[Spotlight Post] Apologies
I’m so sorry. I missed Friday’s spotlight post because I was setting up and starting Dallas Comic Con’s Fan Days. It’s over now, but it was AWESOME. I met new people. Got to be a geeky fangirl. I sold books to people who both know me and DON’T know me. (Mostly DON’T know me.) And […]
[Writer Post] Writing is Such a Bipolar Profession
My apologies to those suffering from this disorder, I mean no offense, but the comparison is apt. Writing as a profession and publishing as an industry is incredibly bipolar. You’re either really UP or really DOWN. And the frightening thing is that it can be happening AT THE SAME TIME. I have an independent project […]
[Spotlight Post] Dallas Fan Days
It’s spotlight day on ye olde blog, and I’m at a complete loss. Not overly surprising to some. It’s been a very transitionary couple of weeks. I’m gearing up for Fan Days in Irving, TX. I’m not exactly sure what to actually call it. It seems like they’re moving away from SCI FI EXPO and […]
[Writer Post] FenCon in the Rearview – or – Peter David Wore My Fez
I’m currently recovering from FenCon — while starting a new job. So far, I’m upright and moderately coherent. We’ll see how long that lasts. FenCon is always a whirlwind for me. I never get to spend the time I would like with the people I care about because I’m always running in a half-dozen directions. […]
[Writer Post] The Pre-FenCon Ramble
Oh, yeah, it’s Wednesday. Post day. Fortunately nothing earth-shattering is happening on the publishing front this week. I don’t think I could handle it. I have managed to write SOME fiction this week in the midst of the chaos. This is FenCon week. Therefore, very little happens that’s NOT FenCon. Right now I’m in the […]
[Conventions] My FenCon Schedule
I don’t do a major amount of programming here because I’m also on staff. Bear with me if I seem distracted, I’m very, very busy at this convention wearing multiple hats. Reading: Rhonda Eudaly Simpson Friday 4:30 PM 2037 Hospitality Suite This is part of FenKids programming. FenCon Squares Saturday 10:00 AM Trinity I – […]
[Writer Post] Comfort Zones – Book Shows and Conventions
When you’re a writer, it’s important to take some steps outside your comfort zone. Try a new genre, topic, or length of story, or go to some events that aren’t in your genre. Not only will it stretch you as a writer, you might find some new readers. Genre-specific events are great because the people […]
[Spotlight Post] Julie Dillon ArmadilloCon 34 Artist Guest of Honor
In continuing our ArmadilloCon Theme…I’ll finish up the week with Julie Dillon. I’ll admit I’d never heard of her before — but art is more of Jimmy’s area, not mine. But I know her now, and I’ll definitely be keeping my ears open for news of her. Julie is a delightful person. We met her […]
[Writer Post] ArmadilloCon 34
No one should be surprised that this week’s writer post is a rundown of ArmadilloCon this past weekend. This comes off as one of the more “serious” fan-run SF Conventions in Texas, but that doesn’t mean it’s not fun. In fact, it’s a blast–and a challenge. And it has some awesome people involved, people I […]
[Conventions] ArmadilloCon Programming – Revised
I say revised because there can always be changes. Come see us in Austin! Check out all the programming and fun for ARMADILLOCON! How Would an Alien Presence on Earth Affect Our Society? Fri 8:00 PM-9:00 PM San Marcos M. Bey, R. Eudaly, L. Person*, P. Roberts, P. Sarath, F. Stanton A classic “what if” […]