Category Archives: conventions

Anti-technology Fantasy and the Author’s War Experience

Posted on July 15, 2016 by

This past weekend, I was delighted to spend at Readercon in their new location in Quincy, Massachusetts. Here is the description of one of the panels that got me thinking: If Thor Can Hang Out with Iron Man, Why Can’t … Continue reading →

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Editorial Greatness: In Memory of David G. Hartwell

Posted on January 22, 2016 by

This week, the science fiction and fantasy community was devastated by the loss of David G. Hartwell, long-time Tor editor, co-founder of the World Fantasy Convention, and an extraordinary man in every way. (especially his fashion-sense–seriously! His ties have their … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead

Posted on January 1, 2016 by

2016 has arrived!  I hope you are all looking forward to it as much as I am.  Here are some of the happenings in the writing worlds of E. C. Ambrose. . . January finds me attending the Arisia convention … Continue reading →

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Warriors and Soldiers and Fantasy Novels

Posted on November 13, 2015 by

I had a great time this weekend at the World Fantasy Convention, this year held in Saratoga Springs, NY.  One of the highlights came right at the end with a very thought-provoking panel about Weapons in Epic Fantasy.  The panelists … Continue reading →

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Sasquan World Science Fiction Convention report

Posted on August 27, 2015 by

Yes, I am back from Spokane, glad to escape the land of the red sun, to rainy New Hampshire. At the con, I enjoyed talks by Ken Liu and Kate Elliot about world-building, sparking some new ideas for my next … Continue reading →

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Sasquan is coming! See you at Worldcon?

Posted on August 7, 2015 by

In a little over a week, I’ll be in Spokane, Washington for the annual World Science Fiction Convention, this year entitled Sasquan. I’m a bit of a convention junkie. I enjoy meeting and mingling with other writers as well as … Continue reading →

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Heroes and Antiheroes: The Integrity of Prince Hans

Posted on July 17, 2015 by

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Readercon convention for science fiction and fantasy literature in Burlington, MA.  One of the panels was about heroes versus antiheroes:  what makes the difference?  How flawed must a hero be … Continue reading →

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