tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144337992024-03-12T20:07:27.558-06:00Door Number Six: Rob's BlogScattered thoughts on pop culture, writing, TV, role-playing games, copyediting, Disney, comic books, raising kids, and more, from the author of Devil's CapeRob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-36489925249095434972013-11-21T16:44:00.000-06:002013-11-21T16:44:34.639-06:00HELP WANTED: iTunes Guru
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 of my media, playlists, etc. were gone. I wasn’t overly concerned about this, as I figured I just needed to click a box somewhere or something. But it wasn’t that simple. The instructions I found Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-52515214003902035302013-10-04T06:56:00.001-06:002013-10-04T06:56:10.873-06:00This Mutant LifeI’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 ebook format. Just what is neo-pulp you might ask? (I did.) The short answer is that it’s a successor to the original pulp fiction of the 20s and 30s, amped up with superheroes or other modern flourishes. Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-60977473999811431122013-01-13T10:45:00.001-06:002013-01-13T10:45:27.857-06:00Triumph Over Tragedy: quick update 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, and organizer R.T. Kaelin for arranging this and allowing me to participate. The original fundraiser, through IndieGoGo, is over, but the anthology will now be on sale for six months for both Kindle and Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-42096296959365424272012-12-30T13:11:00.001-06:002012-12-31T09:18:23.290-06:00Hurricane Sandy fundraiser and new publication: Triumph Over Tragedy Anthology 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. Kaelin and I am an author. Seeing the images of Sandy's aftermath was hard, some left me cold inside, others, left me wondering what it was I felt. So many needed so much. In past tragedies, I Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-78170511559544230782012-09-21T09:16:00.001-06:002012-09-21T09:16:16.564-06:00FenCon IX 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 well as a broken wrist, I’m having to curtail my activities quite a bit. I’ll be attending tomorrow and participating in two panels: a superhero movie overview at 10, and a random novel reading panel at 3Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-5631464610030089472012-09-03T09:29:00.001-06:002012-09-03T09:29:27.236-06:00The Archmage: Interview with Ian Healy 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 story: part JLA, part Young Romance, with some splashes of Our Army at War to keep you on your toes. I thoroughly enjoyed Mustang Sally's adventure and look forward to reading more of Healy's work. WellRob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-12963283329344359082012-07-25T06:30:00.001-06:002012-07-25T06:31:29.776-06:00ArmadilloCon 34 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 and to some lively discussions. Here’s my schedule: Fr2000SA Best SF/F Movie Series of the all time Fri 8:00 PM-9:00 PM San Antonio A. de Orive, R. Klaw*, B. Mahoney, R. Rogers, J. Rountree, H. Waldrop Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-37141243754786120102012-01-30T23:33:00.001-06:002012-01-30T23:33:25.081-06:00“Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Pirates of Devil’s Cape” is now on NookI 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 reviews yet. If you’ve read the story, I’d love for you to post a review. Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-27472798744284348902012-01-28T22:07:00.001-06:002012-01-30T23:34:25.850-06:00Comets and Criminals #2 is liveJust 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 armored combat on an oil rig. The story will eventually be available on the Comets and Criminals site for free, but you can buy the whole issue in Kindle, epub, or PDF format for a mere $2.99 right now and Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-15243473469618023912011-12-28T09:17:00.001-06:002011-12-28T09:18:40.095-06:00Guten tag, Devil’s Cape! 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 English) from yours truly. Please recommend it to all your German-speaking friends! Many thanks to Michelle Gyo from Piper, as well as Christian Jentszch, the translator. Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-26589505059093596842011-12-16T00:19:00.001-06:002011-12-16T00:19:58.872-06:00New release: Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the Pirates of Devil’s Cape 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 Watson tracking a mystery to the city of Devil’s Cape in the 1890s, is now available as a Kindle ebook at the low price of $2.99. This story has previously been available in the terrific anthology The Improbable Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-82985084759177360522011-12-11T23:21:00.001-06:002011-12-11T23:21:49.766-06:00New Devil’s Cape short story in Comets and Criminals #2 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,” features Doctor Camelot. Last I heard, the issue should go live on Jan. 1. I’ll plan to send out another update once the story goes live. Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-66439148414081718892011-08-25T22:23:00.001-06:002011-08-25T22:24:02.365-06:00Great Devil’s Cape review from Fantasy Book Critic 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 another opportunity to read Devil’s Cape, and I’m very glad it did. Rob Rogers’ debut is a fantastic gem, the kind of novel that one fervently searches for, but rarely finds. In fact, Devil’s Cape has now Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-67644646351971944912011-08-22T20:51:00.001-06:002011-08-22T20:51:28.389-06:00My ArmadilloCon scheduleI’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’s Cape short story starring Doctor Camelot. I’ll be interested to hear what people think. Also, I’m moderating a panel Sunday afternoon about superhero movies. If you’ve got any questions you’d like me to ask Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-82493263329392053042011-05-03T09:32:00.002-06:002011-05-03T09:40:20.957-06:00Misquote wildfireJust 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 death and happy for that closure. But some also felt ambivalent or guilty about their reactions, not liking the idea of celebrating someone’s death, even bin Laden’s. Riding on the heels of that, I saw two Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-60545712261773358172011-02-14T22:41:00.002-06:002011-02-14T22:41:48.340-06:00Cinerati has a nice new Devil’s Cape articleChristian 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.   Technorati Tags: Devil's Cape,writing,books,publishing,interviews,eBooksRob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-5790660100742326822011-01-03T19:28:00.002-06:002011-01-03T20:42:09.954-06:00And now it’s a Nook book 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 now available on the Nook also! You can check it out here. As before, I always appreciate sales, but it’s also great just to have reviews on these sites. If you wouldn’t mind sharing info about the Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-89433762718534055152010-12-29T21:27:00.003-06:002010-12-29T21:42:09.215-06:00Devil’s Cape now on Kindle 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 means it’s available for Kindle readers, of course, but it’s also viewable through any device using the Kindle application—including PCs, iPads, iPhones, etc. I’ve got it fired up on my own iPhone, as a matter of Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-39317987184808813212010-09-15T23:19:00.001-06:002010-09-15T23:19:38.520-06:00FenCon VIIDallas-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 am excited to be going back. If you get a chance, please come by and say hi. This year’s featured guests include Spider & Jeanne Robinson, John Picacio, Joe R. Lansdale, and Robert J. Sawyer! You can Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-82884516112763992642009-10-08T20:18:00.002-06:002009-10-08T20:19:54.666-06:00Interview at Seattle Geekly 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 Seattle Geekly’s Author Explosion week. I really enjoyed the interview and am looking forward to listening to the whole podcast, which you can find on the Seattle Geekly site or on iTunes. Other authors Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-38871918374016629652009-09-15T20:36:00.003-06:002009-09-15T20:39:32.489-06:00Come see me at FenCon! 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 and will also give a reading and sign some books, so if you’re in town, please come out. Here’s my schedule for the con: Friday 5 p.m.: Reading. Director’s area. I’m not sure what I’m going to read yet. Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-74582471077809676162009-08-24T19:08:00.003-06:002009-09-12T23:30:55.465-06:00I need technical assistanceUPDATE: 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 help my wife and me out (involves XP and Vista). We bought a new laptop for Dina a few months back. It works fine, but one of the main purposes Dina needs it for is to connect to her office with Remote Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-73064494168846185282009-08-23T19:16:00.002-06:002009-08-23T19:16:53.448-06:00Armadillocon report 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 ones, etc. Highlights included: Meeting H.G. Martin, fellow superhero author, and getting an autographed copy of his first book, Doctor Diablo. His second book, The Legacy of the Silver Scorpion, isRob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-49173818768843899172009-08-22T20:47:00.002-06:002009-08-22T20:48:34.144-06:008 Most Memorable Times at the MoviesA 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 particularly memorable - for whatever reason. Here’s my list, in no particular order: Seeing The Empire Strikes Back for the first time. I was so incredibly excited about the movie from the first Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14433799.post-4830898099035508752009-08-20T21:12:00.002-06:002009-08-20T21:12:57.390-06:00Sherlock Holmes in Devil’s Cape, part 2 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 the way). At some point, I’d like to go more into the shaping of the story. But for now, I’ll take the quick way out and give a short excerpt from it. Some background first: In the summer of 1894, the Rob Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446903261816405382noreply@blogger.com6