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: Slowdive’s “Summer Daze”

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Better late than never, here’s the mellow Slowdive demo “Summer Daze.”

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The Infowars Dating Service

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Lawrence Person

No, really. But what I want to know is: How can you be absolutely sure that they won’t set you up with a Reptoid? (Hat tip: Dwight.)

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LANDBOAT!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Or should I say, L.A.N.D.B.O.A.T. Imagine someone entering the Bulwer Lytton contest trying to win the Men’s Adventure category, but instead of a single sentence, you get an entire chapter. Grid sat backwards on the bike, slinging Lily onto the … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Lúna’s “Leggöng Tunglsins”

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Lawrence Person

It’s been an eventful week out in the real world, so here’s some pretty, mellow, noodly Shoegaze in the form of Lúna’s “Leggöng Tunglsins.” I think they’re Icelandic.

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West Explosion: Small Mercies

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Lawrence Person

When I went to bed, they were estimating 45-60 deaths, but now the estimates are down to 5-15. Which is something. Video footage of the aftermath: The explosion evidently registered 2.1 on the Richter scale…

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Fertilizer Plant Blows Up in West, Texas

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Crap. Supposedly leveled portions of the town. I have relatives in West, albeit it ones I haven’t seen in over 30 years. Very brief video: Updated: Explosion caught on video (might take a few minutes to load). Holy crap… Update … Continue reading →

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Real Norwegian Satanic Metal Band, or Amazing Parody of Same?

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Sometimes the line between the genuine article and inspired parody is so thin as to be non-existent. Here’s The Black Satans with “The Satan of Hell.” Nothing says “Dangerous Minions of Hell” quite like tossing snowballs, or banging a tree … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Alcest’s “Souvenirs D’un Autre Monde”

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Lawrence Person

Alcest, a French shoegazer band that sounds a little bit like M83 by way of Sigur Ros and Midsummer, offers up the compelling “Souvenirs D’un Autre Monde” (“Memories of Another World).

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Want to Feel Really Old?

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Lawrence Person

See if you can figure out who is in this picture without looking at the image name. And don’t click here to see why it’s topical.

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Prices Realized on SF Books in Heritage Auctions’ April 10 Offering

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Lawrence Person

As a followup on my previous auction post, here are the prices realized on the items I highlighted in yesterday’s Heritage book auction. All prices include buyer’s premium: Robert E. Howard’s original typewritten manuscript for the Conan story “A Witch … Continue reading →

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