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New Website

Posted on August 31, 2022 by dan

Yes, I am going to slowly move to my new website. I plan to keep this old one up until at least February 2023, though, so don’t worry. What do you think of the new place?  

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My Worldcon Schedule

Posted on August 19, 2022 by dan

I thought you might want to know I’m going to be “at” the virtual Chicon worldcon in two weeks! If you’re planning to be there too, come find me. Here’s my schedule: The Biology of Fantasy Creatures (panel) Friday September … Continue reading →

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Beta-read Wealthgiver?

Posted on July 1, 2022 by dan

Dear readers, The fourth draft of Wealthgiver is finally ready. <ahem><back of the book voice> Andrei Trifonovich Voropayevski, until recently Military Medic 3rd Rank in the Tsar’s army, wants to stay alive so he can save the lives of others. … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 29, 2022 by dan

The creatures of my alien planet Junction and how to turn speculative biology into a story. Here is the presentation Many thanks to Charlotte Bowman,  Henry Thomas, and everyone at Specposium  

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First Knife in Spanish

Posted on May 4, 2022 by dan

Ya que los amigos de @zona han levantado la liebre*, os dejamos por aquí un pedazo generoso de la cubierta de nuestro próximo lanzamiento en la colección Excelsior: . pic.twitter.com/qkF3BMacr7 — Ediciones Gigamesh (@EGigamesh) May 3, 2022

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Teaching English story 1

Posted on April 29, 2022 by dan

Part 1 of the inspirational story Paul Venet told to the volunteers in our program to teach English to Ukrainian Refugees in Bulgaria. Thank you to the volunteers and Fulbright Bulgaria. If you would like to volunteer to teach English … Continue reading →

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Bulgarian and English classes for Ukrainian refugees

Posted on April 18, 2022 by dan

Mejduchasie and Fulbright Bulgaria are organizing free Bulgarian and English for Ukrainian refugees. If you would like to sign up for lessons, here is the link: http://mejduchasie.com/for-ukrainian-refugees-en/ Separate lessons for adults and children Lessons will be virtual – you can … Continue reading →

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Junction is on sale

Posted on January 18, 2022 by dan

Here’s something splendid: Junction (my specbio scifi mystery novel) is on sale from the 18th to the 23rd. Get the ebook version for just $0.99. (picture credit goes to Franz Anthony )

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Interview with Sea Lion Press

Posted on December 13, 2021 by dan

Gary Oswald of alternate history publisher Sea Lion Press asked me some very good interview questions, and I think I answered them well. We talk about the “difference problem,” the “reality doesn’t have to make sense” problem and the joy … Continue reading →

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Announcement: Speculative Biology workshop

Posted on November 15, 2021 by dan

If you’re interested in specbio, you’re welcome at my workshop this Saturday “Making a Better Monster” hosted by @amber_royer and Saturday Night Write. If you don’t have access to facebook, it’s SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 AT 8 PM – 10 … Continue reading →

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