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Marriott: Almaden [clear filter]
Friday, January 18
 

11:00am PST

Intro to stage acting
Have you ever been to a play or a musical? Have you ever wondered how plays are choreographed and how much work is put in to it? Have you ever wondered how actors know how to act onstage? If you answered yes to any of the above then Fraddas has the answers for you. Join him as he enlightens you on the secrets of Theater/ Stage acting. There will be audience participation.

Panelists
avatar for Fraddas

Fraddas

I'm just your average theater actor, and Podcast host from the northern California Valley. When I'm not doing theater performances or Podcast's I'm Busy at home taking care of my parents and Looking for a job as a flight Attendant.


Friday January 18, 2013 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

1:00pm PST

Write From The Beginning

You've got a great idea -- if only you could turn it into a GREAT story -- or even a great webcomic story. Come learn some of the tactics that published authors use to make storytelling much easier.


Panelists
avatar for Mary E. Lowd

Mary E. Lowd

Author of Otters In Space as well as more than thirty short stories published in venues ranging from ROAR 4 to Daily Science Fiction.
MW

Mel. White

Dr. Mel. White is one of the early members of the furry fandom and a wizard of FurryMuck since 1995 and sysop of one of the Fidonet Furry BBSs (Coyote's Den) from 1985-1994. She founded and ran the Dallas Brawl APA.


Friday January 18, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

3:00pm PST

eBooks: How to publish, price, and sell
So you've been thinking about publishing an eBook, but have no idea where to start or how to do it. This panel will cover the following topics: How to format your book for publishing as an eBook, what tools you need and how to use them, what web sites to use for selling your books and their policies, cover art - buying or making, price points; royalties, taxes, and how to advertise.

Panelists
avatar for John Van Stry

John Van Stry

Project manager, QA manager, Author, Photographer, Big Cat Trainer
Big Cats, Aerospace, Motorcycles, Writing, Old Cars, Getting neck/back rubs


Friday January 18, 2013 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

5:00pm PST

FurPlanet Presents

A showcase of new releases from FurPlanet Productions, including readings from Kevin Frane's much awaited novel "Summerhill" and the newest "Cupcake," Watts Martin's "Indigo Rain."


Panelists
avatar for K. M. Hirosaki

K. M. Hirosaki

Otter; podcaster
avatar for Watts Martin

Watts Martin

Watts—or Chipotle the coyote—has been writing in the furry fandom for a very, very long time, winning several Coyotl Awards including Best Novel for KISMET and Best Novella for Indigo Rain.


Friday January 18, 2013 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

7:00pm PST

Totemism

Join us for an interactive discussion on neopagan totemism, spirit animals, animal messengers, and whatever other topics we are guided to investigate. Be prepared to share your own personal rituals, experiences, and knowledge with the other attendees. This panel is for everyone, regardless of previous totemic beliefs or experiences. As a group we'll try to help guide those attendees who don't know what their totem animal is, but are trying to discover it.


Panelists
avatar for Runner

Runner

Neopagan Totemist/Fursuiter/Aviation Archaeologist
Not doing any panels this year, maybe 2019? But if you see me around, say hello!


Friday January 18, 2013 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

9:00pm PST

Furoticon
Come play Furoticon, the popular adults-only card game! We have a new set to show off, Tribes of Tanglebrook, featuring Dragons, Wolves, Otters, Lions, and Rats! Stop by our Dealer's Table for more information on the Tournaments being held this weekend. 18+ only!

Panelists
avatar for Callista Skip

Callista Skip

Office Manager, et al, Tail Kiss Studio, LLC
Promoting a quality product to our quality customers. You guys are the reason we can make Furoticon the best game possible!


Friday January 18, 2013 9:00pm - Saturday January 19, 2013 12:00am PST
Marriott: Almaden
  Gaming
 
Saturday, January 19
 

11:00am PST

Animal Conflict Resolution

Meet one of our charities, the Little Blue Society and learn about the work they do to resolve conflicts between humans and animals.


Panelists
LB

Little Blue Society

Little Blue Society is a not-for-profit organization focused on the equatable resolution of situations where human society and the natural habitats of animals comes into conflict. Little Blue Society is dedicated the promoting environmental/ecological stewardship, improving coordination... Read More →


Saturday January 19, 2013 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden
  Event

2:00pm PST

Macro/Micro Roundtable
This is for those of us who enjoy looming over buildings, being as tall as a skyscraper, or maybe even bigger. If you enjoy being too short to reach a doorknob, or even smaller than a toy soldier, consider yourself welcome! Come on by and chat with like minded furries. Just don't put a hole in the ceiling, and watch out for furries under your feet!

Panelists

Saturday January 19, 2013 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

4:00pm PST

How to Read

When you're reading a story, whether it's by a professional or an amateur author, how can you tell what makes it good? If you're interested in being a writer, you need to be an analytical reader. Let our panelists help ruin your ability to just read for enjoyment! (Just kidding. Mostly.)


Panelists
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →
avatar for K. M. Hirosaki

K. M. Hirosaki

Otter; podcaster
avatar for Watts Martin

Watts Martin

Watts—or Chipotle the coyote—has been writing in the furry fandom for a very, very long time, winning several Coyotl Awards including Best Novel for KISMET and Best Novella for Indigo Rain.


Saturday January 19, 2013 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

6:00pm PST

A Reading by Mary E. Lowd
Mary E. Lowd, author of "Otters In Space," has written furry fiction ranging from space opera to horror, spanning species from cats, dogs, and otters to koalas, lizards, and fish. Her fiction has been nominated five times for Ursa Major Awards and won a Coyotl Award. Come hear a story or two!

Panelists
avatar for Mary E. Lowd

Mary E. Lowd

Author of Otters In Space as well as more than thirty short stories published in venues ranging from ROAR 4 to Daily Science Fiction.


Saturday January 19, 2013 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

9:00pm PST

Furoticon
Come play Furoticon, the popular adults-only card game! We have a new set to show off, Tribes of Tanglebrook, featuring Dragons, Wolves, Otters, Lions, and Rats! Stop by our Dealer's Table for more information on the Tournaments being held this weekend. 18+ only!

Panelists
avatar for Callista Skip

Callista Skip

Office Manager, et al, Tail Kiss Studio, LLC
Promoting a quality product to our quality customers. You guys are the reason we can make Furoticon the best game possible!


Saturday January 19, 2013 9:00pm - Sunday January 20, 2013 12:00am PST
Marriott: Almaden
  Gaming
 
Sunday, January 20
 

11:00am PST

Critiques and Writing Groups

There's not only an art to writing a constructive critique of a story, there's an art to receiving one. Join us as we talk about what makes good (and bad) critiques, and explore one of the most valuable things an aspiring -- or even established -- author can have: a good writing group.


Panelists
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →
avatar for K. M. Hirosaki

K. M. Hirosaki

Otter; podcaster
avatar for Mary E. Lowd

Mary E. Lowd

Author of Otters In Space as well as more than thirty short stories published in venues ranging from ROAR 4 to Daily Science Fiction.


Sunday January 20, 2013 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

1:00pm PST

Character Development

What makes stories memorable? Memorable characters! Come explore how we develop characters from the "suppose there's a fox who..." conceptual stage to being compelling heroes, villains and romantic interests.


Panelists
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →
avatar for Mary E. Lowd

Mary E. Lowd

Author of Otters In Space as well as more than thirty short stories published in venues ranging from ROAR 4 to Daily Science Fiction.
avatar for Watts Martin

Watts Martin

Watts—or Chipotle the coyote—has been writing in the furry fandom for a very, very long time, winning several Coyotl Awards including Best Novel for KISMET and Best Novella for Indigo Rain.


Sunday January 20, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

3:00pm PST

Kyell Gold Reading
Furry's most popular novelist reads from his new and selected works.

Panelists
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →


Sunday January 20, 2013 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

5:00pm PST

Getting Published
You have the Great American (or International) Furry Novel written, but what next? Sofawolf Press explains how to get from manuscript to print.

Panelists
avatar for Jeffery Eddy

Jeffery Eddy

President / Treasurer, Sofawolf Press, Inc.


Sunday January 20, 2013 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Marriott: Almaden

10:00pm PST

Adult Furry Fiction
The trick isn't how to write furries having sex. The trick is how to write it well. Our panelists hold forth on their opinions and then take your questions.

Panelists
avatar for Kyell Gold

Kyell Gold

Author
Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →
avatar for K. M. Hirosaki

K. M. Hirosaki

I write furry stories and co-host the Unsheathed Podcast with Kyell Gold!


Sunday January 20, 2013 10:00pm - Monday January 21, 2013 12:00am PST
Marriott: Almaden
  Writing
 
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