What is it like to be a writer of fantasy whose family isn’t into fantasy? Here’s how I do it. I sometimes envy the couples and families I meet at cons. When I go to cons, I go solitary. I meet my friends and fellow fans of course, so it’s not like I “wander lonely as a cloud” or anything, but cons are very definitely part of my writing life that doesn’t have much to Read more…
At this point I’ve been to several Texas conventions, plus one World Fantasy Con* (in Calgary). The last WorldCon I went to was in 1997, also in San Antonio. It was a blast. John Norman (Gor) was there, in all his controversial, unrepentent glory. I met Jim Van Pelt there too, though I doubt he remembers me (Hi, Jim!). I only had one day since the kids were small and my husband worked weekends, so Read more…
Here is my WorldCon (LoneStarCon 3) schedule. WorldCon WorldCon is August 29-September 2. I have the privilege of being on panels with some of my favorite writers. One or two are even friends. ; -) Contaminating Other Worlds Thursday 16:00 – 17:00 NASA verified that microbe thermophilic geobacillus hitched a ride to Mars – how much cost should we incur to ensure we do not bring a piece of ourselves to other worlds where there Read more…