Main Comic on Hiatus, Prequel Novel Running

I guess when news falls off the main page, people wonder what's going on with the comic. Xin's mom passed away, and the
main comic is on hiatus while she works her way through the life adjustments and pain that brings. There will be 1 more issue
comprising Book 2, and that will run sometime in 2012. In the meantime, I am writing and posting a full-length prequel novel, with
occasional illustrations as Xin can manage. This may continue into March or April or even into the summer. We'll see how it goes,
and as far as I am concerned, Xin can take as long as she needs before she's ready to return. Thanks for understanding.

ApolloCon This Weekend, Xin and Rob Both

Xin and I will both be at ApolloCon in Houston, TX this weekend. We'll be in the Dealers' Room, and here is my program schedule:

Friday Concert & Show
Friday
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Seattle I Catherine Asaro, Rob Balder, Dave Weingart, Donald Wolcott Help kick start the weekend with our Friday night concert featuring music, dance, and spoken word performances.

Citizen vs. Serf: Our Obsession With Feudal Fantasy
Saturday
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Scottsdale Rob Balder (M), C. J. Mills, Ethan Rose, Dave Weingart Western nations have evolved into admittedly imperfect yet reasonably democratic systems of government. Why then, do we seek escape in fantascial stories with feudal overlords?

There's an App for That: Fan-Friendly Smartphone Apps
Saturday
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Various Locations Rob Balder, David H Brummel, Barrett Canon From tracking solar flares to fighting off zombies with Elizabeth Bennet, smartphone apps have something for the geek in all of us. But what exactly is an 'app'? How are they created? And what cool apps are out there for fans to download and enjoy?

Shall We Play a Game?
Saturday
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Seattle II Rob Balder, Julia Mandala, A. Lee Martinez, K. Hutson Price (M) Care for a game of 3D chess? Are you ready for the next Tri-Wizard Tournament? Our panelists discuss the use of games and sports in Spec Fic. We only have one piece of advice: let the Wookie win.

Concerts: Rob Balder
Saturday
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Scottsdale

Saturday Night Masquerade & Show
Saturday
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Seattle Ballroom Catherine Asaro, Rob Balder, Dave Weingart (M), Donald Wolcott Our Big Show combining the talents of many! Order of show with approximate start times: Introduction (8pm), Music with Dave Weingart (8:10pm), Masquerade (8:20pm), Music with Catherine Asaro, Awards (9:30pm). Doors open for seating at 7:45pm (approximately, please be patient)

Collaboration: Artists and Authors Building a Shared Vision
Sunday
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Seattle II Rob Balder, Bill Hodgson, Rocky Kelley, Cathey Osborne, Keith Thompson (M) Two minds. Two approaches. One project. Our panelists discuss the collaboration of author and artists, from the melding of work styles to creating a cohesive concept.

And there is still time to pre-order Issue 1 of Book 2. Thanks to all of you who have done so. We will be going to press not long after this con is over.

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