two quick things

[adelaidesean]

First, SF Signal's Mind Meld recently posed this question--

"Q: How do you think media tie-in novels affect the genre of sf/f?"

--to a wide bunch of authors, including (but not remotely limited to) Chris Roberson, Walter John Williams, Kevin J Anderson, and David Gerrold. If you scroll down past my answer, you'll find more good points on the topic than I can take in all at once. I expect to see the last one on a t-shirt before long.

ETA: More on tie-ins at Jonathan Strahan's blog, here.

The second thing is that I'm taking an all-weekend workshop called "Dismantling Science Fiction" at the Victorian Writers' Centre across the first weekend in October. Spots are limited, and they're filling fast. If you've ever wanted to pick my brains for two whole days straight, then this is your chance. It will be intensive, and it will be hands-on. As the blurb says: "Expect the unexpected. BYO imagination!"

For more details, go here and scroll down.

Comments

[shadowsandice.livejournal.com]

I can't spare the dosh. : ( Bugger.

[seanwilliams.livejournal.com]

It'd be good to catch up anyway.

[shadowsandice.livejournal.com]

Do they even let you out on your own?

[seanwilliams.livejournal.com]

I'm staying over an extra night in order to see friends in that corner of the world. Are you a (late) breakfast person? I'm free Monday the 6th ahead of a lunchtime flight.

[shadowsandice.livejournal.com]

Yah, that'd be great! I have the day off, so when/where ever is convenient for you.

[seanwilliams.livejournal.com]

Excellent! I'm staying on LaTrobe Street, so anywhere near then works for me.