Monthly Archives: August 2013

Worldcon Update – San Antonio Appearances

Posted on August 28, 2013 by nathanielwms

I’ve updated my schedule under Appearances for Worldcon.  I have two confirmed appearances, but may have more “fill-in” gigs at the last minute. I’m particularly looking forward to attending panels on rock journalism and science fiction, Doc Savage, Mark Twain, … Continue reading →

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Johnny Cash: Science Fiction Author

Posted on August 16, 2013 by nathanielwms

As I’ve said here before, the connections between science fiction and 20th-century popular music run very deep. If you’re a fan of both, you find yourself becoming the jelly in a giant nostalgia sandwich.  Want an example? This week, Cracked.com … Continue reading →

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Socially Progressive Werewolves and Brown’s Gothic Fantasy

Posted on August 9, 2013 by nathanielwms

OK, early American SF/fantasy fans: I’m teaching Charles Brockden Brown’s Edgar Huntly (1799) for the first time next Monday.  I am very curious how students will react to all the lycanthropic imagery in it. The character Clithero goes into a … Continue reading →

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Going to Worldcon in San Antonio (+Retrofuturist Listmania)

Posted on August 1, 2013 by nathanielwms

Big announcement: I’m going to be able to attend the World SF in San Antonio.  I’ll be helping the current AboutSF coordinators, Meagan Kane and Mackenzie VanBeest, put on the AboutSF Teaching Workshop on Labor Day (Monday, last day of … Continue reading →

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