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| AWAY REPORT #2 for IKV Astris | |||||||||
| I (Qat?Iy K?olSoh?hn) attended all three days of the ConBust science fiction event at Smith College in Northampton, MA. | |||||||||
| Friday, 20040402 | |||||||||
| I attended two interesting seminars on drawing and getting published as a science fiction writer.� Authors Patricia C. Wrede and Lynn Flewelling presented the publication seminar.� Dr. Mari Morimoto, a Japanese-born veterinarian and freelance anime translator also was present for the publication seminar. | |||||||||
| That evening, I had the privilege of meeting Emma White, the president of the University of Massachusetts Sci-Fi Society.� We talked for a� while, and I gave her some IKV Astris brochures to take with her to her next meeting. | |||||||||
| Saturday, 20040403 | |||||||||
| I had the opportunity to enjoy seeing the X-Men I and X-Men II films.� It was a pleasure to see Patrick Stewart in action during that film!� I also attended a creativity seminar. | |||||||||
| Sunday, 20040404 | |||||||||
| Today, I wore my Classic Klingon outfit, featuring a new yellow sweater vest.� In the morning, I watched some anime cartoons, since I never had the opportunity to watch any.� I liked them.� Seminars I attended included Women in Star Trek, Mars Wants Women (about role playing games) and a discussion about issues relating to the Sci-Fi Channel. | |||||||||
| Best of all, I participated in the Cosplay event, which was the costume contest.� In addition to wearing the costume, I had the opportunity to say and translate a few Klingon phrases.� During the Cookies and Milk at the end of the convention, I learned that I won the prize for ?Best Use of Language?.� A cheer went up when that was announced! | |||||||||
| I spoke with Lauren Rizzo afterwards about doing a ?How to Speak Klingon? panel for next year?s ConBust, and she was delighted that I was willing and ready to offer that panel. | |||||||||
| I met several people who expressed an interest in joining the IKV Astris during the last three days. | |||||||||
| This convention was a success, and a fun time! | |||||||||