The Death of Damon Knight. One of Science Fiction’s originals passed away at the age of 80. In addition to being a very good fiction writer, Knight was foremost among the immediate post-war generation of SF writers to establish retreats for aspiring SF writers. What follows is some of a tribute to him by TOR… Continue reading

‘Raping Steven Spielberg.’ No, it hasn’t actually happened. But that’s the title of a new, rather wild, independent movie that’s been making some buzz on the independent circuit. Here’s a brief review by Eric Campos from Hollywood Film Threat. See below. Makes me wonder whether any enterprising east coast producers could make a name for… Continue reading

DV site of the day: Dr. Peter Utz has a great VideoExpert page that covers virtually all aspects of video production (analog and digital). If you’re just starting out or always wanted to know some of the finer details (like how camcorders actually record video signal) this is a great page. In addition to being… Continue reading

Writing site of the day: I Love My Job! No, really. This California-based online journal is seeking humorous vignettes and stories from the work place. It’s 100% freelance written; bi-weekly; pays $25 to $100 (on acceptance) for pieces up to 4,000 words. Contact editor Steve Herbelin at Riverbankbooks.com. Based on their site, they collect the… Continue reading

Writing site of the day: The New Brand Agency Group, LLC accepts queries by email only. That alone is enough to make them listing of the day. In these days of crushing competition, writers simply can’t waste the time it takes snail-mailing material to agents who won’t accept queries by email. Even A-List agencies often… Continue reading