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New editor gig

It’s funny; with two blogs I weigh which of my personal news should go where. And I realize I made this announcement at the Murverse, but not here at ISBW, where it’s also relevant.

I’ve hinted at secret projects and why I need time off in May, and I can finally announce why: I am the new editor of Escape Pod.

Steve Eley, the man who built all of the Escape Artists podcasts from the bottom up, is leaving his role as editor, and I am taking over. I have loved Escape Pod since the early days, and am so excited to take this job. Since this has been announced, I’ve been asked some questions, which I’ll answer here:

  • Is ISBW going to suffer?
    ISBW is my baby, and about to turn five this year. I love it very much and can’t imagine ever leaving it behind. So no, I won’t stop ISBW.
  • Is your writing going to suffer?
    I certainly hope not. My main goals remain to be a working author, so I will continue writing.
  • Weren’t you the co-editor of Pseudopod back in ’07 and had to step down?
    Yes. I got a day job and couldn’t keep up with all the responsibilities of podcasting. I am a full time freelance writer now, with no plans to get a day job.
  • Is this a conflict of interest with the Tor.com podcast?
    No, for two reasons. First they said they didn’t have a problem with it, and second, they recently put a freeze on the story podcast, so I don’t know when/if I’ll be resuming that work. Regardless, Patrick Nielsen Hayden (and recently joined by Liz Gorinsky) edits Tor.com, I just produced the podcast. I’ll be full editor of EP.

So that’s the big plate I’ve been spinning in May. Steve’s last EP episode was last Wednesday, on the five-year-anniversary of Escape Pod, and I’m taking over this Thursday.

Thanks for your understanding about my month off, and I’ll see you in June with the IBSW LIVE from Balticon! (and if you’re at Balticon, I hope to see you!)

May 16, 2010 | Mur | Comments 2
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May 22, 2008 | Mur | Comments 7
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