Remember that time I declared Max Barry was ‘not a genius‘? No? Luckily neither does he, as I will be appearing on a panel with him and other actual writers of speculative fiction – Lucy Sussex and Andrew Macrae – at the Wheeler Centre on 27 October. We’re going to be talking about Australian science fiction: is it any different to that other kind of science fiction? Are there some things Australian sci-fi authors are uniquely placed to write about?
If you’re in Melbourne (or enjoy pointless travel), why not come along?
whisperinggums
September 1, 2014 at 5:47 pmHaha, Jane – but you did say it was a great read! I’ve never read Barry and in fact hadn’t heard of him until early in my blog when I posted a short list of Aussie writers to read and asked respondents for their favourite Aussie writers. An American blogger (though English born I think), named Max Barry. I was gob-smacked – not that he was named but that someone named an author I had never heard of! I’ve since bought him for my husband to read – one book anyhow – but haven’t read it myself (yet).
Anyhow, enjoy your panel. Wish I were in Melbourne.
Jane Bryony Rawson
September 1, 2014 at 8:28 pmSounds like a challenge: now I want to try name an author you’ve never heard of…
whisperinggums
September 1, 2014 at 8:40 pmGive it a go … I’m sure it won’t be hard, particularly if you look in the sci-fi area!
shanebkeys
September 2, 2014 at 8:56 pmWish I was able to attend this panel – sounds fabulous.
Nike Sulway
September 2, 2014 at 9:00 pmHey Jane — wishing I could be there to see you, Lucy, Andrew and Max talk about Aussie homegrown SF! Am sure it will be an informative riot.
Jane Bryony Rawson
September 2, 2014 at 9:20 pmi wish you all could come too! I suppose they’ll video it, but that’s not the same.