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Whenwolves?

The question came up in my myth class today: do all these werewolf and vampire stories go back to ancient Greece and Rome? The short answer is: not all, but some. Blood-drinking ghosts are a feature of Greek myth from … Continue reading

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Last Night at the Movies…

… I dreamed I was at Dragon*Con. And when I woke, I was.

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Next Stop: Dragon*Con

Here’s my finally finalacious final schedule for the con. Fri. 11:30 AM: Physics of Your Magic Centennial I (H) MAIN Fri. 4 PM: autographing in the Pyr booth. Booth #1601, Marriott Imperial Ballroom Fri. 7 PM: Pyr panel. Cast of … Continue reading

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After the Eruption…

I was so busy erupting about myself yesterday that I forgot to honor Vesuvius Day as I’d planned. But some have argued that the volcano didn’t actually go off on August 24 anyway. But at some point in 79 AD, … Continue reading

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Catching Ballots with My Teeth…

… or at least one ballot: that of the World Fantasy Awards was announced this AM and I was genuinely shocked to see that Blood of Ambrose was among the nominees for best novel. “And at the top of the list,” … Continue reading

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Science, Fantasy, and Speculation

1. Science. Not eating or sleeping much for two days makes you kind of tired and sleepy. I have tested this by experiment and know it to be true. Maybe I should test the reverse hypothesis: does eating and resting … Continue reading

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Doctor Pfaustus Contemplates the End of Summer

Have not I made blind Homer sing to me Of Alexander’s love and Oenon’s death? And hath not he that built the walls of Thebes With ravishing sound of his melodious harp, Made music with my Mephistophilis? Why should I … Continue reading

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A New Engitude

According to my rigorous habit of blogging every month or so, it’s time for another post. It’s been a weird summer, not all bad (despite my divorce)–in some respects, very good. But not very productive writing-wise. However, now black walnuts … Continue reading

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Tune for a Tuesday

This one goes out to my ex. Better luck next time, eh?

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Earth, Air, Fire, and Bikes

After some consultation with Dr. Internet, I laid healing hands on my bicycle last Saturday, replacing the severed brake cable and doing some general maintenance so that the thing might continue to run for a while. This is a new … Continue reading

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