Mediawestcon

I've just learned of my first panel at a sf&f convention, Mediawestcon and, wouldn't you know it, the topic is "The Kencyrath: Why Doesn't Anyone Know about This Series?" Still, I'm glad of the mention. Maybe it will get me some new readers. I feel like a "best kept secret" but that, at least, is better than being completely invisible.

Excitement at the stable this morning: I took Countess outside for the first time this season and she tried to buck me off. I lost a stirrup just as we left the grass and hit the hard gravel drive. My fault, though: I locked up on her reins due to nervousness. Still, how can a horse spend most of her time outside and still freak when asked to carry a rider there? We'll try again next time. I really do want to trail ride.

Next month I'll be out in Portland again, but very briefly before we head out for the Olympic Peninsula. This will be my first road trip with Melinda and her five-year-old twins. Lord knows how it's going to go.

PS. My next major convention is Chicon in Chicago at the end of the summer. I hope to see some of you there.