Category Archives: Worldcon

Wonderful WorldCon – Kansas City 2016

Posted on August 23, 2016 by SharonJoss

WORLD CON HIGHLIGHTS Home from Kansas City, jiggety-jig. My third WorldCon, and I am starting to get the hang of it. At least the daytime part. My first time as panelist at a WorldCon, and I was a bit intimidated, … Continue reading →

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My WorldCon / MidAmeriCon II Schedule

Posted on July 29, 2016 by SharonJoss

Less than three weeks to WorldCon!  I’ve got a lot to get done, and the clock is ticking. I am planning to have a couple of Advance Reader Copies of Mystic Jive with me. Bring a copy of one of … Continue reading →

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MYSTIC JIVE Cover Reveal

Posted on July 13, 2016 by SharonJoss

Coming soon to a bookseller near you, MYSTIC JIVE!  Release day is in less than a month away, and there’s still so much more to do.  I’m starting to ramp up the promotion right now, so you’ll be seeing more … Continue reading →

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Happy Solstice – Writing Year 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by SharonJoss

Here it is, the shortest day of the year. A time to celebrate the end of darkness and return of the light.  It’s the time of year I review my accomplishments against the goals I set for myself twelve months ago, … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Sasquan

Posted on August 24, 2015 by SharonJoss

Sasquan is over. I’m home again after five days in Spokane (which will forever be remembered as ‘Smokane’ by many, including yours truly). On Friday, the smoke inside the buildings was almost as thick as outside. This WorldCon was fun, … Continue reading →

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WorldCon Redux: Sasquan

Posted on August 17, 2015 by SharonJoss

Every year, the World Science Fiction Society, an organization of science fiction fans, writers, and artists come together for several days to celebrate the films, music, costumes, gaming, artists, and writers of science fiction. It’s a fan-driven convention, but I … Continue reading →

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Real Monsters

Posted on October 8, 2011 by SharonJoss

One of the sessions I enjoyed most at Renovation in Reno this year, was a panel discussion about Writing Non-Human Characters, and how to make them believable.  The author panel consisted of Carol Berg, Kathleen Ann Goonan, Hugo-award-winner Robert Sawyer, … Continue reading →

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