Archive for the ‘Media Musings’ Category

A Fiery Rebirth?

The fiery phoenix is best known for its ability to regenerate itself from its own ashes.  Consider this: last week I noticed that the famous Virgin Megastore at Union Square is closing (it probably has been closed as I write this).  In the dozens of times I’ve wandered that store I’ve never seen it empty.  [...]

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Red Dwarf: Back to Earth

Over at Fantasy Magazine, I review the Red Dwarf special, “Back to Earth.” Check it out.

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New Fifth Estate Out

Fifth Estate #380 out now! (April 21, 2009)

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Death or Rebirth?

Let’s kick off-the new Altered Fluid Blog — thanks to Matt Kressel — with a subject near and dear to the heart of everyone who strives to land a book deal:  The collapse of the writing industry as the world knows it.  Last week Bruce Sterling posted an article at Wired.com concerning this imminent collapse, [...]

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