I recently read a blog post that advocated spelling, and by extension revision, is only for the weak and timid. Bullshit. The internet is full of content by people that is dashed off at a frenzied pace and posted without any further regard. Perhaps because time is short and there's just so much information out… Continue reading Teh internet as an excuse for sloppiness
Category: Writing
Back from World Fantasy Convention 2007
Just one week ago I was in Saratoga Springs at the World Fantasy Convention (probably at the bar), though we were at the time having tea. Scotch came later, as it always does at these things.I had a good time that weekend and I'm being lazy in not having posted something about it until now.… Continue reading Back from World Fantasy Convention 2007
WFC 2007 report preview
Just one week ago I was in Saratoga Springs at the World Fantasy Convention (probably at the bar), though we were at the time having tea. Scotch came later, as it always does at these things.I had a good time that weekend and I'm being lazy in not having posted something about it until now.… Continue reading WFC 2007 report preview
World Fantasy Convention 2007
I'm off tomorrow night to the World Fantasy Convention in Saratoga Springs, New York. It should be fun to see a lot of friends whom I haven't seen in many months and listen to readings by some of the pros in the field.
one month later
Well my Aurora Award campaign failed to get me on the ballot. Oh well. Not next year (since I have nothing coming before the end of the year), but maybe the year after I'll have something eligible. On the plus side, my friend John Mierau did get on the ballot for the award. So congratulations… Continue reading one month later
A little more writing progress
Slowly but surely making progress on my new novel and novelette. I've finished a pass through an older short story that I've resurrected, just a few more tweaks on some dialogue and I'll be able to send it on to some readers. Also, I'm getting close on finishing revisions to a comedy short story. Humour's… Continue reading A little more writing progress
Back from Polaris
I returned home yesterday from the Polaris 21 convention in Toronto. It was a good time despite starting off with a hiccup.I had four panels scheduled. One on Lost, another on Futurama, a third on continuing dramas, and a final one on Heroes. Unfortunately I missed the third one because of dinner on Saturday.On Sunday… Continue reading Back from Polaris
In and out
Well, F&SF rejected Company Car. Oh well. Off it goes again, this time to Weird Tales. At least on the same day I received the rejection I also received a good review on it from a writer I respect.
Old short story returns from the dead
I recently re-read an old short story from my folder of dead ends. It's the first time I've looked in there for signs of life. One story surprised me by showing some promise. Tonight I finished transcribing edits that I made to the hard copy last Friday on my night out. This is kind of… Continue reading Old short story returns from the dead
And away it goes
Company Car is winding its way through the postal system to Fantasy and Science Fiction.
Dispatches from Obscurity 