Babel Clash

John,

With the focus on Lightspeed, will we continue to see more of your anthologies?  From Wastelands to the Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, you’ve edited some of the bestselling and most noteworthy collections that we’ve seen in awhile.  If more are forthcoming, can you offer any hints to the topics?

Also, what’s your secret to putting together such great collections?

OK, off topic, but I’m curious.  Will you go see Avatar this weekend?

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