Hello there blog world, I’m going to be at Convolution this
Friday and it’s going to be amazing! I was invited to be there as a guest this
year. Below is a list of the panels I’ll
be on, all of which I think are going to be interesting and hopefully fun.
I’m very excited about the guests this year especially TanyaHuff. I’ve loved her mostly going back
to the Blood Books. I really hope that
in all my running around, I get to meet up with her and ask her to sign one my
copy of one her books.
Friday 8:00pm -10:00pm Kink: The Good, the Bad and the 50 Shades of Grey.
Discussion will include portrayals
of kink and BDSM in film, literature and tv, how it can be done well and how it
can go horribly, horribly wrong- sometimes with hysterical results. 18 and over
ONLY
Saturday 6:00pm – 8:00pm Stepping Into the Professional World
A panel on professional behavior,
communication and style. Topics include how and when to reply to emails, with
colleagues to maintain a balanced professional relationship. Geared for fan
based situations to help clarify the sometimes blurry line between fandom and
business.
Saturday 8:00pm – whenever it’s over… Masquerade andhalftime show!
Yes, the costume competition comes
to Convolution for the first year. It’s
going to be very exciting. I will be
brining my Daenerys Stormborn costume with Drogon companion. I have another costume in progress that I had
hoped to bring to Convolution but is simply not ready yet. When it is, I’m I
think will be pretty amazing. I should be able to share it by May.
Sunday 10:00am – 12:00 Bend it Like Bechdel.
Let’s find an alternative
to the Bechdel test. The new Mako Mori test isn't quite right either. We know
when we've found a movie or story that we feel is a better representation of
women, yet it won’t pass those tests. So, what does it need? What do we want
from a story? Alternatively, what are we
willing to accept?
My good friend Sheryl R. Hayes will also be on panels at Convolution,
her schedule can be found here. But when
you have to choose
I’m also participating in the writer’s workshop again this
year. I’m certain it will be a much more pleasant experience than last year since
my migraines are much better controlled now than they were a year ago. Fun anecdote from last year’s workshop, while
I was sitting there “enjoying” the dissection of my writing, I was in the
middle of one of the worst migraines I’d had in months. …with any luck I haven’t
just jinxed myself by writing that. Knock
on wood. Twice.
Also, Convolution happens to fall on the weekend of my 40th
birthday. Technically my birthday is on Monday
the 29th, but whatever it’s close enough. I’m taking Monday off from my day job anyway
so it counts because I say so.
If you see me, feel free to say hi! I should even have some ribbons at some
point.
Ever think our schedules may be a tad overambitious? ;) Looking forward to it!
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