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.

Harlan Ellison vs. Hitler

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Just when you thought it was safe to surf the Internet, it’s another Downfall parody. (Not safe for work.) At least the creator did a bit more editing than usual. (Blame Mike. He sent it to me.) I can only … Continue reading →

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Icy Hill Follies: 2010 Edition

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Consider this your yearly warning not to try driving your car on icy hills. Unless you like playing a really expensive and dangerous version of bumper-cars… Note: Not my videos, so I’m not responsible for musical choices, commentary, etc. Bonus: … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Boxing Day…

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Here’s Warren Zevon with “Boom Boom Mancini.” What do you mean I’m doing it wrong?

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Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Tasteless Drug Lords

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Lawrence Person

You may remember this post I did on the tasteless opulence of Latin American drug lords. Well, gold-plated automatics are one thing, but a giant painted mural of Justin Bieber is quite another. Brazilian drug lord Pezao, step up and … Continue reading →

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More from the Salt Lake City Crime Blotter

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Lawrence Person

A commenter on the Sherry Black murder followup suggested a possible connection between her murder and the arrest of transient Paul David Vara (not Vera) on multiple rape charges. I am unable to find any mention of a connection with … Continue reading →

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Sherry Black, Pickers, and the Salt Lake City Meth Underworld

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Lawrence Person

As far as I can tell, there are no new leads in the murder of bookseller Sherry Black. Or at least none that the police are sharing with the media. However, that blog update did link to this fascinating piece … Continue reading →

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Nobody Worry Bout Me

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Lawrence Person

In which the true meaning of Christmas turns out to involve 100% more Kenny Loggins than you ever expected.

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The Lame Excuse Books December 2010 Catalog

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Lawrence Person

I sent out the Lame Excuse Books December 2010 to regular customers last week. Here it is (minus the books that sold out) in “just plopped the hell down as text on a blog” form: Greetings, and welcome to Lawrence … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Gene Wolfe’s Home Fires

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Home Fires By Gene Wolfe Tor, 2011. Following the fantasy of The Sorcerer’s House, Gene Wolfe has given us a near-future, stand-alone SF novel. Home Fires features Skip, a very successful lawyer in a somewhat dystopian North America awaiting the … Continue reading →

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Charles Portis is Still Alive?

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Evidently so, according to The New York Times, which semi-interviews and profiles him in advance of the Coen Brother’s True Grit opening. And if you haven’t read the original novel it’s well worth doing so. Not my favorite western (or … Continue reading →

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