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Ad Astra 2007

January 20, 2007July 10, 2013 Mark LadouceurLeave a comment

I'm trying to pick a few more choices for panels for the upcoming Ad Astra convention. I have the feeling I should be guilty that most of the ones at a literary convention that are drawing my attention are the media panels.

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World Fantasy Convention report

November 7, 2006July 10, 2013 Mark LadouceurLeave a comment

It’s the day after my first WFC and looking back on the past four days, I’m quite pleased I came. I went over budget on food and books, but given that it’s a literary convention I think I can be excused on the excess of books. In actuality many of my purchases were magazines; market… Continue reading World Fantasy Convention report →

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World Fantasy Convention

October 31, 2006July 10, 2013 Mark LadouceurLeave a comment

Can't believe that the World Fantasy Convention is only two days away. Looks like it should be an interesting/productive/fun time. I won't be doing any readings, but will be taking in as much of the programming as I can.

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Vacation over

July 21, 2006April 3, 2014 Mark LadouceurLeave a comment

I had a fantastic vacation, but didn't make time to update this blog. I was busy completing a number of graphic design projects I'd promised to friends and associates. Since my work day lasts about 12 hours this was my first chance in a long time to catch up. I didn't do as much writing… Continue reading Vacation over →

Posted in WritingTagged book expo, Convention, design, graphics, Polaris/TT, vacation

Book Expo Canada

June 11, 2006July 10, 2013 Mark LadouceurLeave a comment

I’m writing this up belatedly, but wanted a quick summary of how my first book expo experience was. In a word: cool. In more words: I went along with a number of other Mythspring author’s to Canada Book Expo as part of Red Deer Press’s promotion for the anthology. They scheduled us to do a… Continue reading Book Expo Canada →

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Book Expo

June 7, 2006July 10, 2013 Mark LadouceurLeave a comment

Going to be attending a the trade show portion of Book Expo this Sunday in Toronto for Mythspring with Red Deer Press.

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Author’s Assistant

May 3, 2006July 10, 2013 Mark LadouceurLeave a comment

I recently received this picture from one of the attendees for the launch of Mythspring at the Merril Collection. That's my little girl helping me sign a copy of Mythspring.

Posted in Family, WritingTagged appearances, Convention, launches, signings

Ad Astra Convention

April 6, 2006July 10, 2013 Mark LadouceurLeave a comment

My friend John Mierau and I arrived Saturday morning at the convention after 9am. Registered and after some confusion confirmed the time and location for the reading we were giving. We collected a number of friends to attend as well as meeting up with Liz, who came separately.The reading went well enough. I read from… Continue reading Ad Astra Convention →

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Book Launch at Ad Astra

March 15, 2006July 10, 2013 Mark LadouceurLeave a comment

I'll be at the Ad Astra science fiction convention again this year. But in a change from my usual status of attendee, I'll also be a participant. The convention is at the Crowne Plaza Toronto Don Valley Hotel (click for directions).The book launch for Mythspring will be held there (at least the one that doesn't… Continue reading Book Launch at Ad Astra →

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Ad Astra Schedule

March 15, 2006July 10, 2013 Mark Ladouceur4 Comments

I'm actually participating this year in programming at Ad Astra this year. If you're interested here's where to find me: Sat 10:00 AM - Salon 241 - Reading Sat 12:00 PM - Colony Ballroom East - Mythspring Book Launch Sat 6:00 PM - Salon 443 - Czerneda Newsgroup Pizza Party Sun 1:00 PM - Colony… Continue reading Ad Astra Schedule →

Posted in WritingTagged Ad Astra, appearances, Convention, launches, schedules

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