Q: Why Dragon*Con and not WorldCon this year? A: It’s inconvenient that they’re on the same weekend, but it was no contest from the beginning for me: I have an eternal membership at Dragon*Con, and working at the Pyr table in the dealer’s room is one of the highlights of my convention year. I’m sad [...]
I’ve got a light schedule… which is good, because Dragon*Con is full of things to do and people to see! You can catch up with me at: SAT Sept 4, HILTON 204, 10:00 AM Podcasting Authors Roundtable. Join a roundtable discussion of working writers who utilize podcasting to distribute and promote their work. Panelists: Scott [...]
The 2010 Parsec Award Finalists have been announced, and I’m quite pleased to see my story “Swimming Lessons” from P.G. Holyfield’s Tales of the Children anthology listed in the Best Speculative Fiction Story (Short Form) category! I’m up against some serious competition. It’s an honor to even be nominated alongside writers like Peter Watts, Mike [...]
I’ve got a very light schedule at Dragon*Con this year: just one panel, an awards ceremony, and a book launch. I don’t mind, because it gives me time to play. Dragon*Con is much more of a media con than the last few I’ve gone to, and I’m looking forward to a more leisurely pace and [...]
The Parsec Awards, presented each year at Dragon*Con, recognize excellence in speculative fiction podcasting. I’m pleased to honor and congratulate the following talented clients, friends and colleagues for their nominations as Parsec finalists: Philippa Ballantine (Erotica a la carte nominated for Best Speculative Fiction Magazine or Anthology Podcast) Christiana Ellis (Christiana’s Shallow Thoughts nominated for [...]