Category Archives: conventions

Worldcon, Here We Come!

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Mandolin

One week until Worldcon! Spouse and I will be hanging out in D.C. for a few extra days before the convention. There are so many museums here. I went to see the Library of Congress and the congressional building a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Help Save WisCon

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Mandolin

As the pandemic batters our social lives and economies, it’s been particularly hard for conventions to stay afloat. WisCon, the feminist convention that happens annually in Madison WI, is making an appeal. In short: We don’t have enough funds to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Excited to be Attending Worldcon, December 15-19

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Mandolin

Wow, I can’t believe it’s so close to Worldcon already! My husband, Mike, and I are headed to D.C. for Discon III this December. We’ll be there for the whole convention December 15-19, 2021. It’s been a few years since … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts Post MileHiCon

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Mandolin

I’m back from MileHiCon in Denver which took place October 1-3. It was lovely to attend and meet wonderful people, including convention organizers like Melanie Unruh, Meg Ward, Linda Nelson and Christine Childs, among others! My great thanks to them … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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MileHiCon Guest of Honor

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Mandolin

I’ll be attending MileHiCon October 1-3, 2021 as guest of honor! It’s exciting to attend a convention in person after more than a year of staying home. I’ve heard so many good things about this one! I’ve had several new … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Open-Hearted Generosity at the Surrey International Writers’ Conference

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Mandolin

Last weekend, I went to the Surrey International Writers’ Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. I was honored to be there as a presenter, and I taught workshops on Breaking the Rules and Detail & Image. I also had two blue-pencil … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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