Category Archives: arisia

I’m at Arisia

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

I am at Arisia in Boston this weekend; my first panel is this evening, and my last one is Sunday afternoon. My full schedule of panels. I’ll try to post some photos when I get a chance, depending upon the … Continue reading →

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My Arisia 2012 Schedule

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Victoria Janssen

Arisia 2012 is taking place January 13-16, 2012, at the Westin Boston Waterfront hotel. Here’s where you can find me during the convention: Schools for Magicians Douglas, Friday 5:30 PM Cecilia Tan (mod.), Mary Catelli, Frances K. Selkirk, Victoria Janssen, … Continue reading →

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Carl Brandon Society Awards, Arisia 2011

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

The event I most enjoyed at Arisia this year was the awards ceremony for The Carl Brandon Society, mostly because of the awesome readings from the awesome winning books. You can check out their blog here. Arisia convention chair Crystal … Continue reading →

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Arisia 2011 Costume Photos!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

There were so many amazing costumes at Arisia! I could have spent all my free hours there photographing. But since I was often hurrying from one panel to another, I only managed to stop and ask a few of my … Continue reading →

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Arisia 2011 Social Business Report

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’ll post some photos a little later on, but first, my report! Sort of. It’s more a rambling sort of commentary on the experience. For me, the business is social and, I guess, the social is business. This conference, however … Continue reading →

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Arisia 2011

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’m in Boston this weekend, having fun at Arisia. Scroll down for my schedule.

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Arisia 2011 Schedule

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’m on the road today, on the way to a science fiction convention in Boston, Arisia. (Yes, we are going towards where the snow is worse.) My friend is driving, and I’ll be keeping track of her two dogs, one … Continue reading →

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Preparing to Moderate a Panel – The Basics

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’ll be attending Arisia, a science fiction convention, this weekend. I’ll be doing some moderating, as I often do. I’ve been attending sf cons since I was a young teenager, and serving on panels, and moderating them, for more than … Continue reading →

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Costumes at Arisia 2010

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Here are a few photos I took at Arisia, of people in costume. Arisia has a large and popular masquerade (part exhibition, part contest, often including choreographed routines or skits as part of the presentations). Dedicated costumers might have an … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Leather

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Professor Maelstromme’s Steam Laboratory and Brute Force Studios were at Arisia this year, and kindly allowed me to take a few photos for my blog. Here’s the Good Professor’s blog: “Incorporating mildly dangerous artifacts into compelling jewelry”. I didn’t get … Continue reading →

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