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
Recent reads
Under Cover of Darkness, eds. Julie E. Czerneda and Jana PanicciaThe Name of the Rose, by Umberto EcoThe 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation, by Jacobson & ColonSailing Time’s Ocean, by Terrence M. Green
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.
Something of beauty
Found on YouTube.Women in Art
Recent Reads
Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla, by Stephen KingUnderstanding Comics, by Scott McCloudDark Tower VI: Song of Susannah, by Stephen King
Dispatches from Obscurity 