Oct

24

Wrath of Khan

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I may have a problem. I am watching Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan for the third time in about two weeks. To be fair, this is the first time seeing it from the very beginning, and yet I’ve reached the part I’ve seen twice before and I’m still watching.

I just can’t get over how well it holds up. It is, undeniably, the best Star Trek movie ever made. It’s one of the best science fiction movies ever made. I had a conversation with my friend, Eugene, the other night about what makes it great. I never know what I like best – the submarine-like ship battles, Khan himself, or the kind of easy and palpable relationship between Kirk, Spock and Bones.

I watched the end of the movie a couple of weeks ago with my mother. When it comes to the part where Spock is dying and saying goodbye, she said something like, “I bet a lot of men cried when they watched this the first time.” It’s one of my favorite man-tear moments ever.

God, I hope JJ Abrams’ new movie has something of Khan in it. But I have sincere doubts about that.

Oct

12

Con Schedule 2008-2009

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For those who are interested, I will definitely be attending World Fantasy this year (in just a few weeks) in Calgary. It’s the only con I can attend this year and I’m looking forward to it.

But looking ahead to next year, it looks like a more con-a-licious year. If it all works out. It’s dependent on my job and money and time, of course. And who knows what the economy will allow for. But this is the current plan:

Early Feb: NY Comicon – it’s local, it’s easy, and it’s my birthday weekend. I missed last year, so this year I plan on going.

Mid Feb: Boskone – it’s drivable and my CW friend Kristin encouraged me to come, so I will try.

May: Wiscon – a mini Clarion West reunion perhaps? And one of the better cons in the annual lineup. Plus I love Madison.

July: Readercon – again, I missed it last year, and I like the con a lot (and it’s driveable), so this year I want to make it.

November: World Fantasy – in San Jose! If I’m lucky, I’ll get to go and then drive up to wine country for a few days.

Not on the list right now is Worldcon – Montreal is not too far away, so I can probably make it, but I’m going to think about this for a while.

That’s the plan, of course subject to change, but that seems like quite a bit. But I will definitely be in Calgary in a few weeks. Hope to see some of you there.

Oct

2

Sale to Shimmer Magazine

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I just found out that I sold my story, “The Emperor’s Gift” to Shimmer Magazine for their Clockwork Jungle issue. It’s like having deja vu.

This has been a good writerly week for me.