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mistymasseyToday in 1494, Christopher Columbus first sighted land that would eventually be called Jamaica. I wonder if it was the little umbrella drinks that caught his attention, or the steel-drum music wafting over the waves.
I have my schedule for ConCarolinas, and it's a good one. The whole con is just stuffed with great guests and exciting panels, so if you haven't decided whether or not you're coming, let me suggest a big old "Yes"!
Friday, May 29
4:00 pm Are You Lost Yet?
Anthony Karnowski, Misty Massey, Mike Pederson, Amy H. Sturgis, Ph.D.
Is Lost now, officially, SF/F? How do you think it will end?
7:00 pm Full Steam Ahead!
The Clockwork Cabaret, Elaine Corvidae, Scott MacMillan, Misty Massey
The history of Steampunk in literature and media. Why is this genre growing so rapidly in popularity?
8:00 pm Writing For The Next Generation
Kimberly Alexis, Davey Beauchamp, Debra Killeen, Misty Massey, Holly McClure
The rise of YA literature from Narnia to Twilight and what to consider when writing for a younger audience.
9:00 pm Sidekicks
David B. Coe, Elaine Corvidae, Faith Hunter, Debra Killeen, Katherine Kurtz, Misty Massey, Edmund R. Schubert
Creating remarkable secondary characters and what to do when they are more popular than your main characters.
Saturday, May 30
9:00 am Arrr! 'Tis the Pirate Panel!
Misty Massey, Buccanneers of the Atlantic Coast
We be discusssing pirates, here! The best (and the worst) pirates in books/film and a brief tutorial on how to dress like a scurvy dog! Parrots optional - but bring your best "ARRR"!
1:00 pm From Outline to Epilogue
David B. Coe, Steve Cross, A.J. Hartley, Faith Hunter, Misty Massey, Dahlia Rose
The process of writing a book from conception to completion.
4:00 pm Where Is The Color?
David B. Coe, Marcia Colette, Elaine Corvidae, A.J. Hartley, Faith Hunter, Katherine Kurtz, Scott MacMillan, Misty Massey, James Maxey
Why is SF in media so far ahead of written SF/F in portraying characters of different ethnicities?
6:00 pm Reading
Sunday, May 31
11:00 am Creating Gods
David B. Coe, Steve Cross, Sean Patrick Fannon, Faith Hunter, Katherine Kurtz, Gail Z. Martin, Misty Massey, James Maxey, Holly McClure, Stephen Mark Rainey, Charles White
How to create believable religions and omnipotent beings in SF/F.
2:00 pm Bellydance 101
Misty Massey
Misty Massey teaches some basics of bellydance. Prepare to move and have FUN!
On Thursday May 28, the night before the Con begins, I'll be joining Faith Hunter, Gail Martin and David B Coe for a group signing event at the Carolina Place Barnes & Noble bookstore in Charlotte NC. We would love to see congoers and readers come out to the event. The fun gets started around 7 pm, and I'm sure you can follow the laughter to find us.
I have my schedule for ConCarolinas, and it's a good one. The whole con is just stuffed with great guests and exciting panels, so if you haven't decided whether or not you're coming, let me suggest a big old "Yes"!
Friday, May 29
4:00 pm Are You Lost Yet?
Anthony Karnowski, Misty Massey, Mike Pederson, Amy H. Sturgis, Ph.D.
Is Lost now, officially, SF/F? How do you think it will end?
7:00 pm Full Steam Ahead!
The Clockwork Cabaret, Elaine Corvidae, Scott MacMillan, Misty Massey
The history of Steampunk in literature and media. Why is this genre growing so rapidly in popularity?
8:00 pm Writing For The Next Generation
Kimberly Alexis, Davey Beauchamp, Debra Killeen, Misty Massey, Holly McClure
The rise of YA literature from Narnia to Twilight and what to consider when writing for a younger audience.
9:00 pm Sidekicks
David B. Coe, Elaine Corvidae, Faith Hunter, Debra Killeen, Katherine Kurtz, Misty Massey, Edmund R. Schubert
Creating remarkable secondary characters and what to do when they are more popular than your main characters.
Saturday, May 30
9:00 am Arrr! 'Tis the Pirate Panel!
Misty Massey, Buccanneers of the Atlantic Coast
We be discusssing pirates, here! The best (and the worst) pirates in books/film and a brief tutorial on how to dress like a scurvy dog! Parrots optional - but bring your best "ARRR"!
1:00 pm From Outline to Epilogue
David B. Coe, Steve Cross, A.J. Hartley, Faith Hunter, Misty Massey, Dahlia Rose
The process of writing a book from conception to completion.
4:00 pm Where Is The Color?
David B. Coe, Marcia Colette, Elaine Corvidae, A.J. Hartley, Faith Hunter, Katherine Kurtz, Scott MacMillan, Misty Massey, James Maxey
Why is SF in media so far ahead of written SF/F in portraying characters of different ethnicities?
6:00 pm Reading
Sunday, May 31
11:00 am Creating Gods
David B. Coe, Steve Cross, Sean Patrick Fannon, Faith Hunter, Katherine Kurtz, Gail Z. Martin, Misty Massey, James Maxey, Holly McClure, Stephen Mark Rainey, Charles White
How to create believable religions and omnipotent beings in SF/F.
2:00 pm Bellydance 101
Misty Massey
Misty Massey teaches some basics of bellydance. Prepare to move and have FUN!
On Thursday May 28, the night before the Con begins, I'll be joining Faith Hunter, Gail Martin and David B Coe for a group signing event at the Carolina Place Barnes & Noble bookstore in Charlotte NC. We would love to see congoers and readers come out to the event. The fun gets started around 7 pm, and I'm sure you can follow the laughter to find us.
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Date: 2009-05-03 06:23 pm (UTC)Have fun!
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Date: 2009-05-03 08:16 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-05-03 08:46 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-05-05 01:34 pm (UTC)I have been going through all the programing on the site, boy it looks busy for everyone that I plan on seeing while there. Even a couple I have to decide which one I can go to due to being at the same time.
Hope to see you soon!