Chris Butler
- Winemaking
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chrisbutler- November 9th, 21:16
On Saturday I finally got around to collecting this year's grapes off the vine in the garden (one of the benefits of living on the south coast). I usually pick them around the middle of October, but for various reasons that was impossible this year. The collecting is simple enough but the mashing them up is a tedious process. Anyhoo, they're in a bucket now and bubbling away merrily. Hopefully it will all be worth it in a couple of years time.
- Milford 2009
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- chrisbutler
- November 4th, 21:20
Milford 2009
Originally uploaded by Chris DBMade new friends. Had a blast. Milford 2009 was fantastic.
- GUD Halloween
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- chrisbutler
- November 3rd, 8:31
Last chance today (I think) to go get a free pdf of a selection of stories from past issues of GUD magazine.
Includes the story I co-wrote with Sarah Singleton.
Grab it today while it's free.
- Today's fox
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- chrisbutler
- September 26th, 11:55
- Interzone 224
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- chrisbutler
- September 14th, 21:59
very happy
Interzone 224 has arrived here and I am reading it now. Well, not right now because I am writing this.
I gather this issue will have greater distribution outside the UK, so keep an eye out for it wherever you may be.
- Holiday
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- chrisbutler
- September 7th, 13:14
On Saturday I returned from a week's holiday in Devon, based on the edge of Dartmoor. Highlight of the week was a walk round the lovely Lydford Gorge. Yesterday for a complete change of pace I went up to London to see Beth Orton in concert. Great to see her in a small venue, near Piccadilly Circus.
- Interzone #224
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- chrisbutler
- August 27th, 16:36
- Writing
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- chrisbutler
- August 22nd, 14:49
restless
Today I am mostly writing. Verrry slooowwwly. Cos you don't want to rush these things.
- The Poison Garden
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- chrisbutler
- August 18th, 16:31
Recently read Sarah Singleton's latest. Another triumph, I enthusiastically recommend it to you, along with all her other books.
- Wedding
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- chrisbutler
- August 16th, 20:24
Ian and Louise got married. Aaahhhh.
- I Am The Future
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- chrisbutler
- July 14th, 8:15
From page 1 of Interzone 223, just arrived. It's a small thing but it makes me happy!
223 is the Dominic Green special issue, which should be a walk on the wild side. And with all this good stuff coming up it's got to be a good time to subscribe.
- It's so hot I just have to chill
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- chrisbutler
- June 29th, 20:48
Spent a relaxing couple of hours lounging out in the garden, reading the Dozois "Summation" and then eating. All evenings should be this pleasant.
- Living With Ghosts
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- chrisbutler
- June 28th, 18:29
Have just finished reading Living with Ghosts by Kari Sperring.
I think it is wonderful, and lost myself in its pages entirely.
It's no ordinary Fantasy novel, so I suppose some might like it more than others. But if you think you might like it, you're almost certainly right.
- Year's Best Science Fiction
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- chrisbutler
- June 27th, 9:26
The Year's Best Science Fiction has arrived here. I get a positive name-check in editor Gardner Dozois' summation of the year at the beginning of the book (hurrah!) , but sadly this did not translate into a place on the coveted "honourable mentions" list at the back.
Looking through said honourable mentions list I am really pleased to see lots of fine people getting recognition for their writing published in 2008, especially Sarah Singleton, Molly Brown, Vaughan Stanger, Kari Sperring, Stephen Gaskell, Aliette de Bodard, Lavie Tidhar and Jessica Reisman.
- Audio fiction
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- chrisbutler
- June 15th, 22:52
I had a listen to Knowledge by Grace Dugan. Enjoyed it very much.
- Focus
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- chrisbutler
- May 25th, 12:29
I am trying to ignore the mountain of TV I have queued up to watch. The last Fringe of the series, the last George Gently, an Ashes to Ashes, an intriguing film called Brick. I don't really like to watch TV in daylight hours, so it can all wait.
I am trying to ignore the state of the garden, which seriously needs attention.
I am trying to ignore all the books and magazines I would like to be reading.
Instead I am trying to write. I am revising the novel. Feels like it will never be done. And also writing a synopsis for it, cos at some point I should try to sell the thing.
EDIT: Caved in at about 5pm and went for a walk along the seafront. The sea was very calm and the air humid. A few drops of rain coming down and some thunder, I had a drink sheltering under a parasol. A big black bird was eating crisps nearby.
- Sale to Interzone
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- chrisbutler
- May 21st, 17:30
Very happy to report that my story "The Festival of Tethselem" has been accepted by Interzone.This one had two rounds of critiquing, at Milford 2008 and then by the Montpelier writing group. Much thanks to all those who helped me to knock it into shape.
- Kate Bush
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- chrisbutler
- April 25th, 10:58
Am looking forward to seeing Kate Bush's 1979 TV show, which is being shown on BBC4 tonight.
- Semiprozine
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- chrisbutler
- April 23rd, 7:51
I gather there is a resolution up for vote at this year's WorldCon to abolish the "semiprozine" Hugo category. While I don't much like the term "semiprozine" I do think it is important for the publishing industry, and particularly for writers, to have a definition of what a "professional" publisher is and to distinguish between "professional," "semi-professional" and "fanzine".
Problems such as Locus competing against Interzone in the semi-prozine category are serious annoyances, but disposing of the category entirely is surely not the answer.
- Since everyone's doing it
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- chrisbutler
- April 16th, 22:33
Me, apparently:
You are The Hermit
Prudence, Caution, Deliberation.
The Hermit points to all things hidden, such as knowledge and inspiration,hidden enemies. The illumination is from within, and retirement from participation in current events.
The Hermit is a card of introspection, analysis and, well, virginity. You do not desire to socialize; the card indicates, instead, a desire for peace and solitude. You prefer to take the time to think, organize, ruminate, take stock. There may be feelings of frustration and discontent but these feelings eventually lead to enlightenment, illumination, clarity.
The Hermit represents a wise, inspirational person, friend, teacher, therapist. This a person who can shine a light on things that were previously mysterious and confusing.
What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.
