The contracts are signed and the writing is underway on Ashes Of A Black Frost. It’s due to publish summer/fall 2010 in North America. As I get information on other markets I’ll let you know. Usually the UK and Australian/NZ editions come out about a month later.

Yes, I saw District 9 tonight, and yes, I’m a fan. If you haven’t seen a trailer for it yet you can view one here (it’s rated R):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6PDlMggROA

There are some terrific special effects in the movie, but it’s really more about the story. The juxtaposition of an alien slum in South Africa with its history of apartheid adds layers of complexity to an already intricate story. If you’re looking for a science fiction movie with good effects and even better plot you should definitely check this one out.

Cheers,

Chris

Karen Traviss sent me this link. It’s moving stuff. I’ve been over to France several times on battlefield tours, and the thing I’ve found while walking among the fallen in the war cemeteries that dot the countryside is an overwhelming sense of sadness – obviously at the loss of life, but also that so many soldiers’ remain unaccounted for. I’m heartened that at least 252 in this case have been found.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8216639.stm

A former French naval officer has a neat trick on how to make your getaway. He does look quite matronly with all the padding.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1208471/French-007-tells-great-escape-Dubai-wearing-wetsuit-burka.html?ITO=1490

…to tape to my back because I FINALLY got the green light to start running again yesterday. I truly don’t know which was worse – the pain of the injuries or the excruciating waiting for them to heal. Now my biggest challenge is to start out slow and easy. I really don’t do slow and easy. I think I suffer from restless spirit syndrome. I’m fidgeting as I write this. The strange paradox is, however, that I sometimes also procrastinate.

I did ask the doctor about the Nike 10k race coming up the end of October and it looks like I’ll be cleared for that as long as I stay healthy. So something to look forward to. And in my immediate future I’m having breakfast with a friend which is a very nice way to start a Friday, especially this Friday.