Category Archives: Cons

I have mentioned before that the Hugo’s were going to be interesting this year. (the final list is here)A controversy exploded fueled by a couple of groups who felt that the Hugo’s were being nominated and rammed through the system … Continue reading →

For those of you who don’t know anything about science fiction – Sir Terry Pratchett, the author of the Discworld series, died in March of this year. Not old at all he was 66. Pratchett had early onset Alzheimers. He … Continue reading →

We are not all that far from the wildfires. I think most of us could give up the spectacular sunrises and sunsets in favor of thousands less burning acres of land and forest. As this is the opening day of … Continue reading →

There are two intensive work periods associated with conventions that are labor intensive but rarely seen by attendees. Affectionately or not so affectionately known by the moniker MI-MO the front half is MoveIn which means the ending half is MoveOut. … Continue reading →

As one of the registration team for Sasquan I am part of the routine “staff chat” mailing list. It makes for interesting reading most days. Few if any flames, which is more than balanced by an exuberant excess of bad, … Continue reading →

The Hugos BEST NOVEL Ancillary Justice, by Ann Leckie (Orbit US / Orbit UK) BEST NOVELLA “Equoid” by Charles Stross (Tor.com, 09-2013) BEST NOVELETTE “The Lady Astronaut of Mars” by Mary Robinette Kowal (maryrobinettekowal.com / Tor.com, 09-2013) BEST SHORT STORY … Continue reading →

Just assume that I spend time every day working Registration and I won’t bother to mention it again. But I am also making time to attend a few panels, a KoffeeKlatsch or two and what are now referred to as Literary … Continue reading →

For those of you who are not familiar with Science Fiction & Fandom, please bear with me (bare? oh yes there are always a few of those.) The first significant gathering of SciFi fans, friends, authors and other serious devotees … Continue reading →

At the end of every con – there are things left over. Some were purchased by the Con, others brought in, used and then donated. The bid book sits up in Logistics with a page for each time (or group … Continue reading →

(plus the John W Campbell Award). Nominations closed end of March, voting the end of July (translates – these awards are recognition from the reading community, not from the publishing community). Like many other awards ceremonies – the Hugos are … Continue reading →

to the Masquerade, I just was too tired. Starting at the usual time – I felt like which might be the Chicago equivalent of the “Tiny Bang Story” game. And, if you wanted a complete bit of insanity – there … Continue reading →

It should not surprise you to know that there are actually people who read the program. They walk up to the desk at 0700. “I know that you are not set up or open yet, but can I have my … Continue reading →

as it turns out is about my favorite area to work. Especially this year, we have the new registrations set up on one counter and the badge pickup on another. Those that paid ahead of time just don’t have to … Continue reading →