N.K. Jemisin's latest New York Times SF review column includes JUST OVER THE HORIZON, Volume 1 of my collected short works. "Bear’s deftness of phrase and metaphor is simply lovely…A solid introduction to the oeuvre of a classic writer."

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Congress’s refusal to fully fund the Zika crisis is an astonishing failure of both vision and leadership, and one that could alter politics in America for decades to come. A lot of red states are southern states. And Zika seems poised to become a major issue in the southern states this summer—even before the election. Worse, funding for Zika has drawn resources away from yellow fever immunizations and containment, and yellow fever is also a red state problem.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan seems to be primping for another presidential run, but his refusal to address this issue head on is very much in line with the homeowner who refuses to waste water on a house fire.

Astonishing. Sobering. Crazy almost beyond comprehension. And with real repercussions both medically and politically.

Greg Bear

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Bombad Radio has posted an audio interview with Greg Bear!
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"Equine and Canine Paradoxes: Publishing and Collaborating in the Modern Age"

Spend a day with Greg Bear and Mark Teppo and discuss media types beyond the prose novel, creative ways for collaboration, and effective strategies for self-starting writers in the digital age. It'll be a bit like a circus show, but with better jokes and more effective tools. Popcorn included.

Greg Bear will be appearing at MidAmericCon II, the 74th WorldCon, in Kansas City, MO. Details to follow.

Greg Bear has been selected as an Honored Guest at We Are All SF Con, in Ocean Shores WA, November 4-6, 2016. Details to follow.