Author Archives: Lawrence Person

About Lawrence Person

Lawrence Person is a science fiction writer living in Austin, Texas. His short fiction has appeared in Asimov's, Analog, Postscripts, Jim Baen's Universe, Fear, and several anthologies. He also edits the Hugo-nominated SF critical magazine Nova Express, and runs the Turkey City Writer's Workshop. His non-fiction has appeared in National Review, Reason, Whole Earth Review, The Freeman, The World & I, Science Fiction Eye, The New York Review of Science Fiction, and Slashdot.org. He owns such a large library (mostly science fiction first editions) he had to buy a two-story house to put it in, and then adopted a golden retriever to drag him out of his house on a regular basis. He also makes a mean batch of salsa.

Shoegazer Sunday: Picnic’s “Stop the Fall”

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a find: A band from Estonia that sounds a bit like a cross between several of my favorite Shoegaze bands (Slowdive, Echodrone, Mazzy Star, School of Seven Bells, Malory) called Picnic that just about no one seems to have … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Jay Franklin’s The Rat Race

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Picked up another FPCI volume: Franklin, Jay (AKA John Franklin Carter). The Rat Race. Fantasy Publishing Co. Inc., 1950. First edition hardback, one of 1,200 hardback copies (per Chalker/Owings), a Fine- copy in the second state (gray boards, red titling, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Shoegazer: Blackstone Rngrs’ “Frozen Echo”

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Lawrence Person

For your Sunday dose of Shoegaze, here’s Austin’s own Blackstone Rngrs (yes, they spell it that way), another Saint Marie Records band, with “Frozen Echo,” another entry in the “Hey, we have no video budget, so how many digital effects … Continue reading →

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RIP: David Hartwell, 1941-2016

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Lawrence Person

I’ve been holding off on this until I received final word that David Hartwell had indeed died, but Kathryn Cramer has now confirmed his death. He was reported as being at death’s door following a serious brain injury (whether from … Continue reading →

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Korean Girls Try American BBQ

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Here’s the sort of cross-cultural appreciation I can get behind: A tad long, but worth watching. Especially since they save the brisket and pork ribs until the end…

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Memorial Service for My Father on Friday

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Lawrence Person

The memorial service for my father, Murray Wayne Person, Jr., is set for this coming Friday: His family invites you to celebrate his life at Unity Houston, 2929 Unity Dr. Houston 77059 at 10:30am Friday January 22nd, 10:30 AM Friday, … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Under Electric Light’s “Waiting For The Rain To Fall”

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Under Electric Light‘s “Waiting For The Rain To Fall” starts off an awful lot like David Bowie’s “Heroes,” then goes off in its own direction.

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Interview With Spinal Tap Manager Ian Faith

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Here’s a modestly amusing link for a cold Sunday morning, a video interview with Spinal Tap manager Ian Faith on faking his own death, why “Big Bottom” is better than “Stonehenge,” and who he could make a lot of money … Continue reading →

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Alan Rickman, RIP

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Lawrence Person

British actor Alan Rickman has died at age 69. I’ve never seen the Harry Potter films, and while I enjoyed him as Hans Gruber in Die Hard and the Metatron in Dogma, my favorite of his roles was Galaxy Quest, … Continue reading →

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Library Addition: Kuttner Times Three

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Though much of Kuttner is coming back into print thanks to Haffner Press, the following item dates from a period when most (if not all) of it was out of print: Kuttner, Henry. Kuttner Times Three. Virgil Utter, 1988. First … Continue reading →

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