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Where Stories Come From: Essays - A CELEBRATION OF SLASHERS

So you're probably thinking...."Gee, Gordon, why are you involved with a Celebration of Slashers? After all, just because you wrote a short story about lady vampires doesn't make you a horror dude?"

Well, no...and technically, I cheated. Sort of.

(And although I enjoy horror films, my only major horror achievement was conning my parents into taking a teenaged me to see a triple bill of Cat People, American Werewolf in London, and Halloween 2).

I've spoken about my involvement with Paul Boot...

Tomorrow's Oak Lawn Fan Fest Schedule

My Doctor Who conversation is at 11:00 am; please check out Raks Geek (with friend Dawn) at 4:00 pm.

Hope to see you there!


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Your Monthly Summary of Online Shenanigans

If you've been following this blog, you know I've been busy with convention appearances, panels, and all sorts of fun...but now that things are starting to die down, I thought I would highlight some of my online appearances and writings.

For example - for many of you, I appear to be "crushing it", or "the favorite phrase of egotistical douchebags everywhere". Here's my recent Chicago Now post about the myth of "crushing it".

Not only am I proud of my recent C2E2 Doctor Who panel (thanks Da...

Some C2E2/Windy City Pulp Panel Thoughts

From Left to Right: Phillip Salomon, Dawn Xiana Moon, Gordon Dymowski, Shira Raider, and Karlyn Meyer

(Note: some content originally appeared on personal Facebook posts...and it's kind of long).

Moderating panels is a challenge; organizing and moderating even more so. As many of you are aware, I've been busy organizing a C2E2 Doctor Who panel as well as moderating a Windy City Pulp and Paper panel..and my schedule continues to be full.

Although scheduled as one of the first panels Friday mo...

The Blog THIS, Pal! Spring Roadshow

I know, I've been delinquent in blogging - new freelance client and other writing has taken precedence...

But that doesn't mean that I'm going to be shy and antisocial. So in that spirit, here's a listing of the various outings where you can encounter me...

April 3rd, 6:30 pm - Doctor Who: Earthshock screening at LaCatrina Cafe

April 4th, 6:00 pm - Spark Chicago/Freelancer's Union Meeting on Negotiation, Serendipity Labs

April 6th, 11:15 - She's the Doctor Now Panel at C2E2, Room S403&n...

Check Out My Doctor Who Panel At C2E2

Yes, I know I've been away from the blog for awhile....but I'm really happy to announce that I will leading a Doctor Who-themed panel for C2E2!

Please join me and friends Shira Raider and Phillip Salomon from Chicago Doctor Who Meetup; Dawn Xiana Moon from Raks Geek, and Karlyn Meyer from Chicago Nerd Social Club as we discuss female representation in Doctor Who.

Details are in the graphic, and don't forget - I can also be a presenter or panelist at your event!



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My (Belated) Birthday Reflections

(Thread starts at this Twitter post; check out the corresponding Twitter memory)

So for anyone who's been my friend over these past way-the-hell-more-than-18-years-of-life that I've lived....I'm grateful on my birthday to have you in my life.

Thank you. /18 pic.twitter.com/1mwo44uPt8— Gordon D (@gordondym) March 6, 2018

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Cruising (Not Boozing) Around the Internet

As you can see, I haven't been keeping out of trouble; in fact, there are several really cool opportunities where my name's been out in the spotlight in the past few weeks...and I'm also really glad to highlight (and repeat) several of them.

First, I'm glad that in 2017 I did two podcast interviews that really bring me a lot of pride: this interview for Radio Islam on Net Neutrality and this podcast interview for Working Class Creatives. The former I'm especially proud of because it helpe...

Join Me For...A MONTH OF LETTERS

I'll be honest...I've been feeling isolated. Much of it was due to the flu, but I've realized that I tend to spend more time in front of a keyboard. I miss the joy of putting pen to paper and reaching out...and in February, I plan to rectify that.

I'm participating in A Month of Letters Challenge  - every day, I have to mail at least one piece. That's it - could be a letter, package, or something that isn't business. Yes, it starts tomorrow, but at some point...things will run out.

Which is...

Should Art Be Political? You Mean...It Isn't Already?

Whenever I'm talking with others on Twitter or Facebook (it's almost never in person, for reasons that will soon become apparent), there's always a line of conversation. Usually, it's white dudes over 40 years of age (like me) who say something like this. (Although I admit that I had a conversation with a white woman over 40 years old who expressed similar sentiments over Doctor Who).

Usually, the line of conversation usually results in someone making a variation of the following:

"You know, I...