Volume 11, Issue 3 An Interview with Peter S. Beagle by Bobbie Nelson Sunday, Aug. 31 Peter S. Beagle is best known “It’s the best that. He’s a very appealing hero. for his novel The Last Unicorn. story Rob- He knows something about peo- This is the fourth year Peter has ert never ple. His writing is very touching. come to Dragon*Con. In addi- wrote.” I was tion to speaking at various pan- pleased. And I’ll always re-read The Once els, he was gracious enough to and Future King periodically. DD: What sit down and chat with the Daily And the old people who matter writers are Dragon. so much to me. I read a lot of you current- nonfiction, more nonfiction than Daily Dragon (DD): What writ- ly reading? fiction probably, and history. My ers influenced you at the begin- PSB: Well, I’m reading, just fin- father was a history teacher. I ning of your career? ished reading a biography about read a lot of it. Lately, I’ve taken Charles Schultz, who did Pea- to reading more poetry. Gone Peter S. Beagle (PSB): Oh, T.H www.dailydragon.dragoncon.org nuts, which was fascinating, sad back to reading poetry. I don’t White for certain. James Thurber but fascinating all the way down read a lot of fantasy unless it’s of The White Deer and Thirteen the line, and I’m reading, there by a friend, someone I know, Clocks. Would give anything to is a women, an English women something that has really caught have written Thirteen Clocks. named Diana Norman, historical my attention for some reason. […] And probably in the end, novelist. Damn she’s good. That’s the major influence was a writer DD: I thought you would read alarming. She is really good. She I was good friends with for the more fantasy? may have scared me off of doing last 28 years of his life, Robert a historical novel I always wanted Nathan, because I always felt PSB: The best I can say in my am- to do because she does that stuff my first book was a direct imi- bitions is a wonderful scene at so well. What’s the point? tation of Robert. the end of Thirteen Clock where In the same way, I appreciate Tol- the Duke of Coffin Castle’s After you know you grow up, kien’s work. When I read Lord of world is crumbling around him; you move on, you find your own the Rings at 19 or so and decided all his sins have come home to style eventually, but when I fin- somewhere: Okay, not going to roast, and something very like ished Professor Gottesman and do anything like that ever. Very something that no one had the Indian Rhinoceros, I looked conscious decision. Okay. That’s ever seen before came trudging back at it, oh, my God, I’m do- one of a kind; I can’t do that. I down the stairs and ran across ing Robert again. It’s been all haven’t been building a world for the floor. The Duke clutches these years. Robert’s been dead 50 years. There’s no point. And his henchman and says, “Hark, for a long time. My God, that there is a recent discovery; Jason What was that?” The Hark says, was a Robert Nathan story, and Goodwin, an English writer, has “I don’t know, but it is the only I sent the manscript to his wid- written three mysteries set in one that ever was.” I would like ow, the actress Anna Lee. Anna Turkey, Istanbul, in the 1830s, people to say that about my would be the only person to and his hero of all things is an work. Whatever it is, it is the

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An Interview with Edward James Olmos by Suzanne Church Edward James Olmos is the palette drew space; it’s all right if there are, distinguished and celebrated your interest and it’s all right if there’re not. actor currently starring as Ad- to Battlestar Basically, the reality that was hit miral William Adama in the SciFi Galactica? by the usage of our own tech- Channel’s Battlestar Galactica. nology to really make the world He’s won Emmy and Golden E d w a r d that we wanted to look at and Globe awards for his work in James Olmos: not bring in outside forces of Miami Vice and been nominated The main is- alien-type looking creatures was for an Academy Award for his sue is the real- what I was really interested in. portrayal of Jaime Escalante in ity that was hit in Blade Runner the 1988 film Stand and Deliver was one that I really wanted to To build a character driven piece and a Tony award for his role in emulate with Battlestar. It was of work where [viewers] would Zoot Suit. the only way to touch this kind actually learn about these peo- of material, an opportunity to ple that we’re looking and talk- Daily Dragon: Welcome to walk into a door that was opened ing about [on Battlestar], as you Dragon* Con. You acted in the by Blade Runner but no one had would do in say The Sopranos, groundbreaking 1982 science ever walked into it. Meaning that or The West Wing, or ER, or any fiction classic film, Blade Run- we’re talking about the future; dramatic show. We did it, and ner, based on Philip K. Dick’s we’re talking about intergalac- I’m grateful that Ron Moore and Do Androids Dream of Electric tic travel, but we’re also talking David Eich were strong enough The Daily Dragon The Daily Sheep?, and declined the offer about a reality based on what to really live up to their word. I for the lead role in Star Trek: we actually know as being fact. asked them if this was the way The Next Generation. What com- In other words, we don’t know that we could make [Battlestar], ponents of the science fiction if there [are] any aliens in outer and they said, “Yes.” Sunday, August 31, 2008 The Daily Dragon Vol 11, No 3, p.2 Blood Drive Progress Friday totals: 283 people with 238 Schedule Changes*The default is the Hyatt if no hotel is indicated. donors giving 256 units. Keep bleeding! Additions times, / No kids, just adults. Sun “Middle-earth Gaming: Board of the 11:30PM, M101 (M). Rings” Sun 8:30PM, L506-L507 (M). “Q&A with Lance Henriksen” Meet  the man behind the android Bishop. “Anime Music Videos” Sun 1AM, Scott Sigler will not be on “Talk Back Surprise Settlers Sun 11:30AM, Cent I. Hanover C-E. to the Podcasters!” Mon 1PM, Rockdale (Hil). “Animated Short Films” A block of (NEW) “All-Star Jam Featuring Rick Tournament animated shorts from the Independent Joyce of The Last Dance” Join sur- Corrections Join us for a surprise Settlers tour- Film Festival. Sun 1PM, Baker. prise guest Rick Joyce of the Last Dance as he joins members of Abney ”Voice Acting” Sun 1PM will be in Re- nament. Sun 6PM. More information David Nykl will be on “Stargate Char- Park, Ghost Project, and others. Mon gency VI-VII not Baker. available at Board Game Headquar- ity Auction.” Sun 4PM, Cent II-III. 11AM, Concourse Stage. ters on the Hilton Galleria level Updates “Frodo, the Reluctant Hero” Camp- “Oh, They’re BIG in Sci-Fi” Actors be- bell and Jung call the reluctant hero a come well loved and effective tools in (NEW) “Virginia Hey’s Meditation  hero for the times we live in. Sun 4PM, genre planning and niche marketing: Workshop” Sun 10AM moved from Hypnosis Trance L506-L507 (M). pros and cons. Mon 1PM, A704 (M). L405-L406 to A708 (M). Please join Dee Bitner as she con- “LARP Costuming and Props” A Q&A Cancellations “Star Wars Galaxies: Q&A w/Sony ducts a hypnosis trance (reprise with LARP costume designers and prop Online” moved from Fri 11:30AM to David Nykl will not be on “I was a makers. Sun 4PM, Salon B (Hil). Sun 1PM, Athens (S). from the trance last year). Sun Paranormal Guest Star!” Sun 11:30AM, 8:30PM, A102-A103 (M). “Why We Love (and Hate) Disney” M106-M107 (M). (NEW) “The Future is ONLINE” moved Join our panel for a look at Old Men, from Sun 11:30AM to 4PM, A704 (M). Claire Eddy will not be on “Now,  Princesses, and Uncle Remus. Sun That’s Funny” Sun 11:30AM, Manila/ (NEW) Voltaire Sun 6:30PM, Con- 4PM, Baker. Dagobah Retreat Singapore/Hong Kong. course, moved to Sun 7PM, Atrium Anne Petty will be signing autographs. Ballroom (M). Games, Trivia, and just a good Star “Heroes are people too!” Sun Sun 5:30PM, M301-M304 (M). Wars time! Bring the latest McDon- 11:30AM, A704 (M). “Maintaining Wife (or Husband) Fac- Caitlin Kittredge will be on “Outsid- tion” moved from Sun 10AM to Sun ald’s Star Wars toys, your extra ers.” Sun 7PM, Montreal/Vancouver. Kevin Grazier will not be on “Dradis 1PM, Athens (S). trading cards, and figures to swap! Contact is Made.” Sun 1PM, A704 (M). “Requiem for the DC Animated Uni- “Planet Strange” retitled “Draw It We’ll also have puzzles to put to- verse” Where are DC superheroes go- “The Secret World: Q&A w/Funcom” Strange,” featuring Emily the Strange gether. Best time wins a prize! Sun ing? Sun 7PM, Baker. Sun 1PM, Athens (S). and illustrator Buzz Parker, discuss- 10PM, Dunwoody. “3rd Annual Anime Music Video Mitchell Graham will not be signing ing the cult character and the creative Contest” The best AMVs submitted autographs Sun 4PM, M301-M304 (M), teams behind the art and message  over the past year: Action, Drama, or on “Question and Answer Roundta- of “being true to yourself.” Sun 4PM, Techno Romance, Comedy, and Best In Show. ble,” Mon 2:30PM, Manila/Singapore/ Montreal/Vancouver. Sun 11:30PM, Hanover C-E. Hong Kong. “TrekTrak Presents: Robert Picardo” I love you with all of my heart (and scales). Happy 5th D*Con together! (NEW) “Late Night Haiku” Haiku after “Tolkien’s Darkness” Sun 4PM, L506- moved from Fri 7PM, Savannah 1-3, to dark / Naughty bits we write, some- L507 (M). Mon 10AM Grand Ballroom A-F (S). ~Love, Doozer  Memorial and Awards Honor Dr. Patrick Roberts by Amy Herring Hey Bunnies! The Dragon*Con Art Show did photographs of Patrick Artists’ Project was held to honored its former director Dr. taken by jewelry artist Scott benefit the American Heart As- I want to wish a very Happy Patrick James Roberts (1962- Hancock at previous D*Cs. sociation. Dragon*Con to all my Bunnies! I love you all, and I’m so glad we can 2008) with a memorial Sat eve- Patrick was also honored The entries submitted by all be here together! ~xoxo, Kabe ning and dedicated this year’s posthumously with this year’s Dragon*Con artists will be D*C Art Show and awards to Fandom Award. His daughter, available at the Voice Auction  his memory. Co-director Jon Nicole, accepted the award on to be held Mon 12PM in Ha- Ogre! Walking and Parise narrated a video featur- her father’s behalf. nover C-E. The heart-shaped Talking! ing Patrick and his interests. Also to honor Patrick, the art was also judged and includ- Baron, here’s the official “THANK The video included many can- “Dragon Heart” box Special ed in Art Show awards. YOU” for making me come to Atlanta despite the tigers and Alabama-ians 501st Legion Begins Second Decade at D*C by Debbie Yutko here for football...and the regular The 501st Legion, Vader’s Fist, con, said all the costumes are gion wants you! If you’re 18 crazies and wild times Atlanta is fa- began here at Dragon*Con in made by the members. You’ll years or older with a hanker- mous for! You betcha! Here’s to 2008 1998. A popular part of the an- see everything from Imperial ing to represent the Empire being fun and fantastic! ~Mishelle nual D*C Parade, the Star Wars Guards and bounty hunters to by creating your own costume  and using it to do good in your fan group, begun by founder Sith Lords and Darth Vader, DomFamily Albin Johnson, now has over all with official 501st badges. part of the universe, you’re 4,000 members in 40 countries. Of her ten different costumes, welcome to go to their website Thanks for letting me lead you all down the Dark Side path of sci-fi Angela’s favorite is the Galactic (501stlegion.org) and join up. That’s a lot of white armor! cons and SW events. I love you all Marine. Stop by the 501st’s table on Angela Mash, the 501st’s activ- the bottom floor of the Marriot very much! ~Darth Daddy ities coordinator for this year’s And best of all, the 501st Le- to find out more.  Friday Night Costuming Contest Winners To Info Services • Best Youth: Grant Kuehney, “Robo~Frog” • Best Professional: Chris Brown, “The Hogfather” Thank you for going above and be- • Best Novice: Brandi & Jimmy Burns, “In The Witch’s • Best Use of Materials: Simon McDonald, “Lego Boba Fett” yond and teaching me the ropes. Castle” • Best In Show: Chris Brown, “The Hogfather” And thank you to my signage peeps • Best Journeyman: Gordon Steinecke, “Steampunk • Audience Choice Award: Brandi & Jimmy Burns, “In that came with me for rising to the Adventurers” The Witch’s Castle” occasion. ~Your director, Sara