K.T. Pinto's Blog, page 57

Seond photo: breakfast cereal muffins finished!

Seond photo: breakfast cereal muffins finished!

Before photo: breakfast cereal muffins

Before photo: breakfast cereal muffins

I am Dionysos! Which Greek God Are You?

I am Dionysos! Which Greek God Are You?:

Hey! It’s Caelestia’s father!

God of fertility and wine: you have the ability to inject the enjoyment of life into everything.You are often the center of attention and others can’t help but be drawn to your lust for life. You’re a true partygoer!!

I’ve been wanting these books (the first one especially!)...

I’ve been wanting these books (the first one especially!) forever!

Here is my schedule for Lunacon this coming weekendFRIDAY 3/14Rumble at Lunacon Westchester...

Here is my schedule for Lunacon this coming weekend

FRIDAY 3/14

Rumble at Lunacon
Westchester Ballroom B 7:00 PM
Watch the Lunacon Pros compete in this Friday night Tri-athalon of brains, brawn and skills…..  
Triathon type set up there will be some trivia, there will be a physical activity, and more…

D.T. Friedman, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Glenn Hauman, Zorikh Lequidre host, KT Pinto, Dr. James Prego, Ian Randal Strock

Saying ‘Hi’ and other Subtle Ways of Flirting
Elijah Budd 10:00 PM
Flirting with someone you’re interested in can by a terrifying experience, because you are putting yourself out there alone in uncharted territory with the outcome in someone else’s hands. Join the panelists in this interactive panel/workshop to learn about body language, eye contact, and more that can be used both for flirting and just to make new friends

KT Pinto mod, Dr. James Prego, Michelle Wexelblat

SATURDAY 3/15

Rapid Fire Reading
Bartell 10:00 AM
The Rapid Fire Reading (RFR) is one of the oldest events Broad Universe holds. Usually at science fiction, fantasy, and horror conventions but branching out to other venues, too, the RFR showcases snippets of published and in-progress work from members for the audience to enjoy.

Sarah Avery, April Grey, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Carole Ann Moleti, KT Pinto, Roberta Rogow

Write What You Don’t Know
Bartell 12:00 PM
Fantasy authors rarely get irate email from dragons saying they got it wrong. How to write characters from places and times that you don’t know but members of your audience do, and why it’s important to get outside your comfort zone.  

Walter H. Hunt, Laura Anne Gilman, KT Pinto

Welcome! Is this your first Lunacon?
Birch 1:00 PM
Tips on enjoying your first Lunacon, from those who know how to enjoy SF cons and Lunacon.  
Fans/pro perspective… if you have kids, great, LGBT? sure… party thrower, yup.

SewMagical, Perrianne Lurie, Dennis McCunney, KT Pinto, Dr. James Prego

Autographing: KT Pinto
Westchester Assembly 3:00 PM
KT Pinto

Vampires are my Friends
Westchester Ballroom A2 4:00 PM
A frank, intimate discussion of vampires in literature and in society

Bianca D’Arc, Margot Adler, KT Pinto

Horror: It Ain’t Just Chainsaws and Zombies
Westchester Ballroom A2 8:00 PM
The horror genre is often associated with gore, high body counts, chainsaws, the flesh-eating undead, and other fun stuff—but there’s much more to the genre, which offers a wealth of less visceral chills. Ghost stories and psychological horror. Chilling suspense and weird tales of dread. Lovecraftian stories of cosmic madness. What are the best classic and contemporary works of dark fiction that offer up true chills and creepy atmosphere instead of blood spills and cheap fear?

Gary Frank, April Grey, Marc Abbott, KT Pinto, James Chambers

Picket Fence Outside
Elijah Budd 10:00 PM
Do you think you have a fetish or kink? Are you not sure? Are you scared to tell a loved one? Do you want to learn what other kinks are out there or maybe find out how you can learn more? Do you want to see some of the toys of the trade and talk with people who are in the Community? This interactive (more Q&A than panel) discussion will help answer some of your questions. Feel free to join in the discussion or just listen, all adults welcome.

KT Pinto mod, Seth Breidbart, Micah Schneider, LORDLNYC

SUNDAY 3/16

Mix-and-Match Myths
Bartell 10:00 AM
Do Zeus and Thor have a brawl when a storm moves from Germanic to Italian areas? If winter happens when Persephone goes to the Underworld, what happens in Australia? If fairies are vulnerable to cold iron and kitsune to virtuous government officials, is there a way to combine them in a story without making it a mere comic jumble? Myths, legends, and folklore of the world were not designed for continuity. How can you work original folklore into world-building without losing coherence?

Mary Catelli, James Cambias, Sarah Avery, KT Pinto, Patrick Thomas

Lunacon Schedule

Here is my schedule for Lunacon this coming weekend

FRIDAY 3/14

Rumble at Lunacon
Westchester Ballroom B 7:00 PM
Watch the Lunacon Pros compete in this Friday night Tri-athalon of brains, brawn and skills.....  
Triathon type set up there will be some trivia, there will be a physical activity, and more...

D.T. Friedman, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Glenn Hauman, Zorikh Lequidre host, KT Pinto, Dr. James Prego, Ian Randal Strock

Saying 'Hi' and other Subtle Ways of Flirting
Elijah Budd 10:00 PM
Flirting with someone you're interested in can by a terrifying experience, because you are putting yourself out there alone in uncharted territory with the outcome in someone else's hands. Join the panelists in this interactive panel/workshop to learn about body language, eye contact, and more that can be used both for flirting and just to make new friends

KT Pinto mod, Dr. James Prego, Michelle Wexelblat

SATURDAY 3/15

Rapid Fire Reading
Bartell 10:00 AM
The Rapid Fire Reading (RFR) is one of the oldest events Broad Universe holds. Usually at science fiction, fantasy, and horror conventions but branching out to other venues, too, the RFR showcases snippets of published and in-progress work from members for the audience to enjoy.

Sarah Avery, April Grey, Danielle Ackley-McPhail, Carole Ann Moleti, KT Pinto, Roberta Rogow

Write What You Don't Know
Bartell 12:00 PM
Fantasy authors rarely get irate email from dragons saying they got it wrong. How to write characters from places and times that you don’t know but members of your audience do, and why it’s important to get outside your comfort zone.  

Walter H. Hunt, Laura Anne Gilman, KT Pinto

Welcome! Is this your first Lunacon?
Birch 1:00 PM
Tips on enjoying your first Lunacon, from those who know how to enjoy SF cons and Lunacon.  
Fans/pro perspective... if you have kids, great, LGBT? sure... party thrower, yup.

SewMagical, Perrianne Lurie, Dennis McCunney, KT Pinto, Dr. James Prego

Autographing: KT Pinto
Westchester Assembly 3:00 PM
KT Pinto

Vampires are my Friends
Westchester Ballroom A2 4:00 PM
A frank, intimate discussion of vampires in literature and in society

Bianca D'Arc, Margot Adler, KT Pinto

Horror: It Ain't Just Chainsaws and Zombies
Westchester Ballroom A2 8:00 PM
The horror genre is often associated with gore, high body counts, chainsaws, the flesh-eating undead, and other fun stuff--but there's much more to the genre, which offers a wealth of less visceral chills. Ghost stories and psychological horror. Chilling suspense and weird tales of dread. Lovecraftian stories of cosmic madness. What are the best classic and contemporary works of dark fiction that offer up true chills and creepy atmosphere instead of blood spills and cheap fear?

Gary Frank, April Grey, Marc Abbott, KT Pinto, James Chambers

Picket Fence Outside
Elijah Budd 10:00 PM
Do you think you have a fetish or kink? Are you not sure? Are you scared to tell a loved one? Do you want to learn what other kinks are out there or maybe find out how you can learn more? Do you want to see some of the toys of the trade and talk with people who are in the Community? This interactive (more Q&A than panel) discussion will help answer some of your questions. Feel free to join in the discussion or just listen, all adults welcome.

KT Pinto mod, Seth Breidbart, Micah Schneider, LORDLNYC

SUNDAY 3/16

Mix-and-Match Myths
Bartell 10:00 AM
Do Zeus and Thor have a brawl when a storm moves from Germanic to Italian areas? If winter happens when Persephone goes to the Underworld, what happens in Australia? If fairies are vulnerable to cold iron and kitsune to virtuous government officials, is there a way to combine them in a story without making it a mere comic jumble? Myths, legends, and folklore of the world were not designed for continuity. How can you work original folklore into world-building without losing coherence?

Mary Catelli, James Cambias, Sarah Avery, KT Pinto, Patrick Thomas

CONTEST!!!

Mysticon Schedule

Mysticon
February 21 at 2:00pm until February 23 at 5:00pm
Holiday Inn Hotel Roanoke-Tanglewood-Rt
4468 Starkey Rd, Roanoke, Virginia 24018

Fri 7:00 PM Main Ballroom
MystiCon Opening Ceremonies
Welcome to MystiCon 2014! Join the Con Chair, and MystiCon staff as they introduce our guests and tell you a little about what to expect at MystiCon 2014.

Fri 8:00 PM Boardroom 1
The Delphic Oracle
The Delphic Oracle is an improv‐based panel wherein the panelists, one word at a time, one person at a time, answers the audience's questions about the future (or summer camp) in an irreverent homage to the ancient Oracle of Delphi. Hilarity invariably ensues.
Todd McCaffrey (M), Billy Flynn, Mechelle J. Fox, KT Pinto, Gray Rinehart, Leona Wisoker

Fri 10:00 PM Ballroom E
Spooky Tales: Writing Ghost Stories
How different is writing about a true ghost story or local legend from writing about fictional ghost stories? With many now watching paranormal reality TV shows and reading nonfiction ghost books, does
a writer need to be on the up and up to make their fiction believable to the reader?
Alexandra Christian, Andy Deane, Tally Johnson (M), KT Pinto, Bill Rockwell

Fri 12:00 AM Boardroom 1
BDSM 101
Basics of the lifestyle, different relationship types, how to be safe meeting; Polyamory? B&D? S&M? Role‐playing? What are alternative life‐styles about? Who lives like this? And what's the safe word for tonight? (Ages 18+, ID required)
Alexandra Christian, Maria Beecraft, Mechelle J. Fox, KT Pinto, Randy Richards (M)

Sat 10:00 AM Ballroom E
LOL ‐ Writing Humorous Speculative Fiction
This panel will discuss the art, the craft and the reception of humorous writing. What different styles of humorous writings are there; funny, comic, satire?
Alexandra Christian (M), Andrew Luckett, KT Pinto, Travis Surber, Patrick Thomas

Sat 6:00 PM Boardroom 1
Dancing Neck to Neck: Romancing the Vampire
Explore the evolution of the blood sucking undead from foul, fearsome creature prowling the Carpathians to debonair, bodice ripping object of modern desire.
Kenneth Hite, Alexandra Christian, KT Pinto, Michael A. Ventrella

Sat 9:00 PM Rm 533
Koffee Klatch: KT Pinto
From YA to adult alternate history to comedic urban fantasy, KT covers them all! Plus a taste of her new paranormal erotica... and some chocolate! There's always got to be chocolate!

Sat 11:00 PM Boardroom 1
The Eye of Argon
The worst science fiction story ever written gets a reading by our brave panel as they compete to go the longest without tripping over a misspelled word or laughing uncontrollably. Audience members are also encouraged to take a chance. Can you keep a straight face, especially when the panel begins acting out the story?
Keith R.A. DeCandido, Gail Z. Martin, KT Pinto, Peter Prellwitz, Michael A. Ventrella (M)

Sat 12:00 AM Boardroom 1
Whipping Up Some Fun
“Toys” means more than Barbie dolls and Lincoln Logs. What gadgets, gizmos, and gear do the big kids like to get? Where's the best place to find them (especially the ones that come in brown wrappers)? (Ages 18+, ID required)
Adult Mechelle J. Fox, Brian Holloway (M), Nicole Kurtz, KT Pinto, Randy Richards

Sun 10:00 AM Ballroom D
Quit Using Logic To Destroy My Great Story
"Refrigerator Moments" are those moments when the story, character, or plan you thought was awesome falls apart completely because of one overlooked detail, or someone asking the right question. (This eureka moment usually happens while on the way to the fridge.) As a writer these things are dangerous and can destroy an otherwise brilliant work. This panel will discuss tips on how to avoid them and some of our favorite ones from pop culture.
Cassidy Cornblatt, Emmy Jackson, KT Pinto, Bill Rockwell, Travis Surber (M)

***And somewhere in there I have a signing too***

Arisia 2014 Schedule

BDSM 101: A Beginner's Guide       Room: Douglas             Fri 10:00 PM 01:15
There are a lot of different ways to practice BDSM. How can you get into it without getting in over your head? What can you do to stay safe while experimenting and exploring your own limits? We'll go over a few do's and, more importantly, don'ts of trying BDSM. 18+ Only. 
David C Kaplowitz (mod), Mark W. Richards, KT Pinto, Shana Fuqua, Shelley Marsh

Broad Universe Rapid-Fire Reading            Room: Hale                  Sat 1:00 PM 01:30
 Broad Universe is an international organization of women and men dedicated to celebrating and promoting the work of women writers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Come hear samples from the works of several members of the Broad Universe organization.
 Prospective participant information Participants must be members of the Broad Universe writers' group.
Catherine Lundoff, Ellen Larson, Terri Bruce, Connie Wilkins, Phoebe Wray, KT Pinto, Roberta Rogow, Trisha Wooldridge, Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert, Gail Z Martin, Jennifer Allis Provost, Rachel Kenley, Kelly Hashway

Autograph - Cambias & Pinto Galleria       Room: Autograph Space           Sat 2:30 PM 01:15
Autograph session with James L. Cambias, and KT Pinto.

Housekeeping for Nerds        Room: Alcott                Sat 4:00 PM 01:15
 You may be easily distracted (ooh, shiny!) or quickly bored, but at some point you will want to show off your place to a girl, boy, your parents, or maybe a new guild member. Come discuss tips and tricks for having and maintaining livable space by creating organizing and housekeeping systems that will keep your house from smelling like feet, without cutting into your WoW time too much.
KT Pinto (mod), Bonnie Barlow, Hillary Sherwood, David Larochelle, Jennifer Hunter


The Roots of Horror: Writing What Scares Us        Room: Bulfinch             Sun 2:30 PM 01:15
 How does one write something which truly scares or disturbs the reader? What do you draw upon to create a visceral reaction both in yourself and your audience? There are the usual fears of death, loss of a loved one, disease etc.; what else is there? How does what scares us define us?
 Hildy Silverman, Lila Garrott, Deb Eskie, KT Pinto, Trisha Wooldridge

Your Kink is OK!       Room: Douglas             Sun 10:00 PM 01:15
 Description No matter how outlandish someone's proclivities are, there are still things that they will find freaky about other people. Why is it that some who engage in one unusual behavior look down on another? We'll discuss various activities and maybe discover that "those people" aren't quite as freaky as you might have thought before. 18+ only.
David C Kaplowitz (mod), Meredith Schwartz, KT Pinto, Ken Kingsgrave-Ernstein

Shame on Slut-Shaming       Room: Bulfinch             Mon 1:00 PM 01:15
 Description Slut-shaming is the act of making a woman feel guilty or inferior for engaging in sexual behaviors that deviate from the norm, failing to uphold gender expectations, dressing in sexually provocative ways, requiring access to birth control, or even for being sexually assaulted or raped. What are the psychological and sociological causes of slut-shaming? What can be done to change people's attitudes?
Suford Lewis (mod), Meredith Schwartz, KT Pinto, Crystal Huff, Stephanie Clarkson

Dream Weaver

I had a weird dream last night.
I was hanging out with a bunch of friends, but I kept feeling that someone was missing from the group.
I kept looking around, but I couldn't find who I was looking for.
Suddenly Craig grabbed my elbow. "Let's go another route."
We went through an alley and some narrow streets (it reminded me of the New Dorp area in hindsight, but wasn't), through some woods, and wound up on a beach.
There were a lot of people there in sweaters and jeans, some playing volleyball, others running with dogs or walking with friends.
And then I spotted someone I haven't thought about in quite some time. I was actually shocked that he was there.
He spotted me and Craig and quickly came over to chat.
Craig winked at me and walked away as he pulled me into a very comfortable hug. "Told you so..."