Page 200-something on my latest novel, and nothing is more important that finding the right way to get Jerry and his new alien friend back across the teleportation portal. At times like this, I want nothing more than calm, uneventful days, where the my mind is more occupied with alien worlds and character development than… Continue reading Gray Days
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Sunday at Worldcon
I started the day at the Art of Titles panel. With Terry Pratchett and Gordon Van Gelder on it, it had to be good. There were lots of anecdotes and not a little bit of handwaving about what made a good title. Of course I’ve never been good at titles, but with the general consensus… Continue reading Sunday at Worldcon
Friday at Worldcon
I like the discussion panels at SF cons. Generally, I find a nice seat in the back of the room (so I can sneak out if the panel turns into a boring monologue), and listen to the collective wisdom of the ages. Building the Buzz: There were examples, both from a publisher’s perspective and a… Continue reading Friday at Worldcon