Tag Archives: University of Kansas

Ad Astra Blog on Mark Twain

Posted on January 30, 2023 by nathanielwms

I wrote something about Mark Twain’s place in science fiction for the new Ad Astra Center for Science Fiction & the Speculative Imagination at my alma mater, the University of Kansas. The Ad Astra Center is doing some fantastic things … Continue reading →

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New James Gunn’s Ad Astra

Posted on July 10, 2020 by nathanielwms

Signal bump for the new issue (#8!!) of James Gunn’s Ad Astra. I used to read slush fiction for them, and they’re supported by my alma mater, University of Kansas, and the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction. … Continue reading →

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There are Two James Gunns, but Nobody’s Confused

Posted on April 30, 2018 by nathanielwms

James Gunn had two great stories in Asimov’s last month, finishing a string of works he’s published there over the last year, all affiliated with his recent Transcendental series for Tor Books. But the author is not the same guy … Continue reading →

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KU Science Fiction: A Sketch of Pohl, Gunn, and Harrison

Posted on June 10, 2014 by nathanielwms

I’m going through all my notes from the Intensive Institute on the Teaching of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas.  I found the sketch below in notes from the first Campbell Conference I attended. Fred Pohl, James Gunn, and Harry … Continue reading →

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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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