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.

Library Addition: H.P. Lovecraft: A Life

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Lawrence Person

I finally found a copy of the definitive one-volume H. P. Lovecraft biography I could afford. (Lovecraft, H.P.) Joshi, S. T. H. P. Lovecraft: A Life. Necronomicon Press, 1996. First edition, one of only 250 signed hardbacks (the only hardback … Continue reading →

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Library Additions: Several Interesting Books

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Lawrence Person

A batch of interesting books from January: Baxter, Stephen. Raft. Grafton, 1991. First edition hardback, a Fine copy in a Fine- dust jacket with a tiny bit of haze rubbing. Author’s first book. Bought for $50 off an Australian Internet … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Ulrich Schnauss’ “Clear Day”

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Ulrich Schnauss seems to have played with half the people in Shoegazerdom, from Mojave 3 to Asobi Seksu. Here’s “Clear Day” from one of his solo works, which sounds a bit like Malory.

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Library Additions: Two R. A. Lafferty-Related Works

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Pick up two new R.A. Lafferty items in the last week: Lafferty, R.A. Sinbad: The Thirteenth Voyage. Broken Mirrors Press, 1989. First edition trade paperback original, a Fine copy. Traded a signed Howard Waldrop book to cover artist Lissanne Lake … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Creepoid’s “Yellow Wallpaper”

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Creepoid hails from Philadelphia. I’m guessing this song is based on the Charlotte Perkins Gilman story of the same name. It’s been a busy week, so that’s all the context you’re gonna get…

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“Sweet Child O’ Mine” Covered Dixieland Style

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Lawrence Person

It brought a smile to my face, which is enough to merit a quick and lazy Saturday link.

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Junk Food Review: Salted Caramel Moon Pies

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Lawrence Person

This is part of Things I Shouldn’t Be Eating: A Continuing Series. I found this at an HEB: A Salted Caramel Moon Pie. Obviously I had to pick it up. How does it taste? I wouldn’t waste your money. It … Continue reading →

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Product Endorsement: Working Hands

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Because I walk my dog mornings and evenings, every winter my knuckles would crack and blister from the nylon leash loop chaffing them in the cold, even through gloves. I tried various over-the-counter lotions to alleviate this, but none helped … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Slowdive’s “Silver Screen”

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Yes, it’s another song from Slowdive’s great lost album. You got a problem with that? Expect a bit more blog activity this week…

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Shoegazer Sunday: Jellybelly’s “Illusion Dreams”

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Lawrence Person

Here’s another bite of Indonesian shoegaze band Jellybelly: And is it just me, or do the intro chords to “Illusion Dreams” sound an awful lot like a down-tuned version of Don Henley’s “Boys of Summer”? It’s a pleasant piece, though … Continue reading →

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