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Phyllis Gotlieb Dies at 82

One of the first science fiction novels I ever read (aside from Neuromancer, Brave New World, 1984, and the Handmaid’s Tale) was Phyllis Gotlieb’s Sunburst, for which the Canadian science fiction award, the Sunburst, is named after. The novel revolves around a group of preteens that develop superpowers after being exposed to radiation from the [...]

J.G. Ballard Dies at 78

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If you hadn’t heard the news already it pains me to say that long-time British author J.G. Ballard passed away on April 19, 2009 after a long illness.

Now I started reading J.G. Ballard when I [...]

Quill & Quire Editor Dies at 40

It is with great sadness that I have to report that the editor of the Quill & Quire, Derek Weiler, passed away over the weekend at the young age of 40. For those who don’t know the Quill & Quire it is a monthly Canadian trade publication for ourbook industry, essentially the Canadian equivalent to [...]

Actor Andy Hallet Dies at 33

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Fans of the beloved Joss Whedon series Angel were stunned to hear that actor Andy Hallet died last week at the age of 33 due to a heart condition. Hallet played the green-skinned demon known as ‘The Host’ (or Lorne) and appeared in 76 episodes in the series. According to his agent and [...]