Cover illustration by me for both of these. Deja vu — I previously posted the wraparound art for these, but I’m posting this reminder that the books themselves are now available from Golden Gryphon Press. Shoutouts to publisher Gary Turner and editor Marty Halpern, for two more jobs well done.A THOUSAND DEATHS by George Alec…
There’s a bogus Blogspot using my name. It sells insurance. If you’re using a feed or Googling me, you’re likely to find this somewhere in your searches. No need to visit it as I’m sure it just encourages more bogusness. I’d like to contact Blogger and deal with this, and hopefully eliminate the bogus site.…
Been sitting on the fence waiting to buy a copy of COVER STORY: THE ART OF JOHN PICACIO, or Jess Nevins’ THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FANTASTIC VICTORIANA? Well, wait no longer. COVER STORY has been graced with not only 2007 Locus and Hugo Award nominations, but it’s also in large part why I’ve been nominated for…
Also known as our madcap, surgical strike trip to Worldcon 2007 in Yokohama, Japan…I’m back home now and dead-tired, but before I crash, here are a few sights and thoughts from the journey. The whole experience was worth every bit of time and money, and I’m so glad I went. Met my buddy Lou Anders…
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…