CONvergence Schedule

[mmerriam]

This is where to find me at CONvergence this weekend.


Friday:

Signing
Venue: Autograph Table
Start: 2:00 pm End: 3:00 pm
About: Dana Baird, Michael Merriam and Joel Arnold sign books.
Panelist(s): Michael Merriam, Joel Arnold, Dana Baird

Minnesota Speculative Fiction Writers
Venue: Cabana 118 (Krushenko's)
Start: 5:00 pm End: 6:00 pm
About: Come learn about this resource for local aspiring science fiction and fantasy writers.
Panelist(s): Hilary Moon Murphy, Michael Merriam

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Saturday:

Reading
Venue: Vista Suite
Start: 11:00 am End: 12:00 pm
About: The author of "Shimmers & Shadows" reads from of his work.
Panelist: Michael Merriam

Disabilities in Science Fiction
Venue: Cabana 118 (Krushenko's)
Start: 12:30 pm End: 1:30 pm
About: Looking at the disabled through the lens of science-fiction - or do handicapped Captains get better parking places in space dock? What will we consider to be a disability if blindness is cured ala La Forge's visor?
Panelist(s): Michael Merriam, Elise Matthesen, Betsy Lundsten

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Sunday:

Writing Workshop For Teens
Venue: Vista Suite
Start: 12:30 pm End: 1:30 pm
About: Michael Merriam will give some tips and tricks for young writers just getting started. The focus will be on the basics of story and story construction with time for Q & A. As the name suggests, this panel is meant for younger attendees.
Panelist: Michael Merriam (mod)

The Twin Cities School
Venue: Atrium 8
Start: 3:30 pm End: 4:30 pm
About: The Cities have produced a lot of professional writers. Is there something in the water? Is it the great fans and built-in audience? Is it Dreamhaven and Uncle Hugo's? The Loft? What? Join area writers as they talk about the local SF & F scene.
Panelist(s): Kelly McCullough, Hilary Moon Murphy, Michael Merriam, Ruth Bermam

Comments

[jongibbs.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you've a busy weekend planned. Have fun :)

[queenofillusion.livejournal.com]

Looking forward to chatting with yah at con...even if we both are running in opposite directions at times. :)

The Twin Cities School panel sounds keen. I think that is a yes for attending.

Veronica