Discussion on Ethnicity in SFR at TGE

Hi!

I'm over at The Galaxy Express and we're having a great discussion on ethnicity and diversity in the future, which sparked some discussion on how SFR writers can best portray ethnicity and diversity in their writing.

Stop by if you have a chance.

http://www.thegalaxyexpress.net/2011/11/interview-with-revelations-of-tomorrow.html

Curiosity is on its way to Mars

Let's not forget we are still reaching toward Mars. Curiosity, NASA's scientifically equipped rover lifted off on November 26 on its way to the Red Planet. I still hold my breath in awe each time a launch is underway. We'll have to wait until August to see how it goes when Curiosity lands at its destination.

This particular rover is a spacial one. Its goal is to find and determine how feasible it will be for humans to actually spend time on Mars.

I Have a a couple of posts up on my blog relating to this mission. I'd love to hear what you think. Stop by anytime.

Link: Kaye Manro's Blog

Carina Press Open Submissions call for Holiday SF

I tried to post this on the FB page, but it wouldn't stick. Not sure why. Anyway, here's the link:

http://carinapress.com/blog/2011/10/science-fiction-holiday-submissions-call/

Anne McCaffrey, You Will Be Missed

I am deeply saddened by the announcement received today of the passing of the great SF/Fantasy author, Anne McCaffrey. Her Dragonriders of Pern series, The Ship Who Sang, and many other stories were an inspiration to generations of writers.

Anne McCaffrey was an accomplished author and the first woman to win a Hugo Award and Nebula Award. She was 85 years old.

You can read Anne McCaffrey's tributes and biographies at a number of sites:

GalleyCat: Anne McCaffrey Has Died

io9: RIP Anne McCaffrey

Anne McCaffrey: Wikipedia

The Worlds of Anne McCaffrey

Geek Dad: RIP Anne McCaffrey