16:29 Picked up some Golden Russet apples at the green market. Heirloom cider apple. Thick skin, tart and dense flesh. Almost chalky. Very nice. # 17:47 In a cab with all three witches and the tree. # 20:48 Repairing fog witch’s mount. Need to drill the brace and then stitch the strap hinge on. # […]
Twitters for 11-6-08 Read More »
00:11 Moved by McCain’s concession speech. # 01:12 I am so happy. Obama! # 01:33 Outside on the streets of NYC. It is crazy and beautiful. # 01:40 Everyone on the subway is making eye contact and grinning. But there’s also this look of shock, like none of us trust the fortune. # 17:08 Heading
Twitters for 11-5-08 Read More »
In the interview that I did with Alethea Kontis for Subterranean Press, she asks me about the funny story that goes with “Waiting for Rain.” The short form of my answer is that I initially sent the wrong file. After we had a good laugh (thank God) he suggested that when he ran the story
Waiting for Rain, the original flash version Read More »
I just thought I’d share one of the many specific reasons I voted for President-elect Obama. From his website: To remain competitive in the global economy, America needs to reinvigorate the kind of creativity and innovation that has made this country great. To do so, we must nourish our children’s creative skills. In addition to
Obama and the arts Read More »
I watched the elections last night and am still in a state of happy disbelief. I remember when a friend of mine, way back in the primaries, said that she was interested in Barack Obama. I’d never heard of him at that point, but I remember saying, “Are you crazy? The U.S. will never elect
Deeply moved and happy Read More »
01:44 My flight was delayed coming in to San Fransisco. Almost missed the connection, but that’s delayed too. Arriving in NYC at 7:30 am. I hope. # 07:40 My flight has landed. I’ve got to take the train home to drop off my bags, then I’ll vote. YAY. # 07:40 My flight has landed. #
Twitters for 11-4-08 Read More »
I think this post should probably consist of nothing but exclamation points. Growing up, I subscribed to Asimov’s and had a shelf full of back issues until I went to college. It was one of my favorite tickets to other worlds but I never imagined, back then, of actually appearing in its pages. But my
Sale! “The Conciousness Problem” to Asimov’s Read More »
My flight landed an hour later than scheduled, but it got me here, so that’s what counts. I came home, dropped my bags, sponged off because I was rank, changed clothes and then Rob and I went to vote. This is the first time in twenty years that I’ve voted in person for a presidential
Home safely and have voted Read More »
The flight out of Calgary was delayed due to weather in San Fransisco. So we landed after my flight to Newark was supposed to have left. Fortunately, that flight was also delayed and it looks like I’ll get on. I should be back in NYC at 7:30 tomorrow morning.
10:27 Heading down for breakfast with Dianna Rowland. # 12:15 Packing for my departure from World Fantasy. I had a lovely breakfast with Diana Rowland, Daniel Abraham and Aliette de Bodard. # 12:37 Making calls for Obama. # 13:47 That was amazing. Called 40 people in N.C. Talked to about half of them. All but
Twitters for 10-3-08 Read More »
I decided to use my time wisely and I’m making calls for Obama from the airport. The Obama/Biden website has a couple of different, easy ways you can volunteer. I’m calling North Carolina, because that’s where I grew up. It’s been interesting. I made forty calls this morning and spoke to about a third of
So I got to the airport three hours before I thought my flight departed. You see where this is going, don’t you? At some point, my 5:30 flight was moved to 1:55. They usually send a notice, so I can only assume that it got caught in my spam filter. But, since I didn’t check
On my way home from Calgary Read More »
Subterranean Press has an online magazine which is one of my favorites, so I was thrilled when I sold them a story. It’s up now, if you’d like to read “Waiting for Rain” Mundari Vineyard 2045, Nashik (India), Shiraz Black cherry, plum, and currant flavors mingle with aromas of sweet tobacco and sage in this
Subterranean Press: “Waiting for Rain” and an interview Read More »
03:01 Back from dinner and parties. At 1595 words “His voice still sounded muted, but was at least present.” Going to aim for 2000 tonight. # 03:23 Wordcount for the evening 2031. Last sentence tonight. “She lowered her eyes and ducked her head. ‘Fine, thank you Mr. Varnell.’” # 12:28 I want to read all
Twitters for 11-2-08 Read More »
I’m sorry I didn’t write much while I was here. I spent most of my time talking with people in the bar or meeting for meals. I made it to Paul Cornell’s reading today, which was very worthwhile. Otherwise, I’m embarrassed to say, I didn’t see much in the way of programming. The panel topics
Last day of World Fantasy, Calgary Read More »