They've got the radio on in my Village internet cafe.
And Levon Helm has died of throat cancer.
Met him once after a concert with Rick Danko at the Bottom Line in the Village.
Real nice, real approachable guy.
I'd roared out a request during the show, STAGE FRIGHT!
The musicians looked at each other. Rick shook his head, no.
Then they sang KING HARVEST.
And after the show, I made my way backstage. (My rap to the bouncers is, "Oh, please, man. I came from Mars to see these guys." Laughter. "Go ahead, man.")
And I asked Levon, "Did you hear my request, Levon ?"
"I heard you, son. I think everybody heard you."
"So how come you didn't play it?"
"Well, we hadn't rehearsed it. But we did play a Band song for you. Hey, it's time for the afterparty. Wanna join us backstage for a beer?"
I did not say no.

It's been a very long while since I posted in the forums. A few years, in fact. I've been a bit focused with work and...well...work

I finally made it into print with, "The Mythidria Chronicles: Rise of the Nightmare." I'm still having difficulties with the E-Book, but the print version is where it needs to be and has the story as streamlined as possible. It's available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble, plus (recently) made it into an international online retailer. Yeah it's a pretty exciting time.

I have my first book signing coming up on the 5th of May, and that's pretty exciting, too. I'm pretty limited in how many copies I can bring with me (Not made of the green, here) so I'm going with what I can.

Is there any advice for book signings outside of being polite, entertaining, avoid griping, etc? I really don't want to bollocks this up as this could mean some decent sales and an image I'd like to earn for myself.

Also, I'm posting the Amazon link here. The galaxy cover is one I'm really proud of, the publisher, Createspace, has some great selections.

Joss whedon is on top of his game with Cabin in the Woods. A love letter to the genre that takes typical horror movie tropes and turns them on their ear.

There are plenty of red herrings, twists and turns, and an ending that is so over the top that for the final 15 minutes my jaw was on the floor.

It's not scary at all, which is kind of a bummer, but it is a hell of a lot of fun and entertaining.

I am not going to get into a full-fledged review because the less you know about the film going in, the more surprised you will be.

I saw a graphic once that showed how all the "History of The World" books cross-referenced each other. Can't find that graphic anywhere now. Does Anybody out there have it or locate it online?

Thanks.

Here's where I'll be at the RT Booklovers Convention

THURSDAY - 4/12

8:30 - 9:45AM Entry Level (Grand Ballroom A, B & C)
MYSTERY CHIX & PRIVATE DIX
HOSTS: Lori Armstrong AKA Lorelei James, Laura Caldwell,
Carole Nelson Douglas, Rosemary Harris, Alma Katsu,
Julie Kramer, Bob Mayer, Rick Mofina, Andrew Peterson,
F. Paul Wilson

11:15AM - 12:15PM
GRAPHIC NOVELS: THE CREATORS
Anne Elizabeth, Heather Graham, Gregg
Hurwitz, Alisa Kwitney, Jade Lee, F. Paul Wilson

1:30-2:30PM
THRILLER: GREAT THRILLER VILLAINS
Andrew Peterson, Jamie Freveletti, Gregg Hurwitz,
A. Scott Pearson, James Rollins, F. Paul Wilson

4 - 6PM Entry Level (Grand Ballroom A, B & C) MEET THE AUTHORS SIGNING GRAPHIC NOVELS & POSTER
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Anne Elizabeth
Charlaine Harris
Gregg Hurwitz
Alisa Kwitney
F. Paul Wilson

SATURDAY - 4/14

10:45AM - 2PM Entry Level (Grand Ballroom)
MEET THE AUTHORS AT THE BOOK FAIR

then I hop across town to Chicago Comic Con
for a panel with Jim Rollins and others:

Time: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Location: N426a
We'll do a signing or the like after

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Jim Caviezel (The count of Monte Cristo, Passion of the Christ, Frequecy) not only looks the part but also has the acting chops to bring Jack to life.

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Were either "The Keep" or "The Tomb" revised for the most recent (trade paper) version? Thanks

We watched the other night and I thought it was a blast. The look of the movie is simply astounding and there are several spectacular action scenes. I give it my highest recommendation.

Today I saw 3 movies in a theatre(I'm tired!). One of them were "Drive". Ryan Gosling play Los Angeles wheelman for hire, stunt driving for movie productions, and steering getaway vehicles for armed heists.

First I thought it's like Transporter movies with Jason Statham. But I was wrong. This IS one of the best movies in 2012 so far. Drive is not an action movielike Fast and furious. I thought it's something more artistic and smart. Even some bloody scenes, I felt it stylish. This is Great movie, if you don't mind the violence.

Most surprisingly Ryan Gosling has excellent acting method.