Door Number Six: Rob's Blog

Here’s the situation: Feeling it was finally time to bite the bullet and check out iOS 7, I recently updated iTunes. Yeah, I know. My first mistake. When I started iTunes again, I saw that all ...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2013/11/help-wanted-itunes-guru.html

I’ve been remiss! In updating this blog in general, as well as in promoting the publication of a Devil’s Cape short story. This Mutant Life is a neo-pulp anthology available in paperback and ...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2013/10/this-mutant-life.html

I updated you recently about the Triumph Over Tragedy anthology released as a fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Sandy (featuring one of my stories). Many thanks again to editor, contributor, an...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2013/01/triumph-over-tragedy-quick-update.html

Author R.T. Kaelin has spearheaded and edited a new fantasy/sci-fi + ebook anthology called Triumph Over Tragedy to raise money for victims of Hurricane Sandy. From his description: I am R.T. Kae...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2012/12/new-publication-triumph-over-tragedy.html

I absolutely love FenCon, which starts today. I missed it last year due to a family obligation, and was absolutely determined not to miss it this year. With two small babies in tow, though, as we...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2012/09/fencon-ix.html

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to read and blurb a superhero novel called Just Cause, by Ian Healy. Here’s what I had to say: Ian Healy's Just Cause is a slam-bang good superhero stor...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-archmage-interview-with-ian-healy.html

Hi, everyone! Just a couple of quick minutes here: I’m heading to ArmadilloCon 34 this weekend. If you’re in Austin, I’d love to see you there. I’m looking forward to seeing old friends a...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2012/07/armadillocon-34.html

I released the novella for Kindle a while back, but hadn’t gotten around to pushing it out to Nook yet. It’s available here. Neither the Amazon page nor the Barnes and Noble page has any revi...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2012/01/sherlock-holmes-adventure-of-pirates-of.html

Just a quick reminder that my most recent Devil’s Cape story, “Star of St. Diable,” was published in the second issue of Comets and Criminals this month. It features Doctor Camelot and some...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2012/01/comets-and-criminals-2-is-live.html

Devil’s Cape has been translated into German and will be published by Piper Fantasy in January. I love the cover, and am also excited about the publicity page, which includes a video (in Englis...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2011/12/guten-tag-devils-cape.html

Just in time for today’s new movie release, I’ve released some Sherlock Holmes content of my own. My novella, “The Adventures of the Pirates of Devil’s Cape,” which sees Holmes and Wats...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-release-sherlock-holmes-adventure.html

I’m very pleased to announce that a new Devil’s Cape short story will be published in the second issue of the new genre magazine Comets and Criminals. The story, “The Star of St. Diable,”...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-devils-cape-short-story-in-comets.html

I’m getting ready for ArmadilloCon, but Mihir Wanchoo at Fantasy Book Critic posted a review of Devil’s Cape that I had to pass along right away. Here’s an excerpt: Random chance gave me an...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2011/08/great-devils-cape-review-from-fantasy.html

I’m going to be a panelist at ArmadilloCon 33 in Austin this weekend and am really looking forward to it. I’ve posted my schedule below. For the reading, I’m planning to read a new Devil’...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-armadillocon-schedule.html

Just a quick note about something I found interesting: In the wake of Osama bin Laden’s death, we of course saw a flood of comments on Twitter and Facebook. Most people felt relieved at his dea...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2011/05/misquote-wildfire.html

Christian Lindke was kind enough to write about the eBook release of Devil’s Cape as well as some of his take on the book. He also links to my interview on his Geekerati podcast. Check it out. ...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2011/02/cinerati-has-nice-new-devils-cape.html

So I let everyone know that Devil’s Cape is available on the Kindle and got a few questions about availability on the Nook (the Barnes and Noble e-reader). And I’m happy to report that it’s...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2011/01/and-now-its-nook-book.html

I’ve gotten a number of requests over the past year or so to make Devil’s Cape available as an e-book, so I’m pleased to announce that it’s now available through Amazon on Kindle. That me...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2010/12/devils-cape-now-on-kindle.html

Dallas-area folks, this weekend, Sept. 17-19, is FenCon VII. FenCon, the largest fan-run literay and filk convention in Dallas/Fort Worth, is a great con. I had loads of fun there last year and a...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2010/09/fencon-vii.html

A few months back, I mentioned that Devil’s Cape had been reviewed on the wicked fun Seattle Geekly podcast. And earlier this week, Shannon and Matt interviewed me about my writing as part of S...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2009/10/interview-at-seattle-geekly.html

FenCon is a DFW-based science fiction and fantasy literary and filk convention coming up this weekend. It will be held at the Crowne Plaza North Dallas in Addison. I’ll be there as a panelist a...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2009/09/come-see-me-at-fencon.html

UPDATE: The problem's been resolved with some help from Dina's IT group and the advice of some of my friends. Thanks for the help and input!OK, technophiles out there, here’s an opportunity to ...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-need-technical-assistance.html

I had a great time at Armadillocon last week. I did a poor job of taking photos (brought the camera, forgot I had it), but saw some familiar faces from prior cons, chatted with friends, made new ...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2009/08/armadillocon-report.html

A friend posted his list on Facebook and it got me thinking a bit. This is not about the best movies you've ever seen. Describe eight experiences watching a movie that stick in your mind as being...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2009/08/8-most-memorable-times-at-movies.html

In yesterday’s post, I talked about the publication of the story “The Adventure of the Pirate's of Devil’s Cape” and the anthology itself (I’m really looking forward to reading it, by t...

http://robcrogers.blogspot.com/2009/08/sherlock-holmes-in-devils-cape-part-2.html