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At Spooky Empire 2009

I had a great time signing books, speaking on panels, and causing trouble generally at Spooky Empire in Orlando over the weekend.  I also finally got to meet Max Brooks, who was a really nice guy.  (I was wondering if he had heard of me, and when I introduced myself he cocked his neck like heContinue reading “At Spooky Empire 2009”

Movie Review: Zombieland

Last night I finally saw Zombieland.  It is delightful.  Four stars.  At first glance, Zombieland is a road movie about a college student who joins up with an unlikely band of survivors while on a quest to find his parents (during–need I even say it?–a zombie apocalypse).  One of these survivors is played by WoodyContinue reading “Movie Review: Zombieland”

I will discuss zombies at a Chicago art opening

I will discuss zombies (with several artists and graphic designers) at the opening of “Zombie: A Mindless Affair” at the ANTENA art gallery in Chicago, on October 23, at about 6:30pm.  The discussion will be moderated by the show’s curator, Edra Soto. According to their press release, the show “uses the vernacular of the mythological zombie asContinue reading “I will discuss zombies at a Chicago art opening”

An awesome evening at Open Books

Last night I went to a great open house event at Open Books, a new Chicago-based nonprofit that operates like a bookstore to raise funds for literacy programs for adults and children.  I met and bought a book from Norb Vonnegut, and heard several speakers talk about Open Books and plans for its future.   ItContinue reading “An awesome evening at Open Books”