Monthly Archives: September 2012

The Creature as Editorial Assistant

The Creature got over his huff about not being taken to Mythcon. He was keeping an eye on me today while I edited, making sure my eyedrops were near at hand. I realized the other day that doing these Creature … Continue reading

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Foggy Poem added to the website

I’ve just added another poem to the ScribblerWorks website — it can be found RIGHT HERE. I wrote the poem one evening after I’d made the 40 minute drive on surface streets from Culver City to my apartment in Hollywood. … Continue reading

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An Evening at the Magic Castle

One of the most enticing landmarks in Hollywood is the Magic Castle. In the neighborhood of the famous Chinese Theatre, the Magic Castle sits on the hillside smiling over the area (though not so high on the hill as the … Continue reading Continue reading

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Night Blooming Cactus at the Apartment

I’ve taken to letting my apartment door stand open most all day and evening, when I’m home. I get a nice cross-breeze for one thing. For another, after spending far too long having my door close and living as if … Continue reading

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Joe Kubert Remembered at CAPS

Last night at the CAPS September meeting for 2012, we had a panel of pros who had known Joe Kubert in various ways. The legendary artist made a huge impact on others both personally and professionally – and it was … Continue reading

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In Praise of Friends – Scott Shaw

Scott Shaw is a professional cartoonist. You have to get that from the start, because what you see on the surface can be deceptive (rather like tabasco sauce in a bland bottle). I got to know Scott through Jim MacQuarrie, … Continue reading

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Added a New Paper: Breaking the Pattern

Well, “new” in relative terms, that is. The paper, “Breaking the Pattern: Alan Garner’s The Owl Service and The Mabinogion” was written for Mythcon 24, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 30-August 2, 1993. It was published in Mythlore 75, Winter 1994, … Continue reading

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