Horror Find Weekend

I'll be there this weekend, arriving late on Friday, at my table Saturday and Sunday!

I'll have a couple special guests with me! It's a surprise, but let's say they're the biggest Rowdy Roddy Piper fans that will be at the con!

Contributor Copies

Came in the mail yesterday!

I should have copies at HORRORFIND!

Back from World Con

Had a great time in Reno, delivering my paper to a good sized crowd (I'd say 35 or so). Very intelligent questions after.

While there, did a lot of good tourist stuff. I was there with a friend from high school, Bill Lebeda, whom I hadn't seen in a couple years (him living in CA and all).

The downtown casinos were kind of deserted (less so on Saturday night, but even then, pretty thinly attended).

The Harrah's Car Museum I thought was an amazing collection, at least through the 1950s. Well curated and presented.

While thinking what to do in Reno, I suddenly remembered (I have no idea where I first heard it) that the Bonnie and Clyde death car was somewhere nearby. So we drove out to Verdi, NV and saw it. I have to say - when you walk around from the passenger's side (which is where you probably first see it, since it's facing the main doors that way) and see the full scope of damage on the driver's side - that's a pretty jarring experience. I mean, that's overkill in a really concrete way.

Then it was off to Virginia City, NV, for their touristy stuff (museum and train ride) and some great shopping for Christmas gifts. (I hate always seeing the same generic stuff at the mall and love to bring home something unusual and save it for Christmas and/or birthdays.)

Came home to a great review of GOTLD at The Crawl Space. Thanks!

Warrant

Lead singer dead of unknown causes today.

And it reminds me of something, and I'll use my blog to ask, even though it's a very long shot.

I got a mix tape from a student years ago (in fact, my third year teaching, out of a career now of 18 years). It was all hair metal, which even at that time was a bit "retro" or nostalgic. "Cherry Pie" was the first track. It was a very thoughtful gift. The student was Liz Guidi and none of my Net searching skills have ever found her since. So if she or someone who knows her stumbles on this - say "hi." Thanks!

Summer / Fall Appearances

I thought I should put them all together in one post!

I will be giving a paper at the WORLD SCIENCE FICTION CONVENTION in Reno, August 17-21, 2011.

Panels and a table at HORROR FIND WEEKEND, September 2-4, 2011.

Panels, readings, and a table at HORROR REALM, September 16-18, 2011.

ROCHESTER SCI-FI ANIME CON, September 24, 2011

Halloween Horror Expo, Niles, Ohio, October 29, 2011

Guest!

I'm thrilled to announce I'll be a guest at this fall's

HALLOWEEN HORROR EXPO!!

I hope to see all my fans from Western PA and Eastern Ohio there!

Lucy

One of the most common requests I've gotten is to write backstories for my D2L characters - especially Milton and Lucy. It looks like the Lucy one might happen soon. I'll keep you informed!