I am in Flagstaff. Arizona, at the Starry Heaven writer’s workshop. That means there are 11 of us critiquing each other’s novel manuscripts. We’ve spend months prepping, and it’s quite fun to meet in person. I knew two of the people from before, and had met a few of the others in passing. Some are …
This was my second World Fantasy, and it has definitely become my favorite convention. I waited a few days to let the experience sink in a bit. A few observations: The awards are administered differently than the Hugos. It’s partly a voted choice, but mostly a long slog through almost everything “Fantasy” written all year. …
First, some observations: The people in Montreal have been VERY friendly. That said, I wouldn’t want to cross any of them. Montreal seems to be full of capable,independent, strong people. I would like them at my back, but never angry with me. Going through Old Town feels a bit like a miniature version of Paris, …
My schedule….. Friday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 – Author readings (ME, Julie Czernada, Melinda Snodgrass, Douglas Smith) – I will bring a book to give away Friday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Friends without benefits Saturday 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM – When to quit your day job (or not) Saturday 11:00 …
This is the bobcat my mom spotted yesterday. It was lying in a little safe spot in the ravine right next to my parent’s house, and graciously allowed us to watch it and photograph it from the upper deck for about twenty minutes before it wandered off. Photo credit to my dad, who had his …
FiRE is a futurist conference that will be held in San Diego in a week and a half or so. FiRE is put together by Mark Anderson, who is one of the futurists I most enjoy following. He is an original thinker and I am always intrigued by his blogs and talks. I have never …
