Monthly Archives: March 2011

Story trumps science, every time

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Cora

The SF Signal Mind Meld asks several SF writer how important plausible science is for science fiction. The consensus is: Yes, plausible science is somewhat important, but characters, plot and storytelling are more important. This shouldn’t come as a surprise … Continue reading →

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Twin Peaks, Rita nominations, lots of e-book links and democracy at work?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Cora

I’m busy today, so here’s a linkdump. Lots of e-book and indie publishing links as well as some other stuff: Everybody is talking about Barry Eisler and Amanda Hocking,now they talk to each other. Damien Walter briefly touches upon indie … Continue reading →

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My Mom’s Birthday

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Cora

March 28th is my Mom’s birthday, so I spent a significant part of the day first at an Italian restaurant and then at my parents’ house. I also got one of those “need it yesterday, if possible” translation rush jobs. … Continue reading →

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Being Anosmic

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Cora

A recent study has discovered that people who are unable to feel pain due to a genetic defect are also anosmic, i.e. unable to small anything. I find this rather interesting, because I happen to be anosmic, though I am … Continue reading →

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Stuck in a parked car at midnight

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Cora

I actually have a longer post partly drafted, but I don’t have the energy to finish and post it tonight. Because tonight the daylight saving time changeover night, hence the night is one hour shorter anyway. Which infuriates me, because … Continue reading →

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Friday e-book links

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Cora

I don’t have a whole lot of time tonight, so here are some e-book links in lieu of a proper post: Yet another established author is leaving traditional publishing behind in favour of indie publishing. This time it’s historical romance … Continue reading →

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A Fire and Some Writing Links

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Cora

Today, my evening was interrupted by this fire or rather the resulting smoke and sirens. The fire is within easy walking distance of my home. I could even see the smoke plume and of course hear the sirens and the … Continue reading →

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Last of the Great Hollywood Divas

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Cora

Or should that rather be “divae”? Anyway, Elizabeth Taylor died yesterday aged 79. I first heard it on the radio, while driving home from school. The radio obituary made a really dumb error, too. They said that Liz Taylor had … Continue reading →

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Book fair interviews, sex scenes, tragic endings, Tarzan and cultural omnivores – yes, it’s another linkdump

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Cora

Today is another linkdump day, sorry. It was either that or a rant about the blind techno-optimism of certain SF writers regarding nuclear power, which I would probably delete thirty seconds after posting once I realized that calling some author … Continue reading →

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Leipzig Book Fair interviews, sexualized urban fantasy heroines, lost exchange students, blogs and e-book prices – yes, it’s a linkdump

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Cora

Since I’ve been busy building up the Buhlert Web Empire and lending some moral support to a relative in a difficult situation, today’s post is a linkdump. But then, the Internet has been serving up some very tasty links of … Continue reading →

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