I’m off to Japan and Worldcon in less than 24 hours. Apparently, Random House and Amazon have both posted solicitations for Del Rey’s forthcoming trade paperback release of ELRIC: THE STEALER OF SOULS by the legendary Michael Moorcock. If you click their cover, it doesn’t yet show a larger version of the new cover. I’m…
My alma mater, The University of Texas, publishes a slick bi-monthly alumni magazine called THE ALCALDE. Lately they’ve been running a feature where they solicit alums to submit their personal Top 10 List of Most Influential Works. As you might expect, lots of lawyers, doctors, and successful professionals have submitted their lists with impressive tomes…
When I was Artist GOH at Conestoga last month, Chris Merle included me in his running series of podcasts with sf/fantasy creators and luminaries. I’ve done lots of interviews in the last several years, but to my knowledge, this is the first podcast I’ve ever done. So if you’re interested in hearing me prattle on…
Science Fiction Awards Watch — Terrific new website that just recently launched, courtesy of hosts Cheryl Morgan and Kevin Standlee….it’s a blog and virtual town hall where folks can discuss and debate the various awards in the industry. Looks like a lot of fun, and I expect this website will be really popular as word…
The folks at Nippon 2007 have just posted the complete program grid. Lots of great panels and events. You can find me at the following on Friday and Saturday at this year’s Worldcon… FRIDAY AUGUST 31 Fri 1400THE ART OF JOHN PICACIOA slide presentation of John Picacio’s artwork.(One and all are invited, whether you pop…
Via Locus Online, it looks like the list of the 2007 World Fantasy Award Finalists is officially out. The World Fantasy Convention happens this year Nov. 1-4 in Saratoga Springs, NY and the winners will be announced there. A few quick thoughts about the list: Wow, I’m a World Fantasy Award nominee in the Artist…
Got back home yesterday after a short 24-hour stint at ArmadilloCon in Austin. I needed to be back in San Antonio Saturday night so it was an abbreviated trip this year. As usual, the FACT folks run a terrific regional show. There was good buzz and energy everywhere. Visited briefly with Ben Yalow, and Laurie…
The finalists have been announced, and lo and behold I’m amongst the five nominees for Best Artist. Wow, wow, wow. Les Edwards, Edward Miller, Dean Harkness, and Vincent Chong are my fellow finalists. I’m honored to be in their company. Overall, there’s some terrific and worthy work throughout the categories. MonkeyBrain Books got their first…
It happens this coming weekend (Aug. 10-12). I’ll be there for the first half, but unfortunately, this year I won’t be there Saturday night or Sunday. Because I wouldn’t be around for Art Show Checkout hours, I decided not to participate in the Art Show this time. If anyone attending wants a print of any…