Last night Kevin and I attended the SF in SF reading in San Francisco. Patricia McKillip was, as you might expect, wonderful. She read another chapter from her work in progress (which I gather she also read different extracts from at World Fantasy and ICFA). It sounds like quite a departure for her, being set in a world that is more 18th Century than medieval. I’m looking forward to it.

What I was looking forward to, however, was hearing her partner, David Lunde, read his poetry. Science fiction poets are a rare breed, and despite having known David for some time I’d not seen much of his work. I’m delighted to say that he was very good indeed. Of course as a two-time Rhysling winner he should be, but you never quite know whether you are going to agree with the experts. This time I’m happy to say I do.

Podcasts of the readings will be on the SF in SF web site once Rick Kleffel gets the links to me. The May reading will feature John Shirley. More details as and when I get them.