Marscon 2010 Dark Lords and Femme Fatales Schedule

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It's nearly Spring so it's time once again for another fabulous Marscon in scenic Bloomington (okay, that part's not said with great sincerity. But it is a terrific smallish con). Looks like the usual fun line-up of panels, readings, music, games and what not. Full info here: http://marscon.org/2010

What I'm doing:

I Heart Bad Girls: Anatomy of a Villainess

Krushenko’s Lounge (13th Floor) — Saturday 12:00 pm

Six. The Rani. Catwoman. Faith. The Baroness. From time to time, arch-villainy’s glass ceiling gets a shattering that isn’t soon forgotten. What does it take to be a truly memorable villainess in a villain’s world? A look at genre’s iconic bad girls and discussion on why they work.
With: Rob Callahan, mod.; Beth Kinderman, Catherine Lundoff, Lyda Morehouse, Jason D. Wittman, Eric Zawadzki

Broad Universe Rapidfire Reading

Re(a)d Mars/Taylor (2nd Floor) — Saturday 03:00 pm

Short readings by Broad Universe members. BU is an international organization with the primary goal of promoting science fiction, fantasy, and horror written by women.
With: Catherine Lundoff, Lyda Morehouse

Vampires and Vamps: A Field Guide to the Gothic Feminine Evil

Krushenko’s Lounge (13th Floor) — Sunday 11:00 am

Drusilla, Elvira, the sundry Brides of Dracula, Carmilla—fantasy is full of memorable women who either are vampires or just look like one. What makes them so appealing? Would you offer your throat to the gal with the four-inch long black nails? Why or why not? And of course, who’s the best of the lot?
With: Catherine Lundoff, mod.; Rob Callahan, Rebecca Marjesdatter

The Dark Side of the Fey
Re(a)d Mars/Taylor (2nd Floor) — Sunday 01:00 pm 

Traditionally capricious and dangerous, the fey are now often portrayed very differently. Why have we          moved toward a purely cuddly and kindly fey? What authors draw on the more traditional characteristics and do it well? Why does this work? What purpose to tales of the dark fey serve? Why should we “stay on the path”?
With: Kelly McCullough, mod.; Rob Callahan, Beth Hansen-Buth, Catherine Lundoff