There are a couple of possibilities I'm following up on for swancon panels related to fan fic, slash etc, and atm they're in need of panellists - if you're interested please let me know. I've volunteered for a couple, but my knowledge/experience in this area is not comprehensive and there are a heap of you on my flist that I think would be awesome choices for things. Topics are still negotiable too...

I need information on this today if at all possible.

Where am I? DPC Feeling... busy Compelled listening... "Somewhere I Belong" - Linkin Park Define... # fan fic, panels, slash, swancon

Caught up with my favourite old boss PD today. I miss working for him. So freaking un-PC and yet... we worked quite well together - I really value his ability to Get Stuff Done, and the plenty of time for play attitude, as well as the fact that he's one of those people who stirs, provokes for reaction and stuff - and is quite happy to get as much as he gives.

Just reminiscing really...

Where am I? DPC Feeling... cheerful Compelled listening... "The Weight of the World" - Roxette Define... # catching up, happy moments, pd

Not everything written in WA last year was nominated, but all nominations made went on to the ballot.

I didn't announce or declare an intention to shortlist at any stage, so even with nineteen stories on the short work category, I didn't feel that it was something I could just do arbitrarily.

So yes, it's a big list - but then people who vote in the tin ducks will decide who they thought was their favourite. Not to mention - why shouldn't we be proud of what people thought was worthwhile to nominate? I certainly am, and I think there are some great examples of people's talent in this list - especially the fan works list, as I'm much more familiar with it :)

Congratulations to all who have been nominated, and good luck in the vote :)

I am so glad to finally get the details out!

P.S. I'm considering it my penance of having such a long list that I have to work out the optional preferentials for it all, so it's not a case of me making it easy for myself! (I don't think I've done that once with regard to the awards...)

Where am I? DPC Feeling... accomplished Compelled listening... nil Define... # 2008, awards, swancon, tin ducks, voting