Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Day: A Modest Proposal

[rolanni]

Back in April, we here at Eagles Over the Kennebec were talking about Secretaries Administrative Professionals Day and I mentioned that I feel a little funny receiving flowers and gifts on that day, because I don't consider myself to be a secretary administrative professional, but rather a writer. Some discussion followed; Science Fiction Writers Day was quickly proposed and seconded. hapaxnym suggested June 23 as a likely date of celebration, it being the day that Cyrano de Bergerac made the first successful (fictional) flight to the moon.

So! In my Official Capacity as a writer of science fiction and fantasy, I hereby proclaim June 23 Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Day! A day of celebration and wonder! A day for all of us readers of science fiction and fantasy to reach out and say thank you to our favorite writers. A day, perhaps, to blog about our favorite sf/f writers. A day to reflect upon how written science fiction and fantasy has changed your life.

Take it and run with it -- pass it on -- have fun!

Comments

SFF writers day

[frostokovich.livejournal.com]

And I want a cake, and a parade. Definitely a parade, that would be worth seeing.

This is a grand idea that should be pitched to all the folks on Indiebound. Get the independent shops to promote it, and everybody goes home happy.

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Re: SFF writers day

[rolanni.livejournal.com]

A cake may be within reach, but I'm not seeing a parade this year. Take a rain check for next year?

This is a grand idea that should be pitched to all the folks on Indiebound.

Is this something you could do? I'm afraid I'm ignorant of Indiebound.

Re: SFF writers day

[frostokovich.livejournal.com]

Indiebound: http://www.indiebound.org/
It's the collective of independent booksellers, and will let you hunt up those nearest you, or map out all the ones you want to contact.

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