Minicon 44
I'm Guest of Honour at this popular midwest convention
| What |
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| When |
Apr 10, 2009 12:20 PM
to Apr 12, 2009 12:20 PM |
| Where | Sheraton Bloomington Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Attendees |
Myself, Stephan Martiniere (guest artist) and others to be announced |
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Minicon 44
will be held April 10 - 12, 2009 at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Our Guests of Honor will be Karl Schroeder, Stephan Martiniere, and probably another guest or two to be named later.
For further information follow the link to the website for the next Minicon (listed above) or contact us at:
Minicon
P.O. Box 8297
Lake Street Station
Minneapolis, MN 55408
There is also a semi-official Minicon Livejournal Community which is a good place to discuss Minicon, though if you need an answer to a question it's usually best to contact the convention directly.
Steampunk: the Romance of Science
Saturday 2:30
Krushenko’s
Sharon Kahn(m), Karl Schroeder, Richard Mueller, Dorf, Ceridwen Christensen
What is Steampunk: a literary movement, an attitude, or merely fashion statement? Perhaps there is something about the buoyant spirit of the late 19th century that speaks to our feelings about technology today.
Interview and Signing: Author GoH
Saturday 7:00
Veranda 5/6
Rick Brignall(interviewer), Karl Schroeder
Our author Guest of Honor talks about his life and his work. After the interview there will be a book signing in the same space and a chance to chat with Karl one on one.
Breaking into publishing in the 21st Century
Sunday 10:00
Veranda 3/4
Michael Merriam(m), Karl Schroeder, Scott McCoy, Rob Callahan, Rick Brignall
An update of the perennially popular "Publishing 101" topic. What do you as a new writer need to know to get your big break? How is the process changing with the advent of printing on demand, audio books, and the paperback publishing industry in a state of freefall? Last year's advice on how to break into the business may already be obsolete
Second Foundation Discussion: The Works of Karl Schroeder
Sunday 11:30
Krushenko’s
Eric M. Heideman(m), Karl Schroeder, John Till, Greg L. Johnson
Come and talk with the Author GOH about his work! Sponsored by Second Foundation, a speculative and science fiction-book discussion group that has met regularly since 1983 (see also Sunday evening, Krushenko's Annex)
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