So I'm on a Heinlein kick right now, sue me. I finished (again) The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress and am now on a Heinlein juvenile, titled Space Cadet. It's one I was unfamiliar with so I started it last night. So far, about what I expected from a book written in 1948, though the … Continue reading Working To Stay Working
“Lawyers in Hell”
“Oui,” Marie Antoinette snarled at the swaying shrunken head. “Our dear prophet has lied again!” “I did not lie,” the shrunken head replied. “I did as you asked.” “I asked how to move into a place befitting my status!” Marie shrieked. “And you got us into Unwelfare housing, like common trash!” -- Jason Cordova, in … Continue reading “Lawyers in Hell”
A Grand Experiment
I've been thinking a lot about Kindle's new self-publishing program they have set up (okay, not "new" to the world but "new" to me) and how it might help authors. It's a sweet little racket Amazon is pulling , cutting out the publisher for new and established authors to sell their book for as little … Continue reading A Grand Experiment
First Amendment Update
I usually stay out of politics on here (really, who wants to hear me ramble about how screwed up we are but, when compared to the rest of the world, are actually the ideal union?) but a lot of my friends have been up in arms over the recent Westboro Baptist Church and the favorable … Continue reading First Amendment Update
Plague, Arriving
The plague has descended upon humanity once more, its earthly visage being two small, innocent children... Yeah, the kids are sick and home from school again. Just makes the timing all the more difficult because I am alone with the plague. I'm skeered. "AND INJUSTICE FOR ALL" is completed and turned in to the editor. … Continue reading Plague, Arriving
Are You Self Defeating?
Agent Lucienne Diver on why writers are sometimes "self-defeating". A great little read, go take a look.
Mysticon 2011 AAR
First off, thanks to the staff and volunteers of Mysticon. It was a very well-run con and I for one look forward to attending next year. Lots of great guests and good panels. We arrived around 4:30 on Friday afternoon, a little early because I didn't want to be late for opening ceremonies. Got checked … Continue reading Mysticon 2011 AAR
Gone POOF
That sound you just heard? That's the sound of a thousand voices, screaming as one in horror as I descend upon their unwary city, bringing pestilence and despair. It's con weekend! Yeah, have a good weekend everyone!
Mysticon Tomorrow
Wow it's cold in my room this morning. Tomorrow is Mysticon, which is going to be a lot of fun. I'll get to talk about both my book and my short stories for the upcoming anthologies Lawyers in Hell and Adventurers in Hell. I may even get invited into the following one, Engineers in Hell. Not … Continue reading Mysticon Tomorrow
I’m Old, Really
This morning I was finishing up ...AND INJUSTICE FOR ALL when the phone in the rec room rang. I usually don't answer it, but the last time I did that it turned out to be the school letting me know that one of the kids I'm on the emergency call list for (Ellie) was sick … Continue reading I’m Old, Really
Cease and Desist
I had a brief moment of "Uh oh" this afternoon when I went out to check the mail. I noticed what appeared to be an official looking large envelope from Pyr Books crammed into the mailbox. I handled it with some caution because I have heard stories about "official looking envelopes" and the havoc they … Continue reading Cease and Desist
Deadlines Go By
Four days and counting until Mysticon. Come down to Roanoke if you'd like to purchase an autograph copy of my book and meet more famous authors than myself. It'll be a blast! The cold, harsh reality of the dreaded "deadline" is looming up on the horizon. I can feel its icy tendrils grasping at my … Continue reading Deadlines Go By
…and nothing else matters…
Countdown: 5 days until Mysticon, which I am very excited to be a participant at. I haven't been to a con in quite a while now, and I need a con fix. As I mentioned previously, I have posted my schedule (so far as I know it) and am eagerly awaiting a few of said … Continue reading …and nothing else matters…
The Windy Plains of Knowitallville
It's a windy day up at Soldier's Retreat today, with gusts up to 35+ mph. It's really cool to watch the flag whip around in the wind, as well as the windsock down on the runway stand nearly straight out. In the Lawyers in Hell group, we were talking about surroundings and how to use … Continue reading The Windy Plains of Knowitallville
Borders and Realities
I'm sad that Borders has filed for bankruptcy, though I am also relieved that my royalties will be unaffected (neither Borders nor B&N carried Corruptor) by the turmoil. But yeah, I shouldn't be directly affected by the bankruptcy, if anybody was wondering. Those whose books were in their stores before the bankruptcy filing, however, could … Continue reading Borders and Realities
Jason Córdova 