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***
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***
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