tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82284422024-03-14T07:33:52.009+02:00Partial RecallOccasional fandom commentary, sometimes with pictures.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.comBlogger858125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-84567176757453138952018-11-09T15:56:00.001+02:002018-11-12T16:40:01.160+02:00Finlandia Award Nominees 2018The Finlandia Award nominees for this year have been announced, and there are a couple of familiar sfnal names in the mix. Magdalena Hai’s <i>Kolmas sisar</i> and Siiri Enoranta’s <i>Tuhatkuolevan kirous</i> are nominees for best <a href="https://kirjasaatio.fi/lastenjanuortenkirjallisuudenfinlandia">children & YA novel</a>, and the general literature category nominees <a href="https://kirjasaatio.fi/kaunokirjallisuudenfinlandia">announced today</a> include <i>Hunan</i> by J. Pekka Mäkelä. Huge congrats to both for the nominations!
<p><i>Updated to include Enoranta, and a hat tip to Toni Jerrman for noticing I had overlooked a nominee!</i></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-73262886502047960622018-07-18T21:06:00.001+03:002018-07-18T21:06:10.709+03:00Awards at Finncon<p>As usual, there were a few awards given out at Finncon last weekend in Turku. Here's a rundown of the results.</p>
<h2>Atorox</h2>
<p>The <a href="http://www.tsfs.fi/?toiminta/atorox/atorox-2018.html">Atorox Award</a> for best Finnish sf short story published last year went to <strong>Jenny Kangasvuo</strong>. The top 3 for this year was,</p>
<ol>
<li><em>Musta otsa</em> by Jenny Kangasvuo, published in Portti 4/2016</li>
<li><em>Mansikkakakku</em> by Emma Keski-Kuha, published in Portti 1/2017</li>
<li><em>Muistot putoilevat meistä</em> by Terhi Tarkiainen, published in Portti 4/2016</li>
</ol>
<p>Anthologies have been very strong in the Atorox results recently, but this year Portti took back its place as top sf short story publisher—4 of the top 5 stories were published in Portti. Seven of the top ten stories were written by women.</p>
<h2>Tähtifantasia</h2>
<p>The Tähtifantasia Award for best fantasy book translated into Finnish in 2017 went to <em>Luukellot</em> (The Bone Clocks) by <strong>David Mitchell</strong>. The novel is translated by Einari Aaltonen, and published by <a href="https://www.sammakko.com/tuote/david-mitchell-luukellot/">Sammakko</a>.</p>
<p>The jury commended the book’s handling of the themes of time, and the worth of eternal life, and how it tackles changes in society and consequences of climate change, yet is also an entertaining read. The Finnish translation gets a special mention from the jury.</p>
<h2>Nova</h2>
<p>The Nova short story competition for new writers top 3 was:</p>
<ol>
<li><em>Parveke taivaan laidalla</em> by Jasmin Kuusela</li>
<li>(tie) <em>Kumskin lapset</em> by Milka Hakkarainen, and <em>Lajinsa ainoa</em> by Kaj Syrjänen</li>
</ol>
<p>A total of 134 stories were sent to the competition. </p>
<h2>Finfar Thesis Competition</h2>
<p>The Finnish fantasy researchers association organized for the first time a competition for best Finnish master's thesis on a speculative fiction topic published in 2017. The winner was Silja Korkeamäki’s thesis <a href="http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:uta-201704111422">“It's turning into a horror story” : Intermediaalisuus ja lajikytkökset pelin Alan Wake kertovissa teksteissä</a>. The research studies the narrative texts in the computer game Alan Wake, their intermediality, and their use of different genre traditions.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-40808815929777096152018-02-01T18:05:00.000+02:002018-02-01T18:05:32.006+02:00Tähtivaeltaja Award Nominees 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V3QiwRAAYYM/WnM6OkCrn3I/AAAAAAAAC_c/xrXi5jipdmc9usl6iMT7iAgch2jLImd8ACLcBGAs/s1600/tvpehdokkaat2017web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V3QiwRAAYYM/WnM6OkCrn3I/AAAAAAAAC_c/xrXi5jipdmc9usl6iMT7iAgch2jLImd8ACLcBGAs/s320/tvpehdokkaat2017web.jpg" width="320" height="93" data-original-width="700" data-original-height="203" /></a></div>
<p>The shortlist for the Tähtivaeltaja Award <a href="https://tahtivaeltajablogi.com/2018/01/31/uutiset-tahtivaeltaja-palkinnon-2018-ehdokkaat-julkistettu/">has been announced</a>. This year no less than four of the five nominees are Finnish — this is a first (as far as I can remember).</p>
<p>The nominees are:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Verso</em> by Tuomo Jäntti (Gummerus)</li>
<li><em>Mehiläistie</em> by Heikki Kännö (Sammakko)</li>
<li><em>Pinnan alla pimeä</em> by Jukka Laajarinne (Atena)</li>
<li><em>Luukellot</em> (<em>The Bone Clocks</em>) by David Mitchell (Sammakko)</li>
<li><em>Tuomiopäivän karavaani</em> by Jani Saxell (WSOY)</li>
</ul>
<p>The Tähtivaeltaja Award is given annually to the best science fiction book published in Finland during the previous year. The jury is: journalist Hannu Blommila, editor Toni Jerrman, critic Elli Leppä, and critic Antti Oikarinen. The winner will be announced in May.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-57641886619044676982017-06-01T23:09:00.000+03:002017-06-01T23:09:31.177+03:00Tähtivaeltaja Award to Lauren Beukes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NigQX3YTLE8/WTB0P0kBnVI/AAAAAAAAC7E/-q1h0LzxHiEKmuA3c0MkQ9yF2g1Adf6lwCLcB/s1600/beukeszoocitykansiweb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NigQX3YTLE8/WTB0P0kBnVI/AAAAAAAAC7E/-q1h0LzxHiEKmuA3c0MkQ9yF2g1Adf6lwCLcB/s320/beukeszoocitykansiweb.jpg" width="207" height="320" data-original-width="300" data-original-height="464" /></a></div><p>The Helsinki Science Fiction Society <a href="https://tahtivaeltajablogi.com/2017/06/01/uutiset-tahtivaeltaja-palkinto-2017-jaettu/">has announced the winner of this year’s Tähtivaeltaja Award</a>: the best science fiction book published in Finnish in 2016 is <em>Zoo City – Eläinten valtakunta</em> by Lauren Beukes. The novel is translated by Tytti Vitikainen and published by Aula & Co.</p>
<p>The award jury says <em>Zoo City</em> is a strong and unique science fiction novel, a detective story in an imaginative setting, with a story about xenophobia and commercialization. The polarized society is skilfully constructed and seamlessly joins together reality and fiction. The characters are varied, have many aspects and flaws to their personalities, and have their own motivations. There are no absolutely good or bad characters, only people trying to survive in their own ways.</p>
<p>The intriguing idea of animal familiars combines different mythologies, binds the book together, and brings forth themes of redemption, regret, and adaptation. The book also handles serious topics such as problems and conflicts in society. Beukes tells the story in her own, strong voice, with language that reels you in and keeps you turning the pages. <em>Zoo City</em> offers a refreshing alternative to the Anglo American culture that is prevalent in science fiction.</p>
<p>The award jury consisted of critic Hannu Blommila, editor-in-chief Toni Jerrman, critic Elli Leppä, and critic Antti Oikarinen.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-46779537719344030042017-06-01T18:01:00.000+03:002017-06-01T18:17:28.577+03:00Swecon 2017<p>This weekend it was once again time for Swecon, Sweden‘s national science fiction convention. The convention was called <a href="http://kontur2017.se/en/">Kontur</a> and held at the Clarion Hotel Gillet in Uppsala—a very nice venue for a convention of 200–300 members (which category I estimate this one falls in), and a lovely city to visit.</p>
<p>Swecon was a three-day convention as usual, but since Thursday was a holiday (and it’s a Tradition to go to Åland on Ascension Day for an sf con), a bunch of us Finns started the journey already Thursday morning and went to Mariehamn for smÅcon 8<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>, organized by Hanna Hakkarainen, and spent a one-night minicon there eating, drinking, playing games, and having Very Serious Panel Discussions. There were even a couple of members who came just for smÅcon and then returned to Finland.</p>
<p><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34585847570/in/datetaken/" title="smÅcon"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4225/34585847570_79b449c537.jpg" width="500" height="176" alt="smÅcon"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br /><em>Fun and Games at smÅcon: drinks & Cards Against Humanity</em></p>
<p>Even after a couple of days, I’m still way too tired to write a comprehensive con report, so you’ll have to be content with a bunch of <a href="https://twitter.com/teroyks/status/868117313265991683">comments and photos I tweeted from the con</a>. I do want to mention that the convention was very well run. The venue worked quite well <em>(ok, the bar could have been a little less expensive and closed later, but being a hotel bar you have to accept that you can’t have everything)</em>, the program ran in time, there was a very nice souvenir book in addition to the program book <em>(Finnish conventions take note: it is possible to have separate souvenir book and pocket program, and do it well!)</em>, the Guests of Honor were outstanding <em>(seriously, if you have a chance of seeing Kameron Hurley, Ann Leckie, or Siri Pettersen at a convention, make sure you take it!)</em> and complemented each other wonderfully.</p>
<p>The convention gave off a vibe of caring about its members and wanting to create a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Huge thanks to the organizing committee, led by Nahal Ghanbari and Anna Bark Persson, for a job well done!</p>
<p>May 26 17:51<br/>
Survived #smÅcon, arrived at Uppsala. #swecon2017 registration done. Next, I think I’ll take a leaf out of @zenaldehyde’s book & take a nap.</p>
<p>May 26 17:54<br/>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34799460592/in/datetaken/" title="Swegon"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4251/34799460592_9d715ab06e_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Swegon"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br/>
The Swedes got <em>so close</em> to getting the air conditioning branding for #swecon2017 right…</p>
<p>May 26 20:10<br/>
It’s nice to write. Except the writing part.<br/>
— Siri Pettersen at #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 26 20:49<br/>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34120327924/in/album-72157681512978612/" title="All the books"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4203/34120327924_9b8df59f35.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="All the books"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br/>
All the books… #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 26 21:05<br/>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34576073170/in/album-72157681512978612/" title="Lord of the Rings"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4275/34576073170_b44728475f.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Lord of the Rings"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br/>
If you are in need of a copy of The Lord of the Rings, #swecon2017 is the place to be.</p>
<p>May 26 21:27<br/>
Seconded! #swecon2017</p>
<blockquote>
<p>@enhorningenzine<br/>
A. Sellin intervjuar hedersg. den norska författaren Siri Pettersen. Har du möjlighet att höra henne i en programpunkt gör det! #swecon2017 </p>
</blockquote>
<p>May 26 22:10<br/>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34120320064/in/album-72157681512978612/" title="How to Write Male Characters"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4267/34120320064_48a6bc7679.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="How to Write Male Characters"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br/>
How to write about men – Ann Leckie & Kameron Hurley killing it at #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 27 01:50<br/>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34831409301/in/album-72157681512978612/" title="Chatting"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4247/34831409301_d55bfa4a56.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Chatting"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br/>
Late night chatting #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 27 13:56<br/>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34152860263/in/album-72157681512978612/" title="Kameron Hurley Interview"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4251/34152860263_46889fdae3.jpg" width="500" height="296" alt="Kameron Hurley Interview"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br/>
Kameron Hurley interview at #swecon2017. If you want to read sf that mixes genres and plays with tropes you should definitely read her </p>
<p>May 27 13:59<br/>
Impressed by people at #swecon2017 – whenever someone claims they don’t need to use the mic everybody shouts Yes you do. Well done, fandom!</p>
<p>May 27<br/>
Next year’s Swecon will be in Stockholm in June. Site selection vote took place at #swecon2017</p>
<blockquote>
<p>@Swecon2017<br/>
Vi har haft Sweconomröstning! Nästa års Swecon blir Fantastika i Stockholm! <a href="https://fantastika2018.wordpress.com/">https://fantastika2018.wordpress.com/</a> </p>
</blockquote>
<p>May 27 21:09<br/>
— I hate research<br/>
— I love it. I have a degree in history you know<br/>
— You bastard!<br/>
GoHs discussing writing at #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 27 21:10<br/>
Being a writer is like having homework for the rest of your life<br/>
— Ann Leckie at #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 27 21:15<br/>
I think the #swecon2017 panel just launched the concept of Chekhov’s Great Eagle.</p>
<p>May 27 21:25<br/>
Panel spiraling out of control. But totally in a good way. Also worldbuilding bartering—maps for research tables on travel time #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 27 21:29<br/>
Who knew you can have a worldbuilding panel that’s actually very entertaining‽ #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 27 21:30<br/>
Apparently you just need to put Kameron Hurley, Siri Pettersen & Ann Leckie on it. #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 28 04:26<br/>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34963356365/in/album-72157681512978612/" title="Señor Humidor’s Amazingly Scientifictional Cigar Club"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/34963356365_43c347d397.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Señor Humidor’s Amazingly Scientifictional Cigar Club"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br/>
Señor Humidor’s Amazingly Scientifictional Cigar Club at #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 28 04:34<br/>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34922707766/in/album-72157681512978612/" title="Pub Night"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4247/34922707766_042a7c4546.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Pub Night"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br/>
There were more Finns than Swedes left standing (or rather sitting) at the pub. So I guess we won #swecon2017!</p>
<p>May 28 04:35<br/>
On the other hand, Swedes are the worst (judging by the Cards Against Humanity score). #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 28 04:37<br/>
The pub closed and threw us out. I think we’re meant to take the hint and go to bed. Good night! #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 28 12:28<br/>
<div style="">
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34831410391/in/photolist-Vd12vA-TZ6Axb-UFnpC9-V4W5Nt-VgAm9v-VgAkK4-V4W5tF-UFnpWA-TZ6AKW-V27keS-dhjBag-dha3JY/" title="Uppsala"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/34831410391_f8f481a35b_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Uppsala"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34963357725/in/photolist-Vd12vA-TZ6Axb-UFnpC9-V4W5Nt-VgAm9v-VgAkK4-V4W5tF-UFnpWA-TZ6AKW-V27keS-dhjBag-dha3JY/" title="Uppsala"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4252/34963357725_e57e10ddd3_n.jpg" width="320" height="239" alt="Uppsala"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
So pretty! #uppsala #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 28 17:59<br/>
<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tero/34922711736/in/album-72157681512978612/" title="Swecon Dead Dog"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4271/34922711736_c9377c31e0.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Swecon Dead Dog"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br/>
A Finn, a Swede, a Dane, and a Norwegian walk into a bar… #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 29 01:18<br/>
The pubs close early in Sweden. The situation is desperate — Tommy is drinking a lager #swecon2017</p>
<p>May 29 01:39<br/>
💀 🐶 celebrated well and properly. Thank you organizers for another 👍Swecon! #swecon2017</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-65694624676112344722017-05-11T17:34:00.000+03:002017-05-11T17:34:25.687+03:00Cultural Award to Turtschaninoff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zF5W3bQC7gM/WRR2SrNk0DI/AAAAAAAAC6k/cGAHd2yaPsoKRIEex44910ufDSAjNVeKACLcB/s1600/naondel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zF5W3bQC7gM/WRR2SrNk0DI/AAAAAAAAC6k/cGAHd2yaPsoKRIEex44910ufDSAjNVeKACLcB/s200/naondel.jpg" width="129" height="200" /></a></div><p>Maria Turtschaninoff <a href="http://www.kulturfonden.fi/2017/05/10/maria-turtschaninoff-far-stora-kulturpriset/">has been awarded</a> by The Swedish Cultural Foundation in Finland. She received their 20 000 € “Big Cultural Prize” yesterday.</p>
<p>Turtschaninoff was commended for weaving stories that feature mythical worlds, nature, and strong women and girls. The English edition of Naondel (prequel to the excellent Maresi) was published just last month. </p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-45115716243080810362017-04-27T13:25:00.000+03:002017-04-27T13:26:15.284+03:00Sinisalo Interview in Europa SF<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3CzBR5pPhAA/WQHHA3Cl6MI/AAAAAAAAC6A/-YwDANuT1BIgq4E-izfYJVwBVNNYIUfnwCLcB/s1600/sinisalo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3CzBR5pPhAA/WQHHA3Cl6MI/AAAAAAAAC6A/-YwDANuT1BIgq4E-izfYJVwBVNNYIUfnwCLcB/s200/sinisalo.jpg" width="147" height="200" /></a></div><p>Cristian Tamas <a href="http://scifiportal.eu/johanna-sinisalo-interviewed-by-cristian-tamas/">interviews Johanna Sinisalo</a> for the Europa SF portal.</p>
<p><em>(photo by Katja Lösönen)</em></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-15957342425287946462017-04-27T13:18:00.000+03:002017-04-27T13:18:02.276+03:00R.U.R in Tukkateatteri<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IS2QSPAab_0/WQHFP_A4LlI/AAAAAAAAC50/08iPZNmrPHgyfMpO4u53wCTY5OINpRv0ACLcB/s1600/RUR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IS2QSPAab_0/WQHFP_A4LlI/AAAAAAAAC50/08iPZNmrPHgyfMpO4u53wCTY5OINpRv0ACLcB/s200/RUR.jpg" width="147" height="200" /></a></div><p>Tukkateatteri in Tampere has produced a <a href="http://tukkateatteri.fi/ohjelmisto/rossums-universal-robots/">play of Karel Čapek’s <em>R.U.R.</em></a> The premiere was on April 21, and the performances continue until May 19.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-22266260052341868612017-04-04T17:37:00.001+03:002017-04-04T17:37:46.488+03:00Hugo Awards 2017 Finalists<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uWqYIxW8p3g/VdtkOvSQZII/AAAAAAAACt8/j2XpuEyC8GoqzNa2QyytNI4jxIKK6_IWACPcB/s1600/worldcon_karhu.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uWqYIxW8p3g/VdtkOvSQZII/AAAAAAAACt8/j2XpuEyC8GoqzNa2QyytNI4jxIKK6_IWACPcB/s200/worldcon_karhu.png" width="200" height="200" /></a></div><p>The finalists for this year’s Hugo Awards <a href="http://www.tor.com/2017/04/04/2017-hugo-award-finalists-announced/">have been announced</a>. This year’s Hugos are naturally significant for us Finns since the awards will be given in <a href="http://www.worldcon.fi">Helsinki</a> in August. But also for a second reason: two Finns are nominated for Hugos! Huge congratulations to <strong><a href="http://ninni.sarjakuvablogit.com">Ninni Aalto</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/avanaut">Vesa Lehtimäki</a></strong> (both nominated in the Best Fan Artist category)!</p>
<p>You can also <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm5zVLFWbqE">watch the announcements on YouTube</a> if you prefer that format.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-17770808845723686522017-03-29T21:18:00.000+03:002017-03-29T21:18:57.448+03:00Sinisalo Nominated for Prometheus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RZUvNB_DPJo/WNv6b-lxuiI/AAAAAAAAC5A/BmRXepHjgAcVDUGIIn138nKkzQPlFytrACLcB/s1600/TheCoreOfTheSun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RZUvNB_DPJo/WNv6b-lxuiI/AAAAAAAAC5A/BmRXepHjgAcVDUGIIn138nKkzQPlFytrACLcB/s200/TheCoreOfTheSun.jpg" width="133" height="200" /></a></div><p>Saw this <a href="https://twitter.com/locusmag/status/846763098425851904">on Twitter</a> a couple of days ago: The Libertarian Futurist Society has <a href="http://www.locusmag.com/News/2017/03/2017-prometheus-award-finalists/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter">released the finalists for the Prometheus Award</a> in the Best Novel category. Among the finalists is our own Johanna Sinisalo with <em>The Core of the Sun</em>. Congratulations!</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-25607779155905291112017-03-29T21:13:00.000+03:002017-03-29T21:13:08.060+03:00Samovar<p><em><a href="http://samovar.strangehorizons.com">Samovar</a></em> is a new quarterly special issue of <em>Strange Horizons</em> that focuses on translated sf. They publish fiction and poetry in both the original language and an English translation.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://samovar.strangehorizons.com/issue/27-march-2017/">first issue</a> of the magazine includes a short story <em>Wither And Blossom</em> (<em>Oka ja kukinto</em>) by a Finnish writer Suvi Kauppila. The magazine is free, so go take a look!</p>
<p><em>(Hat tip to <a href="http://www.cheryl-morgan.com/?p=24057">Cheryl</a> for posting about Samovar)</em></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-82860364770768829092017-03-29T17:25:00.000+03:002017-03-29T17:25:07.222+03:00Finnish Weird #4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<p>Finnish Weird is a zine that showcases contemporary Finnish Weird fiction. Issue #4 is out, <a href="http://www.finnishweird.net/finnishweird4.html#ebookdownload">free to download</a> as an ebook or a pdf.</p>
<p>This issue features introductions of three Finnish authors, Magdalena Hai, J.S. Meresmaa, and Viivi Hyvönen, and also a short story by each of them.</p>
<p>The previous issues are also available for download.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-8586100229750688852017-03-11T22:52:00.000+02:002017-03-11T22:55:40.532+02:00Lauren Beukes Comes to Finncon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MBqOiNf5fBE/WMRjKMbduTI/AAAAAAAAC38/LnnDuIrzxXAP1Uhimv7LshV3u63bpJt-QCPcB/s1600/beukes.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MBqOiNf5fBE/WMRjKMbduTI/AAAAAAAAC38/LnnDuIrzxXAP1Uhimv7LshV3u63bpJt-QCPcB/s200/beukes.jpeg" width="177" height="200" /></a></div><p><a href="https://2018.finncon.org/in-english/">Finncon 2018</a> has announced its first <a href="https://2018.finncon.org/kunniavieraat/">Guest of Honor</a>: South African writer <a href="http://laurenbeukes.com/about/">Lauren Beukes</a>.</p>
<p>Beukes has written novels, short-stories, and comics, and also worked as a journalist and a tv scriptwriter. Two of her novels have been translated into Finnish: a disturbingly chilling thriller about a time-traveling serial killer <em>Säkenöivät tytöt</em> (The Shining Girls) and an urban fantasy detective mystery <em><a href="https://tahtivaeltajablogi.com/2016/08/11/kirjat-lauren-beukes-zoo-city-elainten-valtakunta/comment-page-1/">Zoo City – Eläinten valtakunta</a></em> (Zoo City)—which by the way is one of this year’s <a href="http://partialrecall.blogspot.fi/2017/03/tahtivaeltaja-award-nominees-2017.html">Tähtivaeltaja Award nominees</a>.</p>
<p>I’ve enjoyed Beukes’s books and comics a lot, and am very excited to have her come to Turku!</p>
<p>(Also, if you’re not reading Lauren Beukes already, <a href="https://litreactor.com/columns/why-the-fck-arent-you-reading-laruen-buekes">why the f*ck not</a>?</p>
<p>(Also, pt. 2—unlike the author of the article linked above, who hadn’t read them, I can warmly recommend the comics in addition to the novels!)</p>
<p>(Also, pt. 3—Tähtivaeltaja published a <a href="http://tahtivaeltaja.com/tähtivaeltaja-313/lauren-beukes">very good article</a> about Beukes a couple of years ago. You can still order the issue from them. Just saying.)</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-61081021324735343992017-03-09T10:49:00.001+02:002017-03-09T10:49:17.581+02:00Tähtivaeltaja Award Nominees 2017<p>Helsinki Science Fiction Society has announced <a href="https://tahtivaeltajablogi.com/2017/03/08/uutiset-tahtivaeltaja-palkinnon-ehdokkaat-julkistettu-3/">this year’s nominees for the Tähtivaeltaja Award</a> for best science fiction book published in Finland last year. The winner will be announced in May.</p>
<p>The nominees are:</p>
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<li><em>Zoo City – Eläinten valtakunta</em> (<em>Zoo City</em>) by <strong>Lauren Beukes</strong> (published by <a href="http://aulakustannus.fi/kirja/zoo-city/">Aula & co.</a>)</li>
<li><em>Maailman lahjakkain tyttö</em> (<em>The Girl with All the Gifts</em>) by <strong>M. R. Carey</strong> (<a href="http://like.fi/kirjat/maailman-lahjakkain-tytto/">Like</a>)</li>
<li><em>Näkymättömät planeetat</em> (<em>Invisible Planets: Collected Fiction</em>) by <strong>Hannu Rajaniemi</strong> (<a href="http://www.gummerus.fi/fi/kirja/9789512404865/nakymattomat-planeetat/">Gummerus</a>)</li>
<li><em>Poseidonin lapset</em> (Poseidon’s Wake) by <strong>Alastair Reynolds</strong> (<a href="http://like.fi/kirjat/poseidonin-lapset/">Like</a>)</li>
<li><em>Sotapuiston perikato</em> (<em>CivilWarLand in Bad Decline</em>) by <strong>George Saunders</strong> (<a href="https://siltala.info/sotapuiston-perikato-george-saunders.html">Siltala</a>)</li>
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<p>The award jury consists of journalist Hannu Blommila, editor Toni Jerrman, critic Elli Leppä, and critic Antti Oikarinen.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-50644023529141049842016-07-15T17:25:00.001+03:002016-07-15T17:25:18.746+03:00Three Issues of Finnish Weird<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LV3GqXka6_A/V4jxAahHfYI/AAAAAAAAC08/cvpO_n5493YPV4GygrQPjP63msaMJdQ2ACK4B/s1600/finnish-weird-3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LV3GqXka6_A/V4jxAahHfYI/AAAAAAAAC08/cvpO_n5493YPV4GygrQPjP63msaMJdQ2ACK4B/s200/finnish-weird-3.png" width="138" /></a>This is already old news, but I didn’t mention it at the time, so I’ll fix that oversight now. The third issue of the <a href="http://www.finnishweird.net/">Finnish Weird zine</a> is out. It once again highlights contemporary Finnish weird fiction, translated into English. This issue’s stories are by Anne Leinonen, Johanna Sinisalo, Helena Waris, Leena Likitalo, and Magdalena Hai (the winner of this year’s Atorox Award). In addition there is an author spotlight on Helena Waris.<br />
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As always, the issue is available as a free download (epub and pdf), so go check it out! (Editor Toni Jerrman points out that an improved epub version of issue 2 is also available on the site.)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-39604656922759470532016-07-14T17:31:00.001+03:002016-07-14T17:31:31.984+03:00Big Book of Science Fiction<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jA8atPVNR40/V4egvy5g0qI/AAAAAAAAC0o/2k8SruYs8NQPDvFqNPDO9HJBn4eMMOj8wCK4B/s1600/bigbookofsciencefiction.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jA8atPVNR40/V4egvy5g0qI/AAAAAAAAC0o/2k8SruYs8NQPDvFqNPDO9HJBn4eMMOj8wCK4B/s200/bigbookofsciencefiction.jpeg" width="153" /></a><i>The Big Book of Science Fiction</i>, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, is an undertaking which makes the word ambitious seem woefully inadequate. The book contains no less than 105 short stories and strives to cover the history and themes of science fiction.<br />
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I’m mentioning the book here because it contains two stories by Finnish authors, <i>Gorgonoids</i> by Leena Krohn and <i>Baby Doll</i> by Johanna Sinisalo. And of course <a href="http://knopfdoubleday.com/book/248846/the-big-book-of-science-fiction/">over a hundred other stories</a>.<br />
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You can read more about the project in the <a href="https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/ann-and-jeff-vandermeer/">Kirkus review</a> of Ann and Jeff.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-26165530665235465852016-07-13T12:01:00.000+03:002016-07-13T12:01:13.875+03:00Leena Krohn a World Fantasy Award Finalist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Leena Krohn’s Collected Fiction is a <a href="http://www.locusmag.com/News/2016/07/11044/">finalist in the 2016 World Fantasy Awards</a>, in the best collection category.<br />
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The collection is published by the <a href="http://cheekyfrawgbooks.com/">Cheeky Frawg Books</a>, and is available both as a hardcover and an ebook.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-46456782032015930452016-07-13T11:46:00.001+03:002016-07-13T12:01:56.983+03:00Finnish Sf in Strange Horizons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Strange Horizons has published a short story by <a href="https://suchwanderings.wordpress.com/">Sara Norja</a>, called <a href="http://www.strangehorizons.com/2016/20160711/1norjawaterbirchblood-f.shtml">Water, Birch, and Blood</a>. The story is free to read, go check it out!<br />
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The story is also available as audio in the <a href="http://strangehorizons.com/2016/20160711/xpodcast-f.shtml">Strange Horizons podcast</a>.<br />
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<i>Illustration by <a href="http://www.swordsinverted.net/">O. Horvath</a></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-79555513559787131542016-07-13T11:46:00.000+03:002016-07-15T10:28:07.282+03:00Kosmoskynä Award to Irma HirsjärviThe <b>Kosmoskynä Award</b> is an achievement award occasionally given by the Finnish science fiction and fantasy writers association to a person or community for advancing Finnish science fiction literature. At Finncon this year, <a href="http://tieteiskirjoittajat.net/2016/07/15/kosmoskyna-palkinto-irma-hirsjarvelle/">Irma Hirsjärvi received the award</a>. Irma’s own fandom research is significant, and she has also actively influenced the development of Finnish science fiction and fantasy research. She has been active in the researchers’ network and later the Finnish Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy Research FINFAR.<br />
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In addition to the research she has had a big influence in fandom in general. She was instrumental in starting to organize Finncons in other cities outside Helsinki (and has chaired a few), took part in starting the Finncon association, has taught writing, participated in writing guides, talked about science fiction, and been a good friend to people coming to fandom.<br />
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Congratulations, Ipa!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-32297492337745207872016-07-13T11:29:00.001+03:002016-07-13T11:29:48.348+03:00Atorox Award to Magdalena HaiThe winner of the Atorox award (for best Finnish sf short story published last year) <a href="http://2016.finncon.org/atorox-ja-tahtifantasia-voittajat/">was announced at Finncon</a>. This year the award went to the short story <i>Kaunis Ululian</i> (“<i>Beautiful Ululian</i>”) by Magdalena Hai, published in the Osuuskumma anthology <a href="http://osuuskumma.fi/julkaisut/kristallimeri/">Kristallimeri</a>.<br />
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The top 3 this year was:<br />
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<li>Magdalena Hai: <i>Kaunis Ululian</i> (Kristallimeri. Osuuskumma)</li>
<li>Oskari Rantala: <i>Didin historiat</i> (Portti 4/14)</li>
<li>Tuukka Tenhunen: <i>Ugrilainen tapaus</i> (Spin 4/14)</li>
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Osuuskumma continues to dominate the Finnish sf short fiction scene: no less than seven of the top 10 stories were published in their anthologies. The Portti and Spin fanzines published one story each, and one was published in Anne Leinonen’s collection <i>Pienen rasian jumala</i>.<br />
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There were 20 short stories in the short list (nominated by Finnish fandom; all published stories were eligible), and 62 persons participated in the voting. The award is given by the Turku Science Fiction Society.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-86225780168978532212016-07-13T11:19:00.000+03:002016-07-13T11:19:28.939+03:00Tähtifantasia Award 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Tähtifantasia Award for the best fantasy book translated into Finnish last year was <a href="http://2016.finncon.org/atorox-ja-tahtifantasia-voittajat/">announced at Finncon</a> on July 2. The winner is <i>Etäisten esikaupunkien asioita</i> (<i>Tales from outer suburbia</i>) by Shaun Tan. The collection is translated by Jaana Kapari-Jatta and published by Lasten keskus.<br />
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The jury compared Tan’s stories to those of Leena Krohn and Tove Jansson and commended them as imaginative stories that give a lot to children, young adults, and adults alike. The stories talk about wanting to belong, the power of friendship, and the meaning of close relationships. There is always hope in the stories, even when the main characters are loners and outsiders.<br />
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The translation preserves the richness, the rhythm, and the atmosphere of the original exceptionally well. The jury recommends the Finnish version to all readers.<br />
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The award is given by the Helsinki Science Fiction Society, and the jury comprised of critics Jukka Halme, Aleksi Kuutio, and Anne Leinonen, and the Risingshadow.net fantasy forum representative Osmo Määttä.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-6384716863804167082016-05-20T11:17:00.001+03:002016-05-20T11:17:17.018+03:00Tähtivaeltaja Award 2016 to Margaret Atwood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Helsinki Science Fiction Society <a href="https://tahtivaeltajablogi.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/uutiset-tahtivaeltaja-palkinto-2016-jaettu/">has announced</a> the recipient of the Tähtivaeltaja Award for best science fiction novel published in Finnish in 2015. The winner is <strong><em>Uusi maa</em></strong> (<em>MaddAddam</em>) by <strong>Margaret Atwood</strong>, translated into Finnish by Kristiina Drews and published by Otava.<br />
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The jury commended the novel for its commentary on questionable trends in the modern world. The author tackles important global themes with skill, and urges humankind to wake up and see the reality before it is too late. The novel also looks into the birth mechanisms of religions and the power of storytelling.<br />
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The jury comprised of critic Hannu Blommila, editor Toni Jerrman, critic Elli Leppä, and critic Antti Oikarinen.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-79509544574694858902016-03-31T13:38:00.001+03:002016-04-08T06:46:11.425+03:00Tähtifantasia Nominees 2016<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hh4dpU1aQPc/Vvz7nrJaI3I/AAAAAAAACxc/pB3kYKpPCYQxsaNIxCtYU1cTEG1ItNvug/s1600/TV_1_16_kansikuva.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Cover of TV 1/2016 with blue-skinned pilot woman holding a futuristic handgun" border="0" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hh4dpU1aQPc/Vvz7nrJaI3I/AAAAAAAACxc/pB3kYKpPCYQxsaNIxCtYU1cTEG1ItNvug/s200/TV_1_16_kansikuva.jpg" title="" width="140" /></a> The nominees for the Tähtifantasia Award 2016 (for the best fantasy book translated into Finnish in 2015) <a href="https://tahtivaeltajablogi.wordpress.com/2016/03/31/uutiset-tahtifantasia-palkinnon-ehdokkaat-julkistettu-2/">have been announced</a>. The nominees are:<br />
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<li><i><b>Maailmanloppu ja ihmemaa</b></i> (<i>Sekai no owari to hadoboirudo wandarando</i>) by Haruki Murakami (Tammi)</li>
<li><b><i>Odininlapsi</i></b> (<i>Odinsbarn</i>) by Siri Pettersen (Jalava)</li>
<li><b><i>Viisaan miehen pelko</i></b> (<i>The Wise Man's Fear</i>) by Patrick Rothfuss (Kirjava)</li>
<li><b><i>Wendigo ja muita yliluonnollisia kauhukertomuksia</i></b> edited by Markku Sadelehto (Jalava)</li>
<li><b><i>Etäisten esikaupunkien asioita</i></b> (<i>Tales from Outer Suburbia</i>) by Shaun Tan (Lasten Keskus)</li>
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The winner will be announced at Finncon in the beginning of July. The award jury comprises critic Jukka Halme, critic Aleksi Kuutio, writer and editor Anne Leinonen, and Risingshadow.net representative Osmo Määttä. The award is given by the Helsinki Science Fiction Society.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-90574077131284707002016-03-19T12:09:00.001+02:002016-03-19T12:09:51.091+02:00Boris Hurtta AwardedCongratulations to Boris Hurtta for receiving the Union of Finnish Writers’ <a href="http://www.kirjailijaliitto.fi/artikkelit/?E18668=/%40News/14639756">Suunta award</a> for advancing Finnish literature! Boris was recognized for his decades of work benefitting marginal literature, especially horror, science fiction, and fantasy.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228442.post-57429336927125999172016-03-18T14:57:00.000+02:002016-03-18T14:57:16.410+02:00Zine Grants<p>The Ministry of Education and Culture has announced their annual cultural magazine grants. Unfortunately, from an sfnal perspective, the pickings look noticeably slimmer than in previous years. Neither Kosmoskynä nor Spin got a grant this year. The bigger zines, Portti and Tähtivaeltaja, received a 10 000 € grant each (same sum as last year) and the Finnish Comics Society zine Sarjainfo also got the same 18 000 € as last year.</p>
<p>Congrats to the lucky ones and commiserations to those left without!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.minedu.fi/export/sites/default/OPM/Kulttuuri/kulttuuripolitiikka/avustukset/kulttuurilehdet/myoennetyt/liitteet/myontotaulukko_2016.pdf">Full list of grants</a> (PDF)</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11744494570814728578noreply@blogger.com0