On my last trip to San Francisco I discovered In’n’Out burgers. If you don’t live in California, In’n’Out might need some explanation. Imagine the greasiest possible burger, accompanied with the worlds most artificial cheese, wrapped in a bun that almost resembles bread and chips that no one believes are even related to a potato. AndContinue reading “In and Out”
Category Archives: Writing Journal
A Hell of a Ride
I’m sitting in The Art Organisation in Leicester, drinking tea and writing my first real blog post for some time (rather than just linking to things I’m doing elsewhere). The rain is coming down (this is Britain after all) and the troupe of jugglers and hula hooppers who have been performing outside have just runContinue reading “A Hell of a Ride”
World Fantasy, Shortfuse and the Hockley Hustle
I’m reading at the lovely Shortfuse event on 20th October. It’s their halloween special so I’m reprising my short story Cthul-You for the occaision. And I’m taking part with a sci-fi themed panel discussion as part of the Hockley Hustle in Nottingham, alongside Mark Charan Newton. And after that I will be at the WorldContinue reading “World Fantasy, Shortfuse and the Hockley Hustle”
Damo dot com
Well, I’ve finally gone and done it. My very own domain! damiengwalter.com Don’t bother clicking, it leads right here. But please do update your bookmarks.
SOZD Progress Report
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in Support Our ‘Zines Day! I’ve been wonderfuly surprised by how many people have taken the time to get involved. Here are a selection of just a few of the good people who have shown their support: M-Brane SF say 10/1 is SOZD Electric Velocipede remind usContinue reading “SOZD Progress Report”
Have a Joyous SOZD
After much excitement 1st October has arrived and the first annual Support Our ‘Zines Day is underway! You can get more information on Support Our ‘Zines Day here: https://damiengwalter.wordpress.com/sozd/ So, what can you do to help support our ‘zines? Here are three simple suggestions for ways to support the ‘zines you love to read: ListContinue reading “Have a Joyous SOZD”
Cthul-You on Feedbooks
I’ve been an iPhone user for a year now, and over that time I’ve become a huge fan of e-books and the Stanza ebook reader software on that platform. One of the best features of Stanza is access to Feedbooks, an online platform for publishing public domain and new original books. I’ve been interested inContinue reading “Cthul-You on Feedbooks”
The Speculators
A few months ago I taught my first course on science fiction and fantasy writing in my home city of Leicester. The students turned out to be great and decided to form a writing group after the course finished which I have also been attending. The Speculators (as the group is now called) meet regularlyContinue reading “The Speculators”
Birthday, Story Sales, Stiff Back
My 32nd birthday arrived today, along with my first incidence of backpain! Old age seems to be coming sooner than expected. I’m sitting up very straight whilst typing, perhaps this will help. I arrived at my birthday pre-cheered by two recent story sales: John Klima at the Hugo award winning Electric Velocipede has bought MyContinue reading “Birthday, Story Sales, Stiff Back”
StarShipSofa Stories vol.1
Ever since the early days of radio, science fiction has found a natural expression via audio broadcasting. The speculative themes of the finest SF seem ideally suited to be shared by the dramatic presentation of the spoken word. Over the decades, SF has left a lasting mark on audiences who have heard it through theContinue reading “StarShipSofa Stories vol.1”
Zine Link-up Meme
So. No idea if this will work. But, to give people a handy guide to ‘zines they can donate to on Support Our ‘Zines Day (1st October 2009), I’m going to try and put together a complete list of speculative fiction ‘zines! However, I don’t want to do all the work myself, so am stealingContinue reading “Zine Link-up Meme”
How to Support Our ‘Zines
SUPPORT OUR ‘ZINES DAY – OCTOBER 1st 2009 What are ‘zines? The short answer is that ‘zines are where we go to find good, new short fiction. Magazines like Asimov’s or Weird Tales. Fanzines like Electric Velocipede or Shimmer. Webzines like Clarkesworld or Strange Horizons. Podcasts like Escape Pod and The Drabblecast. There are hundredsContinue reading “How to Support Our ‘Zines”
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