I just wanted to make a quick note about the happy coincidence that some new books from my favorite writers have been coming out in recent days.
First, the dearly departed Harlan Ellison continues to publish, with the help of his literary executor -- and top-notch scribbler himself -- J. Michael Straczynski (see my paean to the latter's TV masterwork here). I now have my copy of the "Greatest Hits," and I'm waiting until this fall for The Last Dangerous Visions.
However, I'm not sure what was more surprising to me: that TLDV is actually coming out, or that another favorite author of mine, David Zindell, has put out a new novel in the Neverness universe! There's no need for me to summarize it here, since I've posted again and again about my enduring love for this setting. I anticipate updating my "Travel Guide to Neverness" (a kind of spoiler-free FAQ) after a 13-year hiatus, too.
Now, what am I waiting for? Off to read!
