ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009

[Mickey Finn]

I used to drive an Accord.

A Prius is NOT small.

Also, Brust and Steakley will not make it this year.

Damnit.

[Mickey Finn]

Cafe Brazil! That's it, thank you. Fantastic place.

"He despises Texas. Can't say as I blame him really..."

Not the most untrollish sentence you've ever uttered.

[Technobuilder]

I'd love to go to this as I'm a fan of David Weber's Honor Harrington novels as well as Jim's Work, but I'm based out of Nashville, TN and I can't get anyone similarly inclined to make the drive with me.

Anyone planning to take pictures or post a recap/summary of what goes down?

[caynreth]

Cafe Brazil! That's it, thank you. Fantastic place.

"He despises Texas. Can't say as I blame him really..."

Not the most untrollish sentence you've ever uttered.

trollish? meh. just stating my horribly homesick opinion. I miss good food at reasonable prices. and not having to drive everywhere. and snow. and Lake Michigan, oh so much. *sigh*

[Mickey Finn]

Yes, but "despise" is a little extreme. As for food, it depends on where you live.

Priscellie & I have gotten out appearance schedules...we're all over the place on Friday, and one panel Saturday. Jim & Shannon, are, of course, all over the place every day. I will be arriving Thurs evening, leaving Sunday afternoon.

Tentative schedule:

5 pm – Interstellar Archaeology: Part One – The Discovery (Manchester)

Hosted by Adrian Simmons (M), Taylor Anderson, Mel White, Michael Finn, Rie Sheridan Rose

The first of two panels where we inflict…er discover startling artifacts of OBVIOUS alien origin upon our esteemed panelists.  They in turn tell us what the artifacts are.  Light hearted fun, and bring a healthy dose of skepeticism!
6 pm Lights, Camera, Internet? – The Life of Stories in Other Media.

Hosted by Priscilla Spencer, Michael Finn, David Gray

The recent rash of comic book and novels turned movies has any writer dreaming of the big screen.  Maybe a hopeful writer just dreams of having an internet presence.  Or maybe the kid in you wants to see your favorite story serialized in the pages of a comic book.  Our experts tell of how this is done, why it is done, and where it should be done…and just maybe IF it should be done.

9 pm – Talking During the Movies (Warwick)

Hosted by Dusty Rainbolt, Lou Antonelli, Michael Finn, and assorted others…

Last year we had a blast tearing apart “Hercules in New York.”  With our guests filling in commentary, a good time was had by all.  This year’s feature is sure to leave you in stitches as well…

Saturday –

12 pm – ePublishing – Dealing with the Internet (Churchill)

Hosted by Priscilla Spencer, Michael Finn, Teresa Patterson

The ever-present Internet looms above us all.  However, it also is the easiest way to get your story out into the public…but what is the best way?  Web boards, chat groups, eZines, these will all be discussed by our experts in web technology.

CAVEAT: This is all subject to change. And may I say...poor Teresa.

[caynreth]

Ya know, I don't usually attend program stuff at cons, but some o' that sounds like fun. Might see if I can sneak away for shtuff.

[Seiya234]

Two weeks away is too long!!! Omfg I'm so excited.

[Vijay]

Detailed schedules of programming are now up.

[Mickey Finn]

I get to MST3k Frankenstein Conquers the World.

[Priscellie]

*blinks*  I am apparently giving a reading now.  Now emailing Dan to rectify the error.

I get to MST3k Frankenstein Conquers the World.

Lucky!

[The Dread Pharaoh Roberts]

Don't worry, 'Cellie!  I'll bring stuff for you to read to people!!!

...Trust me...*grin*

[Mickey Finn]

*blinks*  I am apparently giving a reading now.  Now emailing Dan to rectify the error.

He probably listened to the podcasts and said "Get that girl, stat!"

As for Frankenstien Conquers Your Brain, ask him if you can be on the panel, if it's not full

[The Dread Pharaoh Roberts]

Anyone know what the policy on autographs is at ConDFW?  Will there be a charge?

[Taraza]

I'm so glad I scrolled over to this site!  I live in Plano, minutes away from the con, and had not heard of it.  I would have been heartbroken to learn that JB was here and I missed him.  Having failed to sign up earlier, I'm wondering how long it will take to stand in line to register? (I hear horror stories from A-Kon about hours in line.) Estimates? How early to arrive for best seats for the panels? I haven't been to a con since I went to one hosted by the Cepheid Variables at A&M--many years ago.My sister and brother-in-law just went to A&M for an informal GeezerCon for old Cepheids. I've--I've never even filked before.(Blushes)

[Mickey Finn]

ConDFW is more Aggie Con than Akon (ironically, most of the folks involved are Cephids and/or Akon vets)...it's a small writer/artist's con, pulls in good people without huge crowds. As such, lines shouldn't be an issue (Akon pulls 20k people, you can't avoid the lines. The people running the registers are marathon gods )

Remember that if you show up too early for a panel, you're running into someone else's How early you show will depend on what it is...Jim will have a longer line than Pris & I, for example.

As for autographs, I'm not sure. Talking from previous experience, Texas cons not run by a national media conglomerate tend to default to whatever the guest wishes.

DINNER: I've talked to Jim, and IF HE IS UP TO IT Saturday evening, dinner can be had! Who thinks they could attend? (Likely between 5-7) Again, this is totally depending on how social Jim & Shannon feel at the time (which hinges on tiredness level). Even if they don't join us, it's a chance for board members to socialize.