I learned a lot at Clarion West, but I was miserable most of the time. But, eventually, I got a novella out of it. This is the story behind that novella. Clarion West, in case you don’t know, is a … Continue reading
David D. Levine
Beginning today, BVC begins a weekly series in which members wax nostalgic about their first computers. You never forget your first, right? Look for a new “My First Computer” post every Friday. My First Computer by David D. Levine I … Continue reading
And now, continuing the celebration of Mad Scientist Week, here’s a short story for you. It takes place… One Night in O’Shaughnessy’s BarDavid D. Levine The geek sat hunched over his drink, tapping a swizzle stick on the bar as … Continue reading
Today marks the release of John Joseph Adams’s anthology The Mad Scientist’s Guide to World Domination, so we’re declaring February 19, 2013 Mad Scientist Day at Book View Café! In honor of this festive occasion, as a Mad Scientist Day … Continue reading
Charlie the Purple Giraffe Was Acting Strangely Existential angst is tough enough when you’re human. When you’re a purple giraffe in a comic strip, you know you’re being watched, and none of your friends believe you, it’s even harder. A … Continue reading
I Hold My Father’s Paws Jason Carmelke’s father has decided to make a life-altering change so dramatic that it draws Jason to his father’s bedside, their first encounter since his childhood. There, he discovers just how irrevocable a change is … Continue reading
Nucleon Inspiration, like love, strikes when you least expect it. When Phil goes seeking that creative spark in a junkyard, he discovers not only just the right thing, he discovers a rare and very specific kind of magic. Nucleon first … Continue reading
Tk’Tk’Tk Walker’s got a problem. A human salesman on an alien world, he’s got software to sell. But he doesn’t understand the language or the culture, and he’s running out of resources. Sometimes survival means understanding the difference between what’s … Continue reading
The Tale of the Golden Eagle Legends begin at the nexus of love and and pain and truth. Nerissa Zeebnen-Feersig is an awesome creation to behold: a mechanical, platinum-skinned beauty with a gift for telling stories. Denali Eu is a … Continue reading