ConQuesT is my home convention, and it’s always good to see old friends. I’ve been attending ConQuesT since I moved to Kansas City in 1994, and in true fannish tradition, I’ve been helping to run the darn thing ever since. ConQuesT was also my first con art show in 1998! Here’s my programming schedule: Saturday May 25: 10 am — Story in a Bag 1 pm — Is 13 an unlucky number for Doctor Who? 4…
Con season is fast approaching. Here’s my 2019 convention schedule: Planet Comicon Kansas City and Spectrum Fantastic Art Live, Kansas City MO, March 29-31, 2019 (just visiting and soaking up inspiration as possible) ConQuesT, Kansas City MO, May 24-26, 2019 (attending, art show, programming) The Campbell Conference, University of Kansas, Lawrence KS, June 21- 23, 2019 (tentative; just visiting) SoonerCon, Oklahoma City OK, June 7- 9, 2019 (attending, art show, programming) Archon, Collinsville IL, October…
Here’s my SoonerCon 27 programming schedule: Readings: Comedy – 2:00 p.m. Friday Thrifty Revisions: Adding SF Genre Elements to Thrift Store Paintings – 4:00 p.m. Friday – Artists insert monsters or genre elements into reclaimed paintings and prints. Final works are up for sale in the Charity Auction. 50 Genre Art Ideas in an Hour – 3:00 p.m. Saturday – Running low on ideas for your next masterpiece? Maybe we can help by inspiring your…
Note: When selecting a pen for your journal or planner, make sure the ink is waterproof. I started using a Staedtler Triplus Fineliner in my daily notebook a couple of months ago. It’s thin, easy to hold, available in lots of colors, and doesn’t dry out when the cap is left off overnight. Unfortunately, I forgot to check whether the ink was waterproof. And then this happened: Don’t let this happen to you. It was…
