Week 49 of 2024
Greetings all
I spent most of this week moving! Well, moving my office from the front of the store to a room in the apartment on the main floor. It’s ideal for me, big enough for my desk, bookcases, my comfy chair, and a guest bed.
So yes, I was moving pictures. Did you think I wouldn’t make that reference?
I’m already nesting. It is much like the room I had in Olathe, with its own bathroom and a small kitchenette. Only difference is that it’s a bit bigger and is shaped in a more convenient way. It will also serve as the best jumping off point for events that I’ve ever had.
I’m really pleased.
It’s also already my lair, something I hadn’t realized I missed so much. I had a great setup up front, but it was never my lair.
Anyway, moving is never easy, but thanks to one of the guys whose been gaming here on Tuesday, we got the big stuff all moved on Sunday and at this point, I’m effectively fully operational. I still have some organizing to do, but to be honest, some of that organizing is from the original move here.
I have my SF/F magazines behind me and a good place to sit and read. I may very well start nibbling away at my To Be Read pile.
Obviously, I’m still enthused about sending The Feasting of Vengeance to Chris last week. As a reminder, it’s on the schedule for the 14th of February.
But of course, publish or perish, and I spent my time this week working on a fairly major project for Okkorim. I can’t wait to show off what we’re doing, and we’re gonna have it by GaryCon.
As we approach the end of the year, I’m doing my evaluation of what worked and what didn’t. I’m also figuring out some new things to add to my content. I’m a content creator, I need to create more content. Expect some announcements going forward.
I also spent this week getting ready for Kris Kinder. Hope to see some of you there.
But forget all that! We’re coming up on our first birthday party here at Red Dragon Quilts and Dragon’s Den Books! If you’re in the area, come by. We’ll have specials like buy one, get one used books, pizza, and some giveaways.
It’s a week from Saturday on the 21st! Come join us!
What I’m Listening To
Niners vs Rams in the new setup. It’s nice.
Quote of the Week
Mako’s birthday is December 10th. That’s close enough for me to use as a quote his opening to Conan the Barbarian. Yes, it’s one of my favorite films, and yes I love Mako in it.
Come to think of it, I can’t remember a single time I’ve seen Mako in a show or movie that he didn’t make it better.
“Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis, and the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of. And unto this, Conan, destined to bear the jeweled crown of Aquilonia upon a troubled brow. It is I, his chronicler, who alone can tell thee of his saga. Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!”
– Akiro the Wizard in Conan the Barbarian
Dragon’s Tidings
Birthday Party, December 21st, Anthony, KS
Also, check our website (www.reddragonquilts.com)!
Rob’s Works in Progress
- Sowing Spring’s Wrath (3,213)
- Okkorim Sourcebook (2,974)
Upcoming Events
- Kris Kinder, December 14, Kansas City, Mo
- Red Dragon Anniversary Party, December 21, Anthony, KS
- ChattaCon, January 17-19, Chattanooga, TN
chattacon.org/
I’m the Toastmaster! - FenCon, February 14-16, Dallas, TX
fencon.org/ - Gulf Wars, March 8-16, Lumberton, MS
gulfwars.org/ - GaryCon, March 20-23, Lake Geneva, WI
garycon.com/ - LibertyCon, June 20-22, Chattanooga, TN
libertycon.org/ - Pennsic War, July 25 – August 10, Slippery Rock, PA
pennsicwar.org/
New Releases
This week we have The Darkness, the second book in William S. Frisbee, Jr.’s series, The Conglomerate Trilogy. Did you like the Last Marines? Then you’re going to love this series! Bad things lurk in the darkness, and they aren’t going to be content to stay there much longer. Luke is going to need a lot of help if he’s to keep the darkness at bay… so what is he going to do when Topa Suresh suddenly disappears? Get it here: amazon.com/dp/B0DPL2BDNR.
Tracked Items
My Weight Today: 364.8 lbs
Updated Word Count: 392,000
Firehall Sagas Archives: 758 entries
Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.
Have a great week, everyone.
Rob Howell
Creator of the Firehall Sagas Universe
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