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.

Worldcon 2011 Photos for Sunday, August 21

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Just a few more to round out the set. I’m sorry if my previous picture gave you the impression that Lauren Beukes is merely attractive rather than gorgeous. Newly-named 2013 Worldcon Toastmaster Paul Cornell. Gardner Dozois, 700-time Hugo winner and … Continue reading →

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Worldcon 2011 Photos for Saturday, August 20 (Part 2)

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Now that I’ve recovered a bit, here’s another set of Worldcon photos. You may have seen the previous photo sets, and asked “Lawrence, do you think you have enough pictures of Gail Carriger?” And the answer, of course is: No, … Continue reading →

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Back From Worldcon

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Still catching up on stuff, and have more photos to upload, so blogging might be light for a few days…

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2011 Hugo Award Winners

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Hot from the Renovation home page, here’s the 2011 Hugo Award Winners: Best Novel (1813 ballots) Blackout/All Clear by Connie Willis (Ballantine Spectra) Best Novella (1467 ballots) The Lifecycle of Software Objects by Ted Chiang (Subterranean) Best Novelette (1469 ballots) … Continue reading →

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Worldcon 2011 Photos for Saturday, August 20

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I have solved my camera battery problem. It seems my MacBook does not have enough juice to recharge the camera, even when plugged in. So it’s a good thing I brought the wall to USB charger adapter for it. Packing … Continue reading →

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Worldcon 2011 Photos for Friday, August 19

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I would have had more, but my battery died early. A CapClave image for Howard Waldrop. Ditto. Just your standard chain-mail-clad dodo riding a Dachshund. Gordon Van Gelder. Larry Niven. David Brin, who has just a touch of Lee Van … Continue reading →

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Worldcon 2011 Photos for Thursday, August 18 (part 2)

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Another batch of the literati glitterati: Your Humble Narrator. I was going for the “I want you to chop off all their heads and bring them to me on a pike” look. I think I succeeded. Scott Cupp, similarly enthroned. … Continue reading →

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Worldcon 2011 Photos for Thursday, August 18

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Another batch: Zoo City author Lauren Beukes. Guest of Honor Tim Powers and Robert Silverberg, discussing the difference between writing a novel every two years and writing a novel every two weeks. James Patrick Kelly lurks menacingly in the background. … Continue reading →

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Worldcon 2011 Photos for Wednesday, August 17

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Lawrence Person

After a few technical difficulties, I think I have this sussed out… Scott Edelman, Cory Doctorow, John Scalzi, Ian MacDonald Alastair “Ten Book Contract” Reynolds Lou Anders Ellen Datlow and Susan Casper, counting up the money from the marks Gardner … Continue reading →

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Moogfest

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Lawrence Person

If I were in Asheville, NC the weekend of October 28-30, I would totally go to Moogfest. In addition to Brian Eno, it’s a veritable feast of Prog Rock goodness, including Tangerine Dream, M83, and half of King Crimson in … Continue reading →

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