Author Archives: Gwaetgar

Priceless :-)

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Gwaetgar
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My last comment on Wiscon, Elizabeth Moon, and the Islamic Community Center

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Gwaetgar

I have been, more or less compulsively, following the blog postings and debates, from both sides of the issue, precipitated by Elizabeth Moon’s September 11 blog post. Moon, as everyone on earth and most of the extra-galactic sentient universe now … Continue reading →

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Conceding with grace

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Gwaetgar

I have many thoughts about the controversy involving feminist science-fiction convention Wiscon and its decision to rescind its Guest of Honor invitation to Elizabeth Moon. I’m not going to discuss this topic directly right now–it’s much too large and tangled … Continue reading →

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A 1950 PSA about prejudice from Vincent Price

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Gwaetgar

(AUDIO ONLY) This speech concluded an episode of the radio mystery series, The Saint, titled “The Author of Murder,” in which Vincent Price played the character of detective Simon Templar, created by author Leslie Charteris. According to The Saint on … Continue reading →

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Purplewashing the Pain

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Gwaetgar

Let me begin by saying this is not intended to be a criticism of anyone else’s choices. I’m simply explaining mine. I will not be wearing purple tomorrow. I will not be pasting whatever-it-is meme into my status line, or … Continue reading →

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Updates on the last couple of weeks

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Gwaetgar

The last couple of weeks have been busy, but–apart from Albacon, of course!–not in a way that makes for exciting blog posts. Being self-employed definitely makes you all work, no play, and pretty darned dull! David Burton’s Blood Justice was … Continue reading →

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New posts on BLU~Media Blog

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Gwaetgar

I’ve put two new posts on BLU~Media Blog that may interest people. “Remembering a passion for reading” “Paper book lovers, put your money where your mouth is!” Please comment, pass the links on, tweet, and so on if you like … Continue reading →

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My Albacon 2010 Convention Report, in detail

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Gwaetgar

For the most part, I enjoyed Albacon. Socially, I had a very good time. I’ve got lots of friends in the Albacon community and if I hadn’t been so crazy-busy on Saturday, I would have enjoyed that aspect of the … Continue reading →

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My Albacon schedule, with details and comments

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Gwaetgar

This coming weekend, October 7-10, is Albacon, in Albany, New York. If you’re a writer, aspiring writer or avid reader, this is the place to be on Columbus Day weekend! There’s a reception on Thursday evening, and the convention opens … Continue reading →

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Okay, now this is so typical…

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Gwaetgar

This was a tweet, but I didn’t just retweet it because it called for some comment. First, take a look at this amusing little webcomic, “The Oatmeal.” What your email address says about your computer skills Cute, yes? I have … Continue reading →

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