Photos from my trip to Chattanooga (Codex writing workshop)

The Codex Writers Group Chattanooga workshop


and photographs of clouds enroute to the Chattanooga airport and from the air:
Clouds clouds clouds and views from on high

KGB Fantastic Fiction raffle begins at midnight (ET)

And we have some last minutes donations:

Critique of 1 (one) short story or first chapter of a novel by Delia Sherman.

Ellen Kushner is donating a first U.S. edition hardcover of her first novel, SWORDSPOINT (Arbor House, 1987) with original Tom Canty cover. The author will sign and personalize it for you.

Stefan Dziemianowicz is donating Robert Bloch: The Fear Planet and other Unusual Destinations (Subterranean Press, 2005, hc). The latter features full-color tip on cover art by Gahan Wilson. Stefan Dziemianowicz says, "It's definitely a collectible, limited to 750 signed copies and, I believe out of print on publication." It is signed by Stefan.

Neil Gaiman is donating a computer keyboard he has previously used to write with. He will sign it to the winner in any way they like.

Mary Robinette Kowal, author and voice artist, will record your short story up to 4000 words.

Andy Duncan will Tuckerize you in a forthcoming short story.

You've seen my rave about Clockwork Zero's jewelry and posting photographs of her work. Now you a $1 raffle ticket will give you a chance to win this most excellent piece, created by her specially for the fund raiser:

Chained Vacuum”
This unisex necklace is part of the Industrial Evolution series of cyberpunk jewelry by Clockwork Zero, steampunk designer. Shiny magnesium, delicate filaments and wonderful electrodes are sealed inside a glass vacuum tube. The chain she made uses hardware, dark bronze-tone metal beads and a dark complimentary chain. Perfect for a cyberpunk lover.” Donated by C.A. Manestar.