Category Archives: Conventions

Getting To Mythcon

Because this has been a very tough year for me all around, I fully expected that I would not be attending Mythcon, in spite of the fact that it was relatively near, in Berkeley. I just couldn’t afford it, not … Continue reading

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Speaking at a Writers Conference

Next weekend, I’ll be one of the speakers at the Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference, giving presentations on both Friday and Saturday. On Friday, at 4:45, I’ll be teaming with Maxwell Alexander Drake to discuss “Location, Location, Location”. Basically discussing … Continue reading

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June at ScribblerWorks

Things have been rather slow around here. There is the perpetual job-hunting that is continually frustrating (as in, seeming to go no-where). Scraping by is no fun. I had hopes my niece Karen would be able to visit, but that … Continue reading

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WonderCon in Anaheim

I’ll be attending WonderCon this year – since it’s “nearby” in Anaheim. I’ll be a little less fan-girl and a bit more researcher. Plus I’ll be selling (or trying to sell) copies of my book at the GLAWS booth. I … Continue reading

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Full Report for Mythcon 42

Back in July, I posted about the beginning of my trip to Mythcon in Albuquerque. But I never did get around to fleshing out the rest of the trip. And then when I returned, I’d written a brief Mythcon Report … Continue reading

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CAPS After-Comic Con Potluck

CAPS (Comic Arts Professional Society) held its “After-Comic Con” potluck last night, enjoying food (plenty of chicken was available) and conversation. With sundry other treats – such as Sergio giving out copies of the first issue of his “Funnies” magazine, and … Continue reading

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News Flash: Weary Traveler Returns Home

I reached home after Comic Con at 10 p.m. last night, and am still weary. I want to write up descriptions of my Mythcon activities as well as my adventures at Comic Con. But my brain is still just getting … Continue reading

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2011 Trip – Here Comes the Train

So, I finally got everything thrown into the bags for the trip. At the last minute, I decided to skip using the duffle bag, at least for the trip to Mythcon. The idea of wrangling the wheelie, the duffle, the … Continue reading

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Preparing to Travel

It’s always an adventure when a trip sneaks up on me. Suddenly the hours shorten, seeming to go by much faster than they would on other days. Suddenly I realize that half the wardrobe I meant to take on the … Continue reading

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Loscon 2010

I’m going to be attending this year’s Loscon – and will be on four of the panels in the writing track (moderating two of them). I’ll also be in the dealers room a lot, at the GLAWS booth, selling and … Continue reading

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