Monthly Archives: August 2008

I didn’t win the Hugo. Every time I tell someone that I’m cool with this they look at me kinda funny. I don’t know how to make it clear, but here goes. First, I’m a newbie at this editing thing. Yes, I’ve been doing it since 1990, but I’ve really only been doing it at … Continue reading »

Well, Worldcon hit the blogging plans like a truck. There were many highlights, which I’ll try to recount when I get home. That, of course, is still some time away.  I get on a plane in 12 hours, then the long trip.  Yay.  Still, I can’t wait to be home.  In the meantime, thank you … Continue reading »

…till the Hugo results are out.  Suddenly I’m nervous.  I wasn’t before.  I don’t expect to win (it really is an honor to be nominated and all of my fellow nominees are extraordinary), but I have a horse in the race and it’s hard not to be a little nervous. Congrats, btw, to the Melbourne … Continue reading »

Up too early (this will be a theme), had a lovely breakfast with Karen Haber, hooked up with Sean W afterwards, then to the Dealers Room (which underwhelmed).  Had lunch with David Hartwell, before doing a panel on the best SF of the year which went quite well.  Coffee with Graham Sleight, Gary and Charles, … Continue reading »

What a strange day.  I was up early and feeling fine.  Showered and breakfasted, I was in the LocusMobile at 7.20am and headed to the airport feeling fine.  Charles, Liza, Amelia and I arrived in plenty of time, and got ourselves sorted for the flight.   We got our magic SouthWest front row seats, but as … Continue reading »