S&L Podcast - #412 - The Year Veronica Returned to Sword and Laser

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Veronica is back! And we have good news about TorCon, lots of new book recommendations from iO9, thoughts on the phrase "Asian Fantasy' and our kick-off of the June book pick, Piranesi by Susannah Clarke.

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WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?

Tom: Ube Horchata

Veronica: Fort Point KSA

QUICK BURNS

Stephen: TorCon 2021 is happening June 10th to the 13th.

Trike: Being locked in our homes for a year boosted book sales in some countries.

Seth: Sword and Laser author Rebecca Roanhorse has won the Reading the West book award for fiction for her novel Black Sun.

Terpkristin: Tor has acquired 6 Martha Wells books, including 3 Murderbot stories.

Chris: Apple picked up Wool for a TV show.

Trike: io9’s new book roundup. Something for everyone here.

Jan: In Awards News Tor.com reports that the African Speculative Fiction Society has announced its shortlist.

Jan: In What's In A Genre Name? The Trouble With 'Asian Fantasy' NPR explores whether the term "Asian Fantasy" is just reductive or - at least at this point in time - still necessary, as well as what could maybe replace the term.

BARE YOUR SWORD

Mark: If you're curious about science fiction and fantasy awards over the years, check out science fiction awards+ database.

Trike: Here is a fresh list of all the SFF awards.

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Anne: I had to smile when Tom mused about Aperol Spritz. I guess it's a very European drink as it's omnipresent here. Aperol is actually an Italian bitter, comparable to Campari but with less alcohol. It's usual served mixed with sparkling wine and a slice of orange.

So this was your drink fun fact of the day

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I’m a coproducer for a film company in Vancouver, WA. We are looking for sword fighters to cast in a film we are working on. I was wondering if you could ask your fans (I found your facebook page) if anyone in the area is interested in working on this project. More details for those who show interest. They can contact me at bethenielukl@gmail.com, with interest and questions.

Thank you so much for your assistance in this project!

Beth

BOOK OF THE MONTH DISCUSSION

Piranesi by Susannah Clarke

Book briefing

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