Daily Archives: February 18, 2010

How to Grow a Con

Posted on February 18, 2010 by

Last weekend I attended RadCon in Pasco, WA.  For those of you just passing through, a con is a Science Fiction/Fantasy convention.  It’s a great place to network with professional peers and editors, meet up with old friends, and new … Continue reading →


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Brave New (Writing) World: It’s Not Plagiarism, It’s Mixing

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According to The New York Times, 17-year-old Helene Hegemann whose first novel is in contention for a $20,000 prize, defends herself from charges of plagiarism by saying, “There’s no such thing as originality anyway, just authenticity.” I fail to see … Continue reading →


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