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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
10:23 pm [baralier]	Continuum 5! Hello and greetings from one of Co-Chairs for the next Continuum! Rachel and I would like to invite you along to a casual meeting to discuss ideas for Continuum 5. Sunday the 20th of April 10 - 12:30 (or there abouts) Carlton Library 667 Rathdowne St, North Carlton We're not going to shanghai you onto the committee (well not just yet anyway) but we're asking for people to come along who may be interested in helping out to varying degrees. You may be looking at taking an active hand, or maybe you can help out but not till next year. If you're interested in making a contribution we'd love to see you there. If you can't make it along on the day but are still interested in please drop me a email and I'll catch up with you soon. Hope to see you there. Current Mood: busy (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
5:25 pm [mynxii]	Last call for NAFF Greetings all, Just a quick reminder that the voting for NAFF finishes tomorrow night! Your vote directly supports the fan fund and bringing someone to Perth for this year's Natcon. Votes cost $5, you can get details for payment here: www.swancon.com/naff Your candidates: Aimee Smith Edwina Harvey Paul Poulton Current Mood: tired Current Music: nil (Comment on this)
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
8:58 am [mynxii]	Vote for NAFF! The deadline for voting for NAFF draws near! February 24th 2008 and it's done and dusted! Three worthy candidates: Aimee Smith Paul Poulton Edwina Harvey Votes cost $5 and go directly towards the funding of the delegate's trip to Perth. If you don't know the candidates, or aren't comfortable voting for them, but wish to support NAFF, a donation towards fundraising would be gratefully accepted. Further details on voting can be found here: www.swancon.com Comment if you have any questions or queries - feel free to email me also: transcendancing@gmail.com. Current Mood: cheerful Current Music: nil (Comment on this)
Saturday, February 16th, 2008
1:23 pm [mynxii]	2008 Ditmar Awards Shortlist Greetings all, Thank you to all of you who nominated for this year's Ditmar Awards, I had approximately 67 people send in nominations, which I'm exceedingly happy about.  I've spent the past week putting the nominations into a spreadsheet, checking on the eligibility of works and from there getting my work double checked.   Now it's all done and I can announce the short list! Please review the shortlist below and feel free to contact me if you have any queries (ditmars2008@gmail.com). Please distribute widely.  2008 Ditmar Awards Shortlist   Best Novel: The Company of the Dead by David Kowalski (Published by PanMacmillan.) Extras by Scott Westerfeld (Published by Simon & Schuster.) Dark Space by Marianne de Pierres (Published by Orbit.) Saturn Returns by Sean Williams (Published by Orbit.) Magic's Child by Justine Larbalestier (Published by Penguin.) The Darkness Within by Jason Nahrung (Published by Hachette Livre.)   Best Novella/Novelette: Yamabushi Kaidan and the Smoke Dragon by Shane Jiraiya-Cummings. (Published by Ticonderoga Publications in Fantastic Wonder Stories edited by Russell B. Farr.) Where is Brisbane and How Many Times Do I Get There? by Paul Haines (Published by Izvori in Fantastical Journeys to Brisbane edited by Geoffrey Maloney, Trent Jamieson and Zoran Zivkovic.) The Bluebell Vengence by Tansy Rayner Roberts (Published by Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine in ASIM #28 edited by Zara Baxter) Lady of Adestan by Cat Sparks (Published by Orb Publications in Orb #7 edited by Sarah Endacott.) Cenotaxis by Sean Williams (Published by MonkeyBrain Books) Sir Hereward and Mister Fitz Go To War Again by Garth Nix (Published by Jim Baen's Universe)   Best Short Story: The Dark and What It Said by Rick Kennett (Published by Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine in ASIM #28 edited by Zara Baxter) Domine by Rjurik Davidson (Published by Chimaera Publications in Aurealis #37 edited by Stephen Higgins and Stuart Mayne.) A Scar for Leida by   Deb Biancotti (Published by Ticonderoga Publications in Fantastic Wonder Stories edited by Russell B. Farr.) Bad Luck, Trouble, Death and Vampire Sex by Garth Nix (Published by Nightshade Books in Eclipse One edited by Jonathan Strahan) The Sun People by  Sue Isle (Published by Twelth Planet Press in Shiny #2 edited by Alisa Krasnostein, Ben Payne and Tansy Rayner Roberts.) His Lipstick Minx by Kaaron Warren (Published by Ticonderoga Publications in The Workers' Paradise edited by Russell B. Farr and Nick Evans.)   Best Collected Work: Orb #7 edited by Sarah Endacott (Published by Orb Publications.) The Workers' Paradise edited by Russell B. Farr and Nick Evans (Published by Ticonderoga Publications.) New Ceres edited by Alisa Krasnostein (Published by Twelth Planet Press.) The New Space Opera edited by Jonathan Strahan (Published by HarperCollins Australia.) Fantastic Wonder Stories edited by Russell B. Farr (Published by Ticonderoga Publications.)   Best Art Work: Daryl Lindquist for the ASIM #28 Cover Nick Stathopolous for the Daikaju #3 Cover Eleanor Clark for ASIM #31 Internal Art Amanda Rainey for The Workers' Paradise Cover Nick Stathopolous for the Rhinemonn Cover Eleanor Clark for ASIM #30 Internal Art Best Fan Writer: Alexandra Pierce for Last Short Story on Earth and for ASiF! reviews. Shane Jiraiya-Cummings for Horrorscope. Grant Watson for the 'angriest' Livejournal. Rob Hood for film reviews on his website.   Best Fan Art: 'Exterminate!' Dalek Postcards – Kathryn Linge 'Nights Edge' Convention Poster Art – John Parker   Best Fan Production:   2007 Snap Shot Project – interviews with influential members of the Australian speculative fiction scene conducted by Alisa Krasnostein, Ben Payne, Alexandra Pierce, Tansy Rayner Roberts, Kathryn Linge, Kaaron Warren and Rosie Clarke. Inkspillers Website – maintained by Tony Plank 'The Liminal' short film – directed by Clair McKenna Daikaju Limerick Competition – by Robert Hood on his website. Talking Squid Website – by Chris Lawson Best Fanzine: The Australian Science Fiction Bullsheet edited by Ted Scribner and Edwina Harvey Not If You Were the Last Short Story on Earth edited by Alisa Krasnostein, Ben Payne, Alexandra Pierce, Tansy Rayner Roberts Steam Engine Time edited by Bruce Gillespie Horrorscope edited by Shane Jiraiya-Cummings    Best Professional Achievement: Gary Kemble for his continued coverage of speculative fiction on Articulate and ABC news online.  Russell B. Farr for Ticonderoga Publications; in 2007, Russell produced an issue of Ticonderoga Online, The Workers' Paradise and Fantastic Wonders stories, which produced five Aurealis Award nominees. Jonathan Strahan for a prolific body of work editing 'The Jack Vance Treasury', 'The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the year', 'Best Short Novels of 2007', 'The New Space Opera', 'Ascendancies: The Best of Bruce Sterling' and 'Eclipse One: New Science Fiction and Fantasy'.  Andromeda Spaceways Publishing Co-Operative Ltd for five issues in 2007, including three electronic Best Of anthologies. Jonathan Strahan, Garth Nix, Deb Biancotti and Trevor Stafford for compiling and promoting the new Australian Fantasy and SF catalogue in the United States to increase awareness and appreciation of forthcoming Australian SF and to expand creative and professional opportunities for writers.    Best Fan Achievement: Alisa Krasnostein for ASiF! Australian Speculative Fiction in Focus Marty Young for his work as President of the Australian Horror Writers Association John Parker, Sarah Parker and Sarah Xu for Night's Edge Convention Sarah Xu for the CyPEC Cyber-feminist Conference held as part of Night's Edge convention.   Best New Talent: Angela Slatter Jason Nahrung Nathan Burrage Tehani Wessely   William Atheling Jr Award: Ian Nichols for "Seriatem, Seriatum, omnia Seriatem" (Published by Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine in ASIM #30, edited by Robbie Matthews.) Tansy Rayner Roberts and Alexandra Pierce for review of Elizabeth Bear's "New Amsterdam" (Published as Podcast #2 on ASiF!) Jonathan Strahan for editorial for "The New Space Opera" (Published in The New Space Opera by HarperCollins Australia.) Grant Watson for "The Bad Film Diaries" (Published in Borderlands #9.) Ben Peek for the Aurealis Awards Shortlist Feature Article (Published on ASiF!) Shane Jiraiya-Cummings for review of David Conyers' "The Spiraling Worm" (Published on Horrorscope.) Ian Nichols for "The Shadow Thief" (Published by The West Australian Weekend Magazine on 22/09/07.) Current Mood: ecstatic Current Music: "You can still be free" - Savage Garden (Comment on this)
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008
7:59 pm [mynxii]	Last call for nominations to NAFF! Greetings all, Please note that this is the last call for nominations to NAFF for 2008. The original deadline was January 25th, this has been extended. Final nominations must be received by 7pm tomorrow evening (WST), and voting will be announced shortly after. I would like to thank WASFF for their generous donation to NAFF. If there are any other organisations or individuals interested in making a donation to NAFF, please contact me. Please distribute this notice widely, as there are a number of groups that I don't have access too. Any questions or queries please contact me. Crucial information below: The Natcon for this NAFF race is the 47th Australian Natcon, SwanCon 33 “The State of the Art” and will take place in Perth , Western Australia over the Easter weekend (20th – 24th March 2008). SwanCon 33 “The State of the Art” will feature Ken McLeod as International Guest of Honour alongside Glenda Larke as National Guest of Honour and Zara Baxter (former NAFF recipient) as Fan Guest of Honour. Fans residing in all states and territories except Western Australia are eligible to be nominated to be the recipient of this year's NAFF. To be on the ballot, each interested fan must be nominated by three fans, including at least one from their own state/territory and provide a bond of $20. In addition, each nominated fan is required to provide a 100 word (max.) description indicating what they could bring to interstate fans and a brief description of their fannish history. It is expected that the winner will produce a report of their trip and will engage in fundraising to support future NAFF races. Nominations can be sent to NAFF at PO BOX 249, Pascoe Vale South, VIC 3044 or given in person to one of the NAFF representatives at any one of the many functions you might find them. Representatives are Sue Ann Barber (VIC), Emma Hawkes and Ju Landeesse (WA). For more information please contact Ju Landeesse at transcendancing@gmail.com . Previous unsuccessful applicants are welcome to re-nominate. Please pass this information on to any friends who may be interested. If any nominees / nominators are unknown directly to the administrators we may contact you for further information. Nomination forms and information can be found on the Swancon website: www.swancon.com/naff Current Mood: hot Current Music: "Coin Operated Boy" - Dresden Dolls (Comment on this)
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008
10:28 pm [mynxii]	National Australian Fan Fund (NAFF) Nominations for 2008 open. NAFF – National Australian Fan Fund – 2008 Welcome to the NAFF race for 2008. NAFF is the National Australian Fan Fund and is designed to assist fans travelling across Australia to attend the National Science Fiction Convention. NAFF usually provides funds to cover part of the cost of airfare (or travelling expenses) and/or convention membership. The Natcon for this NAFF race is the 47th Australian Natcon, SwanCon 33 “The State of the Art” and will take place in Perth, Western Australia over the Easter weekend (20th – 24th March 2008). SwanCon 33 “The State of the Art” will feature Ken McLeod as International Guest of Honour alongside Glenda Larke as National Guest of Honour and Zara Baxter (former NAFF recipient) as Fan Guest of Honour. Fans residing in all states and territories except Western Australia are eligible to be nominated to be the recipient of this year's NAFF. ( Details below the cut ) Cross posted widely. Current Mood: accomplished Current Music: nil (Comment on this)
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
10:46 pm [mynxii]	Nominations Open for Ditmar Awards 2008 Greetings all, This is just a short friendly message to let you know that I have been appointed the Administrator for the Ditmar Awards for 2008, and that the nominations are now open. The Ditmars will be presented at a ceremony during SwanCon 33 "The State of the Art" in Perth, Western Australia. ( Details ) Current Mood: accomplished Current Music: the night time (Comment on this)
Saturday, April 14th, 2007
2:03 pm [callistra]	Advertisement for Fan Funds Community Hi every one, We have started a new community to house information on all the various Australasian Fan funds available to us. It's my hope that eventually, this will be a central repository for all the info, and a great way to watch the voting races, ask for help for nominations, and know exactly what you're up for when you apply for one of the funds. It's here: http://community.livejournal.com/aust_sf_fan_fun/profile If you've ever thought of getting a Fan Fund to fly you somewhere exciting, or have a friend who has thought of it, then please do join up! It's only the beginning, so we have firm info on GUFF, and a few links to a few other things, but this project will grow when YOU guys help up grow! So please, join us! It's blisssssss! :-) I'm a bit shy at odd times, and if you think you're on a community that would like to know about this, please feel free to re-phrase, paraphrase, or re-post this as you like. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, August 1st, 2006
11:54 am [rachelholkner]	Stross interview at Articulate Gary Kemble has interviewed Charles Stross at the ABC Arts blog, Articulate. (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, July 26th, 2006
9:36 pm [rachelholkner]	Of Whovian proportions The ABC TV show Collectors is screening a Dr Who special this Friday at 8pm. So what is the collective noun for Dr Who paraphernalia? A TARDIS of toys? Current Mood: exterminated (Comment on this)
Saturday, July 15th, 2006
9:06 pm [baralier]	Site Map for Continuum 4 I'm in the process of putting the finishing touches on the "site Map" or local directory for Continuum and I thought I should put a call out to people for what things you think you need on the list. Obviously things like Chemists, Bottle Shops and Convenience food are on there but do you think that things like the nearest Computer Hardware supplier or Places of Worship are something that needs to be there too? Let me know what you think. (5 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, July 10th, 2006
7:34 pm [rachelholkner]	Jack Dann Spec Fic Workshop If you're in Melbourne and looking for something to do the weekend before Continuum 4, I bet this would suit. It's being run by the Victorian Writer's Centre and will be held at the Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston St, which is a) very retro and gorgeous and b) right around the corner from the Victoria Hotel. Crafting the Fabulous: Speculative Fiction with Jack Dann Saturday 29 July from 10am-4pm & Sunday 30 July from 11am to 5pm in the VWC Space. This weekend intensive will broaden your speculative fiction. Jack will cover technical and thematic aspects of historical and fantastic fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror and magical realism. He will show you how to write in the various genres and how to submit a manuscript. NOTE: Potential participants will need to supply samples of writing (up to 3,000 words). The samples are due by Monday 17 July. Cost to members is $150/$140 for this two day experience. Bookings essential: Call 9654 9068. (Comment on this)
Friday, June 9th, 2006
11:24 am [drjon]	URGENT Is anyone going to Conflux from Melbourne this evening? (Comment on this)
Tuesday, June 6th, 2006
1:25 pm [rachelholkner]	Margo blogs from Inside a Dog Continuum Guest of Honour Margo Lanagan is blogging for the next month at the Centre for Youth Literature website Inside a Dog. There is also a brief interview with her on, funnily enough, the Author Interviews page of that site. (Comment on this)
1:14 pm [rachelholkner]	Once More With Feeling This event may be of interest to Melbourne Buffy fans... The classic episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer 'ONCE MORE WITH FEELING' will be screening this weekend at the Glitch bar. The subtitles will be on so we can all sing along, with a karaoke mike available for the brave. SATURDAY 10th JUNE Time: 8pm Glitch bar: 318 St George's Rd North Fitzroy Free entry with a $6 drink. Non-profit event. Queries to Lisa: endofnext at gmail dot com. (Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 17th, 2006
10:57 am [drjon]	X Marks the Spot - XMEN ADVANCE SCREENING The Bone Marrow Donor Institute is proud to host a preview screening of X-Men: The Last Stand on Monday 22 May 2006 at Greater Union Cinema, Russell Street, Melbourne. X-Men: The Last Stand reunites all the stars from the first two X-Men films including the Bone Marrow Donor Institute’s patron Hugh Jackman. The preview screening hosted by the Bone Marrow Donor Institute will be the first time Australian fans will get the opportunity to see the film prior to its general release. Tickets for the exclusive event are $30.00 and include a light supper and a glass of wine at the post film function, and the chance to bid on X-Men: The Last Stand rarities at the auction. Wolverine’s costume will be on display at the event for guests to view. All proceeds from the preview screening go directly to the Bone Marrow Donor Institute. The Bone Marrow Donor Institute is dedicated to the care, treatment and support of cancer patients and their families, and funds research into better treatment methods, prevention and early detection tests for leukaemia and other forms of cancer. To purchase tickets to X-Men: The Last Stand preview screening contact 03 9342 7888 email marcoliveratbmdi.org.au or visit http://www.bmdi.org.au/ But hurry! Time is running out! (Apologies for cross-posting - it's in a damned good cause) (Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 10th, 2006
7:28 pm [drjon]	In case you haven't heard... Continuum presents: The Fifth Element ~ Movie Night and Social Event ~ The Future Was Then! Join us at the classic Sun Theatre for a night of style and comfort, fine food and conversation, flying cars and alien opera singers (and all for the price of a movie ticket). Pre-show refreshments will be served and the bar open from 8pm, and all are invited to come along, make new friends or revive old aquaintances. The screening commences at 9. Whether you have been to Continuums in the past, are interested in this year's convention, or simply want to get some friends together for a fun and affordable night out, this special event should not be missed. Where: Sun Theatre, 8 Ballarat Street, Yarraville (adjacent to Yarraville train and bus station, ample parking available behind the cinema) When: Friday 12 May, refreshments and bar from 8pm, film 9pm Price: $15/$13 Continuum members (membership available on the night) RSVP: To continuum_movie_night@yahoo.com.au ASAP Please do RSVP, as we need a rough idea of attendence before the night. For more information on... Continuum: http://www.continuum.org.au/ Sun Theatre: http://www.suntheatre.com.au/ (Comment on this)
Monday, April 24th, 2006
1:14 pm [baralier]	Continuum movie night! The Future Was Then! Continuum presents The Fifth Element ~ Movie Night and Social Event. Join us at the classic Sun Theatre for a night of style and comfort, fine food and conversation, flying cars and alien opera singers (and all for the price of a movie ticket). Pre-show refreshments are included in your ticket price, and the theatre bar is open from 8pm. All are invited to come along, make new friends or revive old acquaintances. The screening commences at 9. Whether you have been to Continuums in the past, are interested in this year's convention, or simply want to get some friends together for a fun and affordable night out, this special event should not be missed. Where: Sun Theatre, 8 Ballarat Street, Yarraville (adjacent to Yarraville train and bus station, ample parking available behind the cinema) When: Friday 12 May, refreshments and bar from 8pm, film 9pm Price: $15 or $13 Continuum 4 members (membership available on the night) RSVP: By Monday May 8th, to continuum_movie_night@yahoo.com.au Please do RSVP, as we need a rough idea of attendance before the night. For more information on... Continuum: http://www.continuum.org.au/ Sun Theatre: http://www.suntheatre.com.au/ (Comment on this)
Thursday, March 23rd, 2006
9:14 pm [drjon]	Amos Leads Neil Gaiman Tribute Album An album inspired by the work of prolific author Neil Gaiman will be released this summer by Philadelphia-based independent label Dancing Ferret Discs. The project, tentatively titled "Where's Neil When You Need Him?," is expected to arrive July 18... (xposted) (Comment on this)
12:22 pm [mondyboy]	Congratulation to Charles and Margo!!! For those of you who don't know, the Hugo nominations have been announced and Charles Stross has been given the nod in the Best Novel category for Accelerando, while Margo Lanagan has scored a nomination for "Singing My Sister Down" in the Best Short Story section. Fantastic news!!!! Everyone on the Committee of C4 wish both Margo and Charles the best of luck. (Comment on this)