WFC Pirate Party
In an earlier post, I alluded to Shimmer’s WFC Pirate Party, which is being held Friday night. Well, I now have other pertinent details, namely that it’s in suite 556, starting at 9:30 PM.
In an earlier post, I alluded to Shimmer’s WFC Pirate Party, which is being held Friday night. Well, I now have other pertinent details, namely that it’s in suite 556, starting at 9:30 PM.
A writer friend of mine recently had someone email him to tell him a story of his was "brilliant," which rather made his day. The fan said that Spider Robinson instructed her to be sure to tell artists when you like their works. Because, you know, they’re all people, no matter how famous they are, and a note like that might just make their day. And, hey, if they’re totally not famous yet, then it’s even more likely to have a real impact. So don’t hold back. It’s easy enough to find contact info for most authors these days. Find out how to get in touch and tell them how much you liked that story.
On another note, I have to say, I still kind of resent this one author who I emailed back in 1999 or so when I was just a nobody in college. I found him on AOL while I was searching for people to chat with. (I was searching by subject, and stumbled across him.) His profile indicated he was the author I thought it was (not just someone with the same name, which would have been unlikely). So I emailed him, told him how much I liked his book. His first novel, btw, and this is someone you’ve never heard of. But I never heard back from him.
So I guess there’s a lesson in that too. When someone writes you a nice note like that, thank them.
SCI FI Wire print news, week ending October 26, 2007:
Does anyone going to World Fantasy have one of those Sony Readers? If so, are you planning to bring it, and may I take a look at it?
Shimmer Magazine: The Pirate Issue, which was guest-edited by me, is now officially on sale!
In addition to all the bloodthirsty pirate action you would expect to find in an issue labeled "The Pirate Issue," the issue also features a story–"Captain Blood’s B00ty"–in which magic is real but every spell has been copyrighted by an RIAA-like organization. In the story, there is a pirate website that lets you download stuff anyway (like The Pirate Bay, but for magic). You can read the entire story online for free here.
You can also still read "The Sweet Realm" by Jill Snider Lum, which was released early in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day.
UPDATE: I also wanted to point out that The Pirate Issue will be available at World Fantasy, should anyone want to pick up a copy there.
Just a quick update about the World Fantasy Convention readings for Shimmer: The Pirate Issue and Wastelands. Both readings are in Suite 556 on the 5th floor of THE SARATOGA HOTEL. And, as previously mentioned, The Pirate Issue reading is at 1 PM on Saturday, while the Wastelands reading is at 3 PM on Saturday.
The U.S.S. Gourd (Whoosh!)
The Dodo
The Frightened Hobbit