[Spotlight Post] Aaron Allston – Goodbye My Friend
I was struggling with what today’s spotlight post was going to be about, and if maybe it was time to find something new to do with Friday’s. I started scrolling through Facebook and saw random pictures with Aaron Allston in them, but didn’t make the connection until I got an IM from Jimmy: Did you […]
[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 […]
[Spotlight Post] Sara Felix – Artist
Because it’s ArmadilloCon weekend–and because in part of my FenCon staff role I scared the heck out of her–this week’s spotlight is on Sara Felix. Sara’s a fantastic artist who has also been suckered into the wonderful, glamorous role of convention organizer. She’s this year’s conchair for ArmadilloCon. Bwa hahahaha. According to her website (which […]
[Writer Post] The Perfect Storm of Circumstance
Well, huh. I almost totally forgot to do a writing blog this week. Bad Rhonda. It’s been a “perfect storm” of things this week. There’s helping out my niece with her wisdom teeth-ectomy. She’s doing great so far. And I’m prepping for ArmadilloCon, which I’m really looking forward to. Really, really looking forward to ArmadilloCon […]
[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” […]
[Spotlight] This Week’s Spotlight is Preempted… Except for an ArmadilloCon Programming Preview
This has been a crazy week with job nibbles — including about 3 hours of software assessments that have left me completely brain much. A new self-publishing endeavor (it does seem to be coming together, though last night’s events may or may not effect that) has presented itself this week. Here’s hoping it works out. […]
[Writer Post] ArmadilloCon Convention Report
ArmadilloCon33 was odd this year, but in the best most awesome ways. Held only a week after WorldCon in Reno, I think there may have been some fear that attendance and/or spending might be down. And if that happened – well, everyone seemed to make up for whatever perceived lack with energy and enthusiasm – […]
[Conventions] ArmadilloCon Revised Schedule
I’ve been made an “honorary” fan for Fannish Feud. They needed another contestant. I’m happy to fill in and to be on the other side of the table this year. Mark Finn will make a much better host than I. Though I have fun doing that, too. I guess I should really do some prepping […]
[Conventions] ArmadilloCon 33 Preliminary Programming Schedule
ArmadilloCon 33 Preliminary Programming Schedule Time Travel: The Essential Books and Stories Sat 11:00 AM-Noon Sabine B. Crider, S. Cupp, F. Duarte, R. Eudaly*, T. Mallory, H. Waldrop Signing Sat 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Dealers’ Room A. Allston, S. Brust, R. Eudaly, D. Liss, A. Martinez, L. Person What is the Next Big Literary Movement in […]