For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
Yesterday’s highlights were some time spent with Gay and Joe (The Forever War) Haldeman, whom we had not seen in years. They are a delightful couple, and probably the best-traveled people we know, always jaunting around the world, visiting friends. … Read More
Worldcon has been a dizzying whirlwind, and I don’t just mean the wind-and-rain-swept tarmac between our hotel and the exhibition center! There’s been a lot going on, starting with a table talk and then a well-attended and -received panel called … Read More
Low key day today, after sleeping in following our expedition yesterday. We strolled through the throngs walking the city. Here’s the Edinburgh Castle, which overlooks the city. We never got up there for a tour of the inside, so I … Read More
Yesterday we saw more of Edinburgh, including an exhibit of contemporary Scottish painters, the St. Giles Cathedral, and a lot in between. Here’s the Walter Scott Monument, standing in our path. Or wait, is that Barad-dur? Well, whichever, here’s Allysen … Read More
That’s Edinboro not Edinburg as the Delta pilot called it. We’re here, and it’s beautiful! We came within a whisker of having to cancel the trip because of a painful blood clot in my leg, but I got cleared by … Read More
I want to get this posted before we leave for Scotland. Bria Burton has interviewed me a couple of times in the past on the radio, and she’s a great pleasure to talk to. But this is our first video … Read More
Yes, we’re going! Allysen and I have never been to Scotland and have always wanted to go. Our chance is upon us. This year’s SF Worldcon is in Glasgow, Aug. 8-12. We’re flying into Edinburgh, where we’ll spend about a … Read More