No sooner do I return home than I am preparing for my next trip - this one to L.A. in a couple of weeks. Tomorrow, Paul and I get on the phone with our agent to discuss the specifics: when we're going, how long we're staying, who we'll be meeting while in town and, most…
July 15, 2012: Dark Matter at Comic Con!
I'm pleased to report that the Dark Matter signing was a rousing success. I actually made it to the booth on time, people actually showed up, and nobody standing in line stepped up to my counter to order a milkshake and fries. I met some great fans, chatted Stargate and Dark Matter, signed a few comic…
July 14, 2012: Comic Con Day #2!
"I've never seen so much drunk zombies." - Akemi walking home after drinks at the Hilton last night. Well, not really Comic Con Day #2. Actually, the second half of Day #1 and part of Day #2 as the festivities are ongoing. Today = my Dark Matter signing. Where: The Dark Horse Booth (#2615) When: 4:00…
July 13, 2012: Comic Con!
Whenever I travel, the excitement of the upcoming trip is always somewhat muted by the fact that I'll be leaving my dogs behind. I wouldn't mind so much if it weren't for the fact that the dogs KNOW we're leaving and get downright depressed. Bubba paces, Lulu tries to squeeze in as much play time…
July 12, 2012: One day to Comic Con! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Season 2!
Copies of my comic book series Dark Matter? Check. Giveaway items? Check. Girlfriend? Check! I'm ready for Comic Con. If you happen to be in San Diego this weekend and also just happen to have tickets to Comic Con, swing on by the Dark Horse Comics booth (#2615) between 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. I'll…
July 11, 2012: Two Days to Comic Con! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Allies!
Qu'est ce que c'est? Why, it's the Stargate: Atlantis ultimate box set. It includes the entire series PLUS a bonus disc with all new extras. I'll be giving it away to some lucky, random individual who comes to visit me between 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. this Saturday at the Dark Horse Comics booth (#2615). Whether…
July 10, 2012: Ouch! 3 Days to Comic Con! Dogs enjoying the Summer! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Inferno!
I hit play on the DVD and, as a fifth season episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia started up, I took a seat and tested the dumbbells. It was my triceps day so I figured I'd start with flat bench extensions, move on to overhead extensions, then to close grip press, and finish up…
July 8, 2012: 6 Days to Comic Con! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Michael!
Heading to Comic Con in a little less than a week to do a signing for my comic book, Dark Matter, and I thought it would be nice to offer those who swing by a shot at winning some cool giveaways. In addition to copies of Dark Matter's first issue, I'll also be offering up a…
July 7, 2012: 7 Days to Comic Con! A Stargate Reunion – of sorts! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Coup D’Etat!
So, I'm prepping for Comic Con, selecting giveaway items for the fans who will visit my booth - accidentally assuming it's a Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along-related signing only to discover the truth to late! The gate will be shut and locked behind them for the duration of my hour long meandering reminiscences of all the places…
July 6, 2012: The Comic Con Approacheth! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! The Long Goodbye!
It's official. I WILL be doing a signing in support of my comic book series, Dark Matter, at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. NOT in the parking lot or out of my hotel room but INSIDE the actual convention center! WHEN? Saturday, July 14th. 4:00 p.m. WHERE? Dark Horse Comics booth number #2615. WHY SHOULD…
July 5, 2012: Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! The Tower! And Dogs Eating Ice Cream!
THE TOWER (215) In first season or so on the Stargate franchise, my writing partner and I co-wrote scripts in the truest sense of the term. We actually sat (or paced) in an office, bouncing ideas and dialogue off each other, hammering out every scene and every line in the script. Eventually, we found it…
July 4, 2012: News of Note! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Grace Under Pressure!
News of note: Save Lennox: Time Runs Out For 'Death Row' Dog In Belfast (PICTURES, VIDEO). From heartless to heartless AND spiteful. Belfast Council has even ignored offers to " to pay the expenses to relocate Lennox from Northern Ireland and bring him to the US to a sanctuary and freedom". Shame on Belfast City Council.…
July 3, 2012: My Canada Day Weekend (or lack thereof)! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Critical Mass!
I celebrated Canada Day in typical fashion: rewriting a script and then taking a break to attend some food-related event. We received the last batch of notes on our script for the miniseries early Saturday morning and, since my writing partner, Paul, was (conveniently) out of town and without computer access, it fell on me…
July 1, 2012: Post-massage dog-wrangling! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! The Hive! Epiphany!
I've been feeling stressed-out of late and so, at Akemi's behest, I booked us an hour-long couple massage at the local Absolute Spa. We left the house well in advance of our 1:00 p.m. appointment yesterday, figuring we could relax in the sauna for half an hour beforehand. We were only a couple of blocks…
June 30, 2012: NOT so fast! A return visit to the Night Market! Days of Stargate: Atlantis Past! Aurora! The Lost Boys!
I woke up this morning to a new set of notes. Wait! Notes on what? I have even started a new writing job yet. Oh, wait. These are notes for the LAST writing job. The miniseries I assumed we'd completed work on a week and a half ago. Paul and I handed in the second…