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.

Boxing Day: Nils Lofgren’s “No Mercy”

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Lawrence Person

For this year’s Boxing Day, here’s two live versions of Nils Lofgren’s “No Mercy,” one acoustic, one electric: What do you mean I’m doing it wrong?

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Shoegazer Sunday: Laboratory Noise’s “Things That Fall From The Sky”

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Since the band themselves were kind enough to comment when I posted their previous song, I’m happy to give them more exposure for “Things That Fall From The Sky” (another one off their debut album When Sound Generates Light), especially … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Story, in 30 Seconds, With Bunnies

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Pretty much self-explanatory. Thanks, Angry Alien! And a Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

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Austin: Christmas on 37th Street

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Lawrence Person

It’s that time of year. If you haven’t been to the Austin’s 37th Street display of lights, this video from illustrator Doug Potter gives you an idea of what it’s like. Merry Christmas!

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Recipe for Frustration

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Lawrence Person

1. Have flat wheelbarrow wheel. 2. Buy solid, never-go-flat replacement wheel. 3. Unscrew bolts holding on flat wheel. 4. Wrench flat wheel off axle with difficulty. 5. Be unable to remove rotatory cuff for old wheel that has fused to … Continue reading →

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Shoegazer Sunday: Laboratory Noise’s “Here, She Is Evergreen”

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Today’s dollop of Shoegaze goodness comes from Laboratory Noise. Love the band name. The YouTube description says they hail from Manchester, the birthplace of classic Shoegaze, but their bio says they hail from nearby Bradford instead. Their debut album, When … Continue reading →

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Finally, a Christmas Film I Can Get Behind

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A Very Calvin & Hobbes Christmas

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A Few Recent Book Aquistions of Interest

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The book buying continues apace here at Stately Person Manor. I plan to have a comprehensive roundup of every damn thing I bought toward the end of the year (which is nigh), but here are a few particularly interesting, obscure, … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Shoegazer’s “Bright” Take 2 (The Complete Song)

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Little did I know that almost immediately after I put up the short version that Tokyo Shoegazer would put up the complete 8 minute, 29 second version. Well, because I run a full-service blog (full service, I tell you!), here … Continue reading →

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Llamas With Hats

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Maybe I’m easily amused, but something about the absurd, over-the-top, off-screen violence tickled my funny bone. Given that each of these have more than a million hits, once again I may be a wee bit behind the curve. “That’s what … Continue reading →

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