More photos from LoneStarCon 3

Here are a few more of my photos from LoneStarCon 3, the 71st annual World Science fiction convention, held August 29 through September 2, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas.

Guest of Honor James Gunn, age 90, being interviewed by Kij Johnson at the Guest of Honor Interview, noon Sunday, September 1.

Catherynne M. Valente at her reading, 2 p.m. Friday, August 30.

Gardner Dozois at the "How to Sell to Ellen Datlow" panel 8 p.m. Friday, August 30.

Michael Swanwick at  the "How to Sell to Ellen Datlow" panel, phoning a missing panelist.

Special Guest Leslie Fish performing at her Special Guest Concert, 7 p.m. Thursday, August 29.

The convention hotels, Marriott Riverwalk and Marriott Rivercenter, viewed from the convention center.

Large mosaic at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Evening and night views from the balcony of our hotel room at the Marriott Riverwalk. The San Antonio River is center bottom of both photos.

2013 Hugo Award Winners

The 2013 Hugo Awards were presented last night, September 1, at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas, during LoneStarCon 3, the World Science Fiction Convention. Photos can be enlarged by clicking.

The three fiction winners: John Scalzi (novel), Pat Cadigan (novelette), and Brandon Sanderson (novella). The short story winner, Ken Liu, was not present.

Best dramatic presentation, short form, the "Blackwater" episode of Game of Thrones, Rory McCann (actor and bodyguard) and George R.R. Martin (screenplay). McCann plays The Hound in the Game of Thrones television series.

Best novelette, "The Girl-Thing Who Went Out for Sushi" by Pat Cadigan.

Best Semiprozine, Clarkesworld: Kate Baker, Jason Heller, Sean Wallace, and Neil Clarke.

Best Fan Artist, Galen Dara.

The John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, Mur Lafferty (center), with presenters Jay Lake (left) and his daughter, Bronwyn (right).

Best Editor, long form, Patrick Nielsen Hayden.

Best professional artist, John Picacio.

Best novella, "The Emperor's Soul" by Brandon Sanderson. The second Hugo he is holding is for Best Related Work.

Best Novel, Redshirts by John Scalzi.

Best Editor, short form, Stanley Schmidt. He is also holding his Chairman's Special Award.

Best Fanzine, SF Signal: JP Frantz, John DeNardo, and Patrick Hester.

Best Fancast, SF Squeecast: Seanan McGuire, Lynne M. Thomas, Elizabeth Bear, and Catherynne M. Valente. Paul Cornell is not pictured.

Best Related Work, Writing Excuses, Season Seven: Howard Tayler, Mary Robinette Kowal, and Brandon Sanderson.

Related link:
Complete list of 2013 Hugo Winners from Locus Online

Garcia Art Glass

For those who are traveling to San Antonio for LoneStarCon 3, the World Science Fiction Convention, which starts in two days, here's a suggestion for a fun activity near the convention center. We visited Garcia Art Glass today and enjoyed it. They have fine art glass and conventional items like cups and pitchers. Don't miss visiting the workshop, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. visitors are welcome to watch the glass blowers at work. There are benches set up inside the workshop for visitors.

Garcia Art Glass is located at 715 South Alamo, about a quarter mile south of the convention center, or take a Blue line streetcar south along Alamo for $1.20.