The first time I went to the Hepcats Writers Retreat I didn’t get a lot accomplished. There were plenty of distractions — friends I hadn’t seen in ages because we live in different towns and only get together at conventions; new friends; and a new environment to check out. I also was beginning a new project, and starting is always a barrier to progress. In fact, none of what I did last year will likely Read more…
This weekend was the Hepcats Writers Retreat run by the Heroic Fantasy Quarterly editorial staff. This year I managed to write nearly 4,000 words over the weekend, making it entirely successful for that reason alone. Retreat attendees all had different goals — in some cases, outlining a new work, a husband-and-wife collaboration that bore some great fruit, plenty of editing, and lots of words. Also, marvelous food, excellent conversation, much laughter, and overall some good Read more…
They’ve met the original goal — now help them meet their stretch goals, because the extra funds will help Jay meet medical expenses. Herewith the details: Sequence a Science Fiction Writer Organizer: Beneficiary: Jay Lake The Overview Jay Lake is an award-winning American author of ten science fiction novels and over 300 short stories. He is also one of more than a million Americans who have colon cancer. Diagnosed in April, 2008, Jay’s cancer Read more…