Went to the launch of Julie Czerneda's new book (and first hardcover), Species Imperative: Survival, at Bakka Phoenix in Toronto this weekend. We had a great time. I bought a copy of course and Julie autographed it for me. I'm hoping to have time to read it soon; just have to finish one other book… Continue reading Book launch
Ad Astra 2004
Had a great time at the convention this year. I got two very important things from the convention this year. The first was a a creative recharge, due almost exclusively to the company of a group that came together on Julie Czerneda's newsgroup. I've found them friendly and supportive and receiveing several offers to read… Continue reading Ad Astra 2004
The year so far
Commuting really blows Liz and I are out of the house far too long. It was worse in the winter; leaving when it was dark and coming home when it was dark. Since we're travelling about 65 km each way we're really racking up mileage on the car. It's close to running out of warranty… Continue reading The year so far
Year-end Highlights & Lowlights
Looking back over the year it's been an up and down year. On a high note we finally moved out of the hated condo (hated by me) and into a nice house. We had a great trip to London this summer. The last of the Lord of the Rings movie came out and fulfilled my… Continue reading Year-end Highlights & Lowlights
All Hail the King
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King opened on December 17. Of course I was there with my friend Dave for an opening day matinee. This has been a bit of a tradition for the past three years. Unfortunately this is the end. The movie itself, despite being a real bladder buster, is fantastic.… Continue reading All Hail the King
Settling in
After two weeks in our new place we threw a house warming party. By that time we had everything unpacked. The only thing left undone was hanging our pictures. The basement and garage had been tamed just in time. Still not much time for writing. The commute is long and we're out of the house… Continue reading Settling in
Moving prep
Spent most of the month preparing to move. I brought home a multitude of boxes. We brought most of our books and movies to my parents' house for temporary storage. I'm too cheap to pay the movers for moving my books. Packing and more packing made up the bulk of the month. There isn't much… Continue reading Moving prep
Worldcon report
Got back from the Worldcon today. It was a busy five days. Dave and I checked into the Fairmont Royal York in downtown Toronto on Thursday morning and then went to the convention registration. The start wasn't promising. We were told that the program books and schedules weren't out yet, but at least they had… Continue reading Worldcon report
Worldcon in TO
Torcon 3 starts today! My first Worldcon (World Science Fiction Convention). This should be fun.
Novel update
Finished revisions to the submission copy and I'm getting feedback from my readers. I should be able to incorporate copy editing changes soon.
Dispatches from Obscurity 