Half our team was at Ottawa’s Can-Con this weekend, and wrote about it here. But the best part is that Julie E. Czerneda won Best English Novel for her book A Turn of Light this weekend at the Aurora Awards!
On behalf of both of us, congratulations Julie Czerneda!
What is the difference between a 2 month old and a 5 month old? He can hold onto the TARDIS! (Same baby)
It was so awesome to meet all these great people! I hope to meet more of you at Ottawa Pop Expo November 22-23, 2014!
Thank you to all who took part in the Scavenger Hunt! I enjoyed meeting all of you.
A 3 month old baby inspects the TARDIS. He seems to say “Why did you put this here?”
See you at Ottawa’s Geek Market this weekend!
Hey Gang,
Crazy week this week.
Big projects at work and lots of stuff going on at home. Mostly my wife is preparing for Ottawa Geek Market.
While I panic about attending Can-Con she’s panicking about selling at Geek Market.
This year It’ll have panels and trivia nights and all kinds of awesome stuff. Also anyone attending Geek Market can get a discount on their membership for Can-Con.
It’s a large arts, crafts, and memorabilia show that specializes in geeky stuff. Ranging from small stores like ours to larger stores like Lost Marbles.
All profits from the show go to charity. It’s a great place to pick up some Christmas gifts.
Go check it out.
Are you going to Geek Market?
What will you be looking for?
Eric
The Doctor and Xena are kindred spirits, both trying to redeem themselves from their actions during war.
This Xena did an amazing job on her costume and looks totally kick-ass!!
See you at Ottawa’s Geek Market this weekend!
Hello,
I’ve been alternating between excited and terrified for this weekend. It’s the second year I’ll be attending CAN-CON: The Conference on Canadian Content in Speculative Arts and Literature. Last year was amazing and I had a lot of fun.
It’s a calm and relaxed atmosphere with professional and wonderful people.
I’m nervous for the silly reason that I’m going alone this time. My wife will be selling her awesome stuff at Geek Market, across town. It’s at times like these that I realize how much I rely on her to break the ice and be the sociable one.
The best part of Can-Con, other than the people, are the panels. I’m particularly excited for:
RPGs: The Game’s the Thing – Writing RPGs: Ever wanted to write a module and have it published? Come hear about the experiences of our panelists who have done just that! Geoff Gander (m), Alice Black, Timothy Carter
Space Opera: It’s History and Its Place Today
Multimedia fandom: Joy Odjick, graphic novelist and TV producer, Gina Frietag of Cellar Door Film Festival, costumer and interactive gamer Alice Black and S.M. Carriere of Silver Stag Entertainment discuss expressions of fandom in other media.
Opportunities for Self-Publishing and Hybrid Models for Authors: Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Director of Self-Publishing and Author Relations, Kobo
And of course: Special Live Filming of the “Nights of the Round Table” by Silver Stag Entertainment. S.M. Carrière and others will discuss Calculating God by Robert Sawyer. See my review of the book from 2012.
That’s just a few panels that look awesome, there are a lot more.
If you’re in Ottawa and love reading Science Fiction or Fantasy get a ticket and come by.
What panels at Can-Con are you most excited for?
Éric
There is at least one Master the Doctor can get along with: He-Man the Master of the Universe!
See you at Ottawa’s Geek Market this weekend!
Our very own Canadian (and proud of it!) superhero! Captain Canuck has his own web series. You can check it out here.
