Monthly Archives: July 2011

“Oxford Revisited in War-Time,” Tertius van Dyke

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Oxford Revisited in War-Time Beneath fair Magdalen’s storied towers I wander in a dream, And hear the mellow chimes float out O’er Cherwell’s ice-bound stream. Throstle and blackbird stiff with cold Hop on the frozen grass; Among the aged, upright … Continue reading →

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A Few More Readercon Reports

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Most of these links are related to specific panel content. Joshua of Glyphpress wishes all cons were like Readercon. Kate Nepveu’s report, includes her recollections of “The Dissonant Power of Alternative Voicing” and “Borders (if Any) Between Fan Fiction and … Continue reading →

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Remington Steele post

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I had a new post up on The Criminal Element yesterday – Dynamic Duos: Remington Steele and Laura Holt.

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Historical Mystery Series I Have Loved

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

My mystery-reading binge isn’t quite as overwhelming as it was for a while, but I’m still in that mode, especially feeling a craving for historicals. I’m thinking of doing some rereads. I recommend both of these series very highly. Sarah … Continue reading →

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Readercon 2011 Interviews

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Eric Rosenfield interviewed Junot Diaz, Samuel R. Delany, Barry Malzberg, John Clute, Kelly Link, Neil Gaiman and Neil Clarke at this year’s Readercon. Video interviews at his blog.

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Janet Mullany on Time Travel

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Please welcome my guest, Janet Mullany! # Time Travel A woman wiser than myself—my agent—told me I had a contemporary voice and although I didn’t believe her, I gave it a shot and ended up with a two-book contract for … Continue reading →

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“Lines Written in Surrey, 1917,” George Herbert Clarke

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Lines Written in Surrey, 1917 A sudden swirl of song in the bright sky— The little lark adoring his lord the sun; Across the corn the lazy ripples run; Under the eaves, conferring drowsily, Doves droop or amble; the agile … Continue reading →

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I have a guest on Monday!

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Be sure to stop by the blog on Monday, when my guest, Janet Mullany, will be her usual brilliantly funny self.

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More Readercon 2011 Links – and Bittercon!

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

If you’ve written a convention report, the Readercon LiveJournal community is asking that you post a link in the comments here. Sherwood Smith proposed an online Bittercon for those unable to attend Readercon. AttackFish has an essay on “Are We … Continue reading →

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Some Readercon 2011 Reports

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

There are far too many Readercon reports proliferating on the internet for me to link them all, but here are a few of interest! A report in The New Scientist. A report on Classic Non-Fiction: The Jewel Hinged Jaw, “a … Continue reading →

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