 |
|
|
The Latest Word - as of 2/7/2012: Kurt Vonnegut Biographer at BSFS: Charles J. Shields, author of the fascinating new biography "And So It Goes: Kurt Vonnegut: A Life" will be at BSFS on February 25, 2012 to give a talk/presentation/signing at 7:00pm. For more information about the book see http://charlesjshields.com/ for directions to BSFS see http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsdrct Farpoint Convention in Timonium: Farpoint, the fandom family reunion with a heavy media emphasis will be held February 17, 18 & 19 at the Crowne Plaza Baltimore North, Timonium, MD. Lots of traditional con activities and guests: Kate Vernon "Ellen Tigh from Battlestar Galatica, Michael Hogan "Saul Tigh" from Battlestar Galactica, and Kristin Bauer "Pam" from True Blood. More details at http://www.farpointcon.com/ SF Writers Circle at BSFS: Join other authors on February 9th and February 23rd for a critique Writing Circle at the BSFS Building from 6:30-8:30pm. This is a SF focused writing group. For more info contact Akelexre82 at Gmail dot com Michael J. Sullivan, author of The Riyria Revelations at LOC: The Library of Congress (LCPA) "What If...Science Fiction & Fantasy Forum" will present Michael J. Sullivan, author of The Riyria Revelations (Theft of Swords, Rise of Empire, Heir of Novron) on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Noon in the Pickford Theater, Room LM-302 in the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20559. The talk is titled "Traditional Heroic Fantasy vs Current Trends Toward the Gritty and Dark," the presentation will be followed by Q&A and a book signing. For more info contact hhes at loc dot gov Red Dalek at Balticon Revealed: Last year's (Balticon 45) hall costume winner #17 "The Red Dalek" was created and performed by William R. Although the winning title was previously announced, the name was previously withheld pending parental permission. Wonder what William will create for this Balticon... Balticon and BSFS Meetings: The Balticon 46 planning meeting on February 11, 2012 at 7:00pm will be held inside the BSFS Building in the Highlandtown section of Baltimore. Mostly for Balticon Program managers and staff, but anyone can attend if they want and contribute ideas. For directions check http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsdrct.htm The Baltimore Science Fiction Society business and discussion meeting will be held at 8:30pm on February 11, 2012 inside the BSFS Building in the Highlandtown section of Baltimore. For directions check http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsdrct.htm Alphabet Soup Gaming Session: Held this month on February 12th and 26th from 12noon-6pm at BSFS. Open gaming. Contact donna at bsfs dot org for details. Spider Robinson Topic at Baltimore Ethical Society: On February 26, 2012 at 10:30am Perry Beider will present "Imagining the Ethical Manifold: The Science Fiction of Spider Robinson" at the Baltimore Ethical Society. Perry Beider will argue that Spider Robinson, winner of a Robert A. Heinlein Award for Lifetime Excellence in Literature 2008, is unofficially the Official Science Fiction Writer of Ethical Culture. He will illustrate his points by offering passages from Robinson's stories that present hopeful and inspiring science-fictional metaphors that speak to the Ethical Manifold. For more information see http://bmorethical.org/
The Latest Word - as of 1/14/2012: | Balticon On-Line Registration Operational: You can now register for Balticon on-line. Just visit http://www.balticon.org/registration.html and follow the links. (The Internet Explorer browser bug mentioned in this space previously has been fixed.) Carrie Fisher is coming to Baltimore: Carrie Fisher in her one-woman Broadway show, WISHFUL DRINKING, January 31st through February 12th, at the Hippodrome Theatre, where she recounts the true and intoxicating tale of her life as a Hollywood legend. More information at http://www.france-merrickpac.com/events/index.html If you are a member of Balticon 46 or were of Balticon 45 send an email to dale at bsfs dot org for a discount code. Baltimore Wins Discworld Con Bid: Baltimore won the bid for the 2013 Discworld Con which means sometime in 2013--Baltimore will be visited by the great fantasy author Sir Terry Pratchett. Frankly, that is all we know at this point other than Marty Gear will be involved in the Masquerade, although not as MC. Anime/Manga Event at BSFS: Anime/Manga Event at BSFS on March 17, 2012. 2pm-6pm. Selected Anime Screening and Manga Exhibit. Library Open. Contact Akelexre82 at Gmail dot com for details. This will be the first public use of our new 10ft screen and surround-sound/hall-effect sound system. Writers Circle and Book Discussion Fire Up at BSFS: Join other authors the Second and Fourth Thursdays (6:30-8:30pm) of every month at BSFS starting in February (Feb 9&23) for constructive critique of your work with a science fiction and fantasy focus. There are many generalized writers groups out there, but this one will have a specific focus on the genera. Starting March 24th the Fourth Saturday each month at 6:30pm will see a book discussion at BSFS. The book on March 24th will be Kim Stanely Robinson – Red Mars. Contact Akelexre82 at Gmail dot com for details. Chromatics Schedule: The Chromatics have concerts for 2012 lined up to perform their mix of originals and covers - melodic insights into modern life... and a smattering of science songs, a.k.a. "lessongs" about our amazing Universe. Concerts include: Friday Jan 13 @ 7:30pm at the College Park Arts Exchange; Saturday Feb 4 @ 1:15 and 3:30pm at the Folk Society of Greater Washington Mini-Fest; and of course Balticon 46. For more details see http://www.thechromatics.com/gigs.shtml JHU/APL Colloquium Science Schedule January: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory will again sponsor the JHU/APL Colloquium with topics of: Friday, January 13, 2012 at 2:00-3:00 PM, Medical Robotics and Computer-Integrated Interventional Medicine by Russell H. Taylor, Johns Hopkins University in the Applied Physics Laboratory, Parsons Auditorium; Friday, January 20, 2012 at 2:00-3:00 PM, The Fukushima Di-Ichi Accident and Lessons Learned for Emergency Response in the U.S. by Randolph Sullivan, Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the Applied Physics Laboratory, Parsons Auditorium; Friday, January 27, 2012 at 2:00-3:00 PM on Dark Energy and The Cosmic Expansion History by Dr. Adam Riess, JHU – Physics & Astronomy and STScI in the Applied Physics Laboratory, Kossiakoff Center Auditorium. Light refreshments are served in the lobby after the colloquium lecture. The colloquium lectures are open to the public. More info http://www.jhuapl.edu/colloquium http://www.jhuapl.edu/colloquium
The Latest Word - as of 12/9/2011: | Balticon 46 Hotel Online Registration Open: The Marriott's Hunt Valley has enabled online registration for hotel rooms. We usually sell out our block well before the cutoff date so make your reservation soon at http://cwp.marriott.com/bwihv/balticon/ and remember if you have any problem with the hotel telling you the block is full or something email hotel at balticon dot org so we can fix. Balticon 46 Program Participant Update: Since the last time I updated program participants to this news service on 11/22/11 we have added the following program participants: Addams, Jhada Rogue Alexander, Tristan Ballantine, Philippa Jane Caroti, Simone de Guardiola, Susan DeCandido, Keith R. A. Fleischer, Eric "Dr. Gandalf" Fleischer, Halla Fratz, D. Douglas Giunta, Phil Harmon, Kelly A. Hartlove, Katie Hemry, John (Jack Campbell) Henderson, C. J. Herberth, Reesa Holtz, Dr. Thomas Knight, Jonah Kondo, Dr. Yoji Madden, Helen E. H. Martin, Gail Z. McPhail, Mike Moore, Michelle Morris, Tee Nicole, Laura Oszko, Lance Pavlina Schweitzer, Darrell C. Smith, Jennifer Zyren Spencer, Laura Nicole Love, Persis Thorndike Trakhtenberg, Izolda Tucker, S. J. "Sooj" Van Name, Mark Waters, Robert E. Wiley, Kevin K. Wooldridge, Trisha J. Zendell, Alan Full Program Participant list can be seen at http://www.balticon.org/participants.html
The Latest Word - as of 12/4/2011: | Author T. J. Perkins Reading and Signing at BSFS Author T. J. Perkins will be at the BSFS Building for a live reading and book signing December 10, 2011, from 8:00 to 8:30 pm. Author T. J. Perkins is a gifted and well-respected author in the mystery/suspense genre. Her writing style has been compared to that of Mildred Wirt Benson A.K.A. Carolyn Keen (Nancy Drew). TJ has expanded into the world of fantasy for teens. She has partnered with Silver Leaf Books who will release Shadow Legacy, a 5 book series of fantasy/adventure. More Info at http://www.silverleafbooks.com/Authors_Perkins.htm Decorate Holiday Dalek December 10 at BSFS: After the normal business meeting we will be decorating our full size Dalek model in its holiday finery. Come help us festoon the image of a killer robot in tinsel, lights and ornaments. Past years efforts can be seen at http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsalbum7.htm http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsalbum7.htm Balticon 46 Film Fest News: Jonette the Film Festival coordinator says, "We are getting in an amazing selection of films this year. At this rate it's going to be tough to whittle it down to 4 hours of films! Last year we were quite light on animated film selections. It looks like this year we will have a huge sampling of animated films to select from, as well as some good music videos and science fact films." Balticon and BSFS Meetings: The Balticon 46 planning meeting on December 10, 2011 at 7:00pm will be held inside the BSFS Building in the Highlandtown section of Baltimore. Mostly for Balticon Program managers and staff, but anyone can attend if they want and contribute ideas. For directions check http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsdrct.htm The Baltimore Science Fiction Society business and discussion meeting will be held at 8:30pm on December 10, 2011 inside the BSFS Building in the Highlandtown section of Baltimore. Author reading above before this at 8:00pm and Dalek Decoration above after. For directions check http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsdrct.htm Alphabet Soup Gaming Session: Held this month on December 11, 2011 from 12noon-6pm at BSFS. Open gaming. Contact donna at bsfs dot org for details. Chromatics Concert: Past Balticon performers, The Chromatics and their unique astronomically-correct acappella songs will be in concert on Dec 17-18 (8pm and 2pm, respectively) at the Greenbelt Arts Center, Greenbelt, MD. This is their annual holiday bash with cake! This show is a mix of holiday songs, covers, and original tunes from the Chromies. Tickets are $17 ($14 for students/seniors/military) More information http://www.greenbeltartscenter.org/ Tim Livengood Lecture: Multiple year past Balticon science program participant, Dr. Timothy A. Livengood, will speak on THE ACCIDENTAL OBSERVATORY on Thursday December 8, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Gerald Soffen Lecture Series at the NASA Goddard Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. During the Deep Impact project the Impactor spacecraft was vaporized, leaving a perfectly functional Flyby spacecraft sailing on into space, undamaged and ready for more. NASA called for the scientist community to suggest new ways to squeeze science out of a perfectly good spacecraft orbiting the Sun with nothing to do. Dr. Livengood will speak on how inventive scientists and engineers conceived a new life for an old spacecraft. Free admission and parking, but priority seating based on pre-registration at http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/visitor/events/vc-lecture-livengood.html Visitors who have not preregistered will be seated only on a space available basis.
The Latest Word - as of 11/22/2011: | Anne McCaffrey Has Died: Balticon 12 Guest of Honor, Science Fiction and Fantasy author Anne McCaffrey, 85, has died. Best known for the Pern Series of novels. (Which is SF in spite of the genetically engineered dragons, which makes people miss categorize them as fantasy) Anne McCaffrey was frequently available to her fans attending numerous SF cons. Another grand spirit has departed. No Alphabet Soup Sunday 11/27/11: The Alphabet Soup gaming session scheduled for November 27, 2011 has been canceled due to holiday logistics chaos. Balticon 46 Program Participants So Far: After the above sad news, a little happier news. Responses are trickling in. The following people have accepted our invitation to be a Balticon 46 Program Participant. More to come. Danielle Ackley-McPhail; Jhada R. Addams; J-F Bibeau; Joshua Bilmes; Carl Cipra; Vonnie Winslow Crist; Becca Davis; Chris Evans; Barbara Friend Ish; Michael F. Flynn- 1991 Compton Crook Award; April Grant; Wayne Hall; Katie Hartlove; Paula Jordan; Daniel Kimmel; Ruth Lampi; Neal Levin; Perrianne Lurie; Justin Macumber; Christine Norris; (tentatively) David R. Palmer- 1985 Compton Crook Award; T.J. Perkins; Larry Reclusado (Nova Comic Books Show); Faye Ringel; Maria V. Snyder- 2008 Compton Crook Award; Bud Sparhawk; Janine Spendlove; Jon Sprunk; Ian Randall Strock; Patrick Thomas; Jean Marie Ward; Marv Zelkowitz.
The Latest Word - as of 11/10/2011: | Darkover SF Con Hits Timonium: DarkoverCon is a science fiction and fantasy convention held November 25-27, 2011 this year (over Thanksgiving weekend) in the Crowne Plaza Baltimore Hotel in Timonium, Maryland. Always great music. Guests of Honor this year: Ellen Kushner, Delia Sherman, Shoshana Epsilon, Melissa Scott. For more information see http://www.darkovercon.org/ Balticon Podcast Free and Frequent Stuff: Paul Fisher has been releasing weekly audio and video content from Balticon 45 and earlier on the Balticon Podcast blog/podcast/RSS feed for over three months without missing a week. He is currently releasing a video of Andy Love and company from the Balticon science track, Teaching Science with the Stories of Larry Niven. He plans to add new content every Tuesday between 1 and 2 pm eastern. Check it out at http://www.balticonpodcast.org Betty Bowers Passes: We have learned that Betty Bowers, Balticon 28 Con-Chair and for 14 years the Balticon Guest Liaison to Authors, died over a week ago. Betty was over 70 years old in 1994 when she was Balticon Con-Chair. Due to poor health she has not been active in SF Fandom for some time. Anime/Manga Special Event: The BSFS Building will host a number of Anime fans for a get together on November 19, 2011 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. There will be a screening of Anime programs on the 80inch projection TV and samples of Manga from the BSFS Library. Stop by and meet others interested in Anime and Manga. The BSFS Library will of course be open for borrowing of SF Books as well. Balticon and BSFS Meetings at Our Building: The Balticon 46 planning meeting on November 12, 2011 at 7:00pm will be held inside the BSFS Building in the Highlandtown section of Baltimore. Mostly for Balticon Program managers and staff, but anyone can attend if they want and contribute ideas. For directions check http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsdrct.htm The Baltimore Science Fiction Society business and discussion meeting will be held at 8:30pm on November 12, 2011 inside the BSFS Building in the Highlandtown section of Baltimore. For directions check http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsdrct.htm Alphabet Soup Gaming Session: Held this month in the BSFS Building on November 13th from 12noon-6pm at BSFS. Open gaming. Contact donna at bsfs dot org for details.
The Latest Word - as of 9/19/2011: | Connie Willis Wins 2011 Robert A. Heinlein Award: Science Fiction author Connie Willis is the 2011 solo winner of the Robert A. Heinlein Award. The award is bestowed for outstanding published works in science fiction and technical writings to inspire the human exploration of space. The physical form of the Robert A. Heinlein Award consists of a 3.5 Avoirdupois ounce sterling silver medallion bearing the image of Robert A. Heinlein as depicted by the artist Arlin Robbins. The medallion is matched with a red-white-blue lanyard. In addition, the winner receives two lapel pins for use when a large medallion is impractical, and a certificate plaque designating the award suitable for home or office wall display. The award committee consists of science fiction writers and is chaired by Dr. Yoji Kondo, a long time friend of Robert and Virginia Heinlein. Members of the committee were originally approved by Virginia Heinlein. The Baltimore Science Fiction Society provides logistical support for the award including manufacture of award materials, shipping and processing of donations. Virginia Heinlein authorized multiple awards in memory of her husband. The Robert A. Heinlein Award is not the one fully funded by Virginia Heinlein's estate. This award is supported by independent donations from the interested public. More information on the Robert A. Heinlein Award, including past winners, can be found at http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsheinlein.htm More information on Connie Willis can be found at http://www.sftv.org/cw/
The Latest Word - as of 9/7/2011: | Balticon 46 Musical Guest of Honor: The Music/Filk Guests of Honor for Balticon 46 will be Heather Dale and Ben Deschamps. Heather Dale with her musical accompanist Ben Deschamps records and performs primarily original songs, which draw their inspiration from the mythology, folklore and history of various Celtic and non-Celtic cultures. The musical style is a mix of traditional and modern, with elements from Celtic folk, jazz, blues, folk-rock and world music influences. In 1998 Heather Dale founded her own music label, Amphisbaena Music. Heather and Ben Deschamps won the 2009 Pegasus Award for Best Performer(s). In 2005 Heather received a double Pegasus nomination for her songwriting, and she won the 2010 Pegasus for Best Writer/Composer. Balticon 46 Pre-registration Membership Rates: The Balticon 46 Pre-registration rates will remain the same as those for Balticon 45. The Hunt Valley Hotel Room Rates are also remaining unchanged resulting in a well appreciated break from inflation. Baltimore Book Festival: The Baltimore Book Festival will be held September 23-25, 2011 (Fri & Sat: noon-8pm. Sun: noon-7pm.) at Mt. Vernon Place, centered on 600 North Charles St, Baltimore MD 21201. This is a street festival dedicated to literature. BSFS will have a double sized (10x20) tent for our exhibit and sale of duplicate books. We have lots of fine titles this year. The Science Fiction Writers of America will also have a booth and on Sunday at 6:00pm SFWA will be hosting a panel at the Bookfest. For more information http://www.baltimorebookfestival.com/ Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con: Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Con will be held September 22-24, 2011 at Marriott's Hunt Valley. They have several Sci-fi actors and a special Buck Rogers exhibit. BSFS will be doing a fan table at this con. More info at http://www.midatlanticnostalgiaconvention.com/ INTERVENTION 11-Internet Culture Con: Intervention 11 will be held September 16-18 2011 at the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Hours are from Friday 12pm to Sunday 4pm. Check out the program schedule at their website because it is more our sort of fandom than you might expect http://interventioncon.com/programming/programming/ Neal Stephenson Signing: On Saturday, September 24, 2011, Neal Stephenson will be signing at Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut AVE NW, Washington DC. More info http://www.politics-prose.com/ Balticon and BSFS Meetings: The Balticon 46 planning meeting on September 10, 2011 at 7:00pm will be held inside the BSFS Building in the Highlandtown section of Baltimore. Mostly for Balticon Program managers and staff, but anyone can attend if they want and contribute ideas. For directions check http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsdrct.htm The Baltimore Science Fiction Society business and discussion meeting will be held at 8:30pm on September 10, 2011 inside the BSFS Building in the Highlandtown section of Baltimore. Election of Officers Night. For directions check http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsdrct.htm Alphabet Soup Gaming Session: Held this month on September 11th from 12noon-6pm at BSFS. Open gaming. Contact donna at bsfs dot org for details.
The Latest Word - as of 8/25/2011: | BSFS Building Closed 8/27/11 and 8/28/11: After due consideration the Baltimore Science Fiction Society is canceling the Saturday, August 27, 2011 Informal BSFS Meeting. The Sunday Alphabet Soup gaming session scheduled for August 28, 2011 at BSFS has also been canceled. The NOAA Weather Forecast for Saturday and Sunday is looking particularly nasty at this time. If the Hurricane suddenly veers out to sea, we will post any change on www.bsfs.org, but given our best judgment at this time this weekend is a no go. Keep dry and safe everyone.
The Latest Word - as of 6/18/2011: | BSFS Fourth Saturday Meeting Picnic: The Fourth Saturday BSFS Meeting (June 25th) will be the Picnic at Martin and Shirley's house for the 36th year in a row. Picnic runs 5pm plus and Shirley warns if you show up before 5pm she will put you to work. Bring your own meat product for the grill, Shirley has everything else. The picnic is at 6142 Waterloo RD, Columbia, MD, 21045. Phone for directions 410-799-7438. BSFS Books for Kids News: The final tally for funds raised at the Bobby Gear Charity Auction, Liars Panel at Balticon, and donations from others post Balticon brought the total this year to $3,000.00
The Latest Word - as of 5/30/2011: | Balticon 45 Sunday Night Short Film Fest Winners: Best Live Action Film: DEAD ON TIME Best Animated Film: ZERO Balticon 45 Books For Kids Fundraisers: The Balticon 45 Bobbie Gear Charity Auction in support of the BSFS Books for Kids program raised almost $2000.00 during the Balticon Masquerade Half time. The Liars Panel, where authors told stories and people guess the truth and pay a penalty if they guess wrong, raised just over $200.00 for BSFS Books for Kids. Hall Costume Contest Winner: The Balticon 45 Hall Costume award winner was entry #17 The Red Dalek performed by William R. Balticon 45 Masquerade Winners: The Balticon 45 Masquerade was held at 8:00pm on May 28, 2011. The winners by category are... In the Young Fans division;  Belle of the Ball - Emma GardnerPrettiest Fairy of All - Erin BoehmeMost Wizardly Weasley - Ian BoehmeSparkliest Fairy - Selena SalisburyMost Frightfully Undead - William SalisburyIn Workmanship Awards; Honored for Excellence - for Bra Embellishment & Hand Rolled Hems – Novice - Jamie Rene Schoonover - “Daughter Mnemosyne”Honored for Excellence - for Pattern Alteration & Hand Painting – Novice - Joram Stanley - “Hibari”Honored for Excellence for Patterning – Journeyman - Lady Ozma - “Mystic Muse”Honored for Excellence for Soft Sculpture of Horse Head – Journeyman - Greykell Dutton, Neva Eylar, and Tom Jewell - “Bad Horse”Honored for Excellence for Wig Work - Master - Leigh Alexander - “The End of the Beginning”Best-in-Class Novice - William Kennedy “Barbossa in Hungry”Best-in-Class Journeyman - Sarah Richardson - “Starry Night Ballgown”Best-in-Class Master Original - JoAnn Abbot - “Lady Calliope Le Petomaine”Best-in-Class Master Recreation - J.F. Bibeau - “The Cat”Best-in-Show - Lisa Ashton - “Something Purple This Way Comes”In Presentation Awards; NOVICE “Honorable Mention for Steamiest Family” - Kevin, Courtney, and Liam Houghton - “League of Extraordinary Family”“Most Original” - Debra Kaplan - “How to be an Anime Character”“Best-in-Class Novice” - William Kennedy - “Barbossa is Hungry”JOURNEYMAN “Best Presentation” and “Best-in-Class Journeyman” - “Tron: Reality” Rachel Wyman, Susan Doner, Dwight Gibbs, Michael O’Brien, and Mike Parker
MASTER “Honorable Mention for Audience Participation” - Leigh Alexander and Jay Buechler for “The End of the Beginning”“Best Recreation” - Carol Salrmi - “Perfect Pitch”“Most Beautiful” - Lisa Ashton - “Something Purple This Way Comes”“Most Humorous” - Thomas G. Atkinson, Dan Corchoran, Jeannette Holloman, Dan Sakers, and June Swords - “The Oath”“Best-in-Class Master” - JoAnn Abbot - “Lady Calliope Le Petomaine”BEST-IN-SHOW Best in Show” - J.F. Bibeau - “The Cat”
The Latest Word - as of 5/29/2011: | Friday, Saturday & Sunday Rocket Mail Newsletter Available On-line: You can read the Friday Edition of the ROCKET MAIL with Balticon 45 program updates at http://www.bsfs.org/images/bsfs-b45-rocketmail-friday.pdf You can read the Saturday Edition of the ROCKET MAIL with Balticon 45 program updates and news at http://www.bsfs.org/images/bsfs-b45-rocketmail-saturday.pdf which will help you plan your day at the con. You can read the Sunday Edition of the ROCKET MAIL with Balticon 45 program updates and news at http://www.bsfs.org/images/bsfs-b45-rocketmail-sunday.pdf which will help you plan your day at the con.
The Latest Word - as of 5/26/2011: | James Knapp Wins Compton Crook Award The Baltimore Science Fiction Society is proud to announce that James Knapp has won the 2011 Compton Crook Award for his novel “State of Decay” published on February 2, 2010 by ROC books an imprint of Penguin Group. The award consisting of a check for $1000.00 and a plaque will be presented during Opening Ceremonies of Balticon, the annual Maryland Regional Science Fiction Convention on Friday, May 27, 2011. The Compton Crook Award is presented to the best first novel of the year in the field of Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror by the members of the Baltimore Science Fiction Society, Inc. The award has been presented since 1983 and is also known as the Compton Crook/Stephen Tall Award. For more information on the author James Knapp visit his website at http://www.james-knapp.com/ For more information about the Compton Crook Award visit http://www.bsfs.org/bsfsccnu.htm For more information on the Baltimore Science Fiction Society and Balticon visit http://www.bsfs.org Balticon 45 Coverage in the Baltimore Guide: The local free paper, the Baltimore Guide put a beautiful Balticon graphic on their main site which rotates through recent news at http://baltimoreguide.com and a very positive story on the linking page of http://baltimoreguide.com/http:/baltimoreguide.com/escape-from-baltimore/ Balticon Pocket Program Online: The Balticon 45 Pocket Program is available at http://www.balticon.org/B45_pocket_program.pdf for download before you get to the con. Send Us News: Anyone with news they believe would be of interest to people on this mail list should send the news item to "bsfs at bsfs dot org". Topics should be limited to information about Balticon, BSFS, SF Fans in Maryland doing important things, Events in Maryland of interest to SF Fans, particularly cultural events. News must have an SF theme. We are very careful about what goes out to the "info at balticon dot org" list to prevent annoying folks with too many messages. We try to keep these messages down to once a month until we get close to Balticon, although we will do special messages as they occur and want to share them with the subscribers. To find out how to subscribe to "info at balticon dot org", please go to BSFS Mailing List.
| |
Do you want to Help BSFS at the same time? Click here to go shopping @ Amazon. | |||||
| |||||
The Baltimore Science Fiction Society, Inc.
|
most maintenance is performed by: "webmeister at bsfs dot org" using 
Arachnophiliaor by "dale at bsfs dot org" using something else... BSFS Banner by Ed Edman Version HH-258 - 2/7/2012 | ||||
 |
 | ||||
World Science Fiction Society, an unincorporated literary association. "Balticon" is a service mark of the Baltimore Science Fiction Society, Inc. | |||||
