ENMU Science Fiction Author was Honored Guest at World Fantasy Convention

Date: 11/3/2003
Contact: Wendel Sloan at 505.562.2253
Reporter: Daniel Lucero

Eastern New Mexico University faculty emeritus Dr. Jack Williamson was one of the guest authors at the 29th World Fantasy Convention in Washington, D.C., from Oct. 30 – Nov. 2.

The conference is held every year on Halloween weekend and is devoted to professional writers, editors, and publishers. (Attendance to the convention is limited to 850 members.)

Because of Dr. Williamson's health, he was unable to make the trip. However, he was asked to do a video interview, which was shown at the convention.

Dr. Williamson was interviewed by another science fiction/fantasy writer, Dr. Christopher Stasheff, author of "The Warlock in Spite of Himself" and associate professor of communication at ENMU.

Dr. Williamson said, "Christopher Stasheff did a great job with the interview." In the interview, Dr. Williamson discussed how he's been a writer for 75 years, the authors he has known, how science fiction has changed, and his writing career.

"It was quite an honor, and I enjoyed it very much," Dr. Williamson said about being asked to be a guest of honor and being interviewed for the convention. He also said he's had "a great life as a writer; it was great to have friends and readers. I appreciate it."

For more information, call Dr. Stasheff at 505.562.2841.

World Fantasy Convention Honors Jack Williamson