Posted in Writing, clarion on April 30th, 2007 2 Comments »
I thought I’d post an update on my application to the 2007 Clarion workshop. No news is good news, right?
I know I’ve been watching my Google Alerts for a mention from other applications but the blogosphere has been quiet. I hope this is simply the calm before the storm and acceptance/rejection […]
Posted in Writing on April 27th, 2007 No Comments »
I had the opportunity to see Elizabeth Bear on several panels at Penguicon. I’ve never read any of her work. After listening to her talk about the writing process, the art of the critique, and limited female roles in fantasy and science fiction, I have decided that she is “good people”. She […]
Posted in Travel, Writing, penguicon on April 23rd, 2007 1 Comment »
I’m home from Penguicon, weary and sleep-deprived but feeling positive. It was a great weekend. I met many new, interesting people and forged what I hope will be long-lasting friendships.
I got to hang out with all of my friends from Ars Technica, too. We cooked out on the grill and played poker […]
Posted in Travel, Friends, penguicon on April 18th, 2007 4 Comments »
I’m leaving bright and early Thursday morning (6am-ish), to meet Jorge and crew prior to Penguicon. It’s a six hour drive so I expect to roll in to Troy mid-afternoon to hang out, bbq, play poker and xbox. Everyone else, I’ll see you friday at Penguicon
Posted in Writing, science fiction on April 16th, 2007 No Comments »
April 23rd is International Pixel-Stained Technopeasant Day. This was brought about due to a recent debate within SFWA community about the role of the “webscab”, as the current VP describes those who post their own work for free on the Internet, in the perceived decline of the organization.
I am not a member of SFWA […]
