If you’re going to be near Pasadena, Calif. next weekend, you might want to stop by the headquarters of The Planetary Society. On Saturday, April 21, science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson will be there to sign copies of his latest book, Sixty Days and Counting. This book is the conclusion to his trilogy about […]
Until I can get the searchable database developed and running, I’m stuck with listing cons in each issue and, if I miss some, here in the blog. Here is a list of ones coming up during the first half of May. And remember, if you attend any of these and snap a good photo, you […]
Are you going to be in New York at the end of April? Then bring your camera! According to SciFi Wire, The City of New York and Columbia Pictures have announced that the week of April 30 through May 6 will be “Spider-Man Week in NYC.” If you partake of any of the festivities planned, […]
After last weeks’ posts, are you still having trouble coming up with someplace to photograph to enter The 1st Annual Genre Traveler Photo Contest? Here are some useful websites for finding out about various destinations that might appeal to science fiction, fantasy and horror fans. The most robust resources I found on the web cater […]
I just found out about his, though it has been open since November of last year. The Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium exhibit, The Science of Aliens, lets visitors “explore what an alien world might look like, create personalized alien messages and visit iconic aliens in sci-fi pop culture.” You can find out more […]
The 1st Annual Genre Traveler Photo Contest has begun and I’ve gotten some questions as to what kinds of photos would make good submissions. What destinations am I looking for? Well, as stated in the contest rules, pretty much anyplace that a science fiction, fantasy or horror fan would find in interesting place to visit, […]
Until I can get the searchable database developed and running, I’m stuck with listing cons in each issue and, if I miss some, here in the blog. Here is a list of ones coming up in the second half of next month. April 17: LoreCon 3Burlington, Vt.Guests include: Steve KensonFocus: Gamingwww.lorecon.com April 19 – 22: […]
As I mentioned in my February 16 post, I’m going to the Lost Weekend Fan Party tonight. I’m looking forward to dancing the night away with my honey bunny (aka husband), possibly taking some pictures of me doing genre-y stuff for the editorial page of The Genre Traveler, and maybe landing an interview with a […]
Until I can get the searchable database developed and running, I’m stuck with listing cons in each issue and, if I miss some, here in the blog. Here is a list of ones coming up during the first half of next month. April 5-8: Norwescon 30Seatac, WashingtonGuests include: Kim Stanley Robinson.Focus: SFwww.norwescon.org April 5 – […]
Do you like Dean Koontz? Do you have a video camera, digital camera, cellphone, or any other device that can make videos? Do you have a YouTube account? Then you might want to enter Spectra’s new “Shoot The Good Guy” contest. All you need to do is create a book trailer for Koontz’s new novel, […]