, you can still get #42 at the link above. If you don't want to pay postage from Australia, you can buy the PDF.

By the way, don't overlook issue #43, either. It has stories by Danial I. Russell and fellow Speakeasian Victorya.

The May/June issue of Poets & Writers Magazine is out. This issue focuses on writing contests. The special section includes a "guide to the competitions that turn manuscripts into books", so hurry down to your local newsstand and pick up a copy, because that part isn't available online.

But don't despair! As always, the online writing contests database is up-to-date and ready to help you find the right grant, award, or contest for your poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction.

Today is the voting deadline for voting on the Nebula Awards. Being a proud member of the "I'll join the Procrastinator's Club later" club, I've put my voting off until the last minute. No, I don't know why. I made my picks weeks ago. I just never really got around to--you know--actually voting.

I'm not holding my breath, but here's hoping a certain couple of entries on this list of Hugo nomination recommendations comes through.

"Inside Job" got a mention in Rich Horton's year-end wrap-up of (part of) Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine. I say "part of," because they apparently missed sending him a couple of issues. I'd like to think I'd have still gotten a nod even if he'd read the whole year, but who knows? I'll take what I can get.

Issue #42 is still available in print or PDF from Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine.

I should have mentioned earlier Maggie Jamison's review of Panverse One over at the revitalized Tangent Online. It's great to see TO up and about. Hopefully it will thrive. Dave Truesdale tells me he has a bunch of reviewers lined up from around the globe, which should provide a broad array of backgrounds and opinions.

Meanwhile, it looks like we'll be bidding a sad farewell to The Internet Review of Science Fiction. It's a shame, because I've really enjoyed IRoSF. Further, if Lois Tilton's online fiction review column doesn't find a new home, it will be a real loss to the SF market. There just aren't that many places that are reviewing the non-print publications anymore. Which is doubly strange, since the number of pro-rate online pubs is growing steadily, despite the loss of Jim Baen's Universe.

There's a nice review of Triangulation: Dark Glass over at Small Press Reviews. I particularly like the part that calls it a "great anthology". Pete Butler, who edited it, should be proud.

Issue #42 of Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine, with my short story "Inside Job" in it, is available for purchase online. For those of us who aren't in Australia, the magazine is available as a downloadable PDF for just A$4.95. That's like $4.56 in US dollars. A bargain!

"Brief Candle" got a nice review and a "RECOMMENDED" from Lois Tilton in the December issue of IROSF.

I just can't decide which analogy is more apt; either something about slapping lipstick on a pig or sheep's clothing on a wolf.

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