One of the most dangerous beliefs of genre writers is that there is an overarching writing community that speaks for all writers. This is such a harmful myth that I think it has derailed careers and silenced talent. And the worst thing is, many writers accept the myth without realizing how much harm they are doing to themselves. Only my spec-fic writing friends consider themselves part of a writing community, as part of a general Read more…
Had a great time at ConDFW, one of the best Texas regional cons. I highly recommend these small cons. They are less intimidating that the big WorldCons, but no less immersive in the genre world. I got in late, after putting in a full day at the day job, and settled in at the bar Friday night. Saturday I had a good number of panels, and made a point to hear several readings from a Read more…
Here’s my ConDFW schedule. I plan to read from the upcoming Bandit Girls. It is going to be so much fun to take the new novel out for a spin. Can’t wait! SATURDAY: ART/COSTUME (Red Oak) Saturday, 12pm: The Art of Making Cover Art Panelists: Patrice Sarath (M), Alain Viesca, Brad W. Foster, Melia Dawn Newman, Teddy Harvia One of the most important uses of art and illustration is for cover art. Covers are not Read more…