Robert Bittner
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I'm a full-time freelance journalist (and part-time musician/producer) based in Michigan. I've been publishing since 1985 and am the author of five books and dozens of magazine articles, as well as a CD of original songs ("This Hummingbird," available on iTunes and at CDBaby). I've been a movie/TV fan for as long as I can remember. (My earliest TV memories: watching "McHale's Navy" and seeing the televised assassination of Bobby Kennedy. My earliest movie memory: Seeing The Beatles' "Help!" in a theater in downtown Chicago.) Today, I love my TiVo, swear by Kindle, and treasure my iPod. Gadgets are great. But they're even better when they can introduce us to new friends, new worlds, and new ways of seeing the world and ourselves.
Latest Articles
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Review: Muse - "The Resistance"
With "The Resistance," Muse - the British rock trio of Matthew Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme, and Dominic Howard - create their most challenging musical journey to date.
Sep 29, 2009
- Robert Bittner
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Six Must-Ask Interview Questions
Freelance nonfiction writers can spend a lot of time interviewing experts and talking to profile subjects. But many of us don't make the most of the questions we ask.
Sep 23, 2009
- Robert Bittner
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Interview: Fantasy Author Tamora Pierce
In "Trickster's Queen," award-winning YA writer Tamora Pierce offers her exciting follow-up to the medieval-fantasy "Trickster's Choice."
Sep 21, 2009
- Robert Bittner
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Interview: Fantasy Author Elizabeth Haydon
With "The Assassin King," Elizabeth Haydon offers Book Six in her popular "Symphony of the Ages" series. But for this author, fantasy means more than just a great read.
Sep 18, 2009
- Robert Bittner
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Interview: SF Author Hal Clement
In one of his last interviews prior to his death in 2003, hard science-fiction pioneer Hal Clement discusses his final book, "Noise," and his approach to world building.
Sep 16, 2009
- Robert Bittner
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The Amazon Kindle: The Best E-Book Reader Yet
The Kindle e-book reader makes it easy - and fun - to buy, store, and read hundreds of thousands of books, and dozens of newspapers and magazines.
Sep 15, 2009
- Robert Bittner
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Interview: SF Author Linnea Sinclair
In "Games of Command," RITA award-winning science-fiction author Linnea Sinclair tells a story she describes as a "rip-roaring" space-opera/adventure/romance.
Sep 14, 2009
- Robert Bittner
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Review: Anjulie - "Anjulie"
In her self-titled, debut release, Canadian singer-songwriter Anjulie Persaud embraces the flavor and funk of musical styles ranging from Nancy Sinatra to Rihanna.
Sep 11, 2009
- Robert Bittner
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Interview: SF Author Elizabeth Ann Scarborough
Creating "Maelstrom," the fifth novel about the planet "Petaybee," required the skills - and friendship -- of two experienced fantasy and science-fiction novelists.
Sep 10, 2009
- Robert Bittner
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Interview: SF Author David Weber
SF author David Weber speaks about the writing of the first book in his new "Safehold" series, in which he explores the conflicts when faith and science clash.
Sep 9, 2009
- Robert Bittner
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