singapore bound

[jlundberg]

I just finished purchasing plane tickets for Singapore; Janet and I will be going at the end of June and staying for a little over two weeks. We'll get to see even more of the country and spend some time with her family. I'll also get some first-hand research done for the Tower novel. I can't wait

Comments

[mrajm]

Wow, sounds like an awesome set of plans, Jason! The Singapore trip sounds especially cool. Go you!

[jlundberg]

Thanks! This will be my third time visiting, and I can't wait.

[sinboy]

A novel set that needs visiting Singapore for research, eh? Do tell?

[jlundberg]

I'd actually rather keep that under my hat for now, at least until after I've finished a rough draft. But as soon as I'm done, no worries, I'll be blabbing all about it.

[sinboy]

If you set fiction in Singapore and don't totally diss the place, you may become a celebrity there. There's precious little notable fiction coming out of the place. Not that there aren't good local authors, but the mostly don't get heard about.

[jlundberg]

Well, I will say that my fictional setting is loosely based on Singapore, but it's also based on Hong Kong and Taiwan. I'm really interested in the island/mainland relationship. Though I know more about Singapore's history and geography and politics than the other two, so it'll be weighted a little more that way.

[ecmyers]

Looks like a lot of fun! Hopefully I will run into you and Janet at Wiscon. Make sure you post your schedule, and I'll definitely check out the art show.

[jlundberg]

Once I get my schedule, I'll post it. Which I hope will be soon. Hope to see you there!

[orin2]

You're actually going to Des Moines. I'll miss you by a few days- I get back for vacation on 4 Aug- or else I would have stopped by to say hello. Enjoy your travels.

[jlundberg]

Ah well, that's too bad. Maybe next time.

[orin2]

I sure hope so. I don't want to be stuck in Iraq forever.

[jlundberg]

I don't want that either. Stay safe, man.