![]() ![]() We got to enjoy a Braves game from one of the owner’s boxes, and they brought me out onto the field to the sound of the GAME OF THRONES theme to start the game by shouting “ Play Ball.” (I was tempted to shout “Let’s Go Mets” instead, but (a) the Mets were not playing, and (b) the Braves fans might have stoned me to death). I don’t think I have been back to Atlanta since worldcon went there, many years ago. Vincent d’Onofrio, who directed the short and starred as Sheriff Lindley, took a short break from playing the Kingpin and flew down from New York to join us. ![]() (I do wish Howard had been on hand to enjoy the applause, but alas, he’s still in Texas and not able to travel for the present). The film was very well received, I am pleased to report. ![]() I was on hand, along with some friends, minions, associates, and, of course, our cooters, to present a special screening of our short film, NIGHT OF THE COOTERS, based on Howard Waldrop’s classic short story. This year’s Atlanta Film Festival was held April 20-25 in Atlanta (natch), Georgia. George RR Martin has created a whole army of memorable characters, but Haviland Tuf marches (or at least, saunters amiably) in the vanguard of that army. Voyaging is an absolute joy as Raya Golden brings a space opera to life. Sarah Andersen, New York Times bestselling author of Fangs and Sarah’s Scribbles “Vivid, spectacular, and riveting until the very last page!” Kevin Smith AKA Silent Bob, comics connoisseur With her clean, vibrant style, Golden is instantly in a class with elder statesmen like Frank Quietly. George RR Martin’s story is as imaginative as you’d expect from a master of fantasy (and longtime comic book fan), but it’s Raya Golden’s hypnotic art that makes this book shine brightly. “Voyaging is an overly accomplished piece of science fiction that’s as visually stunning a graphic novel as anything I’ve seen in my 52 years on Earth. Raya has chosen to keep that a bit of a surprise for prospective new readers and in the spirit of the Red Wedding we hope you’ll keep the secret a bit as well. Many of you are familiar with the Thousand Worlds and this particular set of short stories as well as their most amusing antagonist. ![]() Check out more of Raya’s work and be sure to pre-order your copy today! With some excellent recommendations from some old friends and a few new ones, check out the full description below as well as the official cover reveal and Raya Golden’s amazing final art without text. We are pleased as punch to be announcing the new cover for the upcoming graphic novel adaptation VOYAGING:Vol 1: The Plague Star. And never never ever cross a picket line. If so, HONK when you see our signs, in LA or SF or anywhere else. The issues here are too important for anything less. There’s nothing to do but redouble our efforts. The strike is in its fourth week, but the Guild is more determined than ever.Ī number of productions have been shut down, but so far the AMPTP won’t even come back to the table. Thanks to our friends in the Teamsters and IATSE, who have been staunch allies from the start, and to all the people who HONKED to show their support as they drove by. Rebecca Roanhorse as also on hand, along with bestselling author Douglas Preston (from the Authors Guild), director/ producer Chris Eyre from DARK WINDS, Melinda Snodgrass of WILD CARDS and STAR TREK fame, and all sorts of other good people. Some friends from distant lands joined us as well, including Neil Gaiman and Nnedi Okorafor. Santa Fe does not have as many WGA members as California, of course, but while we don’t have the numbers, we yield nothing to California when it comes to determination. The biggest turnout was Friday, when we picketed the Greer Garson Studios for most of the day. Last week the Writers Strike reached the Land of Enchantment, with picket lines in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe that shut down a couple of shoots. ![]()
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