Been meaning to pick up paper copies of WEST WINDS’ FOOL or (and) GABRIEL’S ROAD, but haven’t yet? Want the thrill of getting your books hand-delivered-by-the-author-at-Worldcon? I will be bringing a small amount of each with me to Dublin. First-come first-get, and the number will probably be Requests+[very small number], so best to get your […]
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I’d very much like to pretend that it’s still June, but the fireworks going off in my neighborhood last night suggest that nope, we’re into July. After a few false starts and emotional walk-throughs, I’ve sent off the latest “Mom Files” essay to beta-readers, this one on the storytelling brain, liminal spaces, and filling in
I am in denial that it’s July already…. Read More »
Which continues to be a lively,bustling convention, with a wide range of interests attending and represented. Â Even the 10am panels had a sizable crowd, and while the mass signing was quiet, my kaffeeklatch afterward was packed and vocal. Â So that was fun. Â And I got to see people I only see once a year, or
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The official t-shirt for Necon read “what happens at Necon, stays at Necon.” There are some photos floating about, but convention reports, not so much. You want to know, you’ve got to go. This morning, I spent an hour doing preliminary promotional stuff for the paperback release of SILVER (October) and the hardcover release of
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After the whirlwind of San Diego and San Francisco, where it was Too Warm but I got to see all sorts of friends new and old, and sign a lot of books, there was the whirlwind of New Hampshire and Another Anime Convention. Which was awesome in all sorts of ways I didn’t expect, and
Away and Back Again… Read More »
My only comments about the election are that with democracy, sometimes we get the government other people deserved.  Also, that not giving up/not losing faith is the best fuck you we can give to those who want to haul us back to the 1950’s (or 1850’s). I’m off to World Fantasy today. Over the weekend, Subtenant will be cat-minding,
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I am home from RoberCon, no thanks to Rt. 87, which turned into a parking lot pretty much the entire way from Rt 17 to NYC, for no reason we could tell. It was, ducking the tl;dr, an excellent convention, well-attended (they filled their available space without becoming TOO crowded), well-paneled (the conversations were lively and
 Reminder that I’ll be Writer GoHing at RoberCon in Binghamton NY next week, September 27-28! For them as will be there, and them as follow along at a distance, my schedule… SATURDAY: 11 a.m. When It All Falls Apart: Dystopian Fiction and Our Modern Times Presenters: Crystal Sarakas (moderator), April Steenburgh, Laura Anne
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Today is when estimated 3rd Q taxes are due in the mail, if that’s a thing that you need be concerned with. Just a friendly reminder from your neighborhood freelancer…. Meanwhile, the editorial revisions to CLAWED (Gin & Tonic #4) are back with my editor as of this morning (on schedule, go me!). So what’s
Fourth Quarter and the clock’s ticking… Read More »
Please to note: a) I have a reading. If you want to know what’s coming up in 2015, you will be at that reading. Bringing me chocolate will be optional, but appreciated. b) once again, I’m going to be on a panel with Laurell Hamilton and Jim Butcher. Come to this panel. Scream devotedly when
DragonCon 2014 Schedule Repost, with Additions! And Locations! Read More »