Appearances
May 23 to 26th, WisCon, Madison, Wisconsin
I’m on three panels. I’m also doing a reading with Broad Universe, will probably be signing at their table and will in general just be wandering the halls of the Concourse. (and lunching on State Street. I love lunching on State Street.)
Title: Ancient Mythology in Modern Fantasy and Science Fiction I suggested this one–I think it’s a good one, but may require me, uh, reading a bunch so I don’t look like an uneducated dodo (forgive the redundency).
How do you blend ancient myths into a novel while still keeping the book fresh and modern? What are some examples of authors who do this successfully? Which myths have been overdone or underexplored? What is important to leave out to keep from bogging down the story? What should you put in to flesh things out? The Craft & Business of Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy
Saturday, 8:30-9:45
M: Gregory Frost
JoSelle Vanderhooft
Lori Devoti
Ann Leckie
Joyce Frohn
Title: Nordic Trek I volunteered for this one since my Nocturnes are based on Norse Myth, but again…looks like I may need to crack a few books…
The long journey across the Gethen Glacier in Left Hand of Darkness. The Svalbard of Iorek Byrnison in The Golden Compass. Even the Alaskan village of 30 Days of Night. The frozen north holds allure for more than Green Bay Packer fans. Whence cometh this fascination? Panel may include dramatic readings; the highly imaginative (or suggestible) should bring sweaters.
“Reading, Viewing, & Critiquing Science Fiction and Fantasy”
Friday, 2:30-3:45
M: Adrian Simmons
Evelyn Browne
Maureen Cohen
Lori Devoti
Title: Being the Heroine of a Romance Novel Doesn’t Make Me Weak My friends and I suggested this one. Three of us made the panel, but one didn’t which means there was some other interest in it. Romance panels at Wiscon are always fun. And strangely, I’ve never actually been on one before. Last year the one I attended none of the panel members wrote romance and I don’t think many of them read much of it either. So, we bellied up and volunteered. It’s bad when the audience is correcting the panel…
“Romance novel heroines of today match their male counterparts in careers, magical powers and even sex. These aren’t your grandmother’s romances! Come discuss the empowered women of the modern romance, and how their presence has or hasn’t changed the romance narrative — and why.”
“Reading, Viewing, & Critiquing Science Fiction and Fantasy”
Sunday, 2:30-3:45
M: Victoria McManus
Lori Devoti
Chris Merrill (friend)
Diane Greenlee (friend)
Betsy Urbik