Bill participates in the "Meet-the-Pros(e)" party at Readercon in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Bill reads his short story "The Diagnostic Feast," from the upcoming anthology Beyond the Last Star (edited by Sherwood Smith), at Readercon in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Bill hosts an hour-long kaffeeklatsch at Readercon in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Bill reads from his memoir Missionary Man at KGB in Manhattan's East Village on July 17, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. The event is part of the KGB Science Fiction Reading Series, curated by Terry Bisson and Ellen Datlow. China Miéville, author of the Hugo-nominated novel Perdido Street Station, headlines the dual bill. KGB is located at 85 East 4th Street in Manhattan, between Bowery and Second Avenue.

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Bill Shunn, creator of the first online 9/11 check-in registry, is among those interviewed for "Attack on the Wires," a BBC Television documentary about the effects of the terrorist attacks on global communications networks.

Bill appears on Jim Freund's extremely long-running radio program "Hour of the Wolf" on Saturday, August 10th, 2002. "Hour of the Wolf" has brought the world of science fiction to listeners in the New York metro area for 30 years. It runs on WBAI 99.5 FM from 5:00 to 7:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Tune in if you're close enough, or listen to the live stream on the Internet.

Bill will read a pair of new short stories as part of the New York Review of Science Fiction Reading Series. This monthly reading series has featured top science fiction, fantasy, and horror writers for more than a decade. Also reading will be Jack Womack. The evening is curated by Constance Ash and hosted by Jim Freund. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the reading starts at 7:30 pm. Admission is $5.

It's Science Fiction month for the Echo Read-Only reading series, sponsored by EchoNYC.com, the virtual salon of New York City. Bill joins writers Barbara Krasnoff, Sue Young Wilson, and Nebula Award nominee Richard Bowes for an evening of readings from the fantastic. Bill will read from his novel-in-progress, Silvertide. KGB is located at 85 East 4th Street in Manhattan, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Admission is free, but do please buy a drink.

Bill participates in Balticon 37 in Baltimore, Maryland, over the Memorial Day weekend, which includes teaching a two-hour workshop in memoir writing. See Balticon site for more details.

Bill teaches workshops in "Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing: Steps to Becoming a Professional" to winning students from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Bill participates in Readercon 15 in Burlington, Massachusetts. See Readercon site for more details.

Bill appears for the second time on Jim Freund's extremely long-running radio program "Hour of the Wolf" on Saturday, August 9th, 2003. "Hour of the Wolf" has brought the world of science fiction to listeners in the New York metro area for 30 years. It runs on WBAI 99.5 FM from 5:00 to 7:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Tune in if you're close enough, or listen to the live stream on the Internet.

Bill will participate in the World Fantasy Convention in Washington, DC, fantasy capital of the world. See the World Fantasy site for more details.

Bill will appear as keynote speaker at the awards ceremony for the New York City region of the Scholastic Writing Awards.

Bill will deliver a tribute to the class of '84 at his 20-year high school reunion.

Bill appears for the third time on Jim Freund's extremely long-running radio program "Hour of the Wolf" on Saturday, December 4th, 2004. "Hour of the Wolf" has brought the world of science fiction to listeners in the New York metro area for over 30 years. It runs on WBAI 99.5 FM from 5:00 to 7:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Tune in if you're close enough, or listen to the live stream on the Internet.

As part of the New York Review of Science Fiction Reading Series, Bill will host and guest-curate an evening of readings from members of the 8th of February Group, a private writers' workshop of which he is co-founder. Readers will include Richard Bowes, Jae Brim, David Barr Kirtley, and Robert J. Howe. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the reading starts at 7:00 pm. Admission is $5.

As part of the New York Review of Science Fiction Reading Series, Bill will host and guest-curate a second evening of readings from members of the 8th of February Group, a private writers' workshop of which he is co-founder. Readers will include Barbara Krasnoff, Ian Randal Strock, and Bill himself. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the reading starts at 7:00 pm. Suggested donation is $5.

As part of the New York Review of Science Fiction Reading Series, Bill will guest-curate an evening of readings from writers who come to written SF from the worlds of visual media. Our readers will be novelist Lauren McLaughlin (Cycler) and recent Writer of the Future winner Andrea Kail. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the reading starts at 7:00 pm. Suggested donation is $5.

Bill will be participating the 2007 Nebula Awards Weekend in New York City. His novella "Inclination" is nominated for the Nebula Award. The awards ceremony will be held the evening of Saturday, May 12, and the public are invited to purchase tickets for that or for the entire weekends' activities.

Bill will be attending Balticon 41 in Baltimore over the Memorial Day weekend. He'll be participating in the podcasting track, among other activities. Stay tuned for more details.

Bill and his lovely wife Laura Chavoen will be attending the 65th World Science Fiction Convention late this summer in Yokohama, Japan. Worldcon is where the annual Hugo Awards are presented, among many other activities. The convention's guests of honor Sakyo Komatsu, David Brin, Takumi Shibano, Yoshitaka Amano, and Michael Whelan.

Bill and his intrepid wife Laura Chavoen will be attending the 66th World Science Fiction Convention this summer in Denver, Colorado.

Bill will be reading from his memoir The Accidental Terrorist on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, as part of Chicago's Tuesday Funk Reading Series in Chicago. The reading, which will also feature Elisabeth Blair and Gina DiPonio, takes place at 7:00 pm sharp at the Flourish Bakery Cafe, 1138 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. (east of Broadway, west of the Bryn Mawr red line stop). Copies of Bill's chapbook An Alternate History of the 21st Century will be available for purchase.

Bill will appear as a guest on "Doing Time with Ron Kuby" on the Air America radio network this coming Tuesday, April 14th, to discuss podcasting his memoir The Accidental Terrorist. The segment will run live in the 5:00 pm Eastern hour. To find a station where Air America airs near you, or to listen to a live stream online, visit AirAmerica.com.

Bill will be reading from his memoir The Accidental Terrorist on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, as part of Chicago's Tuesday Funk Reading Series. The reading, which will also feature Robyn Detterline, Billy Lombardo, and Dancing Girl Press poets Stephanie Anderson, Kristen Orser, and Susan Slavier, takes place at 7:00 pm sharp at the Flourish Bakery Cafe, 1138 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. (east of Broadway, west of the Bryn Mawr red line stop). Copies of Bill's chapbook An Alternate History of the 21st Century will be available for purchase. For further details, please visit http://tuesdayfunk.blogspot.com.

Writers WorkSpace is pleased to host a free evening of fiction and dance in the spirit of October, featuring sound-and-movement duo Microgig and science-fiction writer William Shunn. On a mission to bring dance to places it's not normally found, Microgig members Asimina Chremos (dance) and Fred Lonberg-Holm (sound) will stage their haunting improvisations in this unusually close and intimate setting. Bookended by chilling short stories read live by the Hugo and Nebula Award-nominated Shunn, the evening will be one you won't want to miss. Space is limited, so arrive early. Light refreshments will be offered. For more information, please visit http://shunn.net/medicine.

Bill will be reading a third installment from his memoir The Accidental Terrorist on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, as part of Chicago's Tuesday Funk Reading Series. The reading, which will also feature Robert Duffer, Lynn Suh and Chris Sweet, takes place at 7:00 pm sharp in the upstairs bar at Hopleaf Bar and Restaurant, 5148 N. Clark St. (just south of Foster). For further details, please visit http://tuesdayfunk.blogspot.com.

Bill will be one of several writers reading in the new Essay Fiesta series at The Book Cellar in Lincoln Square.

Essay Fiesta features writers reading humorous personal essays, and is hosted by Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon. The event itself is free, but proceeds from a raffle afterward go to benefit the Howard Brown Health Center. Besides me, tonight's readers include Cameron Esposito, Mike O'Connell, John Loos, and John Newton.

The reading starts at 7:00 pm, but since seating is limited please arrive by 6:30. Besides its great selection of books (including a small but smart SF section), The Book Cellar offers coffee, wine, beer, cheese, sandwiches, and other goodies. They're also great about special-ordering anything you can't find in the store.

The Book Cellar is near the Western stop on the Brown Line.

Hi, NYC friends! Yes, it's a last-minute surprise to me too, but I'll be reading with the excellent Paul Witcover this coming Tuesday evening, January 5th, as part of the New York Review of Science Fiction Reading Series at the South Street Seaport Museum. Doors open 6:30 pm, readings begin 7:00 pm. Suggested donation is $5. Click here for all the details.

The problem isn't that Luke sees dead people. The problem is that dead people see Luke.

CAST A COLD EYE BOOK RELEASE PARTY
w/William Shunn
Friday, January 8, 2010
7:00 to 9:00 pm

Time and Again
1239 W. Cortland St.
Chicago, IL 60614
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Come out to Time and Again in Chicago to celebrate the hardcover release of Derryl Murphy & William Shunn's new novella Cast a Cold Eye! Mingle with fellow book lovers, browse unique treasures from the era of the story in an elegant setting, and sit back with a glass of wine while William Shunn reads chilling selections from the book. (Readings begin at 7:30 pm.)

Cast a Cold Eye is the story of Luke Bryant, a troubled Nebraska orphan who lost his parents in the Spanish flu, and his apprenticeship to itinerant spirit photographer Annabelle Tupper. Fright.com says it's "well written, solidly characterized and imaginative ... works largely because of its richness and unpredictability." And World Fantasy Award winner Charles de Lint urges in the book's introduction, "It's past time for you to discover its treasures for yourself."

This event is free. Copies of Cast a Cold Eye will be available for purchase for $20, along with a few $40 limited editions signed by Derryl Murphy, William Shunn, and Charles de Lint. Please bring a friend, please forward this email, and please RSVP to feedback AT shunn DOT net.

Time and Again is a new, unique shop featuring something for everyone. Selections include fine Victorian antiques, vintage jewelry, clothing and collectibles, watercolor art and more, all housed in a funky, reclaimed space in the Clybourn Corridor.

Time And Again is located on Cortland Street, just west of Clybourn. Take the Brown or Purple Line to Armitage, or the Armitage bus (#73) to Cortland & Kingsbury.

Or take the Metra (Union Pacific/North or Union Pacific/Northwest line) to Clybourn, walk south to Cortland, then east across the river to Time And Again.

Bill will be reading from his collaboration with Derryl Murphy, Cast a Cold Eye, on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, as part of Chicago's Tuesday Funk Reading Series. The reading, which will also feature Lisa Chalem, Reinhardt Suarez and Marianna "Etiquette Bitch" Swallow, takes place at 7:30 pm in the upstairs bar at Hopleaf Bar and Restaurant, 5148 N. Clark St. (just south of Foster). The upstairs bar opens at 7:00 pm and is cash-only. For further details, please visit http://www.gothicfunk.org.