Barton Paul Levenson

Barton Paul Levenson
Born (1960-05-09)May 9, 1960
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Pen name BPL
Occupation Writer
Nationality United States
Genre Fantasy, Science fiction
Website
bartonpaullevenson.com

Barton Paul Levenson (May 9, 1960–present) is an American writer of science fiction, fantasy and the macabre.[1] He is a long-standing member of one of Pittsburgh's oldest Science-Fiction and Fantasy Writer's Workshops, Carnegie-Mellon University-based Pittsburgh Worldwrights,[2] which includes Pittsburgh science fiction writer Kenneth Chiacchia among its members.

Background

Levenson was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He started writing in 1974.[1] He is a 1983 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh[1] He became a Christian in 1984.[3] His first work of fiction was a short story, "Twenty Peasants," published in Marion Zimmer Bradley's Fantasy Magazine in 1991.[4] Levenson is a two-time winner of the "Confluence Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Story Contest" for "Virtual Bridges" and "Reality Forbidden", cited herein.[5] He is a former member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.[6] Levenson's first separate novel in paperback format, I Will, was released in June 2010.[7] One of Levenson's most intriguing characters, Khuminay, has returned again in "Khuminay and the Servant" in 'Cosmic Crime Stories' and now in "Khuminay and the Axe-Wielding Psycho, which will appear in Electric Spec, both cited hereinbelow. This follows on the heels of the long awaited on-again, off-again novel "Year of the Human", cited herein.

Style

Reviewers consider Levenson's writing complex.[8] It is often in the first-person and it sometimes takes on other genders[9] or species.[10] Levenson's works often contain Christian Parables,[11][12] cat-like aliens[13] and complex scientific concepts.[14] Levenson's focus on Science Fiction started when he was eight years old, when his parents took him to the film 2001: A Space Odyssey[15] He has described his writing process in a 2010 interview with author Sonya Clark, stating that he starts writing with either a broad plot outline in mind, or even one daydreamed scene. Often, the process will fail and the result is an incomplete work.[15] His work is inspired by authors ranging from C.S. Lewis to Edgar Allan Poe.[1] In "The Closet" Chiaroscuro, 2003,[16] humankind's unwillingness to accept the consequences of their own choices is examined. Several of his stories are based in Pittsburgh, often in different eras. For example; in "The Boogie-Woogie, Time-Traveling, Cyborg Blues" he chooses Pittsburgh in the 1930s as a back-drop.

Controversy

One of Levenson's most cited essays, "The Ideology of Robert A. Heinlein."[17] has been reprinted in several languages (See Essays herein-below). Levenson argues that Heinlein was making a case for the value of fascism. Levenson has been writing about Climate issues for many years. His colloquoys can often be found on: Real Climate [18] Levenson's first peer-reviewed scientific article as sole author was published in 2011: "Planet Temperatures with Surface Cooling Parameterized." in Advances in Space Research 47, 2044–2048, a COSPAR Publication of Elsevier, cited herein below. Levenson's Japan-themed story: "Temple Cat", cited herein-below, is reprinted in the charity anthology: "Healing Waves" from Sky Warrior Book Publishing and edited by Phyllis Irene Radford, who is donating all proceeds from the sales to disaster relief in Japan.[19]

Bibliography

Novels

Novellas

Short Fiction

Short Fiction - Publisher Out of Business Prior to Publication

Poems

Essays

Book reviews

Non-Fiction and scientific

Awards

Reviews

Interviews

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Art & Prose Magazine, October 2007, p. 40. #61 Showcase Writer, Interview with B.P. Levenson
  2. ↑ "Pittsburgh Worldwrights Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Writer's Workshop". Mary Soon Lee. Pittsburgh, PA 2005. Retrieved 10/4/2010. Check date values in: |access-date=, |date= (help)
  3. ↑ Art & Prose Magazine, October 2007, p. 40. #61 Showcase Writer, Interview with B.P. Levenson
  4. ↑ "Marion Zimmer Bradley's Fantasy Magazine, Fiction Index, Na-Zz in "CyberSpace Spinner Archive of Horror and Fantasy Fiction"". hycyber.com. 2000. Retrieved 10/4/2010. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  5. ↑ "Goldstrom, Jean. ""Parsec" Pittsburgh's Premiere Science Fiction Organization For the promotion of literary Science-Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and other Speculative Fictions". The Influence of Confluence Convention report. Kevin Geiselman, Web Designer. Pittsburgh, PA 2010. Retrieved 10/04/10. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  6. ↑ Knight, Damon. "Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America". "Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.". Archived from the original on 4 October 2010. Retrieved 10/04/2010. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  7. ↑ "Levenson, Barton. "I Will" page, "Virtual Tales". Law, Dave; Diehl, June; George, Jake; Gormley, Sherri - Directors 2009. ISBN 978-1-935460-10-7. LCCN 2010920010. Retrieved 10/04/2010. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  8. ↑ See commentary at: Levenson, Barton. "Red Jack Books". "Wisdom". Heidi Lampietti, Editor 2009. Retrieved 10/04/2010. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  9. ↑ "Ella The Vampire" cited herein
  10. ↑ "Temple Cat" cited herein
  11. ↑ "Sometimes We Lie" cited herein
  12. ↑ (See the in-depth review by Joe Wetterling, titled "Old Heresies vs New Prophets" about "An Exercise in Logic" from the Anthology "Infinite Space, Infinite God II") http://www.baptizedimagination.com/2011/04/old-heresies-vs-new-prophets.html
  13. ↑ "Rain and Revenge" cited herein
  14. ↑ "The Physics of Space Beer..." cited herein
  15. 1 2 "Sonya Clark". Sonya Clark. 2010-10-27. Retrieved 2011-07-20.
  16. ↑ cited herein
  17. ↑ "The Ideology of Robert A. Heinlein." The New York Review of Science Fiction, June 1998
  18. ↑ http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2011/02/from-blog-to-science/comment-page-5/
  19. ↑ https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/89580?ref=MHBonham
  20. ↑ http://www.assentpublishing.com/AuthorAnnouncements.aspx
  21. 1 2 Annette Gisby (30 May 2012). "Author Interview: Barton Paul Levenson".
  22. ↑ http://www.solsticepublishing.com/
  23. 1 2 "Lyrical Press", cited above.
  24. ↑ Virtual Tales, cited above.
  25. ↑ "Levenson, Barton. "Lyrical Press, Ella The Vampire". Ella The Vampire. Frank and Renee Rocco - Publishers/Owners New York 2010. Retrieved 11/17/10. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  26. ↑ You Gotta Read Guest: A Sit down with Barton Paul Levenson
  27. ↑ http://www.perihelionsf.com
  28. ↑ http://www.electricspec.com/issues/volume-10-issue-4-november-30-2015/stealing-a-starship-by-barton-paul-levenson.asp
  29. ↑ http://www.perihelionsf.com/1511/fiction_8.htm
  30. ↑ http://electricspec.com/
  31. ↑ http://dailysciencefiction.com/hither-and-yon/alternative-history/barton-paul-levenson/changing-the-past
  32. ↑ http://stonethreadpublishing.com/contest-iii/
  33. ↑ http://stonethreadpublishing.com/contests/specfic-ii/
  34. ↑ http://www.cosmosmagazine.com
  35. ↑ http://www.anotherealm.com
  36. ↑ http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/fiction/6003/lifting
  37. ↑ http://interstellarfiction.com/
  38. ↑ http://www.vampires2.com/
  39. ↑ http://www.anotherealm.com/2012/ar070112.php
  40. 1 2 http://www.raygunrevival.com/
  41. ↑ Ahmed Khan, ed. (2011). Cheer up Universe! [Paperback]. Whortleberry Press. Retrieved 8/12/2011. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  42. ↑ http://www.andromedaspaceways.com/
  43. ↑ http://www.duotrope.com
  44. ↑ http://samsdotpublishing.com/cosmiccrimestoriesgl.htm
  45. ↑ Karina L. Fabian (Editor), Robert Fabian (Editor), ed. (2010). Infinite Space, Infinite God II [Paperback]. Paladin Timeless Books (November 15, 2010). ISBN 978-1-60619-231-3. Retrieved 10/4/2010. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  46. ↑ Amazon.com: Space Cops (9781442178908): David B. Riley: Books
  47. ↑ The Boogie-Woogie, Time-Traveling, Cyborg Blues by Barton Paul Levenson
  48. ↑ M-Brane Sf
  49. ↑ www.wrongworld.com
  50. ↑ Whispering Spirits Digital Magazine
  51. ↑ Levenson, Barton. (no longer online) "Atomjack" Check |url= value (help). "Raid". Adicus Ryan Garton, Editor. Retrieved 2/02/2011. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  52. ↑ Wisdom
  53. ↑ Written Word
  54. ↑ http://www.theopinionguy.com/shortstorycontest.html
  55. ↑ Bestsellers
  56. ↑ Premier Issue of Staffs & Starships | Sheer Speculation
  57. ↑ Publisher: Surreal Books (Cavern Press) 2006 edited by César Puch
  58. ↑ eBook Publisher: TIME m a c h i n e Books, March, 2006, Thomas, Hughes and Mackenzie, editors
  59. ↑ Publisher: NSP BOOKS Copyright: 2006
  60. ↑ Publisher: SFH Charity Anthologies Copyright: 2005 by S.A. Parham and W. Olivia Race
  61. ↑ Cited in Britannica Online Snow Leopard
  62. ↑ http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/title.cgi?61042
  63. ↑ http://www.norilana.com/norilana-ww-guidelines.htm
  64. ↑ http://www.astropoetica.com
  65. ↑ Dimensions of Science Fiction. Holicong, PA: Wildside Press 2004
  66. ↑ J. Lastovicka, ed. (2011). "Planet Temperatures with Surface Cooling Parameterized in Advances in Space Research 47, 2044-2048". Elsevier. Retrieved 2011-1-28. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  67. ↑ http://electricspec.com/about-us/awards/awards.asp
  68. ↑ http://www.succubus.net/blog/2013/12/22/a-review-of-the-celibate-succubus-by-barton-paul-levenson
  69. ↑ I Will by Barton Paul Levenson | Rise Reviews
  70. ↑ Welcome To The Toniverse
  71. ↑ August 2010 Reviews - BookWenches
  72. ↑ Manic Readers - Review of Ella The Vampire by Barton Paul Levenson - THE source for books, reviews and authors
  73. ↑ Boudica Marginalia
  74. ↑ http://www.ebookguru.org/index.php/2009/03/parole-by-barton-paul-levenson-fiction-ebook-review/
  75. ↑ You Gotta Read Reviews: Review - Parole by Barton Paul Levenson
  76. ↑ Emmatyville
  77. ↑ Dark Diva Reviews: Ella the Vampire by Barton Paul Levenson
  78. ↑ You Gotta Read Reviews: Review - Ella the Vampire by Barton Paul Levenson
  79. ↑ Literary Nymphs Reviews Only: Parole
  80. ↑ The Toasted Scimitar: Procrastination Central
  81. ↑ Review: Staffs & Starships, V1 #1, 2007 « Blogtide Rising
  82. ↑ Horror World Reviews
  83. ↑ The Sword Review, #9, December 2005
  84. ↑ HorrorScope: Review: Shadow Regions anthology
  85. ↑ Shadow Regions edited by César Puch
  86. ↑ http://sayssara.wordpress.com/2013/07/08/mondays-friend-barton-paul-levenson/
  87. ↑ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/page-readers/2010/02/19/page-readers-talks-with-barton-paul-levenson

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