Alex Gordon's Blog, page 21

Control

Fell asleep on the couch last night. Awoke at 6am, and decided wth might as well get up. Took Gaby to playcare. Did two loads of laundry. Changed bedding. Inventoried the deep freezer and the regular freezer because the next three weeks will be busy and I need to know what’s there. No need to … Continue reading Control →

Revisions

The edit letter for JERICHO arrived this evening. My editor and I had discussed her questions and concerns at Phoenix Comicon, so I knew what to expect. But there’s something about seeing it all in pixelated black and white that makes me reach for the wine. What the hell was I thinking? What was I … Continue reading Revisions →

Back home

Been home a few days. Had a great time in Phoenix. The con was a lot of fun–all my panels were well-attended, with good discussion. I attended a couple of screenwriting panels as well. I keep telling myself that someday I will attempt to write a script. Not sure when that someday will be…. List … Continue reading Back home →

Packing

Over the last week, the weather prediction for Phoenix Comicon Departure Day has cycled from sunny to cloudy/rainy to t-storms and back again to sunny (partly, at least). I think as long as the t-storms stay away, I’ll be good. Not a fan of delays or flight bumpiness. Part of the day will be spent … Continue reading Packing →

Travel countdown

It’s funny, the sorts of things that gnaw at me as departure day draws near. The timing of the fridge contents–will the milk last until I leave? If not, do I get a gallon? A half-gallon? A quart? Half-and-half isn’t as touchy since it’s ultra-pasteurized. It lasts for a month, month and a half. But … Continue reading Travel countdown →

Thrillerfest

Just received my Thrillerfest panel: TALKING, SINGING, OR TELEPATHY? The Paranormal Voice Panel Master: Rebecca York Eileen Carr Alex Gordon Jeff Gunhus James Hankins J.M. LeDuc Melissa F. Olson Thrillerfest runs from Thursday-Saturday, July 9-11. My panel is on Saturday afternoon, from 1-150pm. There will also be signings, I believe. And plenty of time to … Continue reading Thrillerfest →

Revision cookies and other things

Strong possibility that I will be seeing the JERICHO revision letter next week. That means baking this weekend in preparation–I need a filled cookie jar. I also like to have quick bread around, so. There will be Cowboy Cookies packed with toasted pecans and coconut, chocolate chips and oats and probably raisins. Also, a loaf … Continue reading Revision cookies and other things →

Another month, another convention

Phoenix Comicon, 28-31 May Finalized schedules are posted, including signings. Looking forward to meeting folks I’ve known online for months. Good Southwestern cuisine. I’ve been warned about the heat. Hope the hotel pool is nice.

Getting ready

Pre-con prep. Nothing serious, since C2E2 is local and I’m programmed for Fri-Sat, but I still have to pack and see to Princess Gaby. So of course I spent more time than I had to cleaning the car. Vacuumed, washed mats, polished the vinyl with special cleaner. Then I thought ‘wth’ and went ahead and … Continue reading Getting ready →

New Gideon outtake

“Zeke’s Funny Story”