Victoria Janssen's Blog, page 57
July 20, 2011
Some Readercon 2011 Reports
There are far too many Readercon reports proliferating on the internet for me to link them all, but here are a few of interest!
A report in The New Scientist.
A report on Classic Non-Fiction: The Jewel Hinged Jaw, "a concise review of Samuel R. Delany's career in the literary criticism of SF."
There's a video of Michael Swanwick's interview of Guest of Honor Gardner Dozois, taken by Scott Edelman.
Joy Marchand's Report – she most enjoyed the non-panel events.
July 17, 2011
"In the Trenches," Hewlett
In the Trenches
As I lay in the trenches
Under the Hunter's Moon,
My mind ran to the lenches
Cut in a Wiltshire down.
I saw their long black shadows,
The beeches in the lane,
The gray church in the meadows
And my white cottage—plain.
Thinks I, the down lies dreaming
Under that hot moon's eye,
Which sees the shells fly screaming
And men and horses die.
And what makes she, I wonder,
Of the horror and the blood,
And what's her luck, to sunder
The evil from the good?
'T was more than I...
July 14, 2011
At Readercon 22
I'm at Readercon 22 this weekend.
You can find me at these panels and discussion groups:
Saturday July 16, 10:00 AM G
Victoria Janssen (leader), Alaya Dawn Johnson, Toni L.P. Kelner, Kate Nepveu, JoSelle Vanderhooft.
In science fiction, aliens are often used to explore aspects of otherness in our own society, such as gender and race. How are the mythical creatures of paranormal romance and urban fantasy being used to explore these same issues? What are the ...
July 13, 2011
Readercon 22 Schedule
The full schedule for Readercon 22, including program item descriptions, is now available.
July 11, 2011
What I'm Up To
I haven't posted a lot about writing lately – that's because I haven't been doing much writing!
Part of that is because I needed some time for family and friends, and part of it is that I desperately needed some time off. However, I've also been busy with the business side of writing, mostly networking, which doesn't translate well into interesting blog posts (unless you like name-dropping). I attended the IASPR and RWA conferences, and later this week will be attending Readercon. I...
July 10, 2011
"Courage," Dyneley Hussey
Courage
Alone amid the battle-din untouched
Stands out one figure beautiful, serene;
No grime of smoke nor reeking blood hath smutched
The virgin brow of this unconquered queen.
She is the Joy of Courage vanquishing
The unstilled tremors of the fearful heart;
And it is she that bids the poet sing,
And gives to each the strength to bear his part.
Her eye shall not be dimmed, but as a flame
Shall light the distant ages with its fire,
That men may know the glory of her name,
That ...
July 8, 2011
Cool views out my RWA 2011 hotel room
This was the view out my hotel room at RWA 2011.
I'm especially happy there were water towers.
July 7, 2011
Torchwood hits New York City
I spotted this poster for the new Torchwood series around Times Square. It was hard to miss. Note the scale.
Comprare to the double-decker bus!
July 6, 2011
My 2011 Readercon Schedule
I'll be attending Readercon 22 on July 14-17, in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Here's my schedule:
Saturday July 16, 10:00 AM G
Victoria Janssen (leader), Alaya Dawn Johnson, Toni L.P. Kelner, Kate Nepveu, JoSelle Vanderhooft.
In science fiction, aliens are often used to explore aspects of otherness in our own society, such as gender and race. How are the mythical creatures of paranormal romance and urban fantasy being used to explore these same issues? What a...
July 5, 2011
2011 Harlequin Party Pics
Crystal Jordan and me, before we headed out to the party.
The gorgeous lobby of the New York Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
Attendees were given "dancing socks" upon arrival.
The ballroom was long and narrow, and very crowded!
Harlequin Historical author Elaine Golden had awesome shoes.
Author Elaine Golden (still wearing the shoes).
Author Leia Rice looking snazzy.
I hung out with some of my science fiction friends – author Laura Anne Gilman and agent Lucienne Diver.
More science fiction types ...
