Monthly Archives: September 2011

More Reviews for ‘Advice From Pigeons’

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Pat Bowne

It’s a thrill to find myself mentioned on a blog I follow, especially when the reviewer liked the book! Elizabeth A. White and Sue Burke have both reviewed ‘Advice From Pigeons.’ I’m thrilled to have Sue’s approval, because when we … Continue reading →

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Alcestis by Katharine Beutner

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Pat Bowne

The #feministSF twitter chat week before last took up Alcestis, by Katharine Beutner. This is the first time I’ve only bought a book as an audiobook, without having a hard copy to check facts in, so if I have missed … Continue reading →

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Thanks but no thanks

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Pat Bowne

The thing about being a single scientist is that people are always helpfully pointing you toward romantic opportunities. I have PZMyers to thank for these prospects, from a NYT article on an objectivist dating site: “[I am] short, stark, and … Continue reading →