Yesterday, the second Tuesday of October, was officially Ada Lovelace Day, in honor of the mathematician who wrote formulae with Babbage, intended for use with his Analytical Engine.
World Fantasy Con starts next week, in Niagara Falls, NY. I’ll be there.
Freya Marske has Book One of a new series coming out, and Reactor has an excerpt.
Nerds of a Feather provides a review of The Principle of Moments. Clara Cohen’s review is harsh, but probably accurate.
File 770 offers a link to this radio interview with Susannah Clarke, discussing Piranesi.
In this article, a Hurricane Helene survivor talks about the experience of disconnection, and they upcoming changes/improvements being offered. (Thanks to File770.)
I don’t know if there is a kerfuffle behind this long essay about the Horror Writers Association by horror writer Mary San Giovanni, or this is simply her ideal writers association, but it is a thoughtful essay and a wonderful wish list. She is realistic about the resources needed to maintain an association at this level.
Night in ancient human cultures was different than we think it was—and different from our lives… although “nightlife” seems pretty similar.
I will be traveling next week, so there will be no column.
I went looking for a Halloween-themed cocktail to finish out the column. HGTV has 50! Here is one, made with chocolate liqueur and melted marshmallow.
Do it! One of the best things I've read in recent years.
This reminds me. I want to read Addie LaRue.
We’re in total agreement David!
I felt just the same. The prose and character work was excellent. The larger story was unsatisfying, especially compared to…
Hmmm. I think I'll pass.