Yesterday was fun. Took a whole day to paint. Finished 3 paintings (small ones) and one is great. Another is close; the third needs work–but I know what to do to get it the way I wanted.
Reviews for “Rent in Space”
I think it is always cool to get reviews. Got some good ones for “Rent in Space.”
September Analog is Out!
My novelette, “Rent in Space” is there, and my name is on the cover!!
Teaching How To Write Horror
Very cool to be asked by the Alexandra Centre to present their one-day Horror workshop. A bit tricky to plan for, though–I had to plan the full day without knowing who my students were, or their needs. Predictably, though, they were a wide-ranging group. So, in one session I needed to meet the needs of a person there for fun who plays with writing, to a person who has written and published lots! Really kept me on my toes! However, the evaluations at the end were good, so I think the session was positive for most of them.
Rio Hondo
Okay, so imagine the BEST con ever–you’re on the panel AND in the audience–the topics are all over the map; the speakers are incredibly knowledgeable, respected authors; the comments are completely honest; you NEVER get put on the spot (Susan, what do you think of that last point?) BUT, they listen when you have a relevant argument to take the topic further. OMG I am learning so much–and this is just DINNER on the night we arrived for the workshop–