Escape from Cubicle 17 http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com an escape from the mundane into the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy fandom Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:13:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en © chrislmerle@yahoo.com () chrislmerle@yahoo.com 1440 A podcast covering science fiction and fantasy fandom with interviews with writers, artists, and fans. chrislmerle@yahoo.com No no http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/e17.jpg Escape from Cubicle 17 http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com 144 144 EFC17-006 Wm. Mark Simmons http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2008/03/10/efc17-006-wm-mark-simmons/ http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2008/03/10/efc17-006-wm-mark-simmons/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:13:39 +0000 escapee http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2008/03/10/efc17-006-wm-mark-simmons/ Interview with author and filker Wm. Mark Simmons recorded at Fencon IV.

Is also a broadcaster. Music director of Radio Kansas.

We talk about his writing

Half-Life series

All about Chris Cséjthe

Habeas Corpses

Dead Easy

books standalone

Pathfinders

demos a filk song

filk circles take on many different forms.

closes with a filk song.

Links

http://www.sff.net/people/wm.mark.simmons/

]]> http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2008/03/10/efc17-006-wm-mark-simmons/feed/ 35:25 Interview with author and filker Wm. Mark Simmons recorded at Fencon IV. Is also a broadcaster. Music director of Radio Kansas. We talk about his writing Half-Life series All ... Interview with author and filker Wm. Mark Simmons recorded at Fencon IV. Is also a broadcaster. Music director of Radio Kansas. We talk about his writing Half-Life series All about Chris Cseacute;jthe Habeas Corpses Dead Easy books standalone Pathfinders demos a filk song filk circles take on many different forms. closes with a filk song. Links http://www.sff.net/people/wm.mark.simmons/ Podcast,,General chrislmerle@yahoo.com no No Podfaded? http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2008/03/09/podfaded/ http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2008/03/09/podfaded/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:21:49 +0000 escapee http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2008/03/09/podfaded/ Has Escape from Cubicle 17 suffered from the dreaded podfading disease? I must confess to some degree it has, but all hope is not lost. You will soon see a recovery and more podcasts. I do have several in the can that need some editing before posting. So it’s not a lack of material. I can’t say how often new ones will be posted, but I assure you that they will be posted.

I would like to make a note of some changes coming down the pike. I also do the Conestoga Podcast. Since both of these podcasts are basically the same I will be combining them. I’ll be posting most if not all of the remaining Conestoga Podcasts recorded at Conestoga 11 here on EFC17. Eventually, I’ll create an archive of all the ones from Conestoga on a separate page. If I do record any podcasts at Conestoga 12 - July25-27, 2008 in Tulsa, OK they will be under the EFC17 name.

So check back but not too frequently.

]]> http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2008/03/09/podfaded/feed/ EFC17-005 Tim Miller http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/11/27/efc17-005-tim-miller/ http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/11/27/efc17-005-tim-miller/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:38:36 +0000 escapee http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/11/27/efc17-005-tim-miller/ At long last. Here is the first of several interviews I recorded at Fen Con IV. This with 2007’s con chair Tim Miller and co-founder. The other co-founder is Ed Dravecky whom I hope to interview in the future.

I’ll try to add some more show notes later, but without people like Tim, Ed and their whole crew fans like us wouldn’t get to meet the authors and artists whose work we love nor get to have fun with our fellow fans.

]]> http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/11/27/efc17-005-tim-miller/feed/ 15:58 At long last. Here is the first of several interviews I recorded at Fen Con IV. This with 2007's con chair Tim Miller and co-founder. ... At long last. Here is the first of several interviews I recorded at Fen Con IV. This with 2007's con chair Tim Miller and co-founder. The other co-founder is Ed Dravecky whom I hope to interview in the future. I'll try to add some more show notes later, but without people like Tim, Ed and their whole crew fans like us wouldn't get to meet the authors and artists whose work we love nor get to have fun with our fellow fans. Podcast chrislmerle@yahoo.com no No Fen Con IV http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/24/fen-con-iv/ http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/24/fen-con-iv/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2007 03:30:24 +0000 escapee http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/24/fen-con-iv/ Just got back from Fen Con IV in Dallas, TX. I had a great time and recorded a few interviews which I will be posting over the coming weeks. Vadercast was the featured podcaster their. Alas, our paths never crossed. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to meet up with them in the future.

Update 10-8-2007 — Unfortunately, I’ve been a little busy since I’ve returned from Fen Con. I should have the first podcast up by next week.

Update 10-29-2007 — October has been a very busy month and alas some hobbies have had to be delayed including this one.  I do have new interviews on the way. Until then have a great Halloween (Oidhche Shamhna).

]]> http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/24/fen-con-iv/feed/ EFC17-004 Rachel Caine http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/21/efc17-004-rachel-caine/ http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/21/efc17-004-rachel-caine/#comments Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:41:21 +0000 escapee http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/21/efc17-004-rachel-caine/ Show Notes

3rd interview from Archon 31 with author Rachel Caine

best known for her Weather Warden series and Morganville Vampire series.

we talk about the latest Weather Wardens book: Thin Air.

Thin Air

short story “Dead Man’s Chest” in My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding

has another story “Roman Holiday, or SPQ ARRRRRRR!” coming up in My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon

was planning to be a professional musician even played for Henry Mancini

It’s 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon not 7.

Is a breast cancer survivor

reason for pen names have changed over the decades

2nd Vetching with Selina (http://www.yarddogpress.com/)

Links

http://www.rachelcaine.com/

http://rachelcaine.livejournal.com/ 

]]> http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/21/efc17-004-rachel-caine/feed/ 27:05 Show Notes 3rd interview from Archon 31 with author Rachel Caine best known for her Weather Warden series and Morganville Vampire series. we talk about the latest ... Show Notes 3rd interview from Archon 31 with author Rachel Caine best known for her Weather Warden series and Morganville Vampire series. we talk about the latest Weather Wardens book: Thin Air. short story "Dead Man's Chest" in My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding has another story "Roman Holiday, or SPQ ARRRRRRR!" coming up in My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon was planning to be a professional musician even played for Henry Mancini It's 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon not 7. Is a breast cancer survivor reason for pen names have changed over the decades 2nd Vetching with Selina (http://www.yarddogpress.com/) Links http://www.rachelcaine.com/ http://rachelcaine.livejournal.com/nbsp; Podcast chrislmerle@yahoo.com no No EFC17-003 Episode Three http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/14/efc17-003-episode-three/ http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/14/efc17-003-episode-three/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:30:12 +0000 escapee http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/14/efc17-003-episode-three/ Two new segments. Show notes are a bit sparse this time. I kept my narration down to a minimum because it’s ragweed season and I’m allergic to it.

Mel’s Take

Mel Tatum’s does a book review of Hurricane Moon by Alexis Glynn Latner.

Selina Rosen’s new segment wherein she talks about stuff. Can you guess what it is called? Is it:

  1. Stretching With Selina
  2. Sketching With Selina
  3. Vetching With Selina
  4. Etching With Selina
  5. Fetching With Selina
  6. Buy My Books at Yard Dog Press.

I’ll be attending Fen Con IV, Dallas, TX Sept. 21-23, 2007. I hoe to get some great interviews.

—
Not in the show but notes in general in regards to Fen Con. Guests attending that have appeared on the Conestoga Podcast: David Lee Anderson (not online yet), Maggie Bonham (appeared in 3 podcasts), Bradley Denton, Deborah LeBlanc, and M.T. Reiten.

I have an interview with Rachel Caine coming soon on EFC17 who will also be a guest at Fen Con IV.

]]> http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/09/14/efc17-003-episode-three/feed/ 19:20 Two new segments. Show notes are a bit sparse this time. I kept my narration down to a minimum because it's ragweed season and ... Two new segments. Show notes are a bit sparse this time. I kept my narration down to a minimum because it's ragweed season and I'm allergic to it. Mel's Take Mel Tatum's does a book review of Hurricane Moon by Alexis Glynn Latner. Selina Rosen's new segment wherein she talks about stuff. Can you guess what it is called? Is it: Stretching With Selina Sketching With Selina Vetching With Selina Etching With Selina Fetching With Selina Buy My Books at Yard Dog Press. I'll be attending Fen Con IV, Dallas, TX Sept. 21-23, 2007. I hoe to get some great interviews. --- Not in the show but notes in general in regards to Fen Con. Guests attending that have appeared on the Conestoga Podcast: David Lee Anderson (not online yet), Maggie Bonham (appeared in 3 podcasts), Bradley Denton, Deborah LeBlanc, and M.T. Reiten. I have an interview with Rachel Caine coming soon on EFC17 who will also be a guest at Fen Con IV. Podcast chrislmerle@yahoo.com no No EFC17-002 Joshua Bilmes http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/30/efc17-002-joshua-bilmes/ http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/30/efc17-002-joshua-bilmes/#comments Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:19:53 +0000 escapee http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/30/efc17-002-joshua-bilmes/ 2nd of the 3 interviews recorded at Archon 31.

Show Notes

Joshua Bilmes, proprietor of Jabberwockey Literary Agency, http://www.awfulagent.com/.

What brings him to Archon 31 (aka 9th NASFIC, aka Tuckercon)

Visits lots of bookstores

Fairview Heights Borders one of the best in the nation for science fiction & fantasy

How he became an agent

Stan Schmidt and Betsy Mitchell were instrumental

had no grand plan to be an agent but had the connections to get him started.

last nights panel: Here Comes the Pitch
What to do when an aspiring author has that manuscript

It isn’t just what you know. It’s who you know.

going to cons to meet other authors, editors, agents and going towriters conferences too

Why does an author need an agent?

Needs a good agent. Bad agent can cause more harm.

Some publishers don’t look at unsolicited manuscripts. Helps author get thru doors
Agent more attuned to what editor, publisher needs.
Agents are familiar w/ ins and outs of contracts.

An agent wants to build a lasting relationship. Can be like a marriage

Some of the most successful authors have had the same agents for decades

Has an impressive stable of authors
Host has met a few:

Elizabeth Moon
John Hemry
John Moore
Alexis Glynn Latner

Books coming out

During the week of Archon 31 (out now)

Brandon Sandernon’s Mistborn

Violette Malan Sleeping God (trade paper) Mirror Prince (mass market)

Steve Mancino (Joshua’s agent partner)

Kat Richardson’s Poltergeist

Future books Fall 2007 and 2008

Simon Green The Unnatural Inquirer: A Novel of The Nightside (1st hardcover)

Charlaine Harris 8th Sookie Stackhouse novel

Tanya Huff bloodties

biggest success selling a first novelist
peter bret del rey title 1st

Elizabeths Moon’s final book in the Vatta’s War Saga Victory Conditions will be out February 2008. She turned in the final manuscript just before Archon 31.

Hasn’t seen a lot of changes in the publishing industry

Has seen a lot of changes in the retail side. Mid-80’s lots of mall stores. Now lots of superstores

You can’t stumble across a book anymore. You have to go to a big store with intent to buy bookLots of changes in distribution to non-book stores: pharmacies, grocery stores, etc. Fewer distributors. Less variety.

Word of mouth is important
Joshua encourage clients to get out and meet people.

I mention podcasts have changed my non-fiction buying habits These are usually radio shows released as podcasts. And I hope podcasts will help change fiction buying habits.There are more outlets for book reviews available now, especially on the Internet.

Such as Sci Fi Weekly

I mentioned I interviewed TM Wagner of http://sfreviews.net/

Joshua’s recommended websites for SF publishing news

http://www.sfscope.com
http://www.locusmag.com

andrew wheeler at comicmix.com

Wants query letters on a piece of paper

Commandments when talking/writing to an agent

]]> http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/30/efc17-002-joshua-bilmes/feed/ 31:17 2nd of the 3 interviews recorded at Archon 31. Show Notes Joshua Bilmes, proprietor of Jabberwockey Literary Agency, http://www.awfulagent.com/. What brings him to Archon 31 (aka 9th ... 2nd of the 3 interviews recorded at Archon 31. Show Notes Joshua Bilmes, proprietor of Jabberwockey Literary Agency, http://www.awfulagent.com/. What brings him to Archon 31 (aka 9th NASFIC, aka Tuckercon) Visits lots of bookstores Fairview Heights Borders one of the best in the nation for science fiction #38; fantasy How he became an agent Stan Schmidt and Betsy Mitchell were instrumental had no grand plan to be an agent but had the connections to get him started. last nights panel: Here Comes the Pitch What to do when an aspiring author has that manuscript It isn't just what you know. It's who you know. going to cons to meet other authors, editors, agents and going towriters conferences too Why does an author need an agent? Needs a good agent. Bad agent can cause more harm. Some publishers don't look at unsolicited manuscripts. Helps author get thru doors Agent more attuned to what editor, publisher needs. Agents are familiar w/ ins and outs of contracts. An agent wants to build a lasting relationship. Can be like a marriage Some of the most successful authors have had the same agents for decades Has an impressive stable of authors Host has met a few: Elizabeth Moon John Hemry John Moore Alexis Glynn Latner Books coming out During the week of Archon 31 (out now) Brandon Sandernon's Mistborn Violette Malan Sleeping God (trade paper) Mirror Prince (mass market) Steve Mancino (Joshua's agent partner) Kat Richardson's Poltergeist Future books Fall 2007 and 2008 Simon Green The Unnatural Inquirer: A Novel of The Nightside (1st hardcover) Charlaine Harris 8th Sookie Stackhouse novel Tanya Huff bloodties biggest success selling a first novelist peter bret del rey title 1st Elizabeths Moon's final book in the Vatta's War Saga Victory Conditions will be out February 2008. She turned in the final manuscript just before Archon 31. Hasn't seen a lot of changes in the publishing industry Has seen a lot of changes in the retail side. Mid-80's lots of mall stores. Now lots of superstores You can't stumble across a book anymore. You have to go to a big store with intent to buy bookLots of changes in distribution to non-book stores: pharmacies, grocery stores, etc. Fewer distributors. Less variety. Word of mouth is important Joshua encourage clients to get out and meet people. I mention podcasts have changed my non-fiction buying habits These are usually radio shows released as podcasts. And I hope podcasts will help change fiction buying habits.There are more outlets for book reviews available now, especially on the Internet. Such as Sci Fi Weekly I mentioned I interviewed TM Wagner of http://sfreviews.net/ Joshua's recommended websites for SF publishing news http://www.sfscope.com http://www.locusmag.com andrew wheeler at comicmix.com Wants query letters on a piece of paper Commandments when talking/writing to an agent Podcast,,General chrislmerle@yahoo.com no No Nihongo ga wakarimasen (CP-33 John Picacio) http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/22/nihongo-ga-wakarimasen/ http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/22/nihongo-ga-wakarimasen/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:27:35 +0000 admin http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/22/nihongo-ga-wakarimasen/ Until I post my next EFC17 podcast (which should be soon) you might want to give a listen to my Conestoga 11 Podcast interview with artist John Picacio.

I know a few lucky individuals going to Worldon in Yokohama, Japan this year. One of them is artist John Picacio. I know this because I interviewed him over at the Conestoga Podcast. He’s been nominated for two Hugo awards: Best Professional Artist and Best Related Book - Cover Story: The Art of John Picacio. I also know a few of the people bidding for WorldCon 2009 in Kansas, City. In fact, I interviewed Margene Bahm last year for Conestoga 10 and we talked about their bid. Lastly, the man who inspired me to get into podasting, Paul Fischer of the Balticon Podcast will be going as well.

Nihongo ga wakarimasen means ‘I don’t understand Japanese’. I took one semester and have forgotten most of it. It’s a cool language. It’s much easier to learn the spoken part than written part. Hirigana & katakana are easy. Learning the 1900 plus Kanji characters are … well … a lot. I think I learned 5 of them.

Yeah, I’m doing a little cross promotion between both of my podcasts.

UPDATE [8/23/2007] I will be posting from time to time a podcast from the Conestoga Podcast feed. I will not be adding any show notes. You can go to the Conestoga website for that. These interviews are ones that may be of interest to EFC17 listeners. I would appreciate any feedback if you like the occasional crossfeed post.

]]> http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/22/nihongo-ga-wakarimasen/feed/ 38:08 Until I post my next EFC17 podcast (which should be soon) you might want to give a listen to my Conestoga 11 Podcast interview with ... Until I post my next EFC17 podcast (which should be soon) you might want to give a listen to my Conestoga 11 Podcast interview with artist John Picacio. I know a few lucky individuals going to Worldon in Yokohama, Japan this year. One of them is artist John Picacio. I know this because I interviewed him over at the Conestoga Podcast. He's been nominated for two Hugo awards: Best Professional Artist and Best Related Book - Cover Story: The Art of John Picacio. I also know a few of the people bidding for WorldCon 2009 in Kansas, City. In fact, I interviewed Margene Bahm last year for Conestoga 10 and we talked about their bid. Lastly, the man who inspired me to get into podasting, Paul Fischer of the Balticon Podcast will be going as well. Nihongo ga wakarimasen means 'I don't understand Japanese'. I took one semester and have forgotten most of it. It's a cool language. It's much easier to learn the spoken part than written part. Hirigana #38; katakana are easy. Learning the 1900 plus Kanji characters are ... well ... a lot. I think I learned 5 of them. Yeah, I'm doing a little cross promotion between both of my podcasts. UPDATE [8/23/2007] I will be posting from time to time a podcast from the Conestoga Podcast feed. I will not be adding any show notes. You can go to the Conestoga website for that. These interviews are ones that may be of interest to EFC17 listeners. I would appreciate any feedback if you like the occasional crossfeed post. Podcast,,General chrislmerle@yahoo.com no No EFC17-001 Selina Rosen http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/18/efc17-001-selina-rosen/ http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/18/efc17-001-selina-rosen/#comments Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:39:22 +0000 escapee http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/18/efc17-001-selina-rosen/ At last. The very first show with show notes.

Selina Rosen (http://www.selinarosen.com/) was interviewed for Conestoga Podcast 10 10 10

Yard Dog Press publisher

Meisha Merlin went away

Had 6 titles with MM got all rights back.

Strange Robby is her latest solo novel.

Strange Robby (small) Bad Lands

Latest novel Bad Lands w/ Laura J. Underwood rom Five Star Mystery.

gonzo murder mystery: CSI meets Medium on Survivor

started con w/ no voice and is getting worse

Selina wrote one character and Laura another from first person

Is first novel length collaboration did a number of short story collabs

working on a sequel: Bad City
working on a time travel novel w/ Claudia Christian

Strange Robby can be purchased directly from Yard Dog Press

we close the door to cut down the hallway noise

SR is cross genre: science fiction/horror/mystery/action adventure/police detective

Yard Dog Press

Selina won a ‘Major Award’ (we never actually say what that major award was) It’s not the leg lamp from a Christmas Story

USB Humping Dog, USB Pole Dancer, Billy Bass Big Mouth

Do your homework

I said bad writing can be found self-published on the Internet. She disagreed and said there were hugely famous authors that write badly as well.

Selina came up through the school of hard knocks.
odd jobs got Selina helped her launch her writing career

Ed Bryant ‘learn to use a comma’
Mercedes Lackey ‘great help’
Marion Zimmer Bradley spoiled Selina because she made a lot of oney on her first sale.

success teaches you nothing

CJ Cherryh remodeled her home and got assistance on writing.

Selina is carpenter of the stars

Jane Fancher helped to

Lynn Abbey & CJ Cherryh helped with first novel
Queen of Denial

was eventually published by Stephe Pagel of Meisha Merlin (now defunct)

the business is about who you know. networking is important. conventions play a big part in learning to become a pro.

manuscript format is important and read the publisher guidelines.

don’t use pink paper and crayola

submissions pulling a Mel with a horrible cover letter. DO NOT DO THIS because you heard it on the podcast. She doesn’t know you. Biting the hand that feeds them. Has a file.

SFWA Musketeers raises money for the SFWA Medical Emergency Fund

got involved in Armadillocon. Elizabeth Moon recruited her.

was a heavy weapons fighter in the SCA.

Your host learned some Western Martial Arts with Jon Eppler and Tim Frayser.

we trade bruise stories

my first encounter with Selina was at an SCA demo in Tulsa at the old Camelot Inn where they had a Knights of Columbus convention w/ other funnily dressed people.

We praise fandom because it is so diverse and tolerant despite its oddities

How has Yard Dog Press been doing since it’s 10th anniversary. Best year ever

Robin Wayne Bailey Turn Left to Tomorrow

Claudia Christian autobiography My Life With Geeks and Freaks

Double Dog Laura J. Underwood & Melanie Fletcher coming out in September

Houston We Got Bubbas

Houston Got We’ve Got Bubbas is the latest anthology in the Bubbaverse.

Got all the rights back on her novels from Meisha Merlin is hopeful for the future about her works seeing be available again.

The perils of being an author (not to mention a fan) in the middle of a series when a publisher goes away.

Balticon Podcast promo

Interviews coming up: Rachel Caine and Joshua Bilmes.

]]> http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/18/efc17-001-selina-rosen/feed/ 35:45 At last. The very first show with show notes. Selina Rosen (http://www.selinarosen.com/) was interviewed for Conestoga Podcast 10 10 10 Yard Dog Press publisher Meisha Merlin went away Had ... At last. The very first show with show notes. Selina Rosen (http://www.selinarosen.com/) was interviewed for Conestoga Podcast 10 10 10 Yard Dog Press publisher Meisha Merlin went away Had 6 titles with MM got all rights back. Strange Robby is her latest solo novel. Latest novel Bad Lands w/ Laura J. Underwood rom Five Star Mystery. gonzo murder mystery: CSI meets Medium on Survivor started con w/ no voice and is getting worse Selina wrote one character and Laura another from first person Is first novel length collaboration did a number of short story collabs working on a sequel: Bad City working on a time travel novel w/ Claudia Christian Strange Robby can be purchased directly from Yard Dog Press we close the door to cut down the hallway noise SR is cross genre: science fiction/horror/mystery/action adventure/police detective Yard Dog Press Selina won a 'Major Award' (we never actually say what that major award was) It's not the leg lamp from a Christmas Story USB Humping Dog, USB Pole Dancer, Billy Bass Big Mouth Do your homework I said bad writing can be found self-published on the Internet. She disagreed and said there were hugely famous authors that write badly as well. Selina came up through the school of hard knocks. odd jobs got Selina helped her launch her writing career Ed Bryant 'learn to use a comma' Mercedes Lackey 'great help' Marion Zimmer Bradley spoiled Selina because she made a lot of oney on her first sale. success teaches you nothing CJ Cherryh remodeled her home and got assistance on writing. Selina is carpenter of the stars Jane Fancher helped to Lynn Abbey #38; CJ Cherryh helped with first novel Queen of Denial was eventually published by Stephe Pagel of Meisha Merlin (now defunct) the business is about who you know. networking is important. conventions play a big part in learning to become a pro. manuscript format is important and read the publisher guidelines. don't use pink paper and crayola submissions pulling a Mel with a horrible cover letter. DO NOT DO THIS because you heard it on the podcast. She doesn't know you. Biting the hand that feeds them. Has a file. SFWA Musketeers raises money for the SFWA Medical Emergency Fund got involved in Armadillocon. Elizabeth Moon recruited her. was a heavy weapons fighter in the SCA. Your host learned some Western Martial Arts with Jon Eppler and Tim Frayser. we trade bruise stories my first encounter with Selina was at an SCA demo in Tulsa at the old Camelot Inn where they had a Knights of Columbus convention w/ other funnily dressed people. We praise fandom because it is so diverse and tolerant despite its oddities How has Yard Dog Press been doing since it's 10th anniversary. Best year ever Robin Wayne Bailey Turn Left to Tomorrow Claudia Christian autobiography My Life With Geeks and Freaks Double Dog Laura J. Underwood #38; Melanie Fletcher coming out in September Houston Got We've Got Bubbas is the latest anthology in the Bubbaverse. Got all the rights back on her novels from Meisha Merlin is hopeful for the future about her works seeing be available again. The perils of being an author (not to mention a fan) in the middle of a series when a publisher goes away. Balticon Podcast promo Interviews coming up: Rachel Caine and Joshua Bilmes. Podcast,,General chrislmerle@yahoo.com no No Episode Zero http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/10/episode-zero/ http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/10/episode-zero/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:28:49 +0000 admin http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/10/episode-zero/ This is a general introduction to what this whole podcast thingy is about.

Disclaimer - what it is not.

I also host the Conestoga Podcast.

What is it about?

Geekdom, fandom, conventions, interviews and stuff.

Attended Archon 31/NASFIC/Tuckercon and a good time was had by all.

Met the podcasting crew of Fear the Boot.

Also met Tee Morris.

Show will evolve over time. Much is planned. Three interviews on the way.

]]> http://www.escapefromcubicle17.com/2007/08/10/episode-zero/feed/ 5:20 This is a general introduction to what this whole podcast thingy is about. Disclaimer - what it is not. I also host the Conestoga Podcast. What is it ... This is a general introduction to what this whole podcast thingy is about. Disclaimer - what it is not. I also host the Conestoga Podcast. What is it about? Geekdom, fandom, conventions, interviews and stuff. Attended Archon 31/NASFIC/Tuckercon and a good time was had by all. Met the podcasting crew of Fear the Boot. Also met Tee Morris. Show will evolve over time. Much is planned. Three interviews on the way. Podcast chrislmerle@yahoo.com no No