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So, what do we the people need to do to get a State Constitutional Amendment on the ballot that stops the salary of state Reps, Senators, and the Governor in the event of a state government shutdown? Because I think most Minnesotans would vote for that. If they can't get The People's business done, then they don't need The People's money.
Jun. 18th, 2011
So, what do we the people need to do to get a State Constitutional Amendment on the ballot that stops the salary of state Reps, Senators, and the Governor in the event of a state government shutdown? Because I think most Minnesotans would vote for that. If they can't get The People's business done, then they don't need The People's money.
The programming is up for 4th Street Fantasy Convention. This small convention (membership capped at 250) has single track of programming. 4th Street Fantasy is intimate, literate, smart, and the best little fantasy convention on the block. These are my programming items for the year:
It's a Secret to Everyone - 10:00am – 11:00am Saturday
What makes secrets work in fiction, and what are some ways they can be mishandled? How much of a difference does it make when the reader is in on the secret? What's the difference between a surprise that will make the reader remember a book for years to come, and a twist that will leave them feeling cheated?
Panelists: Anne Gwin, Michael Merriam (Moderating), Will Shetterly, Patricia C. Wrede
Novelty, Complexity, and Mass Appeal – 10:00am -- 11:00am Sunday
Readers of popular fantasy series often see them as groundbreaking in ways that experienced readers don't. Similarly, the nuances that appeal to the latter group can disorient and disconcert the former. How important is the perception of novelty in a series having breakout appeal, and what kinds of novelty matter? What sorts of complexity are audiences willing to put up with immediately, and which kinds wouldn't work in a stand-alone work but might in an ongoing series?
Panelists: Alec Austin (Moderating), Emma Bull, Scott Lynch, Michael Merriam, Sherwood Smith
It's a Secret to Everyone - 10:00am – 11:00am Saturday
What makes secrets work in fiction, and what are some ways they can be mishandled? How much of a difference does it make when the reader is in on the secret? What's the difference between a surprise that will make the reader remember a book for years to come, and a twist that will leave them feeling cheated?
Panelists: Anne Gwin, Michael Merriam (Moderating), Will Shetterly, Patricia C. Wrede
Novelty, Complexity, and Mass Appeal – 10:00am -- 11:00am Sunday
Readers of popular fantasy series often see them as groundbreaking in ways that experienced readers don't. Similarly, the nuances that appeal to the latter group can disorient and disconcert the former. How important is the perception of novelty in a series having breakout appeal, and what kinds of novelty matter? What sorts of complexity are audiences willing to put up with immediately, and which kinds wouldn't work in a stand-alone work but might in an ongoing series?
Panelists: Alec Austin (Moderating), Emma Bull, Scott Lynch, Michael Merriam, Sherwood Smith
The programming is up for 4th Street Fantasy Convention. This small convention (membership capped at 250) has single track of programming. 4th Street Fantasy is intimate, literate, smart, and the best little fantasy convention on the block. These are my programming items for the year:
It's a Secret to Everyone - 10:00am – 11:00am Saturday
What makes secrets work in fiction, and what are some ways they can be mishandled? How much of a difference does it make when the reader is in on the secret? What's the difference between a surprise that will make the reader remember a book for years to come, and a twist that will leave them feeling cheated?
Panelists: Anne Gwin, Michael Merriam (Moderating), Will Shetterly, Patricia C. Wrede
Novelty, Complexity, and Mass Appeal – 10:00am -- 11:00am Sunday
Readers of popular fantasy series often see them as groundbreaking in ways that experienced readers don't. Similarly, the nuances that appeal to the latter group can disorient and disconcert the former. How important is the perception of novelty in a series having breakout appeal, and what kinds of novelty matter? What sorts of complexity are audiences willing to put up with immediately, and which kinds wouldn't work in a stand-alone work but might in an ongoing series?
Panelists: Alec Austin (Moderating), Emma Bull, Scott Lynch, Michael Merriam, Sherwood Smith
It's a Secret to Everyone - 10:00am – 11:00am Saturday
What makes secrets work in fiction, and what are some ways they can be mishandled? How much of a difference does it make when the reader is in on the secret? What's the difference between a surprise that will make the reader remember a book for years to come, and a twist that will leave them feeling cheated?
Panelists: Anne Gwin, Michael Merriam (Moderating), Will Shetterly, Patricia C. Wrede
Novelty, Complexity, and Mass Appeal – 10:00am -- 11:00am Sunday
Readers of popular fantasy series often see them as groundbreaking in ways that experienced readers don't. Similarly, the nuances that appeal to the latter group can disorient and disconcert the former. How important is the perception of novelty in a series having breakout appeal, and what kinds of novelty matter? What sorts of complexity are audiences willing to put up with immediately, and which kinds wouldn't work in a stand-alone work but might in an ongoing series?
Panelists: Alec Austin (Moderating), Emma Bull, Scott Lynch, Michael Merriam, Sherwood Smith
Michael’s Schedule
eBooks - Books & Publishers: 12:30pm – Friday July 1st – Atrium 7
The realities of the new eBook market. What do authors want, what do publishers want and is there a way for all of them to get it?
Panelists: Anya Bast, Richard Ristow, Michael Merriam, David Wilbanks, Michael Zecca.
Signing: 2:00pm – Friday July 1st
I’ll be signing books and postcards with Dana Baird.
Ask a Writer: 3:30p m– Friday July 1st -- Bloomington Room.
Always wanted to know how a novel is born? How does a writer structure their day? Is it all glittering parties and intelligent company? Come ask a panel of working writers anything.
Panelists: Dana Baird, Anya Bast, Kelly McCullough, Seanan McGuire, Michael Merriam, David Wilbanks.
MinnSpec Meeting: 5:00pm – Friday July 1st -- Cabana 118 / Krushenko’s.
Come and learns about the Minnesota Speculative Fiction Writers, a 280+ member strong organization.
Panelists: Michael Merriam and other MinnSpec members.
Into the Woods: Creating Fairy Tales: 9:30am – Saturday July 2nd – Bloomington Room.
How do we create modern fairy tales and myths? How do we tap into the primal emotions of fairy tales in a modern era?
Panelists: Lisa Blauersouth, Michael Levy, Michael Merriam, Catherynne Valente, MontiLee Stormer, Kristin Livdahl.
Happy Writers and Fast Writers: 12:30 pm – Saturday July 2nd – Bloomington Room.
There are any number of writers who talk about the agony of writing, both in terms of how long it takes them and how miserable it makes them. But that's not the only side of the story. A lot of writers love what they do -- that's why they do it.
Panelists: Anya Bast, Kelly McCullough, Michael Merriam, Seanan McGuire, David Wilbanks, David Walbridge.
Michael Merriam Reading: 5:00pm – Saturday July 2nd – Vista Suites / Lit Lounge
Michael Merriam, author of Should We Drown in Feathered Sleep and The Horror at Cold Springs, reads from his new novel, Last Car to Annwn Station.
Panelists: Michael Merriam.
MinnSpec Reading: 2:00pm – Sunday July 3rd -- Vista Suites / Lit Lounge
MinnSpec Reading
Panelists: Eli Effinger-Weintraub and other MinnSpec members.
Careswen’s Schedule
I'm Your GM, Not Your Therapist: 10:00pm – Thursday June 30th -- Atrium 3
When personal issues spill over into your gaming group.
Panelists: Beth Kinderman, Sherry L.M. Merriam, James Turnbull, Rachel Kronick.
Do Superheroes Need Therapy? 11:00am – Saturday July 2nd – Atrium 2
Let's face it; Bruce Wayne would not be Batman if someone had sent him to therapy when he was a kid. Would Superman be the man of steel if he wasn't dealing with parental rejection issues? Super Heroism as a means of dodging what's really bugging you.
Panelists: Daniel Wallace, Jonathan Palmer, Sherry L.M. Merriam, Daren Johnson, Kevin Horner.
eBooks - Books & Publishers: 12:30pm – Friday July 1st – Atrium 7
The realities of the new eBook market. What do authors want, what do publishers want and is there a way for all of them to get it?
Panelists: Anya Bast, Richard Ristow, Michael Merriam, David Wilbanks, Michael Zecca.
Signing: 2:00pm – Friday July 1st
I’ll be signing books and postcards with Dana Baird.
Ask a Writer: 3:30p m– Friday July 1st -- Bloomington Room.
Always wanted to know how a novel is born? How does a writer structure their day? Is it all glittering parties and intelligent company? Come ask a panel of working writers anything.
Panelists: Dana Baird, Anya Bast, Kelly McCullough, Seanan McGuire, Michael Merriam, David Wilbanks.
MinnSpec Meeting: 5:00pm – Friday July 1st -- Cabana 118 / Krushenko’s.
Come and learns about the Minnesota Speculative Fiction Writers, a 280+ member strong organization.
Panelists: Michael Merriam and other MinnSpec members.
Into the Woods: Creating Fairy Tales: 9:30am – Saturday July 2nd – Bloomington Room.
How do we create modern fairy tales and myths? How do we tap into the primal emotions of fairy tales in a modern era?
Panelists: Lisa Blauersouth, Michael Levy, Michael Merriam, Catherynne Valente, MontiLee Stormer, Kristin Livdahl.
Happy Writers and Fast Writers: 12:30 pm – Saturday July 2nd – Bloomington Room.
There are any number of writers who talk about the agony of writing, both in terms of how long it takes them and how miserable it makes them. But that's not the only side of the story. A lot of writers love what they do -- that's why they do it.
Panelists: Anya Bast, Kelly McCullough, Michael Merriam, Seanan McGuire, David Wilbanks, David Walbridge.
Michael Merriam Reading: 5:00pm – Saturday July 2nd – Vista Suites / Lit Lounge
Michael Merriam, author of Should We Drown in Feathered Sleep and The Horror at Cold Springs, reads from his new novel, Last Car to Annwn Station.
Panelists: Michael Merriam.
MinnSpec Reading: 2:00pm – Sunday July 3rd -- Vista Suites / Lit Lounge
MinnSpec Reading
Panelists: Eli Effinger-Weintraub and other MinnSpec members.
Careswen’s Schedule
I'm Your GM, Not Your Therapist: 10:00pm – Thursday June 30th -- Atrium 3
When personal issues spill over into your gaming group.
Panelists: Beth Kinderman, Sherry L.M. Merriam, James Turnbull, Rachel Kronick.
Do Superheroes Need Therapy? 11:00am – Saturday July 2nd – Atrium 2
Let's face it; Bruce Wayne would not be Batman if someone had sent him to therapy when he was a kid. Would Superman be the man of steel if he wasn't dealing with parental rejection issues? Super Heroism as a means of dodging what's really bugging you.
Panelists: Daniel Wallace, Jonathan Palmer, Sherry L.M. Merriam, Daren Johnson, Kevin Horner.
Michael’s Schedule
eBooks - Books & Publishers: 12:30pm – Friday July 1st – Atrium 7
The realities of the new eBook market. What do authors want, what do publishers want and is there a way for all of them to get it?
Panelists: Anya Bast, Richard Ristow, Michael Merriam, David Wilbanks, Michael Zecca.
Signing: 2:00pm – Friday July 1st
I’ll be signing books and postcards with Dana Baird.
Ask a Writer: 3:30p m– Friday July 1st -- Bloomington Room.
Always wanted to know how a novel is born? How does a writer structure their day? Is it all glittering parties and intelligent company? Come ask a panel of working writers anything.
Panelists: Dana Baird, Anya Bast, Kelly McCullough, Seanan McGuire, Michael Merriam, David Wilbanks.
MinnSpec Meeting: 5:00pm – Friday July 1st -- Cabana 118 / Krushenko’s.
Come and learns about the Minnesota Speculative Fiction Writers, a 280+ member strong organization.
Panelists: Michael Merriam and other MinnSpec members.
Into the Woods: Creating Fairy Tales: 9:30am – Saturday July 2nd – Bloomington Room.
How do we create modern fairy tales and myths? How do we tap into the primal emotions of fairy tales in a modern era?
Panelists: Lisa Blauersouth, Michael Levy, Michael Merriam, Catherynne Valente, MontiLee Stormer, Kristin Livdahl.
Happy Writers and Fast Writers: 12:30 pm – Saturday July 2nd – Bloomington Room.
There are any number of writers who talk about the agony of writing, both in terms of how long it takes them and how miserable it makes them. But that's not the only side of the story. A lot of writers love what they do -- that's why they do it.
Panelists: Anya Bast, Kelly McCullough, Michael Merriam, Seanan McGuire, David Wilbanks, David Walbridge.
Michael Merriam Reading: 5:00pm – Saturday July 2nd – Vista Suites / Lit Lounge
Michael Merriam, author of Should We Drown in Feathered Sleep and The Horror at Cold Springs, reads from his new novel, Last Car to Annwn Station.
Panelists: Michael Merriam.
MinnSpec Reading: 2:00pm – Sunday July 3rd -- Vista Suites / Lit Lounge
MinnSpec Reading
Panelists: Eli Effinger-Weintraub and other MinnSpec members.
Careswen’s Schedule
I'm Your GM, Not Your Therapist: 10:00pm – Thursday June 30th -- Atrium 3
When personal issues spill over into your gaming group.
Panelists: Beth Kinderman, Sherry L.M. Merriam, James Turnbull, Rachel Kronick.
Do Superheroes Need Therapy? 11:00am – Saturday July 2nd – Atrium 2
Let's face it; Bruce Wayne would not be Batman if someone had sent him to therapy when he was a kid. Would Superman be the man of steel if he wasn't dealing with parental rejection issues? Super Heroism as a means of dodging what's really bugging you.
Panelists: Daniel Wallace, Jonathan Palmer, Sherry L.M. Merriam, Daren Johnson, Kevin Horner.
eBooks - Books & Publishers: 12:30pm – Friday July 1st – Atrium 7
The realities of the new eBook market. What do authors want, what do publishers want and is there a way for all of them to get it?
Panelists: Anya Bast, Richard Ristow, Michael Merriam, David Wilbanks, Michael Zecca.
Signing: 2:00pm – Friday July 1st
I’ll be signing books and postcards with Dana Baird.
Ask a Writer: 3:30p m– Friday July 1st -- Bloomington Room.
Always wanted to know how a novel is born? How does a writer structure their day? Is it all glittering parties and intelligent company? Come ask a panel of working writers anything.
Panelists: Dana Baird, Anya Bast, Kelly McCullough, Seanan McGuire, Michael Merriam, David Wilbanks.
MinnSpec Meeting: 5:00pm – Friday July 1st -- Cabana 118 / Krushenko’s.
Come and learns about the Minnesota Speculative Fiction Writers, a 280+ member strong organization.
Panelists: Michael Merriam and other MinnSpec members.
Into the Woods: Creating Fairy Tales: 9:30am – Saturday July 2nd – Bloomington Room.
How do we create modern fairy tales and myths? How do we tap into the primal emotions of fairy tales in a modern era?
Panelists: Lisa Blauersouth, Michael Levy, Michael Merriam, Catherynne Valente, MontiLee Stormer, Kristin Livdahl.
Happy Writers and Fast Writers: 12:30 pm – Saturday July 2nd – Bloomington Room.
There are any number of writers who talk about the agony of writing, both in terms of how long it takes them and how miserable it makes them. But that's not the only side of the story. A lot of writers love what they do -- that's why they do it.
Panelists: Anya Bast, Kelly McCullough, Michael Merriam, Seanan McGuire, David Wilbanks, David Walbridge.
Michael Merriam Reading: 5:00pm – Saturday July 2nd – Vista Suites / Lit Lounge
Michael Merriam, author of Should We Drown in Feathered Sleep and The Horror at Cold Springs, reads from his new novel, Last Car to Annwn Station.
Panelists: Michael Merriam.
MinnSpec Reading: 2:00pm – Sunday July 3rd -- Vista Suites / Lit Lounge
MinnSpec Reading
Panelists: Eli Effinger-Weintraub and other MinnSpec members.
Careswen’s Schedule
I'm Your GM, Not Your Therapist: 10:00pm – Thursday June 30th -- Atrium 3
When personal issues spill over into your gaming group.
Panelists: Beth Kinderman, Sherry L.M. Merriam, James Turnbull, Rachel Kronick.
Do Superheroes Need Therapy? 11:00am – Saturday July 2nd – Atrium 2
Let's face it; Bruce Wayne would not be Batman if someone had sent him to therapy when he was a kid. Would Superman be the man of steel if he wasn't dealing with parental rejection issues? Super Heroism as a means of dodging what's really bugging you.
Panelists: Daniel Wallace, Jonathan Palmer, Sherry L.M. Merriam, Daren Johnson, Kevin Horner.