Karin Lowachee's Blog, page 6
September 11, 2013
100 YEAR STARSHIP SYMPOSIUM
If you're in the Houston, TX area on Friday, September 20, 2013, come out and see me and other writers as we discuss humankind's future in space!
http://symposium.100yss.org/
A non-profit organization headed by astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, this will be an amazing time.
http://symposium.100yss.org/
A non-profit organization headed by astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, this will be an amazing time.
June 27, 2013
ALIENS: RECENT ENCOUNTERS
I have a story in this anthology; it's a reprint from quite a few years ago so if you never got your hands on the original, here's another chance!
http://www.prime-books.com/shop/print...
The story is called "The Forgotten Ones".
http://www.prime-books.com/shop/print...
The story is called "The Forgotten Ones".
March 28, 2013
SHARED WORLDS "Hand in Hand"
I was the Writer in Residence last year and it was the best time, working with young writers and amazing colleagues.
TOP AUTHORS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SHARED WORLDS HAND IN HAND WEBPAGE OF WRITERLY ADVICE
Shared Worlds SF/Fantasy Teen Writing Camp Launches 2013 Registration and Donation Drive
https://www.wofford.edu/sharedworlds/...
Gene Wolfe, Neil Gaiman, Lev Grossman and thirty more of the most imaginative writers, artists and editors from around the world have contributed to Shared Worlds’ “Hand in Hand” a webpage of advice written and photographed on the author’s hand, designed to inspire and motivate new writers. Their advice is in support of the Shared Worlds registration and fund drive for 2013. Every summer up to 50 teen writers come to Shared Worlds SF/F Teen Writing Camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, from as far away as Finland and Japan to participate in this unique camp.
Our “Hand in Hand” webpage is the cornerstone of a donation drive intended to ensure that attending the Shared Worlds Teen Writing Camp can be a possibility for all registered students, no matter what their financial need. Monies will join major support from Amazon.com and contributions from donors like Warren Lapine.
At Shared Worlds, the students form teams in classrooms to build entire fantasy or science fictional worlds in the first week and then write stories in those worlds the second week. Top professional writers are on hand to provide feedback and to conduct workshops. The guest writers for the 2013 include New York Times bestsellers Holly Black as well as Shirley Jackson award winner Nathan Ballingrud, Hugo Award winner Ann VanderMeer and our Amazon.com writer-in-residence, Karen Lord. The teens also get to attend author readings, take fieldtrips to bookstores, and create videos about their imaginary worlds. Shared Worlds also publishes an annual book of the students’ writing. Wofford College provides a structured, supervised environment in which the students can excel and demonstrate their creativity.
“For many of our students, Shared Worlds is a transformational experience,” said the camp’s co-director, fantasy writer Jeff VanderMeer. “They not only learn more about writing, they also get to have fun solving problems in the world-building groups, and they form what will probably turn out to be life-long friendships with like-minded teens.”
The contributors to the “Hand in Hand” range from such icons as Jane Yolen and Joe Haldeman to exciting new authors like C.S.E. (Claire) Cooney and Sharon Shinn. Therese Goulding served as editor for the contributions.
Additional Links:
Hand in Hand advice alphabetically by author: www.wofford.edu/sharedworlds/handquot...
Shared Worlds Website: www.wofford.edu/SharedWorlds/default....
Donation Page: www.wofford.edu/sharedworlds/donate/
Registration Page: www.wofford.edu/SharedWorlds/inner-re...
TOP AUTHORS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SHARED WORLDS HAND IN HAND WEBPAGE OF WRITERLY ADVICE
Shared Worlds SF/Fantasy Teen Writing Camp Launches 2013 Registration and Donation Drive
https://www.wofford.edu/sharedworlds/...
Gene Wolfe, Neil Gaiman, Lev Grossman and thirty more of the most imaginative writers, artists and editors from around the world have contributed to Shared Worlds’ “Hand in Hand” a webpage of advice written and photographed on the author’s hand, designed to inspire and motivate new writers. Their advice is in support of the Shared Worlds registration and fund drive for 2013. Every summer up to 50 teen writers come to Shared Worlds SF/F Teen Writing Camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, from as far away as Finland and Japan to participate in this unique camp.
Our “Hand in Hand” webpage is the cornerstone of a donation drive intended to ensure that attending the Shared Worlds Teen Writing Camp can be a possibility for all registered students, no matter what their financial need. Monies will join major support from Amazon.com and contributions from donors like Warren Lapine.
At Shared Worlds, the students form teams in classrooms to build entire fantasy or science fictional worlds in the first week and then write stories in those worlds the second week. Top professional writers are on hand to provide feedback and to conduct workshops. The guest writers for the 2013 include New York Times bestsellers Holly Black as well as Shirley Jackson award winner Nathan Ballingrud, Hugo Award winner Ann VanderMeer and our Amazon.com writer-in-residence, Karen Lord. The teens also get to attend author readings, take fieldtrips to bookstores, and create videos about their imaginary worlds. Shared Worlds also publishes an annual book of the students’ writing. Wofford College provides a structured, supervised environment in which the students can excel and demonstrate their creativity.
“For many of our students, Shared Worlds is a transformational experience,” said the camp’s co-director, fantasy writer Jeff VanderMeer. “They not only learn more about writing, they also get to have fun solving problems in the world-building groups, and they form what will probably turn out to be life-long friendships with like-minded teens.”
The contributors to the “Hand in Hand” range from such icons as Jane Yolen and Joe Haldeman to exciting new authors like C.S.E. (Claire) Cooney and Sharon Shinn. Therese Goulding served as editor for the contributions.
Additional Links:
Hand in Hand advice alphabetically by author: www.wofford.edu/sharedworlds/handquot...
Shared Worlds Website: www.wofford.edu/SharedWorlds/default....
Donation Page: www.wofford.edu/sharedworlds/donate/
Registration Page: www.wofford.edu/SharedWorlds/inner-re...
November 20, 2012
INTERVIEW with Bélial
A French interview and the English translation, talking about the Warchild Universe mainly.
August 7, 2012
WHEN THE VILLAIN COMES HOME Anthology
I have a new story entitled "The Bleach" (which I'm particularly fond of) in the upcoming anthology WHEN THE VILLAIN COMES HOME.
Its Goodreads page is on my profile, but here are the Amazon links!
Amazon book
Amazon kindle
Its Goodreads page is on my profile, but here are the Amazon links!
Amazon book
Amazon kindle
April 10, 2012
"NOMAD" in LIGHTSPEED
The ARMORED anthology, in which my story "NOMAD" appears is out!
It's also featured in LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE right now, along with an interview.
More news, reviews, and extras can be found over at the OFFICIAL ARMORED website.
It's also featured in LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE right now, along with an interview.
More news, reviews, and extras can be found over at the OFFICIAL ARMORED website.
March 26, 2012
ARMORED ANTHOLOGY: MARCH 27
John Joseph Adams' ARMORED anthology drops into stores on Tuesday, March 27. I have a story up on it that will be featured on Lightspeed Magazine.
Here's an interview with me on the ARMORED website; you can click around and learn more about the other stories and authors who contributed!
http://www.johnjosephadams.com/armored/author-interviews/interview-karin-lowachee/
Here's an interview with me on the ARMORED website; you can click around and learn more about the other stories and authors who contributed!
http://www.johnjosephadams.com/armored/author-interviews/interview-karin-lowachee/
February 10, 2012
SHARED WORLDS CRITTER MAP
TOP AUTHORS CONTRIBUTE TO THE SHARED WORLDS CRITTER MAP
Shared Worlds SF/Fantasy Teen Writing Camp Launches 2012 Registration and Donation Drive
Shared Worlds Critter Map
Neil Gaiman, Lev Grossman, Scott Westerfeld, and thirty-seven more of the most imaginative writers from around the world have contributed to Shared Worlds’ “Critter Map,” a webpage of fantastical beasts. Their whimsical descriptions of imaginary creatures created by pop artist Jeremy Zerfoss are in support of the Shared Worlds registration and fund drive for 2012. Every summer up to 50 teen writers come to Shared Worlds SF/F Teen Writing Camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, from as far away Japan to participate in this unique camp. This year, registrants include teens from all parts of the United States as well as Germany and Indonesia. Wofford College provides a structured, supervised environment in which the students can excel and demonstrate their creativity.
At Shared Worlds, the students form teams in classrooms to build entire fantasy or science fictional worlds in the first week and then write stories in those worlds the second week. Top professional writers are on hand to provide feedback and to conduct workshops. The guest writers for the 2012 include New York Times bestsellers Julianna Baggott, Naomi Novik, and Tobias Buckell as well as Prix Award Winner Karin Lowachee and Hugo Award winner Ann VanderMeer. The teens also get to attend author readings, take fieldtrips to bookstores, and create videos about their imaginary worlds. Shared Worlds also publishes an annual book of the students’ writing.
“For many of our students, Shared Worlds is a transformational experience,” said the camp’s assistant director, fantasy writer Jeff VanderMeer. ”They not only learn more about writing, they also get to have fun solving problems in in the world-building groups, and they form what will probably turn out to be life-long friendships with like-minded teens.”
The “Critter Map” is the cornerstone of a donation drive intended to ensure that attending the Shared Worlds Teen Writing Camp can be a possibility for all registered students, no matter what their financial need. Monies will join contributions from donors like Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman and major support from Amazon.com.
The contributors to the “Critter Map” range from such icons as Michael Moorcock and Gene Wolfe to exciting new authors like Viivi Hyvönen and Kirsten Imani Kasai. Filmmaker and writer Gregory Norman Bossert has created the Critter Map website, and Therese Goulding served as editor for the contributions.
Shared Worlds SF/Fantasy Teen Writing Camp Launches 2012 Registration and Donation Drive
Shared Worlds Critter Map
Neil Gaiman, Lev Grossman, Scott Westerfeld, and thirty-seven more of the most imaginative writers from around the world have contributed to Shared Worlds’ “Critter Map,” a webpage of fantastical beasts. Their whimsical descriptions of imaginary creatures created by pop artist Jeremy Zerfoss are in support of the Shared Worlds registration and fund drive for 2012. Every summer up to 50 teen writers come to Shared Worlds SF/F Teen Writing Camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, from as far away Japan to participate in this unique camp. This year, registrants include teens from all parts of the United States as well as Germany and Indonesia. Wofford College provides a structured, supervised environment in which the students can excel and demonstrate their creativity.
At Shared Worlds, the students form teams in classrooms to build entire fantasy or science fictional worlds in the first week and then write stories in those worlds the second week. Top professional writers are on hand to provide feedback and to conduct workshops. The guest writers for the 2012 include New York Times bestsellers Julianna Baggott, Naomi Novik, and Tobias Buckell as well as Prix Award Winner Karin Lowachee and Hugo Award winner Ann VanderMeer. The teens also get to attend author readings, take fieldtrips to bookstores, and create videos about their imaginary worlds. Shared Worlds also publishes an annual book of the students’ writing.
“For many of our students, Shared Worlds is a transformational experience,” said the camp’s assistant director, fantasy writer Jeff VanderMeer. ”They not only learn more about writing, they also get to have fun solving problems in in the world-building groups, and they form what will probably turn out to be life-long friendships with like-minded teens.”
The “Critter Map” is the cornerstone of a donation drive intended to ensure that attending the Shared Worlds Teen Writing Camp can be a possibility for all registered students, no matter what their financial need. Monies will join contributions from donors like Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman and major support from Amazon.com.
The contributors to the “Critter Map” range from such icons as Michael Moorcock and Gene Wolfe to exciting new authors like Viivi Hyvönen and Kirsten Imani Kasai. Filmmaker and writer Gregory Norman Bossert has created the Critter Map website, and Therese Goulding served as editor for the contributions.
January 8, 2012
WARCHILD UNIVERSE CONTEST "RULES"
http://www.karinlowachee.com/warchild...
As I mentioned on my Twitter and Goodreads page, I wanted to run a "contest" for my readers who have so diligently followed my career and writing for the past 10 years. To this day I continue to receive lovely emails from readers, from all over the world, who have for their own reasons fallen in love with my science fiction books and to my amazement, reread them at different points in their lives. I've always said that this communication with my readers is the greatest result of being published and distributed. As a show of appreciation, I'll be signing and giving away some exclusive "swag" related to the Warchild Universe.
Here is a picture: http://instagr.am/p/d7smu/
Included in the MAIN PRIZE will be:
* 1 ARC (advanced reader copy) of Burndive
* 1 ARC of Cagebird
* 1 Burndive magnet
* 1 Burndive cover flat
* 1 Torcon HB Fenn poster, featuring various covers of different authors, including Warchild
* the main prize winner's first name to be used in my next published story (this can be a short story or a novel)
Included in the 2nd and 3rd prizes will be:
* 1 Burndive magnet
* 1 Burndive cover flat
* 1 Torcon HB Fenn poster, featuring various covers of different authors, including Warchild
I will sign, personalize, and date the books, cover flats, and posters.
HOW TO ENTER:
To enter to receive these prizes, please write to me at jos_musey [at] yahoo [dot] ca (be mindful that it's .ca NOT .com). Included in your email will be a maximum of 500 words telling me what exactly you've enjoyed about the books and how you discovered them.
I will read every entry and choose the one that impacts me the most. I know that it's going to be a difficult choice and it's entirely subjective, but I wanted to give my die-hard readers an opportunity to express themselves to insure that this swag goes to someone who will appreciate it, rather than to an arbitrary name. The 2nd and 3rd prizes, however, will be determined by random shuffle of the remaining names after the main prize recipient has been selected. By submitting to this "contest", you're agreeing to abide by the final decision I make. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, January 31, 2012. I will announce the prize winners some time before Valentine's Day in February 2012.
I wish there was some way to personally and tangibly thank every one of my readers - but short of giving out prizes like this, I'll get on producing more stories from the Warchild Universe for you to read. Smiley I look forward to reading what everyone has to say!
As I mentioned on my Twitter and Goodreads page, I wanted to run a "contest" for my readers who have so diligently followed my career and writing for the past 10 years. To this day I continue to receive lovely emails from readers, from all over the world, who have for their own reasons fallen in love with my science fiction books and to my amazement, reread them at different points in their lives. I've always said that this communication with my readers is the greatest result of being published and distributed. As a show of appreciation, I'll be signing and giving away some exclusive "swag" related to the Warchild Universe.
Here is a picture: http://instagr.am/p/d7smu/
Included in the MAIN PRIZE will be:
* 1 ARC (advanced reader copy) of Burndive
* 1 ARC of Cagebird
* 1 Burndive magnet
* 1 Burndive cover flat
* 1 Torcon HB Fenn poster, featuring various covers of different authors, including Warchild
* the main prize winner's first name to be used in my next published story (this can be a short story or a novel)
Included in the 2nd and 3rd prizes will be:
* 1 Burndive magnet
* 1 Burndive cover flat
* 1 Torcon HB Fenn poster, featuring various covers of different authors, including Warchild
I will sign, personalize, and date the books, cover flats, and posters.
HOW TO ENTER:
To enter to receive these prizes, please write to me at jos_musey [at] yahoo [dot] ca (be mindful that it's .ca NOT .com). Included in your email will be a maximum of 500 words telling me what exactly you've enjoyed about the books and how you discovered them.
I will read every entry and choose the one that impacts me the most. I know that it's going to be a difficult choice and it's entirely subjective, but I wanted to give my die-hard readers an opportunity to express themselves to insure that this swag goes to someone who will appreciate it, rather than to an arbitrary name. The 2nd and 3rd prizes, however, will be determined by random shuffle of the remaining names after the main prize recipient has been selected. By submitting to this "contest", you're agreeing to abide by the final decision I make. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, January 31, 2012. I will announce the prize winners some time before Valentine's Day in February 2012.
I wish there was some way to personally and tangibly thank every one of my readers - but short of giving out prizes like this, I'll get on producing more stories from the Warchild Universe for you to read. Smiley I look forward to reading what everyone has to say!
January 2, 2012
WARCHILD UNIVERSE CONTEST
I mentioned on my Twitter (http://twitter.com/karinlow) that come 2012, it would be 10 years since WARCHILD was published and I was thinking of running some kind of contest to win some swag, and to say thank you to all of my readers who've followed my career this far. I'm going to go ahead and run this contest.
The details are still being worked out and I'll take a picture of the swag. It's not going to be a random contest, I've decided, where names just get put in a hat and I pick them at random. I want real fans who would really want the prizes to submit.
For more details, follow my Twitter or check back on the main page of my site here: www.karinlowachee.com. I'll post a reminder once all the rules and such are up.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The details are still being worked out and I'll take a picture of the swag. It's not going to be a random contest, I've decided, where names just get put in a hat and I pick them at random. I want real fans who would really want the prizes to submit.
For more details, follow my Twitter or check back on the main page of my site here: www.karinlowachee.com. I'll post a reminder once all the rules and such are up.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
