Thursday, February 19, 2009

Short Fiction Gets a Boost

From: Nick Gevers
Subject: New short fiction interview slot on Locus Online

*Locus Online* has just launched my new interview series, focusing on short fiction and titled "SF Quintessential". In this slot, I'll be talking regularly with influential figures in the field--authors and editors--tying in with the publication of new collections and anthologies, and looking at the state of the magazines. First up is Jonathan Strahan, discussing his superb anthology *Eclipse Two*. Soon: Lou Anders, on the dynamic *Fast Forward 2*.

I intend that the series will help promote valuable short fiction publications and provide a forum for discussion of trends in the short form: creative movements and the rather troubled state of the market. There's a huge amount to talk about; I hope "SF Quintessential" can supplement and augment existing debate, at a vital time in the history of genre literature.

If people receiving this announcement can help spread word of "SF Quintessential", by blog, website, printed mention, or plain word-of-mouth, I'll be very grateful. Thanks!

All best,
Nick Gevers.

Hat tip to Scott Cupp.

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