My schedule at Minicon

[pegkerr]

My panels will all be on Saturday:

2 p.m. The Poetry of Tolkien. I'm quite looking forward to this one, actually. I certainly like and respect my fellow panelists: Ruth Berman, David Lenander, and pameladean.

3 p.m. How [Not] to Form a Writers Group. I will note, however, that my attendance on this one is the most tentative.

5 p.m. How to Talk to Pros. This one I believe actually grew partly out of a LiveJournal entry I made here, which generated many interesting comments. The other panelists will be one of the con's guests of honor, Sharyn November (sdn) and Steve Brust.

6 p.m. Taking your Writing to the Next Level. Not quite sure where we'll go with this one, but we'll see!

Edited to add: Forgot to mention: Fiona and Delia will also be making an appearance at Minicon! They will be part of the roundtable discussion that Sharyn November will be holding on books for young readers. Alas, it is scheduled opposite my Tolkien Poetry panel at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, so I'll be missing it myself. Sharyn, we're reading Heart of the Tanglewood out loud right now, which is one of the books you sent us. Fiona read it and loved it, and she chose it for the next read-aloud book, so that Delia could have the pleasure of hearing it, too.

Comments

[kate_nepveu]

Whuff. That's a full day.

FWIW re: the talking to pros panel:

When I see that someone whose writing I know is doing a reading/signing/chat, I usually try to think of something to ask ahead of time. I find this helps with the fangirl nerves--I don't have to think of something on the spot, and once the answer to the question is completed, it's a less-awkward walking-away point, if needed.

(I also routinely get in signing lines without books, just to say "Hi, I don't have anything to be signed, but I wanted to say that I liked your books." No-one seems to mind, and it might also help fangirl tendencies--don't have to feel like a dork stopping someone in the hallway or cornering them in the elevator.)

Have fun at Minicon! I wish that teleportation were here, cheap, and universally available, because I would *so* be there.

"How to Talk to Pros"

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

The panel is the one I proposed to Lydy about a week before the last Minicon, and, as I said in the comments to your journal entry, I convinced Sharon to run it. (This is why I'm moderating.) But I am thrilled to be reminded of this whole comment thread, and extra pleased that you have given the topic so much thought.

If only my other panels go as well as this one seems promising.

K. ["examining our reactions to the culture of celebrity...."]

[lizardek.livejournal.com]

I find I'm very envious of all those friends and fans who get to meet you in person. :) I've very much been enjoying your LJ (along with Pamela's). I had read your books some time before I even started my own LJ and finding that published authors whom I admire greatly are "available" in such a human way was a treasure.

[sdn.livejournal.com]

oh, lovely! about meredith and your daughters too. meredith's website is www.moonandunicorn.com, by the way.

and my lj is sdn. see you soon!!!

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Since I have your permission, I'll add your LJ to my entry.

I'm so sorry I'll miss the roundtable with you and the kids, but hope to get a full report from them (and you!) Looking forward to our panel together, and to seeing you again very soon.

[rivka.livejournal.com]

I wish I were going to Minicon so much.