This is an extremely polarizing and contentious issue right now, so I’m going to try to make this post as fact-based and non-sensational as possible. Full disclosure: I never got the covid shot. My wife and I both had covid before the “vaccines” became available, and decided that our natural immunity provided enough protection for… Continue reading Are vaccine-related deaths decimating the SF field?
Tag: LTUE
Why my pronouns are His Majesty / His Majesty’s
I am 90% certain that the views I am about to share are the reason that I was disinvited as a panelist from LTUE, Utah Valley’s local science fiction convention/symposium. LTUE used to be a fantastic convention, and I still have a lot of friends who are regulars there. But sadly, the convention has become… Continue reading Why my pronouns are His Majesty / His Majesty’s
#GiveThanks Day Four
(45) I’m grateful for Jordan Peterson and his courage to speak the truth as he sees it, even in the face of incredible opposition. (46) I’m grateful for the “intellectual dark web” and how they show that there are still intelligent people who can discuss important issues with those with whom they disagree. (47) I’m… Continue reading #GiveThanks Day Four
2020-02-15 Newsletter Author’s Note
This author’s note originally appeared in the February 15th edition of my newsletter. To sign up for my author newsletter, click here. I’m writing this author’s note on Friday evening, after a long and wonderful day at Life, the Universe, and Everything (LTUE). Of all the science fiction conventions that I attend, I think LTUE… Continue reading 2020-02-15 Newsletter Author’s Note
Trace the Stars edited by Joe Monson and Jaleta Clegg
I picked up my paperback copy of this anthology at LTUE this year, and immediately set about collecting all of the signatures from the authors that I could find. I’ve currently got everyone except for Nancy Fulda, Wulf Moon, Beth Buck, and Julia H. West. Once I have acquired these last four signatures, it will… Continue reading Trace the Stars edited by Joe Monson and Jaleta Clegg
My LTUE 2016 schedule
It’s February, and that means it’s time for Life, the Universe, and Everything! From Thursday to Saturday this week, I’ll be at LTUE in Provo, Utah, my hometown sci-fi convention. If you get a chance to come and attend some panels, here is my schedule: Thursday Flashbacks: Yea or Nay? An in-depth discussion about how to… Continue reading My LTUE 2016 schedule
LTUE 2013
Man, LTUE 2013 was this weekend, and it was AWESOME. One of the best conventions I’ve ever attended. I spoke on my first panel, attended my first book signing event as an author, and got to meet up with some old friends, as well as some amazing new people. Since I live tweeted most of… Continue reading LTUE 2013
“The Class That Wouldn’t Die” is up!
Just a heads up: the latest issue of Mormon Artist magazine is out, and my article about BYU’s “class that wouldn’t die” is in it! What’s more, Orson Scott Card himself commented on it. Squeeeee!!! If you’d like to read the full article, you can find it here. Mormon Artist is published online for free,… Continue reading “The Class That Wouldn’t Die” is up!
Story Notebook #3 (part 1)
I’m not sure whether this notebook is #3 or #2. There’s a lot of notes from English 318, which would put it in the winter, but I don’t know if it’s from ’08 or ’09. Not that that matters; ideas are ideas. And here they are! An empty parking garage with no exit. Covered this… Continue reading Story Notebook #3 (part 1)
Wolverton interview and more
The interview with Dave Wolverton was a resounding success! We had a fascinating conversation about science fiction and the gospel, his latest book In The Company of Angels, self-publishing, the English 318 class at BYU and the profound impact it’s had on the LDS writing community, and much, much more. On that, I suppose I… Continue reading Wolverton interview and more