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Top Three Things to Do At BEA

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I leave for BookExpo America 2010 this afternoon, so thought it would a good day to post my top three things to do at BEA. This is my first trip to BEA, so these are sort of theoretical, but from … Continue reading →

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Slow Writers Anonymous

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

At the 2003 WisCon, there was a panel about “Slow Writers.” I’ve been thinking about it again, and thought it would be a good thing to post in my blog. This post is comprised of my distilled memories of the … 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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Steampunk Bronze

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I recently attended Arisia, a Boston-area science fiction/fantasy/a lof of other things conference. I got permission from Butch Honeck, one of my favorite sculptors in bronze, to post some photos from his dealer room at the convention.Here’s a steampunk-style pistol … Continue reading →

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Arisia 2010

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

I’m at Arisia this weekend. Here’s my schedule: Saturday, 11:30 am, Paul Revere BBroad Universe Reading90 minutes Saturday, 2:00 pm, Crispus Attucks“Jack the Ripper and the Historical Character”Katherine Crighton (mod.), Victoria Janssen, Gardner Dozois, Susan Casper, Sarah Clemens Saturday, 10:00 … Continue reading →

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My Philcon 2009 Schedule

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I’ll be at Philcon this weekend. My schedule is below. Fri 7:00 PM in Plaza IFANTASY BASED ON NON-EUROPEAN SOURCESVictoria Janssen (mod), Stephanie Burke, James L. Cambias, Christine Norris, Tom Doyle You don’t have to go “all medieval on me” … Continue reading →

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CapClave 2009 Schedule

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

I’ll be at CapClave 2009 this weekend. Here’s my schedule:Fantasy-MysteryFriday, 8pm, MontroseAndrew Fox (m), Peter Heck, Victoria Janssen, Jean-Marie Ward, Diane WeinsteinFrom Harry Dresden to Rachel Morgan to Sookie Stackhouse to Anita Blake, a lot of popular urban fantasies/paranormal romances … Continue reading →

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Five Ways Of Thinking About A Writers’ Conference

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

Five Ways Of Thinking About A Writers’ Conference 1. Do I have enough contacts with readers and other writers? Hint: The answer to this is always no. Can I afford the time and money to attend this conference? 2. Budget … Continue reading →

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Anticipation Schedule – Updated

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

This is where I am today! My Worldcon schedule, for August 6-10, 2009. Session ID: 269What’s New in SF/F for Children & Teens: A discussion of what’s new in science fiction and fantasy for kids.Fri 10:00 AM, P-510C, 1 hourSharon … Continue reading →

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