Welcome to Biting-Edge, a blog shared by authors and vampire experts, Mario Acevedo and Jeanne Stein. We’ll cover urban fantasy, vampires, pop culture, and all things Joss Whedon. Unlike other fantasy blogs, we don’t insist on body cavity searches (unless you ask politely). Snarkiness is most welcome...though we won't promise not to bite back!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Survived the geeky Bubonic Plague
Mario here:
While we had plenty of exciting panels, the main action was on the second floor of the hotel. Thanks to the NCC-62001 Anasazi, and crew member Phillip Dillard, we had enough booze to survive any Romulan siege. Jeanne kept herself well fueled with Cape Codders for those lap dances.
Mario here:
I barely survived this year's Bubonicon (yes, named after the bubonic plague, and the mascot is Perry the Rat). Con number 42. The first one was held in 1969. Where were you then?
Unfortunately for us, the hotel was undergoing renovation, which meant the restaurant and the bar were closed. Horrors! But the local contingent of Trekkies sailed to our rescue. Details further on down.
The Guest of Honor was Peter David (left), comic book guru (Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk) and grand poopah of geeky popular culture (screenwriter for Babylon 5; Star Trek novel author). Here David is speaking with science fiction legend Ben Bova.
Jeanne decided to show her appreciation for Bova's work by giving him a lap dance.
Guest artist was the amazing and magical Sarah Clemens.
Other luminaries included the acclaimed fantasy author Daniel Abraham.
For an eyeful of the con shenanigans, click HERE.
To offset the Saturday night craziness, the con ended with a Sunday Authors Afternoon Tea. Pure class as you can see by the appropriately dressed Sussane and Nancy.
Jeanne's first signing for her newest book Chosen is this Wednesday at the Highlands Ranch Tattered Cover, 7:30pm.
This Thursday I give up my WOTY crown to the next Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Writer Of The Year, Pamela Nowak. Ceremonies at the Tatttered Cover LoDo, 7:30pm.
And I have a signing for my comic book, Killing the Cobra, this Saturday, September 4, 1-5pm at Heroes Only Comics in Cheyenne, WY.
Labels: Ben Bova, Bubonicon 42, Peter David, Sarah Clemens
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
Life, the Universe & Everything, as explained by a giant rodent.
Mario here,
Mario here,
This week, the Biting-Edge global corporate headquarters will be deployed in toto to Albuquerque, NM for Bubonicon 42, August 27-29. I'm the Toastmaster.
The prolific writer of everything from comics to novels to screenplays, Peter David is the Guest of Honor.
Fantasy artist and medical illustrator Sarah Clemens is Guest Artist.
Killing the Cobra issue #3 is hot off the press. My next signing is at Heroes Only Comics in Cheyenne, WY, September 4, 1-5PM.
We're on a short countdown for Jeanne's newest Anna Strong vampire book, Chosen.
Jeanne's appearance schedule:
Bubonicon 42
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September 1, 2010
7:30 PM
Tattered Cover Highlands Ranch
9315 Dorchester St.
Highlands Ranch CO
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September 3 – 6, 2010
Dragon*Con
Hyatt Regency Atlanta:
265 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
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September 13, 2010
7:00 PM
WhoElse! Books
200 So. Broadway, Denver CO
303-744-BOOK
*****
Sept 18, 2010
2 PM
Mysterious Galaxy
7501 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego 92111
Wait, there's more!
Like this clever, and dirty, homage to Ray Bradbury, titled...well, listen up.
And it's said women don't appreciate science fiction. Ha!
Labels: Bubonicon 42, Killing the Cobra, Peter David, Sarah Clemens
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