Frances Pauli's Blog, page 32
August 5, 2010
The Heart of the Matter
As much as I can attest to having a great time at the con, one thing vexed me. You see, I'm a member of the SFR Brigade (Science Fiction Romance) and I was looking forward to championing the genre to the straight SF crowd. The crowd surprised me and took an "oh that is awesome" attitude. Which should be a good thing.
Except I wanted to exercise my diplomatic skills, and they were completely unnecessary.
tiny whine
Really, it is a good thing, but now I need an outlet, and I've had a few days to m...
Except I wanted to exercise my diplomatic skills, and they were completely unnecessary.
tiny whine
Really, it is a good thing, but now I need an outlet, and I've had a few days to m...
August 2, 2010
Con-tented
Well the dust is settling. The suitcase is open, if not entirely unpacked yet.
The convention giggles have subsided, and I'm ready to process this one into a neat, reader-friendly package.
sigh.
Once again, Spocon was a pleasant suprise. I'm not able to explain the phenomenon--why the names are bigger, (heroic is some instances) and yet this particular convention takes the prize for friendly, approachable fun... Maybe the mystery of that is part of the charm. Maybe I'm just geographicaly biase...
The convention giggles have subsided, and I'm ready to process this one into a neat, reader-friendly package.
sigh.
Once again, Spocon was a pleasant suprise. I'm not able to explain the phenomenon--why the names are bigger, (heroic is some instances) and yet this particular convention takes the prize for friendly, approachable fun... Maybe the mystery of that is part of the charm. Maybe I'm just geographicaly biase...
July 26, 2010
Con-taining my Excitement
It's that time again, boys and girls....
sunblock, check.
furry slippers, check.
Star Trek communicator jewelry, check.
....
less than a week till con time. The good one, you know.
This year's line up is full of fabulous pros, returning favorites
and a chaotic half written schedule of fabulous panels.
I'm almost twitching with excitement.
I'll give a full report on my return, but until then--
party on, Dude.
Frances
sunblock, check.
furry slippers, check.
Star Trek communicator jewelry, check.
....
less than a week till con time. The good one, you know.
This year's line up is full of fabulous pros, returning favorites
and a chaotic half written schedule of fabulous panels.
I'm almost twitching with excitement.
I'll give a full report on my return, but until then--
party on, Dude.
Frances
July 18, 2010
A Cruel Injustice
I have two children, both under that age of five.
This summer, our local movie house is running a free movie program. Three days a week they screen a slightly less than new feature before the actual films get going, and they open the doors to the community and let the masses watch for free.
Now, at 10 am on weekdays, that means moms...with kids. People like me.
Mom's who rarely get out of the house at all during the week. Mom's who aren't certain their children will sit through an entire movie a...
This summer, our local movie house is running a free movie program. Three days a week they screen a slightly less than new feature before the actual films get going, and they open the doors to the community and let the masses watch for free.
Now, at 10 am on weekdays, that means moms...with kids. People like me.
Mom's who rarely get out of the house at all during the week. Mom's who aren't certain their children will sit through an entire movie a...
July 9, 2010
Space Slugs is Turning One
Space Slugs will be one year old on Sat. July 10th. In celebration, I'm holding an all day facebook party at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frances...
There will be sneak peeks at upcoming episodes, favorite quotes, and on the hour trivia questions with FABULOUS PRIZES.....
okay, they're sort of fabulous, fun and campy prizes. :-D
Stop by for some super snarky space action and trivia lunacy.
Frances Pauli
There will be sneak peeks at upcoming episodes, favorite quotes, and on the hour trivia questions with FABULOUS PRIZES.....
okay, they're sort of fabulous, fun and campy prizes. :-D
Stop by for some super snarky space action and trivia lunacy.
Frances Pauli
July 8, 2010
Things and Stuff
I just discovered the Science Fiction Romance Reading Challenge at:
http://raelori.blogspot.com/p/2010-sf...
I believe it's the first one of its kind and I'm diving in if anyone else wants to play.
Also, I have an interview up today over at Raine Delight's blog:
http://rainedelightbooknook.blogspot....
And I got my new phone, fancy, lovely, camera and unlimited web surfing....
and I still can't get that bloody communicator sound on it. ...
http://raelori.blogspot.com/p/2010-sf...
I believe it's the first one of its kind and I'm diving in if anyone else wants to play.
Also, I have an interview up today over at Raine Delight's blog:
http://rainedelightbooknook.blogspot....
And I got my new phone, fancy, lovely, camera and unlimited web surfing....
and I still can't get that bloody communicator sound on it. ...
July 4, 2010
Tech Envy
Have I mentioned that I suffer from this before?
It seems like a recurring theme, and it's definitely time to do something about it.
My good friend sent me some links the other day--nothing too out there, just personal hover vehicles, jet packs, little household robots (WANT) and the like.
Okay, I have a weakness for robots. I'd still like a ROOMBA or whatever they called those little vaccuum disks. I don't care if they clean properly, I just want it to run around and make robot noises.
Of co...
It seems like a recurring theme, and it's definitely time to do something about it.
My good friend sent me some links the other day--nothing too out there, just personal hover vehicles, jet packs, little household robots (WANT) and the like.
Okay, I have a weakness for robots. I'd still like a ROOMBA or whatever they called those little vaccuum disks. I don't care if they clean properly, I just want it to run around and make robot noises.
Of co...
June 29, 2010
PSSSSSST! Pass It On
Hear Ye, Hear Ye,
An Open Letter On Piracy
Read, pass, tweet, post, hoot and spread it around.
:-)
Frances
An Open Letter On Piracy
Read, pass, tweet, post, hoot and spread it around.
:-)
Frances
June 25, 2010
Chat with: Anita Philmar
Please join me in welcoming author, Anita Philmar.
Anita, when did you know you wanted to be an author? Can you tell us a little bit about how you got there?
I believe I toyed with the idea when I was back in high school. My parents didn't like the idea and wanted me to concentrate on jobs that would make enough money to support myself. I put my dreams on a shelf and rediscover the joy of telling stories when my children were born, but still I delayed until I was given, the time to fully explor...
Anita, when did you know you wanted to be an author? Can you tell us a little bit about how you got there?
I believe I toyed with the idea when I was back in high school. My parents didn't like the idea and wanted me to concentrate on jobs that would make enough money to support myself. I put my dreams on a shelf and rediscover the joy of telling stories when my children were born, but still I delayed until I was given, the time to fully explor...
June 20, 2010
WooHoo for Mollusks
Space Slugs has recieved an "editor's pick" award for 2010 at Textnovel.com!!
(It gets a really cool virtual medal thingy)
I'm stoked. Surf by and check it out. If you like the site, if you like the story, a vote or a follow will help with the big contest ending in Aug. for a 1000$ advance.
Thanks to everyone who fans Slugs and follows and just hangs out and keeps me sane.
Cheers!
Frances
(It gets a really cool virtual medal thingy)
I'm stoked. Surf by and check it out. If you like the site, if you like the story, a vote or a follow will help with the big contest ending in Aug. for a 1000$ advance.
Thanks to everyone who fans Slugs and follows and just hangs out and keeps me sane.
Cheers!
Frances
