If anyone feels like throwing in a few bucks into the fundraiser for this Pakistani speculative fiction project, here’s the link — they could use a bit of help.
Bringing out professional writers to teach their students is a new element of the project, and a financial strain for the organizers, especially with flight costs suddenly rising mid-planning. They’re bringing me and Elizabeth Hand out to teach, and I think it’s an exciting step towards internationalization of science fiction.
I served as juror on the award one year as well; it was fascinating!