Mike Resnick has been nominated for 33 Hugo awards, winning five. When he agreed to the interview, he noted that as a batting average, 5 out of 33 wouldn’t even keep him in the baseball minor leagues. Sure, Mr. Resnick.
Today, we pay tribute to a living Sci/Fi and fantasy legend who has graciously agreed to join us in December. As our readers know, Mr. Resnick also writes excellent urban fantasy, and you can read our reviews of his John Justin Mallory Mysteries on our Resnick page.
The winner of today’s contest not only gets all three books (hardcover) in Kate Elliott’s Crossroads 
trilogy, we’ll also throw in a brand-new copy of Mr. Resnick’s Dreamwish Beasts and Snarks, which is on sale now. A second winner will receive a copy of either WorldCon Guest of Honor Speeches or When Diplomacy Fails, donated by ISFiC Press on behalf of this tribute contest.
Here are the discussion rules: Every comment qualifies as one contest entry. Everyone gets up to two comments per day. The contest runs through Monday. To enter, you must do one of the following:
(1) Suggest a creative interview question; or
(2) Tell us one thing (only one thing per comment) about Mike Resnick or his work (e.g., The name of one of his Hugo nominated books or stories; or any other interesting factoid); or
(3) Tell us something you like about Mike Resnick’s fiction.
That’s it. Easy. Come back every day and enter up to two comments per day between now and noon on Monday, when the contest will close. Most of all, have fun!
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Hi SB Frank and company!
1) My question for Mike Resnick would be, how have you utilized your love of dogs (I gather you used to breed collies) and your love of Africa to inform the storylines of your books and short stories?
2) Since 1989, Mike has won five Hugo Awards. (For “Kirinyaga”, “The Manamouki”, “Seven Views of Olduvai Gorge”, and “The 43 Antarean Dynasties”, and “Travels
With My Cats”
3) I like the originality of Resnick’s fiction, his characters are always fascinating and his prose is muscular and no-nonsense, similar to Hemingway’s prose.
Thanks DeAnn!
Before becoming an author. Mike Resnick was a book salesman, apparently selling steamy novels for men.
I was given the Santiago series some time ago. I really should read them. Steamy novels for men? lol…that’s awesome.
1) Question: Is he a trekkie or a Sci/Fi nut himself. I know he writes the stuff, but did he camp out for the new Star Wars films…does he go to Star Trek conferences, is Halloween just a day when EVERYone dresses up instead of just some people…you know.
My other question (I know, I could save this, but I’m only entering the once.) What are your pseudonyms you used ‘back in the day’? (i.e. 1960s/70s)
2) I’m afraid I know next to nothing about this man, having never read him, seen him, etc. But according to the oh-so-reliable source of wikipedia, he’s pretty into Africa – history, culture, you name it. Oh! 3rd question – ever been there?
3) Like I said before, I haven’t read it. But I figure a 33 time Hugo person has to be good, right?
Thanks for the contest.
What made you start writing urban fantasy after writing science fiction for so long?
Just a comment: See our reviews on our Mike Resnick page: John O. and Robert T. say that’s some excellent urban fantasy.
info: his daughter writes fantasy and romance. We’ve got a page for her, too.
Oh, and what are the differences between writing in someone else’s world (Lara Croft, BSG, etc.) versus writing in your own?
I can’t think of any interview questions right away, but I did want to mention that his brand of Urban Fantasy might actually be something I can stomach!
Agreeing with Tia — I will read those someday.
Because I am a fantasy geek I have most certainly heard of Mike Resnick, but have not read anything of his. I never knew he had won so my Hugos. I did a wiki on him and found out that he is big into short stories. Love short stories, no matter if they are not fantasy. He has some posted on his web site.
Wow, I am afraid to admit I have not hear of Mike Resnick. That sounds aweful. I went and goggled him then. I was surprised to see he is wonderful at fencing – winning 3 letters on a team, and that he has had so many books! 200 Novels and 300 short stories. Wow! Amazing!
My interview question is what is the worst book idea you ever had?
My interview question: Which character from one of your books do you most identify with and why?
Congratulations to DeeAnn G. Rosetti who as the first place winner can receive the Kate Elliott trilogy and the copy of Dreamwish Beasts & Snarks or her choice of one of two books edited by Mr. Resnick: WorldCon Guest of Honor Speeches or When Diplomacy Fails, which have been Graciously donated by the IFSiC Press. Second place goes to Blaze who gets whichever prize Dee Ann does not choose. Prizes must be claimed or forfeited within 3 days by sending mailing address to sbfrank@live.com.
Thanks to all who participated!!