Reading With Sci-Fi Author Tobias S. Buckell
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs will be hosting a public reading with their Writer in Residence, science fiction author Tobias S. Buckell on Wednesday, 8 October at the Bermuda Society of Arts, City Hall.
A spokesperson said, “Mr. Buckell is a New York Times bestselling writer born in the Caribbean. He grew up in Grenada and spent time in the British and US Virgin Islands, and the islands he lived on influence much of his work.
“Along with other stand-alone novels including his bestselling Xenowealth series his works have been translated into 17 different languages.
“He has been nominated for awards like the Hugo, Nebula, Prometheus, and the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Science Fiction Author.
“His latest novel is Hurricane Fever, a follow up to the successful Arctic Rising that NPR says will ‘give you the shivers.’
Folklife Officer, Dr. Kim Dismont Robinson said, “It’s been delightful working with Tobias to organise this Writer in Residence programme. The workshop participants have learned a lot already and Tobias has employed tools like Skype to introduce them to other well-known sci-fi writers working in the field.
“It’s been said that because of the complex heritage of islands in this part of the world, we’ve been so focused on the past that we haven’t had time to imagine a future for ourselves. This is probably part of the reason why there are only a handful of Caribbean science fiction writers.
Dr. Dismont Robinson added, “I’ve been delighted to read the ways in which Tobias has written to fill this void – how interesting it’s been to read about a place that positions islanders in the future: where the names of spaceships reference Garvey’s Blackstar Liner and stiltwalkers roam the streets of an alien world.”
Mr Buckell recently posted on his website, about his invitation to be the Writer-in-Residence, “My previous experience in Bermuda amounts to a mere two days stopped there while passing through working on a yacht, so I’m eager to connect with the island some more.
“Each Caribbean island has its own history, story, and vibe. While there’s a tremendous commonality, every stay in an island different than the ones I grew up on teaches me new and wonderful things, so I’m very excited and grateful for this.
“What a life. Again, sometimes I pinch myself, because that little poor kid from the harbor in Lance Aux Pines Grenada could hardly have imagined this would be my future.”
Mr. Buckell will give a public reading on Wednesday, October 8 at Bermuda Society of Arts. There is a reception at 5:30 p.m. with the reading beginning at 6 p.m. Ticket are $5 and are available from the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs.
Please call 292-1681 for further information.
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