Sillcon '08 Adventures

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Hello! Just recovered from a manic weekend where I was at Silicon '08 in San Jose, CA. I had a wonderful time. I met some wonderful writers there that I admire.


Horror writer Fred Wiehe was charming and fun, and we mugged for my husband's camera.


Mr. Larry Niven (a legend) was kind enough to have his photo taken with me and sign one of his books.


Peter S. Beagle was charming and full of tales.


I also met Chase Masterson of Star Trek's Deep Space Nine. She was a real sweetheart and sang several numbers at the Friday night meet and greet.


I had a great time on the 'Creating Fantasy Worlds' with Peter S. Beagle, Diana Paxson, and Christy Marx.

More to come. My familiars are demanding attention now.

Comments

Kelly said…
Just looked over the e-mail you and Rick sent me. Love the picks from the convention, can't wait till you get them up here. You look great and it looks like you were having a lot of fun.
October 13, 2008 at 6:13 AM
Kelly said…
woohoo! Piccies!
Keep up the good work!
October 16, 2008 at 5:04 AM
Jericka said…
Hi Verna!!!!! Thank You sooooo much for signing the book.I am really enjoying it.Well keep up the good work!
January 26, 2009 at 6:31 PM
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