Monthly Archives: July 2011

“In the Trenches,” Maurice Hewlett

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

In the Trenches As I lay in the trenches Under the Hunter’s Moon, My mind ran to the lenches Cut in a Wiltshire down. I saw their long black shadows, The beeches in the lane, The gray church in the … Continue reading →

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At Readercon 22

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’m at Readercon 22 this weekend. You can find me at these panels and discussion groups: Saturday July 16, 10:00 AM G Paranormal Romance and Otherness. Victoria Janssen (leader), Alaya Dawn Johnson, Toni L.P. Kelner, Kate Nepveu, JoSelle Vanderhooft. In … Continue reading →

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Readercon 22 Schedule

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

The full schedule for Readercon 22, including program item descriptions, is now available.

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What I’m Up To

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I haven’t posted a lot about writing lately – that’s because I haven’t been doing much writing! Part of that is because I needed some time for family and friends, and part of it is that I desperately needed some … Continue reading →

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“Courage,” Dyneley Hussey

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Courage Alone amid the battle-din untouched Stands out one figure beautiful, serene; No grime of smoke nor reeking blood hath smutched The virgin brow of this unconquered queen. She is the Joy of Courage vanquishing The unstilled tremors of the … Continue reading →

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Cool views out my RWA 2011 hotel room

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

This was the view out my hotel room at RWA 2011. I’m especially happy there were water towers.

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Torchwood hits New York City

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I spotted this poster for the new Torchwood series around Times Square. It was hard to miss. Note the scale. Compare to the double-decker bus!

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My 2011 Readercon Schedule

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’ll be attending Readercon 22 on July 14-17, in Burlington, Massachusetts. Here’s my schedule: Saturday July 16, 10:00 AM G Paranormal Romance and Otherness. Victoria Janssen (leader), Alaya Dawn Johnson, Toni L.P. Kelner, Kate Nepveu, JoSelle Vanderhooft. In science fiction, … Continue reading →

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2011 Harlequin Party Pics

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Crystal Jordan and me, before we headed out to the party. The gorgeous lobby of the New York Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Attendees were given “dancing socks” upon arrival. The ballroom was long and narrow, and very crowded! Harlequin Historical author Elaine … Continue reading →

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“Buttons,” Carl Sandburg

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Buttons I have been watching the war map slammed up for advertising in front of the newspaper office. Buttons—red and yellow buttons—blue and black buttons—are shoved back and forth across the map. A laughing young man, sunny with freckles, Climbs … Continue reading →

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