http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog News, Views, and Eeeews from the Mind Behind Schlock Mercenary Sat, 17 May 2008 14:09:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dunno if I'll use it much, but here's my twitter page. My cousin Kurt pressured me into this... http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/17/im-a-twit/ We usually get nothing but positive feedback about our podcasts over at WritingExcuses.com. This week, however, the discussion under the 'cast has been especially enthusiastic, and listeners seem thrilled with the podcast itself. Here are some samples: Thanks so much for this podcast! I love hearing you guys talk about this ... http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/15/its-a-hit-with-the-listeners/ This week's Writing Excuses is one of our very best episodes to date (if not our flat-out best.) We discuss magic in fiction, and specifically we cover rules-based magic systems, their strengths, weaknesses, and where to use them. It's one of those podcasts which makes me want to write fantasy books ... http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/12/what-do-i-know-about-magic/ Per my last shout, I'm in Arizona this weekend at Leprecon 34. If you're in the neighborhood, come on by and get your geek on. These local SF/F conventions are my very favorite kinds of events for a reason -- they're FUN. The complete convention schedule PDF can be found here. ... http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/08/leprecon-34-this-weekend-heres-my-schedule/ If you're in Arizona, this weekend come see me at Leprecon 34, Arizona's science fiction and fantasy convention. It's being held at the gorgeous Francisco Grande Resort in the lovely desert hamlet of Casa Grande. I'll have books, pins, shirts, and maybe even some of the new shirts and mousepads. I'll ... http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/index.php/2008/05/05/leprecon-34-is-this-weekend/