So, you’ve been to all the panels and you’ve pestered all the guests you could find, now what are you gonna do with all your free time? Trust me, you’re greatly mistaken! Did you know there was an art show with hundreds of pieces of original art for sale? There is tons of fantastic stuff to see and buy! Did… Read more →
Twice my con buddy, Anthony Fuller, invited me to attend a radio drama. For two years, I missed it. But that ended this year when I had the honor of witnessing the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company perform “The Island of Dr. Moreau” by H.G. Wells. Having never attended a radio drama before, I was surprised to see so many people… Read more →
Weyr Fest has officially begun, and as most fans know, Anne McCaffrey herself is attending Dragon*Con 2003. According to director Anna Smith, the Pern track has evolved to include more of McCaffrey’s worlds with some exciting new additions this year. For the first time, the Pern track is also offering a writer’s workshop, hosted by Todd McCaffrey, co-author of Dragon’s… Read more →
The blade lunged toward my chest, but I was ready. My opponent didn’t have a chance. I parried, striking his foil aside . . . At least, that’s what I meant to do. With a deft flick of his wrist, his foil circled my heavier rapier, never allowing my blade to touch his. I had time to think, “Uh-oh, I’m… Read more →
Panels about writing and getting published are often filled with questions on how to accomplish this feat. In “A Question of Writing” this afternoon’s discussion kept coming back to print on demand, or POD. The lure of instant publishing without the fear of rejection is enticing, but the beginning writer needs to temper their desire to see their work in… Read more →
“The God of War approacheth as the Sun doth rise, and thou shalt know that the morrow bringeth the Conclave Draconic.” Yes, dear reader, this year’s Dragon*Con has been presaged by an event of truly astronomical import. The planet Mars, the bloody red orb, the planet in the solar system closest to ours, is closer to Earth than it has… Read more →
A lucky few managed to squeeze into the pre-registration line for Dragon*Con 2003 on Thursday evening. With nothing to do and too much line to stand in, they were more than willing to be distracted by a few questions regarding Anne McCaffrey, creator of the world of Pern as well as other popular book series and short stories. Alvin Harrison,… Read more →
We’ve been journeying through the lands of Middle Earth and strolling through the halls of Hogwarts for the past two years, thanks to the magic of the silver screen. So when do we get to soar with dragons through the skies of Pern? We’ve finally got the necessary filmmaking technology to do justice to the dragons and their riders, and… Read more →
