This isn't going to be a post on Toni's life and accomplishments, directly. First of all, I'm not nosy enough to have asked her for that, although I'd love to interview her sometime formally. What it is, is a story of friendship and generosity. Toni is the editor in Chief at Baen Books. Baen is... Continue Reading →
Life, the Universe, and Everything
This is Cedar, reporting in from Provo, Utah, where I am attending the rather scholarly LTUE. Seriously now, I have been told that had I know beforehand, I could have gotten some sort of college credit/points for attending this. Ah well... as a student, I've been madly trying to cram homework in around the crevices... Continue Reading →
The Core of Science Fiction
Overnight, I find, there has been a controversy erupt on the internet. Well, this is hardly new. Ah, but you see, this has to do with SF. Oh, you say, the SFWA again? No, it's the boy witless wonder once more. Now I see, you reply, and this is why you aren't providing a link,... Continue Reading →
We Can’t Just All Get Along
I didn't wanna do it. Really, I didn't. But I've got a teething three-month-old, which leaves about *that* much creative juice. Oh, you can't see that? Oh, sorry. (Actually, that's probably a good thing, for any number of reasons) Well, I'm holding my index finger and thumb apart. At least, I'm told it's apart, but... Continue Reading →
So much for fairness
I know I'm late but it's with good reason. I've spent much of the last 24 hours debating whether or not to write this particular post. I finally decided that I would because it points out yet again how so many of the so-called reviewers (and all too many vocal writers) are putting their politically... Continue Reading →
Baen E-Books Now Available Through Amazon
Last week, Toni Weisskopf of Baen Books announced that she'd inked a deal to bring Baen e-books to Amazon. This has been a deal long in the works and one that will broaden Baen's digital exposure. In my opinion, this is a necessary move for Baen, the pioneer in e-books, if it wants to continue... Continue Reading →