Book Review: Writers of the Future, the First 25 Years

I once sent a story to the Writers of the Future competition, but never heard back. Lots of other authors did though and many of the winners over the past 25 years have gone on to become well known authors. Writers Of The Future – The First 25 Years is a celebration of the successes of the competition and the stories behind it. This is a big book – a hard back almost a foot square, full of photos, interviews, quotes and anecdotes.

Read the rest of my review at SF Crowsnest.

Time's Up

Yes, the competition deadline has passed. The correct entries (though there were no incorrect entries) have been randomly passed through a food blender and a name has been pulled out.

The correct answer is that Roadmaker will be published in Hebrew, in Bli Panika.

The 5th anniversary issue of Jupiter, featuring Roadruler, is on its way to Steven Pirie - congratulations.

Competition Deadline Looms

Don't forget, you've only get until tomorrow to send in your answer to my Roadmaker competetion!

Meanwhile, not much else to report this week. I've sent off a couple of stories to foreign language markets and finalised my first author interview for SF Crowsnest.

I'm still reading through Second World, which is 600 pages long, so I've not had tome to read through Jupiter XXII yet. The first story, by Geoff Nelder, has the wonderful title 'Gravity's Tears' that I thought very evocative. Hoping to get round to reading it this weekend.

Roadmaker Competition

I have a signed copy of Jupiter XXI, containing Roadruler, to give away. This is the fifth anniversary issue with the fabulous wraparound cover by Jesse Speak.



To get your hands on this excellent little magazine, you need to answer the following question:

What language is Roadmaker being translated into?

Answers on an email.

The winner won't be the first correct answer I receive as this wouldn't be fair on those living in different time zones. Instead I'll pull the winning name from a hat or other suitable receptacle.

The winner will be anounced next Friday.