I don't often attend the World Fantasy Convention (not to be confused with the World Science Fiction Convention, which I have only missed once thirty years), but I was there the last time it was held in Saratoga, and I had a great time. A terrific town, a wonderful con.<\/p>\n
This year the convention is returning to Saratoga once again, and I was hoping to return as well. I'm not a guest of honor, and I'm not (so far as I know) getting an award; I just wanted to go.<\/p>\n
Reluctantly, however, I've just had to scratch Saratoga off my list of 2015 appearances. For no reason having to do with the con itself. I am sure it will be terrific. It's just a matter of time.<\/p>\n
I have too much to do. Too many things on my plate. Son of Kong foremost amongst them.<\/p>\n
My apologies to anyone who saw Saratoga on my Appearances page and planned to go in order to see me. I won't be there. Go anyway. You'll have a great time.<\/p>\n
Also, I have decided against attending this year's San Diego Comicon. Same reason. But since Comicon was never listed on my Appearances page, scratching it is not as big a deal.<\/p>\n
(Should I complete and deliver WINDS OF WINTER before these cons roll round, I reserve the right to change my mind). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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