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Look Into The Sun Part Twenty-five
Look Into The Sun Part Twenty-five
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the twenty-fifth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part One
Look Into The Sun Part One
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the first part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. For more cool JPK stuff, check out my website www.jimkelly.net.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part Three
Look Into The Sun Part Three
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the third part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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"The Edge of Nowhere" Part 2
"The Edge of Nowhere" Part 2
by James Patrick Kelly
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This novelette was originally published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June, 2005. It is read by the author.
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Topics: singularity, dogs, writing, Mondrian, sciencefiction, literature, utopia
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The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Seven
The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Seven
by James Patrick Kelly
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This novella was first published in the anthology BETWEEN WORLDS edited by Robert Silverberg from the Science Fiction Book Club. It is read by the author.
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Topics: starship, aliens, transporter, space opera, religion, science fiction
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"The Edge of Nowhere" Part 3
"The Edge of Nowhere" Part 3
by James Patrick Kelly
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This novelette was originally published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June, 2005. It is read by the author.
Topics: ingularity, dogs, writing, Mondrian, sciencefiction, literature, utopia
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Look Into The Sun Part Eighteen
Look Into The Sun Part Eighteen
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the eighteenth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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The Ice Is Singing
The Ice Is Singing
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is part one of a reading by James Patrick Kelly at the Richard Hugo House from March of 2008. "The Ice IS Singing" was first published in Realms of Fantasy in April 2003.
Topics: skating, horror, JamesPatrickKelly, ice, Christmas
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On The Net: Time Travel
On The Net: Time Travel
by James Patrick Kelly
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This column was written and read by James Patrick Kelly. It first appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in August, 2004. To read the column and check out the links, click over to my website www.jimkelly.net
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, timetravel: time, timemachine, jamespatrickkelly, hgwells
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Bernardo's House Part Four
Bernardo's House Part Four
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story was first published in Asimov's Sceience Fiction Magazine in June of 2003. It is read by the author.
Topics: robots, sex, house, fairytale
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Bernardo's House Part Two
Bernardo's House Part Two
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story was first published in Asimov's Sceience Fiction Magazine in June of 2003. It is read by the author.
Topics: robots, sex, house, fairytale
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"The Last Judgment" Part One
"The Last Judgment" Part One
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is Part One of "The Last Judgment" on the Free Reads Podcast. It was written by James Patrick Kelly and is performed by Genevieve Aichele. This novella was the cover story of the April/May 2012 issue of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine.
Topics: feminism, transgender, science fiction, detective, aliens
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BURN Part Three
BURN Part Three
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is Part Three of my short novel BURN, first published by Tachyon Publications in December 2005. It was a finalist for the Hugo Award and won the Nebula for Best Novella in May 2007. It was the first podcast and the first Creative Commons licensed work to win a major science fiction award.
Topics: Thoreau, forestfire, planet, Walden, posthuman, humor, apples
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LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty-three
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Thirty-three
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the thirty-third part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Lovestory Part Three
Lovestory Part Three
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June of 1998. It is read by the author.
Topics: aliens, marsupials, gender, science fiction, parents
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Breakaway, Backdown Part Two
Breakaway, Backdown Part Two
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is a recording of a staged one act play produced by New Hampshire Theatre Project, directed by Genevieve Aichele and starring the late Lisa Richardson. The play was adapted by Jim Kelly from his story, "Breakaway, Backdown" which originally appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June, 1996. If you like what you hear, why not check out other JPK stuff at his website www.jimkelly.net?
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, space, jamespatrickkelly, astronaut
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Barry Westphal Crashes The Singularity
Barry Westphal Crashes The Singularity
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story was originally published on the Infinite Matrix website in September 2002. If you like what you hear check out more JPK stuff at www.jimkelly.net.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, singularity, jamespatrickkelly, vernorvinge, posthuman
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Unique Visitors
Unique Visitors
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story is read by the author, James Patrick Kelly. It was first published in REDSHIFT edited by Al Sarrantonio in April, 2001. If you like what you hear check out more JPK stuff at www.jimkelly.net.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, singularity, jamespatrickkelly, upload, posthuman
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The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Eight
The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Eight
by James Patrick Kelly
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This novella was first published in the anthology BETWEEN WORLDS edited by Robert Silverberg from the Science Fiction Book Club. It is read by the author.
Topics: starship, aliens, transporter, space opera, religion, science fiction
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The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Three
The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Three
by James Patrick Kelly
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This novella was first published in the anthology BETWEEN WORLDS edited by Robert Silverberg from the Science Fiction Book Club. It is read by the author.
Topics: starship, aliens, transporter, space opera, religion, science fiction
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BURN Part One
BURN Part One
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is Part One of my short novel BURN, first published by Tachyon Publications in December 2005. It was a finalist for the Hugo Award and won the Nebula for Best Novella in May 2007. It was the first podcast and the first Creative Commons licensed work to win a major science fiction award
Topics: Thoreau, forestfire, planet, Walden, posthuman, humor, apples
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Look Into The Sun Part Seven
Look Into The Sun Part Seven
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the seventh part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Going Deep
Going Deep
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story has been nominated for the Science Fiction Writers of America's Nebula Award for the best short story of 2009. It was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June of 2009.
Topics: moon, YA, sciencefiction, hibernation, space, Nebula
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Going Deep Part Two
Going Deep Part Two
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story was first published in the June 2009 issue of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. It is read by the author.
Topics: colony, lunar, moon, space, exploration
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Men Are Trouble Chapter Two
Men Are Trouble Chapter Two
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is the second chapter of my 2004 novelette "Men Are Trouble" which first appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June 2004.
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Topics: Aliens, detective, feminist, lesbian, sciencefiction, religion, suicide
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Men Are Trouble Chapter Six
Men Are Trouble Chapter Six
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is the sixth chapter of my 2004 novelette "Men Are Trouble" which first appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June 2004.
Topics: Aliens, detective, feminist, lesbian, sciencefiction, religion, suicide
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Don't Stop
Don't Stop
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is a complete and unabridged reading of "Don't Stop" by James Patrick Kelly, which was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June 2007. The introduction and afterword first appeared on James Patrick Kelly's StoryPod on Audible.com
Topics: Ghosts, runners, joggers, audible
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Proof Of The Existence Of God And An Afterlife
Proof Of The Existence Of God And An Afterlife
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story has a really, really long title: "Bierhorst, R. G., Seera, B. L. and Jannifer, R. P. ‘Proof of the Existence of God and an Afterlife.’ Journal of Experimental Psychology. Volume 95, Spring, 2007, pages 32-36" It was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in August 1998 and is read by the author. If you like what you hear check out more JPK stuff at www.jimkelly.net.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, God, jamespatrickkelly, heaven, death
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Serpent
Serpent
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story is read by the author, James Patrick Kelly. It was first published in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in May, 2004. If you like what you hear check out more JPK stuff at www.jimkelly.net.
Topics: Kelly, fantasy, devil, jamespatrickkelly, Satan, Eden
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The Pyramid of Amirah
The Pyramid of Amirah
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is part three of a reading by James Patrick Kelly at the Richard Hugo House in Seattle, Washington in March, 2008. "The Pyramid of Amirah" was first published in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in March, 2002
Topics: pyramids, religion, sacrifice, transcendence, jokes
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"Crazy Me" Part Two
"Crazy Me" Part Two
by James Patrick Kelly
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This short story was first published online at Tor.com in May, 2011. It is read by the author.
Topics: slipstream, raccoons, paranoia, house fire, opthamologist, end of the world
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"Crazy Me" Part One
"Crazy Me" Part One
by James Patrick Kelly
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This short story was first published online at Tor.com in May, 2011. It is read by the author.
Topics: slipstream, raccoons, paranoia, house fire, opthamologist, end of the world
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"The Last Judgment" Part Six
"The Last Judgment" Part Six
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is Part Six of "The Last Judgment" on the Free Reads Podcast. It was written by James Patrick Kelly and is performed by Genevieve Aichele. This novella was the cover story of the April/May 2012 issue of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine.
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Topics: feminism, transgender, science fiction, detective, aliens
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Look Into The Sun Part Twenty-nine
Look Into The Sun Part Twenty-nine
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the twenty-ninth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Going Deep Part One
Going Deep Part One
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story first appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June, 2009. It is read by the author.
Topics: Moon, lunarcolony, space, swimming
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LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-seven
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Twenty-seven
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the twenty-seventh part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part Eleven
Look Into The Sun Part Eleven
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the eleventh part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Why School Buses Are Yellow
Why School Buses Are Yellow
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story was first published online in The Infinite Matrix in January 2006
Topics: humor, YA, comedy, school, schoolbus, paint, yellow
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Look Into The Sun Part Thirty
Look Into The Sun Part Thirty
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the thirtieth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Men Are Trouble Chapter Four
Men Are Trouble Chapter Four
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is the fourth chapter of my 2004 novelette "Men Are Trouble" which first appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June 2004.
Topics: Aliens, detective, feminist, lesbian, sciencefiction, religion, suicide
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Faith
Faith
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story is read by the author, James Patrick Kelly. It was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June 1989. If you like what you hear, check out more JPK stuff at www.jimkelly.net.
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Topics: Kelly, fantasy, gardening, jamespatrickkelly, daylily, hosta, telepathy
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One The Net: Afraid Of The Darknet
One The Net: Afraid Of The Darknet
by James Patrick Kelly
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This podcast first appeared as a column in the "On The Net" series in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in November of 2004. To read the column and follow the links, check out my website: www.jimkelly.net
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, Cory Doctorow, jamespatrickkelly, filesharing, darknet, DRM
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Free_Reads_Part_47_Look_Into_The_Sun_Part_22
Free_Reads_Part_47_Look_Into_The_Sun_Part_22
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the twenty-second part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Happy Ending 2.0
Happy Ending 2.0
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story was first published in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in March, 2011. Fantasy or horror -- you be the judge.
Topics: fantasy, horror, couples, marriage, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Men Are Trouble Chapter Three
Men Are Trouble Chapter Three
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is the third chapter of my 2004 novelette "Men Are Trouble" which first appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June 2004.
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Topics: Aliens, detective, feminist, lesbian, sciencefiction, religion, suicide
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On The Net: FTL
On The Net: FTL
by James Patrick Kelly
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This column was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction in April 2004 and is read by the author. To read the column and follow the links check out www.jimkelly.net
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, FTL, jamespatrickkelly, starship, space, light years
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Breakaway, Backdown Part One
Breakaway, Backdown Part One
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is a recording of a staged one act play produced by New Hampshire Theatre Project, directed by Genevieve Aichele and starring the late Lisa Richardson. The play was adapted by Jim Kelly from his story, "Breakaway, Backdown" which originally appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June, 1996. If you like what you hear, why not check out other JPK stuff at his website www.jimkelly.net.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, space, jamespatrickkelly, astronaut
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On The Net: Singular
On The Net: Singular
by James Patrick Kelly
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This podcast first appeared as a column in the "On The Net" series in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in December of 2001. To follow the links, click over to my site www.jimkelly.net.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, singularity, jamespatrickkelly, vernorvinge, posthuman
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On The Net: Laughs
On The Net: Laughs
by James Patrick Kelly
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This column first appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in March of 2003. If you want to read the column and pursue the links, click my website: www.jimkelly.net.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, humor, jamespatrickkelly, comedy
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Men Are Trouble Chapter Five
Men Are Trouble Chapter Five
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is the fifth chapter of my 2004 novelette "Men Are Trouble" which first appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June 2004.
Topics: Aliens, detective, feminist, lesbian, sciencefiction, religion, suicide
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"The Last Judgment" Part Two
"The Last Judgment" Part Two
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is Part Two of "The Last Judgment" on the Free Reads Podcast. It was written by James Patrick Kelly and is performed by Genevieve Aichele. This novella was the cover story of the April/May 2012 issue of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine.
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Topics: feminism, transgender, science fiction, detective, aliens
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Look Into The Sun Part Fourteen
Look Into The Sun Part Fourteen
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the fourteenth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part Thirteen
Look Into The Sun Part Thirteen
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the thirteenth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part Two
Look Into The Sun Part Two
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the second part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part Ten
Look Into The Sun Part Ten
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the tenth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part Twenty-six
Look Into The Sun Part Twenty-six
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the twenty-sixth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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"The Edge of Nowhere" Part 1
"The Edge of Nowhere" Part 1
by James Patrick Kelly
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This novelette was originally published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June, 2005. It is read by the author.
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Topics: singularity, dogs, writing, Mondrian, sciencefiction, literature, utopia
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BURN Part Two
BURN Part Two
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is Part Two of my short novel BURN, first published by Tachyon Publications in December 2005. It was a finalist for the Hugo Award and won the Nebula for Best Novella in May 2007. It was the first podcast and the first Creative Commons licensed work to win a major science fiction award.
Topics: Thoreau, forestfire, planet, Walden, posthuman, humor, apples
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Painting The Air Part One
Painting The Air Part One
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is a story that was published on the web as part of the Tumbarumba (http://transition.turbulence.org/Works/tumbarumba/) Anthology. It is read by the author.
Topics: fans, painting, genies, shapeshifters, apprentice, art, allegory
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Lovestory Part One
Lovestory Part One
by James Patrick Kelly
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This story was first published in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in June of 1998. It is read by the author.
Topics: aliens, marsupials, gender, science fiction, parents
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The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Two
The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Two
by James Patrick Kelly
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This novella was first published in the anthology BETWEEN WORLDS edited by Robert Silverberg from the Science Fiction Book Club. It is read by the author.
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Topics: starship, aliens, transporter, space opera, religion, science fiction
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The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Five
The Wreck of the Godspeed Part Five
by James Patrick Kelly
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This novella was first published in the anthology BETWEEN WORLDS edited by Robert Silverberg from the Science Fiction Book Club. It is read by the author.
Topics: starship, aliens, transporter, space opera, religion, science fiction
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The Wreck of the Godspeed Part One
The Wreck of the Godspeed Part One
by James Patrick Kelly
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This novella was first published in the anthology BETWEEN WORLDS edited by Robert Silverberg from the Science Fiction Book Club. It is read by the author.
Topics: starship, aliens, transporter, space opera, religion, science fiction
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BURN Part Four
BURN Part Four
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is Part Four of my short novel BURN, first published by Tachyon Publications in December 2005. It was a finalist for the Hugo Award and won the Nebula for Best Novella in May 2007. It was the first podcast and the first Creative Commons licensed work to win a major science fiction award.
Topics: Thoreau, forestfire, planet, Walden, posthuman, humor, apples
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Look Into The Sun Part Eight
Look Into The Sun Part Eight
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the eighth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part Twenty-Four
Look Into The Sun Part Twenty-Four
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the twenty-fourth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part Sixteen (June 5, 2007)
Look Into The Sun Part Sixteen (June 5, 2007)
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the sixteenth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part Thirty-two
Look Into The Sun Part Thirty-two
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the thirty-second part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part Twenty-eight
Look Into The Sun Part Twenty-eight
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the twenty-eighth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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"The Last Judgment" Part Four
"The Last Judgment" Part Four
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is Part Four of "The Last Judgment" on the Free Reads Podcast. It was written by James Patrick Kelly and is performed by Genevieve Aichele. This novella was the cover story of the April/May 2012 issue of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine.
Topics: feminism, transgender, science fiction, detective, aliens
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"The Last Judgment" Part Three
"The Last Judgment" Part Three
by James Patrick Kelly
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This is Part Three of "The Last Judgment" on the Free Reads Podcast. It was written by James Patrick Kelly and is performed by Genevieve Aichele. This novella was the cover story of the April/May 2012 issue of Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine.
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Topics: feminism, transgender, science fiction, detective, aliens
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LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Seventeen
LOOK INTO THE SUN Part Seventeen
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the seventeenth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
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Look Into The Sun Part Six
Look Into The Sun Part Six
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the fourth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books.
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Look Into The Sun Part Nineteen
Look Into The Sun Part Nineteen
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the nineteenth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing,
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect
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Look Into The Sun Part Twenty
Look Into The Sun Part Twenty
by James Patrick Kelly
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Here is the twentieth part of my 1989 novel LOOK INTO THE SUN published by Tor Books. Check out www.jimkelly.net for more JPK wordsmithing.
Topics: Kelly, sciencefiction, novel, jamespatrickkelly, aliens, architect

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