Back from ConDor XI

I just got back from ConDor XI.

Robert Silverberg was Guest of Honor. Robert was just awared the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. I first met him when I was twelve and that’s far too long ago. He was in good form and everyone was happy to see him and his wife, Karen Haber.

I also managed to pick up a copy of Far Horizons which he edited and which includes Mum’s marvelous latest Helva story, “The Ship Who Returned.”

David Brin (“The Uplift War”, “Postman”) was also there and I had the pleasure of being on a panel with him. You can find David’s website here.

I was also thrilled at being on a panel with Vernor Vinge (“Fire Upon the Deep”).

The masquerade at ConDor XI had several very high-quality entrees and was a lot of fun to watch.

I got to renew acquaintances with Karen Wilson and Chris Weber, as well as get better acquainted with Sherwood Smith, Mark Haynes, and Art Holcomb.

It was a marvelous convention and I’m hoping they’ll invite me back next year!