Some Things I Learned at LibertyCon
Over the last weekend in June, I was honored to be part of another LibertyCon — a most excellent science fiction and fantasy convention. I had a marvelous time with a fantastic group of people! After...
View ArticleWhat I Learned at ConGregate
Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being a guest at ConGregate, one of the nicest small science fiction and fantasy conventions I’ve ever attended. I had a great time, as usual — testament to the...
View ArticleMy First Convention of 2021: the ‘All Types of Media Arts Convention’
That’s right: AtomaCon is back! A few brave souls who will not be cowed by the SARS-CoV-2 virus or its variants will gather this weekend in North Charleston, South Carolina, at the AtomaCon science...
View ArticleIt’s Almost Time for RavenCon!
This weekend I’ll be at the RavenCon science fiction and fantasy convention, which is returning to Richmond, Virginia. RavenCon is a great convention, run by wonderful people, and I’ve enjoyed...
View ArticleThere Be Dragons at FantaSci this Weekend!
Convention season is ramping up, and this weekend I’ll be at the FantaSci science fiction and fantasy convention in Durham, North Carolina. My friends The Blibbering Humdingers are the musical Guests...
View ArticleI’m Just a Poe Boy, Going to RavenCon
That’s right, this weekend I’ll be at the RavenCon science fiction and fantasy convention in Richmond, Virginia, which pays homage in its name to the legacy of Edgar Allan Poe. I’ve enjoyed attending...
View ArticleLibertyCon! and, DeepSouthCon!
I’m so glad to get to go to LibertyCon again! My lady Lisa and I will be driving to Chattanooga — a shorter trip than it used to be, since the move — for the 35th iteration of the best fannish family...
View ArticleThursday is the New Friday at Dragon Con
Okay, technically Thursday has been the new Friday for a few years now when it’s Labor Day weekend in Atlanta! At least, it has at Dragon Con, one of the world’s biggest and best science fiction and...
View ArticleMy New, 2-Year-Old Fan
A couple of weeks ago I woke up to a message that made my day, my week, and really, my month! The fellow gave me permission to share it, so here goes: Hello Gray, I was flipping through a Star Wars...
View ArticleNow Available: New Version of Walking on the Sea of Clouds
Take a look at this evocative cover art for the new edition of Walking on the Sea of Clouds: (Cover art by Stephen Minervino of 2024 version of Walking on the Sea of Clouds.) The main character,...
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