What this panel was supposed to be about, according to the ArmadilloCon program book: “Several British writers are currently producing some of the most exciting…
ArmadilloCon is a science fiction convention that takes place every year in Austin, Texas. In 2005 the Guest Of Honor was writer Charles Stross. Scott…
Opening ceremony is one of the most memorable parts of an ArmadilloCon. The toastmaster tries to embarrass the Guests of Honor by poking fun at…
I finally got to meet Charles Stross in person at the pre-ArmadilloCon pizza lunch. The pizza place, Mangia, is crowded at lunchtime. Its acoustics would…
Turkey City is a science fiction writing workshop where people gather and critique each others’ stories (which they have read in advance). Traditionally it’s followed…
Following the ArmadilloCon tradition, toastmaster K. D. Wentworth gave a humorous speech. She addressed the audience as a fourth grade schoolteacher, which she actually was…
Synopsis from ArmadilloCon program book. A plethora of new markets for what we used to call slipstream has blossomed over the past two years, with…
Panelists: C. J. Mills (moderator), Alexis Glynn Latner, Louise Marley, Wendy Wheeler, Elizabeth Moon, Uncle River Synopsis, according to the ArmadilloCon program: You need a…
Two of Sharon’s closest friends, authors Kay Kenyon and Louise Marley, ask her about her life and her work. How does she manage to find…
Official synopsis: Several books have come out this year. What did you miss? Why should you read it? Panelists: Willie Siros (moderator), Chris Brown (then…