Mihaela Marija Perković's Blog: Rantalica, page 13
April 16, 2015
Pyrkon 2015
I have known about the now huge Polish SF convention in Poznan since Kontakt in Zagreb. And have been wanting to get to it ever since! When I got back from my GUFF trip to Australia and New Zealand, the … Continue reading
April 15, 2015
SFeraKon 2015!
SFerKon 2015 will be held May 15-17, 2015, at FER (that’s the acronym for the Croatian name of the University of Zagreb’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing that has served as the venue for the largest Croatian con for … Continue reading
April 14, 2015
The new Hugo ballot!
Some nominated works have been disqualified due to ineligibility. This the current Hugo ballot. If you have never voted for the Hugos – you can do it this year. Become a supporting member and the right to vote is yours! … Continue reading
Dysprosium: Monday
At Swancon in 2013, Monday came and I had not had enough. At Eastercon this year, Monday came and I needed more rest. Possibly because the Helsinki party was so great! I discovered a new kind of chips that alas … Continue reading
April 13, 2015
Dysprosium: Sunday
Hearing about someone’s creative process has always seemed a bit voyeuristic to me. This does happen a lot at SF cons and is a very enjoyable part of panels. I started off my Sunday morning with just such a panel, … Continue reading
April 12, 2015
Dysprosium: Saturday
One of the biggest disappointments of my Chicon 7 trip was the fact that the con hotel did not have a pool. I am addicted to swimming and after a long day of sitting there is nothing better than a … Continue reading
April 11, 2015
Dysprosium: Friday
I love to fly. The best thing about flying is the acceleration. If I could get paid to go through that sensation or the one astronauts’ experience at the beginning of a shuttle launch, I’d probably die of joy. But, … Continue reading
April 10, 2015
Nina goes to Sasquan!
Yesterday, at 20:30 CET came the result of the 2015 TAFF Race – and the winner is Nina Horvath. Doing a great campaign, she deserved to win. And her victory serves a higher purpose. It is good for Nina, good … Continue reading
April 8, 2015
Not Quite a Billion Year Spree: Swancon at 40
Ten years ago, I attended Swancon XXX, a strange and wondrous affair held at the Emerald Hotel Perth (now the Rendezvous Hotel Perth Central). I have many memories of that, my first SF convention, but the one thing that stands … Continue reading
April 5, 2015
Vote for TAFF: Last chance to send a European to Sasquan!
The oldest of them all – the TransAntlantic Fan Fund – is what we all dream of: being able to get to an American Worldcon without actually winning the lottery. Sending well-known SF fans between Europe and the US mostly … Continue reading
