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 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 Read more…
Last week’s Writers’ League of Texas Agents and Editors Conference was an eye opener for me. I mostly attend science fiction conferences, and they perform a quite different function from a general writers conference. Cons are for fans and authors to meet and mingle, share their love for the genre, Read more…