Daily Archives: October 3, 2007
In Other Science Fiction Convention News…
Posted on October 3, 2007 9 Comments
… I’ve been offered, and have accepted, the writer Guest of Honor slot at LOSCON 35, which will take place November 28 -30, 2008, at the LAX Marriott in Los Angeles, California. I took the slot after I was assured that I would have my own In-n-Out caddy, who will ply me with Double-Doubles, grilled […]
Ha!
Posted on October 3, 2007 26 Comments
You really need to go see the Web site for ArmadilloCon 30, at which I am the Guest of Honor. You’ll understand why when you get there. I am deeply amused.
Death Comes to Funky Winkerbean
Posted on October 3, 2007 23 Comments
And yes, I’m aware that sounds like an amusing punchline, but actually it’s been quite moving — or as moving as something in comic strips can be — as the character of Lisa dies after a long struggle against cancer (this impetus for this topic being “Winkerbean”cartoonist Tom Batiuk’s own cancer fight). Above is the […]
Stross, Westerfeld and Priest: It’s a Good Week (Plus a Pimping Thread)
Posted on October 3, 2007 32 Comments
For book lovers, this is one of those weeks where you hope you’ve saved your pennies, because there’s too many good books debuting this week. Here’s three I want to bring to your attention right now. First, there’s Halting State by Charles Stross, which is just your typical black comedy heist caper taking place in […]
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