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.

The Signature Art of William F. Nolan

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Lawrence Person

As previously mentioned, I attended the World Horror Convention here in Austin, where I moderated a panel with William F. Nolan. I cheekily had him sign some books while I was on the panel (all in good fun), but the … Continue reading →

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Royal Wedding Unites Chavs, Neds

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Iowahawk up to his usual mischief.

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Pictures from the World Horror Convention in Austin, Saturday, April 30, 2011

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

It looked like my Kodak Digital camera had died, but it seems to be working again after fiddling with it, removing the battery a few times, and plugging it in. Still, I’ll probably need to get a new camera before … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the World Horror Convention in Austin, Friday, April 29, 2011: Part 2

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Lawrence Person

The front of Kasey Lansdale’s head. Stina Leicht, Mikal Trimm and Guest of Honor Joe Hill. This was right before Hill discussed that most important of philosophical question: If you have a cloth spiderman mask in your pocket (and really, … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the World Horror Convention in Austin, Friday, April 29, 2011

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Lawrence Person

A few pictures I took at the World Horror Convention in Austin on Friday afternoon: Multi-Hugo-nominated artist John Picacio, who says that between Elric and A Game of Thrones, he’s having a great year, as long as it doesn’t kill … Continue reading →

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How I Spent Last Weekend

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I’ll let Dwight do the blow-by-blow. I was too busy running around greeting people and refilling the food bowl to offer up too many additional impressions. Thanks to everyone who came out. Given enough time, I might put up a … Continue reading →

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More Alabama Tornado Footage

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Birmingham: Here’s one from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Dude, great video, but get away from the freaking window! Another one from Tuscaloosa: From Cullman County (north of Birmingham): Rose Hill: Here’s the official NOAA page. Edited to add: … Continue reading →

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Alabama Tornado: Holy Moly, That’s Big (with video)

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Lawrence Person

Incredibly big tornado slamming Birmingham, Alabama right now. Here’s some footage I found on YouTube: Instapundit reports his area (Knoxville, TN) is also under a tornado warning. There seems to be a huge belt of severe weather for several hundred … Continue reading →

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Library Acquisitions: Robert A. Heinlein’s Assignment in Eternity

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Lawrence Person

I picked the following up at a Heritage Auction: Heinlein, Robert A. Assignment in Eternity. Fantasy Press, 1953. First edition hardback, first state Currey A binding (brick red cloth, with six gilt bands on spine, and with “Heinlein” 3mm high), … Continue reading →

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Baby Showers Are Usually Pretty Dull

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Lawrence Person

At least until the knife fight breaks out.

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