It’s been a hectic week as things wind up and head toward Winter Break. First, MICA concluded its fall semester on Wednesday, and my students gave final presentations on what worked and what didn’t in their 30-page stories. They also received a final round of peer feedback, and most everyone was quite generous with their […]
“A date that will live in infamy.” December 7 signals America’s entry into World War II and deserves to be remembered. The date also brings back memories of the first and last time I succumbed to fannish exuberance. Star Trek: The Motion Picture was opening that day in 1979, and I was determined to have […]
Launching a Kickstarter campaign with my already packed schedule always comes with risk, but I went ahead and went for it with Thrilling Adventure Yarns 2026. As I write this, we’re at 61% funded after one week, which is good and means I will likely make my goal and produce the book. Its slow momentum […]