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.

Ceridian Benefit Services is a Scam

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Lawrence Person

To: Ceridian Benefit Services CC: United States Department of Labor Dallas Regional Office 525 South Griffin St, Rm 900 Dallas, TX 75202-5025 Dear Ceridian Benefit Services, You have asked me to fill out your “Consumer Satisfaction Survey” concerning my recent … Continue reading →

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The Man With the Iron Fists

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Well, how did I miss this? Swords, guns, hot Asian women, ridiculous quantities of blood, a steampunk (golem? robot?) antagonist, and completely over-the-top Kung Fu violence? Produced by Quentin Tarantino? Yeah, I’m there. I could do without the hip-hop soundtrack, … Continue reading →

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Book Acquisitions: Jack Vance’s The Seventeen Virgins & The Bagful of Dreams

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Lawrence Person

A science fiction bookdealer I know had some sudden veterinarian bills he had to take care of, so he let me pick up a fairly rare Jack Vance item as part of a cash-and-trade deal: Vance, Jack. The Seventeen Virgins … Continue reading →

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Ridiculously Awesome Bacon Sculptures

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

From The Austin Post, a venue of which I was previously unaware, comes ridiculously awesome bacon sculptures. Come for the full mech suit and the AK-47, stay for Patrick Bateman’s business card.

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Book Acquisitions: The History of Middle Earth Volumes IV—XII

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Lawrence Person

The week before Armadillocon, Half Price Books had their usual coupon sale, which starts out with a coupon for 40% off one item Monday-Tuesday, 30% Wednesday Thursday, etc., ending with a 50% off coupon on Sunday. While shopping there Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday H.P. Lovecraft!

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Today is H.P. Lovecraft’s birthday. In celebration, here’s a brief musical version of “The Shadow Over Innsmouth”: I’ve done a lot of Lovecraft and Cthulhu related posts over the years. Here are some of the most notable ones: A look … Continue reading →

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Apple: The Most Valuable Company in the History of the World

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Today Apple became the most valuable publicly traded company of all time. Not bad for the once “beleaguered” company which has been declared dead more times than pretty much any other company. Here’s a quick history of the company pre-iPhone: … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Bestine

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Since I buy so many books, either for myself or resale, I frequently have to remove sticker residue, marker or pen marks, etc. And what I use to do that is Bestine. Bestine takes pretty much all that stuff off … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Starframes’ “Cielo Drive”

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Lawrence Person

Starframes’ “Cielo Drive” seems like a beautiful, upbeat song if you don’t recognize the context of the address (which the video gets to a bit over two minutes in). This is off their album Ethereal Underground. The band itself is … Continue reading →

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Texas Tax Free Weekend August 17-19

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Lawrence Person

It’s that time of year again. Texas is having it’s annual tax free weekend this weekend, August 17-19, for back-to-school goods like clothing under $100, school supplies, etc. And this year, the previously tax-free but now-tax-covered Amazon is participating as … Continue reading →

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