And now, an interview with your host (me)

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Matthew S. Rotundo

So the blog’s been dark for a while.  Sorry about that, folks.  I was kind of in Europe.

But take heart; I’m back.  I still have lots of catching up to do, and I suppose some kind of report on my travels is to be expected.  For the nonce, though, please to enjoy this little interview with me at OSFest, courtesy of Zorra Reed, she of Sirens Trinity Productions.

In it, I discuss Alembical 3, the way I’m wired, and karaoke.  As one does.

There.  Hope that tides you over.

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Progress Report, in which I collapse in a heap

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Matthew S. Rotundo

A funny thing happened while I was taking one last pass through “The Winter Palace,” scouring for typos or other infelicities—OSFest 7.

Panels.  Seeing old friends.  Making new ones.  Eating.  Drinking.  Readings.  Making merry.  Staying up way too late.  Getting up way too early.  Even getting interviewed.  (!)  And then collapsing in a heap when it was all over.

In other words, it was a con.

Right.  So now I need to finish up that cleanup draft, and get ready for Loncon 3.  Which, you know, is in London.  Eep!

Write Club update:  A request for a partial from an agent.  Response time, 3 days.  Hmmm . . .

And I’m out.

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The 2014 Rotundo World Tour Rolls into OSFest!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Matthew S. Rotundo

This weekend, it’s the next stop on the 2014 Rotundo World Tour—the Omaha Science Fiction and Fantasy Festival, aka OSFest 7.

Here’s my schedule:

Friday, August 1st

Character Building – Steps to take when constructing engaging characters in a novel, manga, or comic. Learn how to create memorable and real characters.  (6:00 pm, Iowa Room)

Saturday, August 2nd

Hard Rocking SF – Panel discussions on SF in rock music including bands, lyrics, and cultural influences.  (11:00 am, Missouri Room)

Mining for Story Nuggets – Where and how to get ideas for short stories and novels.  (2:00 pm, Colorado Room)

Writing 101 – Learn the basics of what you need to know to get started as a writer.  (5:00 pm, Colorado Room)

Sunday, August 3rd

Matt Rotundo Reading – I’ll be reading from “From Earth I Have Arisen.”  And remember my motto:  come for a treat, stay for a tale!  (12:00 pm, Fireside Readings)

Dates, times, and events are subject to change.

Do stop by and say howdy.

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