I’ve been attending Shore Leave since their third show and haven’t missed one since their fifth. And look, it’s year 27 already. Where does the time go?The schedule got finalized and I now know where I’ll be throughout the weekend. In addition to the below, I’ll be doing some Emcee duties with a stellar line-up of guests, many of whom I have yet to meet.For those attending, I look forward to seeing you there.Friday 10 p.m. – wheneverMeet the Pros PartyWherein all your pals sit at tables, poking fun at one another and signing booksSaturday, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.Solo hour where I’ll talk about my current writing projects, my current collections at DC Comics and show movie trailers (don’t know which ones yet since they haven’t arrived).Saturday, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.The Giant Red Ball: Four Years of AliasGreg Cox, Keith R. A. DeCandido, and yours truly babble about a favorite show.Saturday, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.The Process of Tie-In NovelsGreg Cox, Howard Weinstein, Susan Wright and yours truly simply babble.Saturday, 8 p.m.Masquerade, with yours truly as a judgeSunday, 10 a.m. – 12 noonMystery Trekkie TheatrePeter David, Mike Friedman and yours truly poke fun at something truly wretched or truly great.Sunday 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.The Bob and Howie ShowA perennial favorite, we’re now slotted as the Showcase pre-show and we’re fine with that since the crowds need a diversion while the stage is dressed.And let me plug my kids:Saturday, 11 a.m. – 12 noonBoogie Knights. The quintet perform some old time favorites and if you’ve never sampled these guys, make a point of checking them out. Katie is now in her third season with the group.Sunday, 6 p.m.Harry Potter and the Half-Brood Prisoner of the Sorcerer’s Secret Goblet of the Phoenix, the parody Showcase written and performed by the fans. Robbie will be one of the many silly participants.
Nomi and I will be at Readercon, of course. Have a great time!
I look forward to making you laugh heartily during the Masquerade, Bob. Don’t worry, no Mets bashing this year. At least, not during my sketch. ;)See you Friday. 😀
Shoreleave 2005 was my very 1st one, and I loved every minute of it! It was so fun and most of the stars were very friendly. It was a great chance to hang out with my friends and to make new ones…Looking forward to many more!David M. SitbonCrewman, U.S.S. SovereignPhiladelphia, PA