We arrived home from Worldcon late Monday. It was a good convention–a lot of fun to see old friends, meet a few new ones, and connect with readers.

I have often said that everyone who goes to Worldcon has a completely different experience. One fan told me that she spent her entire Worldcon in the reading rooms, listening to writers read their work. Another never attended paneling at all.

I spent most of my Worldcon either talking to editors or old friends. Despite my best intentions, I didn’t manage to see any panels at all.

I will do these Worldcon posts in parts, partly because I’m so tired and partly because I want some time to filter all those conversations and experiences.

Watch this space for more.

I’m still at Worldcon and am running off to appear on programming. But I thought I’d note something absolutely grand. Last night, I tied the Sidewise Award for Best Alternate History Short Form. Michael Flynn’s marvelous story, whose title (in Latin) I’m not going to attempt from memory, and my “Recovering Apollo 8″ tied. What an honor. Of course, Michael and I had to pretend fight over the actual plaque…

I’ll be at the World Science Fiction Convention in Denver this week. Here’s my schedule for folks who are going. I do like meeting readers, and hope to see you there.

Those of you who live in Denver and just want to come for one day can get a day membership at the door. You’ll find all the information you need here.

Locations are in the program book. All times are in the late morning, afternoon and evening.

Signing, Asimovs/Analog booth, Thursday, August 7, 12-1

Panel: Secrets of Being a Published Writer, Friday August 8, 1-2

Signing, convention signing area, Friday, August 8, 4-4:45

Sidewise Award Ceremony, Friday, August 8, 5:30-7

Reading, Saturday, August 9, 2:30-4

Hugo Award Ceremony, Saturday, August 9, 7 until whenever

Panel: Crime and Detection to Come, Sunday August 10, 11:30-1.

Panel: How Writers Fit in the Publishing Industry, Sunday, August 10, 1-2:30.

This is a good way to start the month: Another new story has just appeared, this one in Baen’s Universe. The story is on-line, so you can read half of it for free. But seriously, think of subscribing. The magazine is excellent.