Just this morning I received news that author Kage Baker is in hospital fighting for her life. Details here: http://tribes.tribe.net/renfairehistorysnobs/thread/c6091923-27e4-438c-ac8e-0e28d596b85d#402bb8f2-e567-471b-9fad-6ed5551c4f2e. Back in July of '08, Kage visited this blog to participate in a fan/reader Q&A in support of her wonderful In the Garden of Iden. She'd been scheduled to come by sooner but, given…
January 15, 2010: The Second Annual Stargate Vegetarian Dinner
Last night, Ashleigh, Carl, Lawren, and I went out for our second vegetarian group dinner in as many years. In 2009, it was Radha Yoga & Eatery (http://josephmallozzi.com/2009/10/07/october-7-2009-i-go-undercover/). This year, it was The Naam, "Vancouver's oldest natural foods restaurant". It was an extra special visit for Carl who has decided to go vegetarian one day…
January 14, 2010: Jason Momoa the new Conan? He should be!
Well now, this is interesting. Rumors have the producers of the new Conan movie close to casting their lead (http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=30407). And they've apparently narrowed their choices down to two or three possible candidates, one of them none other than our very own Jason Momoa, Stargate: Atlantis's Ronon Dex. My take? Hell, yeah! I think Jason…
January 13, 2010: Reclusive Raccoon Wins Powerball Lottery!
Only days after leaving Montreal, I get a call from my sister informing me that my mother fell while walking her dog Felix. Fortunately, she was spotted by neighbors who called for an ambulance that transported her to Lakeshore General where x-rays revealed she had broken her hip. She had surgery yesterday and I'm pleased…
January 12, 2010: New Studies Reveal That Drinking Makes You Charming
Or not. I don't know. It seems plausible. Anyway, I was late for work today but I had a good excuse. I was locked out of my garage. No, really. I packed up my things, harnessed the dogs, strolled across the backyard to my (detached) garage, tried to open the door and - it wouldn't…
January 11, 2010: Diving into the Wreck by Kristine Kathryn Rusch! Back at the Office!
Boss is our protagonist, a loner with an affinity for diving old wrecks, derelict spaceships long-forgotten but potential sources of treasure, tech, and - most important of all so far as Boss is concerned - rich historical significance. And when Boss discovers a thousand year old ship in a remote region of space, she believes…
January 10, 2010: Cowboy Bobby Cooper! Gusto di Quattro! My Shopping Expedition! Some Mailbag!
I head back to the office tomorrow with the first draft of a brand new script AND a brand new title: The Awakening. I like it because it works on a couple of levels - none of which I can go into any detail at this point. You'll just have to trust me. Anyway, I…
January 9, 2010: Celebrity Squid Indicted on Racketeering Charges!
With my friend Tomomi in town (from Tokyo via Edmonton and Kamloops), I decided we should check out a place I haven't been to in years - one of the city's premiere fine dining destinations: West Restaurant. Being a fellow foodie, Tomomi was more than up to the challenge of joining me in checking out…
January 8, 2010: Our Next Book of the Month Club Selection! My Next Big Thing Wish List!
Allow me to kick off today's entry with the announcement of our next Book of the Month Club Pick. This one sounds delightfully unique, has received a lot of good buzz, and is written by an author whose work (Four and Twenty Blackbirds) I've enjoyed in the past. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you our…
January 7, 2010: Marmoset Literacy Rates At An All-Time Low!
I've lost my reading mojo. I seem to have misplaced it somewhere over the Pacific Ocean while enroute to Japan. I used to go through 2-3 books a week. Now, I'm averaging about one every seven days. Sure, I've been busy, but that's no excuse. Like anything, I just need to find the time. And…
January 6, 2010: Valedictorian Chimpanzee Acquitted of Manslaughter!
Yeah, I'm bringing back the inspired entry titles. Let's see what it does for traffic. I've completed a first draft of my script. At this point, I'm not sure whether what I have is good or something I've re-read so many times I've convinced myself it's good. It's a little heavy at just a shade…
January 5, 2010: On the Mend! Lunch with Tomo! Restaurant DNA!
Thanks to your well-wishes and positive thoughts (and the makers of polysporin antiseptic gel) I'm on the mend and should be back to playing the piccolo in no time. In the meantime, I've busied myself with alternate pursuits like practicing my Japanese. And, really, what better way to practice my Japanese than by having lunch…
January 4, 2010: Ouch!
Hey, you know what hurts more than slicing your pinky open lengthwise on a serrated blade? Getting a tetanus shot. Seriously. I hadn't even noticed I'd cut myself until I felt the tug of the blades point planted firmly beneath the flesh of my upper knuckle. I carefully unhooked my finger from the metal point…
January 3, 2010: Travel Day Mailbag!
Another travel day, so sit back and enjoy the mailbag. Or, at the very least, read it anyway... DasNdanger writes: "And Brie – so what does this mean? She’s a keeper now?" Answer: Sadly, no. The little troublemaker will be moving to the east coast in about a month. Hope she writes! Major D. Davis…
January 2, 2010: The Montreal vs. Vancouver Debate Resurfaces! Lunch at La Coupole!
You know, it used to be a tough call. Whenever I came back to visit, people would invariably ask: Which do you like better, Montreal or Vancouver? Months into my west coast move, I would have answered an emphatic "Montreal!". But my love for my hometown has diminished over the 10+ years I've been away…