Trader’s Diary

For the third year in a row, I’ve got a book in the Parsec Awards. To be eligible for a Parsec Award this year the podcast had to have been made between May 1, 2008, and April 31, 2009. The only title eligible this year is Double Share, because I’m such a derelict I only [...]

 

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Yes, I know. I’m remiss in posting regularly here. It goes better when i’m in the middle of writing. That means I have something to tell you and that’s a good thing. It goes less well when I’m not writing.
BaltiCon 43 was a blast and I can see now that I didn’t write anything [...]

It’s almost here - The 43rd Annual Baltimore Science Fiction Convention. I attended for the first time last year at the last minute, but I’ve been looking forward to this year’s convention all year long. I’m tickled to be on some panels, and to be basking in the reflected glory of all the people that [...]

You all deserve an apology and an update so … I’m sorry.
News
The news from here is that the Spring semester is almost over and Day Job issues are being resolved. I have a job for another year. It’s a new and exciting direction for a job that I’ve had for 10 years now, so [...]

Today’s the day another of the Podiobook authors hits the shelves. Seth Harwood’s crime noir saga is out today and in honor of that, he’s giving away these chapters of Jack Wakes Up in PDF format.
I know it’s not sci-fi but for those who like crime stories — and there must be at least [...]

I’ve been meaning to put up a new post for weeks. A fan’s email this morning pushed me into the “omg, this is embarassing” mode so here’s a status report.
Cape Grace is still the next work in progress. I really want to fill that slot in before I go to Captain’s Share. My ideas on [...]

It was my distinct honor to spend an hour or so on Tea and Chat talking about a variety of topics including the cuppa tea I’d just finished while waiting for some hardware problems to get resolved.
You’ll find the interview on Tea and Chat Epistode 23. If you’re not subscribed to this, go back [...]

In about half an hour I’m heading for Kansas City, MO. I’ve already heard from a couple of fans who’d like to get together. Use the contact me link on the sidebar if you’d like to get together for dinner on Friday or Saturday.
If you’re in the neighborhood, I hear there’s good ‘que in [...]

In case you missed this comment from the Fan Forum page:
Comment from lois mckendrick
Time: September 25, 2008, 1:51 pm
I would appreciate it if you would in future desist from using my name in your stories- I’m getting fed up of my name now being an item on peoples tee shirts!!! Or perhaps I [...]

I haven’t heard this yet but I was honored by a chat with the Council of Great Relevance last week. The audio is now available.