Marie Bilodeau's Blog, page 21
August 9, 2011
From Alberta to PEI!
This Friday I'm off to Calgary to partake of the new readercon-style When Words Collide. They have an awesome line-up of guests and I'm really looking forward to seeing a bunch of my friends. I haven't been to a Western con since World Fantasy in 2008! That's just wrong, I know.
This is the list of my fine panels:
Saturday, 8pm
Foothills 2
Story Time With Marie
My usual con fun storytelling
This is the list of my fine panels:
Saturday, 8pm
Foothills 2
Story Time With Marie
My usual con fun storytelling
August 4, 2011
Five-Year Plan - Strategy 1
Remember a loooong time ago when I promised I'd reveal my five-year plan? And I revealed my main goal and then said I'd reveal my strategies regularly and soon? Well, I lied. There you go. Just getting it out there.
I've found lately that my focus is wavering, so I guess that's a sign that I should post a bit more about my plan. Well, it'll probably help me re-focus, anyway, so here we go!
I've found lately that my focus is wavering, so I guess that's a sign that I should post a bit more about my plan. Well, it'll probably help me re-focus, anyway, so here we go!
July 26, 2011
Voting Time!
The Aurora Award voting system is up and running! If you read and loved Destiny's Blood, please vote for it in the Aurora Awards by clicking here! If you haven't yet had the chance to read it, I'm excited to announce that Dragon Moon Press is offering the e-book version for free (see my fancy side bar). I'll also be selling Destiny's Blood for a special price at my upcoming cons - When Words
July 22, 2011
Anthologies!
Exciting news! I sold two short stories this year (woo!), and the second one is now available! Co-written by the lovely and talented Gabrielle Harbowy, Deserter is part of Beast Within 2: Predator & Prey, edited by Jennifer Brozek and published by Graveside Books.
Co-writing a story was lots of fun. I wouldn't recommend doing it with someone you don't trust and respect. In my case, that was
Co-writing a story was lots of fun. I wouldn't recommend doing it with someone you don't trust and respect. In my case, that was
July 21, 2011
3,200 kms, Two Cons and One Swamp Later...
The past two weeks have been rollicking crazy fun. Roomy and I started off by going to the My Little Pony Fair in Providence, Rhode Island. (She's the collector. I'm the enabler, the ride and the booth bunny!) We started off our stay in Providence with a Lovecraft tour. For the poor souls amongst you who are not aware, H.P. Lovecraft spent quite a bit of his life in Providence. So did Edgar
July 11, 2011
Allons-y once more!
I'm back from Rhode Island and off tomorrow to the land of no Internet (gasp!) I'll be back with updates next week, including pics from last week's My Little Pony Fair. Our computer had issues, so no pictures could be downloaded. Ah well, trust me, they're worth the wait (and so very pink!)
Next weekend I'll be at Polaris! If you're gonna be there too, make sure to come say hi by the Dragon
Next weekend I'll be at Polaris! If you're gonna be there too, make sure to come say hi by the Dragon
July 5, 2011
Allons-y!
Usual disclaimer - Roomy is the pony collector. I'm the enabler. And boy am I good at enabling!
Roomy and I are off on an adventure tomorrow! Rhode Island it is for us, for the My Little Pony Fair (did I ever mention I'm a sucker for a road trip?) The actual fair will be at Hasbro headquarters, so much excitement abounds in the pony community. I'm looking forward to seeing it, too! I've
Roomy and I are off on an adventure tomorrow! Rhode Island it is for us, for the My Little Pony Fair (did I ever mention I'm a sucker for a road trip?) The actual fair will be at Hasbro headquarters, so much excitement abounds in the pony community. I'm looking forward to seeing it, too! I've
June 29, 2011
Publisher's Special!
The good people of Dragon Moon Press believe in the power of informed decisions (truly). Since Destiny's Blood was nominated for the Aurora Awards, my wonderful publisher is running a few specials to encourage readers to check it out and consider voting for it. How awesome is that?
For those of you who love a good e-book, you can now get Destiny's Blood for free (100% discount).
For those of you who love a good e-book, you can now get Destiny's Blood for free (100% discount).
June 27, 2011
Reviews, Awards, Shows... Oh My!
Last week was awesome. By last week, I mean Monday to Sunday. It was a good stretch! First of all, two reviews were spotted for When the Hero Comes Home, and both gave a nod to my story. And both loved the title of my story. Andrew Jack said: "There's also a story in there called The Legend Of Gluck by Marie Bilodeau. If a title that awesome doesn't interest you then you're dead to me."
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June 21, 2011
Launch at Polaris! With Mimosas!
The Dragon Moon Press team is proud (and giddy!) to bring you a Canadian launch of When the Hero Comes Home, at Polaris on July 17! Confirmed authors so far include Erik Buchanan (author of Small Magics and Cold Magics) and J.M. Frey (Author of Triptych), and myself! Here are the details:
WHEN: Sunday, July 17, 2011, 11 am to 1 pm
WHERE: Ten-Forward at Polaris
WHY: Really? Do you really have
WHEN: Sunday, July 17, 2011, 11 am to 1 pm
WHERE: Ten-Forward at Polaris
WHY: Really? Do you really have
