Hi Everyone,
That time again – the great meeting of minds, the exchange of views, news and artful tutoring by the more experienced writers. Yes, the SpecFicNZ Christchurch monthly meet-up.
If you can attend it would be great to see you, so please RSVP to specficnz@gmail.com and by return we will send the full address and contact phone number.
Venue: Mark English’s place, Bishopdale, Christchurch
Date: 5th November
Time: 12:30 to 3pm
The usual arrangements – ‘bring a plate’ for a pot-luck lunch.
Non-members welcome, as always.
From last month…
Here are the Nuggets from last month’s meet-up to whet your appetite:
Amanda Fitzwater – new sale to Expanded Horizons (very friendly helpful staff)
Mark English – Flash Fiction sale to Everyday Fiction (very helpful reviewers)
Movies discussed:
Something About Kevin (forthcoming movie)
Highlander (a favourite of some, felt to be dated by others)
Knights of Badassdom (forthcoming movie about LARPers)
Hanna (stylish thriller)
Books discussed:
Iain M Banks – Surface Detail (8th Culture Novel) – excellent
Iain M Banks – Use of Weapons – strong example of non-linear narrative
Jim C. Hines – Stepsister Scheme – Sleeping Beauty is an assassin …
Scott Westerfeld – Goliath – good read, quick for adult, ideas great
Stephen Saylor – fiction set in actual historical location (Roman-era private investigator)
Dan Simmons – Drood – textbook example of unreliable narrator
Comets and Criminals – newly launched online paying magazine.
What makes a pro-sale? US5c / word – see SFWA for details.
SF Writers of the Future – no pro sale needed to enter!
Sites for Flash Fiction – ralan.com, dailysciencefiction.com