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Archon 43 had a lot to offer. Here are visual hints.
Will I see you in Collinsville?

Will I see you in Collinsville?

It’s early October, so it’s time for Archon! Will I see you in Collinsville? This year’s convention is the 43rd iteration of “The Midwest’s Premier Science Fiction and Fantasy Event.” After a hiatus of more than a decade, Ty and I returned for last year’s Archon, and quickly decided we wanted to come back. Will I see you in Collinsville? There’ll be a lot to see and do there. What will you miss, if you can’t come? Artwork As you know if you’ve followed this blog for any length…

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this bowl is one product of the mutual inspiration society described in the blog post
A mutual inspiration society

A mutual inspiration society

At FenCon XVI, I unexpectedly became an after-the-fact part of a mutual inspiration society. These things happen sometimes, and it’s rarely because they are planned. More often, it’s a matter of spontaneous combustion: all the elements come together in one place, and creativity happens. I mentioned this story in passing, in my blog post from last Friday. I’d received permission to take pictures of my friend Peri Charlifu’s artwork. Then I learned the story behind one particular bowl. It is the culmination of one mutual inspiration event,…

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