…is shaping up to be a fabulous show and we’re still two months away. First of all, congrats to Joe R. Lansdale for being recognized with the 2007 Grand Master Award, which will be given at this year’s WHC. That’s terrific news. The cover for the con’s Souvenir Book will be my art that first…
In light of recent revisions to the Hugo nominating ballot, Irene Gallo offered a very sensible reminder. She suggested it’s time for all professional artists to make it easier for anyone, Hugo voters or otherwise, to know which of an artist’s works have appeared in a given year. Her intent is not for artists to…
Frank Wu has posted further info re: the Hugo nominating ballot situation. Check it out, if you’re interested. His post contains a letter from Joyce Hooper, the lead Hugo administrator for 2007.
Please read Patrick Nielsen Hayden’s blog for full details on the nature of some major problems with this year’s Hugo nominating ballot. Here’s what I’ve heard thus far: Although the Hugo Awards Administrator has yet to formally reply to the concerns, many people familiar with the process expect that the ballots will be revised and…
Been busy over here, so I’m a little late on this. Revolution SF contributors Peggy Hailey and Rick Klaw have each recently released their lists for “What Is Best In Life” for 2006. I’m pleased to say that both have selected COVER STORY: THE ART OF JOHN PICACIO amongst their favorite books from this past…
The good folks over at SFRevu just posted their latest issue, and they’ve got a very recent conversation with me over there (conducted by Gayle Surrette), along with a terrific review for COVER STORY: THE ART OF JOHN PICACIO. Check it out. The issue also contains an interview with everyone’s favorite fire-breathing editor, Lou Anders,…
Again, Happy New Year to all! Off to a good start — woke up this morning to find that SFSignal just released their 2006 Year-In-Review. Pleased to discover that COVER STORY: THE ART OF JOHN PICACIO is amongst their top 10 books of 2006. Nice company there, with standouts like John Scalzi‘s THE GHOST BRIGADES…