News: Moorcock at CoastCon 32

[Michael Moorcock]

Not sure where to put this. I'll be guest here next year:

CoastCon 32
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39531
March 20-22, 2009

[Rothgo]

Given the successes of live appearences this year: signings and awards both; other discussed moorcock-related conferences (where mike was only there in spirit!) and new material releases (Black Petals, Del Rey's new line, snippets of Mike's current projects etc) - perhaps there is enough continuing activity in this "happening things" field to warrent a new sub-forum in the Q&A: "Moorcock Related Events"? With a better name obviously.

[David Mosley]

Well, we have the News Page.

[Lorelei]

Originally Posted by Michael Moorcock

Not sure where to put this. I'll be guest here next year:

CoastCon 32
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39531
March 20-22, 2009

Now there's a reason to go to Mississippi! maybe if I start saving now....
Oh come on Mike, don't you want to come out to California??? Pleeease!

[Michael Moorcock]

We usually do at least one signing/reading in the Bay Area. Lorelei, but it's been a few years since we've done anything in Southern California. We weren't even able to get to the west at all this year.

[Lorelei]

Originally Posted by Michael Moorcock

We usually do at least one signing/reading in the Bay Area. Lorelei, but it's been a few years since we've done anything in Southern California. We weren't even able to get to the west at all this year.

Screw LA! Bay Area good!!!!!! Come out! We'll get you drunk (so that I will seem much more intelligent & better company to YOU) and you'll sign all my books!!!

Boy can I daydream!!!

[Gilgamesh]

Originally Posted by Michael Moorcock

Not sure where to put this. I'll be guest here next year:

CoastCon 32
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39531
March 20-22, 2009

Oh my Gosh! That's not too far from me! It looks like I may actually have to go to my first convention ever. Though I avoid those kinds of things, it would be worth it to say hello to M.M.

[thingfish]

Excellent!
A great opportunity to try out my new teleport machine.
See you there!!

[Squeezed Lemon]

I've been an avid fan of Mike since age twelve, but I'm extremely hesitant and lazy when it comes to making cross-country journeys to meet my fave writers/musicians/etc. I reside in McComb, Mississippi - the birthplace of the late Bo Diddley. One of the great questions of life throughout my late teens and twenties was "How can I get Mike Moorcock to visit Mississippi," along with "Why the hell would he want to visit MS," and "How can I escape MS." I've come to appreciate my surroundings more as I have gotten older, and strangely enough, Mike has made connections to the area. I believe his wife is from the state, but I could be wrong. That is probably the biggest connection, yet the Biloxi Fault arguably could be the reason behind everything.

I'm normally not one to advertise for comic conventions, but this is obviously a big deal for anyone who visits this website. The drive to Biloxi is a little over two hours from where I live, and the Coliseum is really quite small. It's big enough for sporting events, but Coast Con has traditionally been a small affair at best. The upshot of being in the backwater of the cosmos is the fans get to totally invade the guest's comfort space. You get to not only meet Mike, but also wipe the humidity inspired sweat from his brow and (for a few dollars more) rub his remaining toes. People, it doesn't get any better than this. I guess good things finally do come those who wait, or if you wait around long enough anything can happen.

Doug

[EverKing]

Originally Posted by Lorelei

Oh come on Mike, don't you want to come out to California??? Pleeease!

California, nothing. He at least has been there and gets there every-so-often. He needs to come see the beauty of the upper mid-west. Specifically, Minnesota. Early October is probably the best time: most of the mosquitos are gone, the leaves are on fire (metaphorically, of course--at least, so we hope), and the weather is mild.

Failing that, I guess I'll just have to follow through on the deal I made with my wife: she sent me down to meet the Moorcocks in TX and in exchange I have to take her to meet them in France. Paris or St. Malo, either one. I like Paris well enough and I know she'll love it. But I haven't yet found a town I like as much as St. Malo (I was there for a few days in '98), so I'd happily head up there!

[Lorelei]

Originally Posted by EverKing

California, nothing. He at least has been there and gets there every-so-often. He needs to come see the beauty of the upper mid-west. Specifically, Minnesota. Early October is probably the best time: most of the mosquitos are gone, the leaves are on fire (metaphorically, of course--at least, so we hope), and the weather is mild.

Failing that, I guess I'll just have to follow through on the deal I made with my wife: she sent me down to meet the Moorcocks in TX and in exchange I have to take her to meet them in France. Paris or St. Malo, either one. I like Paris well enough and I know she'll love it. But I haven't yet found a town I like as much as St. Malo (I was there for a few days in '98), so I'd happily head up there!

OOOH just rub it in Ever King! I never get to travel. I work for people when they travel so I HEAR all about it! The last time I was in Texas, I think I was maybe 8 years old. France, Paris, that's a pipe dream for me. (sigh)

[J-Sun]

So...
Biloxi, huh?
Who's fault, Biloxi?

(You were all thinking it, every single one of you.)

[Michael Moorcock]

I'm not sure they'll have time to bring the Terminal Cafe down from Meridian, but you never know. We'' work out a way of identifying ourselves as Miscellany people and maybe have a meal together!

[John Picacio]

Attention all Deep South Moorcock and Elric fans....breaking news: Last week, CoastCon 32 in Biloxi, Mississippi invited me to be their Artist Guest of Honor and I've accepted!!

So it's sure to be a big Elric celebration with Mike as the Author Guest of Honor down in the Deep South next March!!

Make your travel plans now and don't miss out! Stay tuned for more details.....website has not added Mike and me just yet....also note that David Weber will also be Author Guest of Honor at CoastCon 32!

http://www.coastcon.org/

[Boxcar Sanford]

Originally Posted by John Picacio

Attention all Deep South Moorcock and Elric fans....breaking news: Last week, CoastCon 32 in Biloxi, Mississippi invited me to be their Artist Guest of Honor and I've accepted!!

So it's sure to be a big Elric celebration with Mike as the Author Guest of Honor down in the Deep South next March!!

Make your travel plans now and don't miss out! Stay tuned for more details.....website has not added Mike and me just yet....also note that David Weber will also be Author Guest of Honor at CoastCon 32!

http://www.coastcon.org/

The only thing that would make this any more of an Elric celebration would be if they named Rakhir the Red Archer as toastmaster.