tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91301982944375748192024-03-05T16:50:49.613-08:00It BodesIt Bodes OR Adventures in Discworld: Notes on Discworld events in North America and other Pratchett related news. Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-16556704610992120712016-02-15T14:32:00.002-08:002016-02-16T11:53:33.253-08:00Memories of Sir Terry Pratchett OR So Long I Must Be Going <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I finished closing down the following Facebook pages for these Discworld guilds and groups today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Discworld Dark Clerks </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Discworld Guild of Singers and Musicians </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Discworld Seamstress Guild of North America </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Guild of Alchemists </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">North American <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Discworld Connection - NADWCon </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whi<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">le there was crossover in readership, posts went out to roughly 2,500 Discworld fans. </span>Here is the letter I posted on those sites several weeks ago<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I know some of you wo<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">uld like me to write <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">more about Terry-the-man but to be honest,<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> the loss of such a good, brave and kind person is still<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, for me, </span>to<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">o recent<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. There</span> are - no doubt - <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">pe<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">o<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ple who were closer to him, and <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">who will <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">write about him </span>much better than I could<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> but some day I will post a few of my favorite Terry moments. For now, here is a<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> slice of the work we did on behalf of the fans. Terry always put the fans first, and so did we. </span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dear Discworld friends: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I first met Terry Pratchett in the early
90's, well before he was famous in the U.S. I will always be grateful
that I met him when he was just this nice British guy who came to my
friend's bookstore, because I might have been too wary or too shy back
then to talk to The Writing Rock Star he later became.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Over the years
it has been both my pleasure and my privilege to organize and host DW
events in <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">my friend's</span> honor. <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It began</span> in 2002 when he ask<span class="text_exposed_show">ed
me to throw him a party at <a href="https://sasquan.swoc.us/sasquan/" target="_blank">ConJose</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We had tr<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">em<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">endous support <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">from that con's Co-<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">C</span>hair<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Terry's friend, T<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">om Whitmore<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, and </span></span></span></span></span></span></span>a grand time was had by all. It</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> meant a lot <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">to our team </span></span>when <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Terry</span></span> said it was one of the
best parties he'd ever attended. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In 19<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">98</span></span>, he asked me to to
help organize the first NADWCon which took place in Tempe, AZ in 2009, I was happy to help out with
programming, and to organize the Seamstress Guild's Opening Night Gala
in his honor. Those of us who were lucky enough to share those times
with him will cherish our memories for many years to come. </span></span><br />
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Our Seamstress and other guilds have since been involved with many DW events and
meets, including the Great Discworld Fan Meet last year at Sasquan /
Worldcon 2015. I was happy to serve as the DW Area Head on that ConCom,
and I met many wonderful fans from all around the world as a result. I am dee<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ply <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">inde<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">bted to Laurie Mann, the Progra<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ming Chair for <a href="http://www.sasquan.org/" target="_blank">Sasquan</a>, for her help, advice and support. We could not have done any of this work without her<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. We had a lot of support<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> of others on<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> that t<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">al<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ent-rich, creative ConCom<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and the experience was a great one for our team. </span> </span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My thanks also go out to all those who came to the memorial for Terry at Sasquan and
who shared their stories for our documentary film, <i>The Turtle Moves,</i>
during the course of the con. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I knew Terry for almost 20 years,
and his friendship graced my life. I will
always miss him. I felt it was important to honor his memory in 2015, and to help the fans do so, as well. Now that he is gone, and
we've grieved this loss together, I feel that my work here is done. So
while I look forward to seeing many more generations embrace the books
as the years go on, I will be closing this and other FB pages, and
moving on to other projects. I will keep what Terry taught has me
through both his work and his life as a constant example, and I will
cherish the friends that I have made through Discworld fandom over the
years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I may add on a few notes about the film, et al, before I
shut down these pages for good. In the meantime, please enjoy what we've
posted in past. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Cheers, and Best Wishes, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Denise Connell </span><br />
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P.S If you're wondering what I'm up to next, well <a href="http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit-the-houses/whats-on/birthday-celebrations.html" target="_blank">here's a hint.</a> It
makes sense when you think about it, for who of all people could follow
Terry? <grin></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Art: Tiffany and the Feegles by <a href="http://www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit-the-houses/whats-on/birthday-celebrations.html" target="_blank">Paul Kidby </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P.S. The @nadwcon twitter feed will close down shortly. <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">t</span> will soon reopen under new management. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ple<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ase note: <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My team and I</span> are not associated with <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">the current eff<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ort to organize a <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">North American Discworld convention in</span> 2017<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> in any way<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, shap<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e or form.</span></span></span> If you have questions about that event, ple<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ase contact the organizers direct<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ly. </span></span></span></span></span></span> </span> </span></div>
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-81140270028040209042016-02-03T14:38:00.000-08:002016-02-15T14:39:52.292-08:00NADWCon wishes to thank three very special people - guest post <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Guest Post: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">NADWCON wishes to thank three very special people in
our organization: Denise Connell, Patty Panek and John Kentner . This
team provided extraordinary support for Discworld fans over the years,
and we want to recognize them for their contributions to Discworld
Fandom in North America.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> If you were a volunteer for NADWCON at
Sasquan, you already know Patty. She was the dynamo, making everything
work for the Arts exhibits, organizing the volunteers, helping with the
panels and being generally indispensable. Patty began working on this
project long before anyone made their reservations for Sasquan. She
contacted all the guilds to make sure they were ready for the event. (In
addition, Patty manages several of the guilds!) She gathered materials
and encouraged people during the long preparation period for the Con. We
would not have had an art show without Patty’s efforts. During Sasquan,
she was busy everywhere to keep the volunteers and fans happy and
involved. Patty, we can’t say enough to thank you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> John Kentner
filmed a wonderful tribute to Sir Terry Pratchett and the Dicsworld fans
at Sasquan. Many fans were interviewed for his project there and they
all told wonderful stories. We all know how much Sir Terry has touched
our lives and John worked to put that experience onto film for others to
see and share. The film project has been in the planning stages for
some time now. John was able to secure funding through a Kickstarter
campaign which allowed him to make this marvelous documentary. Thank
you, John for your creativity and drive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> You may have missed
Denise Connell who works quietly and tirelessly behind the scenes to
support NADWCON. She made the connections to have NADWCON collaborate
with Sasquan. As the Discworld Area Head for this Worldcon Denise set up
the Discworld panels and games, gathered films, supported DW events,
and organized Terry's memorial at Sasquan. She also backed John
Kentner’s film efforts with advice and support while wrangling people
for John to interview. She was there for Patty, as well, to help with
background, past experiences and aid. Without Denise, there would not
have been a North American Discworld fan gathering at Sasquan. </span><br />
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Denise is also the founder of the North American Seamstress Guild as
well as the Dark Clerks, and she has a served as a staff member at DW
cons in 2009 (AZ) and 2011 (WI). She has been the NADWCon Board Chair
since 2012. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Thank you to these three wonderful NADWCON volunteers. We literally could not have done it without you.</span><br />
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Thank you, as well, to all the volunteers who served on panels, worked
as costumed docents, helped out with events, and promoted Discworld
fandom at Sasquan / Worldcon 2015. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Thank you, to the various DW guilds on FB who help get the word out and contribute so much to our fun at events. </span><br />
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We would also like to salute the writers like Fran Wald and editors
such as Anne Hoppe who served as panelists and helped make the
discussions of Sir Terry’s world both illuminating and erudite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> We salute you, all, and we think Sir Terry would be proud. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Marilyn Bunzo, <br /> Web Mistress and NADWCon senior staff member and volunteer since 2010.</span></div>
Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-2335500066934787662015-08-13T16:18:00.002-07:002015-08-17T23:53:21.321-07:00Discworld Events at Sasquan / Worldcon 2015 - A Timeline <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here is the <a href="https://sites.grenadine.co/sites/sasquan/en" target="_blank">official, online schedule for Sasquan </a>(which is frequently updated). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The mobile app for this Convention Guide is now in the app stores; the access code is SASQUAN (it is not case sensitive)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/grenadine-event-guide/id886788146?mt=8">https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/grenadine-event-guide/id886788146?mt=8</a></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Please check the official convention schedule for additions and changes. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">WE'RE GONNA MAKE A MOVIE! </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We are happy to announce that <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1686440358/the-turtle-moves-remembering-terry-pratchett" target="_blank">The Turtle Moves: Remembering Terry Pratchett</a> achieved their funding goal, and we will be making this documentary "love letter to Terry Pratchett" at Sasquan, as planned. If you are a Discworld fan and you would like to be interviewed for this film, please contact the director, John Kentner, via the Kickstarter page at the link above. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wednesday - 14:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Headology and Boffo: Character and Cunning on the Discworld </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wednesday - 17:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ook - A Welcome To Discworld Fans </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wednesday - 20:00</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Discworld Pub Quiz </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thursday - 11:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Unseen University - A World Within A World</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thursday - 12:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Terry Pratchett Memorial Panel </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thursday - 14:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nanny Ogg Knees Up - A Discworld Dance </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thursday - 14:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Terry Pratchett for Kids </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thursday - 20:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A Public Reading of Where's My Cow Wherein We Make All The Noises </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Friday - 10:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The YA Discworld Novels and Other Books by Terry Pratchett for Young People </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Friday - 13:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A Night in Ankh-Morpork: City of 1,000 Surprises </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Friday - 16:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How Discworld Changed My Life</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Friday - 1800 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fans of Terry Pratchett Discworld Rendezvous </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Saturday - 12:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Guided Tour of Discworld Exhibit - Please note: Other tours have now been added. Please see online schedule. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Saturday - 12:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Turtle Moves - Discworld in the Roundworld </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Saturday - 13:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Witches, Werewolves, Seamstresses and Soldiers - The Women of Discworld </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Saturday - 16:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Science and Technology of Discworld </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sunday - 10:00 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Heraldry of Discworld for Kids </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Discworld Exhibit </b>- There has been so much excitement about the Discworld Exhibit that we have added more times on for our docent tours. Please check the online schedule for days and times. Stop by any time the exhibit room to view the exhibit, and sign our guest book. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Discworld Games: </b>Stop by the Gaming Room to try the demo version of the new Discworld game CLACKS from Backspindle Games. <b> </b>The BackSpindle game THE WITCHES will be on display in the Discworld Exhibit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Discworld Movies:</b> Please check the convention's Movie Schedule for a list of DW films to be shown at Sasquan. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Discworld Party </b>- The Seamstress Guild has announced that, due to a series of unfortunate events beyond their control, there will be no official Seamstress Guild party at Sasquan. However, many of their members will be there with bustles on, and they have
volunteered to help with the Discworld meets, games, exhibits, panels,
dances and events at this convention. There are quite literally hundreds of parties at a Worldcon, both big and small, so folks won't be lacking for entertainment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Art: <a href="http://elpicaderodeltroll.tumblr.com/post/55872378313/young-gytha-ogg-by-homobernardus" target="_blank">Young Nanny Ogg </a></span></div>
Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-42734408162396466212015-07-26T20:43:00.000-07:002015-07-26T20:45:09.552-07:00The Turtle Moves: Remembering Terry Pratchett - This Documentary Needs YOU <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We've chosen to make a film featuring fan's memories of Sir Terry at Sasquan
/ Worldcon 2015 because he was a popular attendee at Worldcons for many years
and is well known there. This particular worldcon is the site of <i><b>The
Great Discworld Fan Gathering</b></i> and Sasquan is honoring Terry with a
number of panels and events. (1) We have their permission to interview
Terry's fans who are traveling from all over the world to attend, and a
special memorial panel for Terry will be presented on Thursday, August 20th. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1686440358/the-turtle-moves-remembering-terry-pratchett" target="_blank">The Turtle Moves: Remembering Terry Pratchett - Kickstarter Page </a></span><br /> </span><br />
This film is going to be a positive and heartfelt
commemoration, and it is being made by fans, for fans.<br />
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Questions about the film itself should be directed to John Kentner, the director, via the Kickstarter page.<br />
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Please help us get this film made: Share the link to the Kickstarter page with your friends and on your FB and Twitter pages and donate a few dollars if you can. A list of rewards and perks for donors, including a DVD of the film, is available at the Kickstarter page. <br />
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Thank you,<br />
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Dj<br />
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(1) Sasquan / Worldcon 2015 is honoring Sir Terry in a wide variety of
ways, including Discworld themed panels, events, dances, games, fan
meets, exhibits, and more. With 6,000+ attendees it's the easiest (and
cheapest) way to find a lot of Discworld fans from all over the world in
one place.<br />
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-43832000837067697022015-07-18T15:50:00.003-07:002015-07-26T21:30:15.674-07:00July Update on the Discworld Themed Programing & Events at Sasquan / Worldcon 2015 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">Discworld Themed Programing at Sasquan / Worldcon 2015 - Spokene, WA, Aug 19 - 23rd, 2015 </span></span></span></b><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">The Discworld themed programing will include (but is not limited to):</span></span></span><br />
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<b><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">Discworld Games </span></span></span></b><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0"><br /></span></span></span>
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* The new CLACKS game from BackSpindle Games will be shown in the game room and available for play. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0"><br /></span></span></span>
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* THE WITCHES game will be on exhibit </span></span></span><br />
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<b><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">Discworld Events: </span></span></span></b><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* Discworld Discussion Group: How Discworld Changed My Life</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* Discworld Pub Quiz & Pictionary Game </span></span></span><b><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0"><br /></span></span></span></b><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* Discworld </span></span></span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">Rendezvous- A Meet and Greet for Discworld fans </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* Nanny Ogg Knees Up - Spirited Country Dancing sans Hedgehogs </span></span></span><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0"><br /></span></span></span>
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* Public Reading of <i>Where's My Cow</i> Wherein We Make All the Noises </span></span></span><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0"><br /></span></span></span>
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<b><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text24:0">Discworld Exhibit</span></span></span></b><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text24:0">An introduction to the Discworld novels for the uninitiated, with extra special fun planned for the fans.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text24:0">The exhibit will include docent tours by Discworld characters and the change to take your photo with some very special items. </span></span></span><br />
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<b><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">Discworld Movies </span></span></span></b><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">We also hope to show some Discworld movies in the convention's movie room (permission pending) </span></span></span><br />
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<b><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">Discworld Themed Panels: </span></span></span></b><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">(These include but are not limited to) </span></span></span><b><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0"><br /></span></span></span></b><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* Discworld on the Roundworld - A Q&A with Anne Hoppe (Terry's American YA Editor since 2001) and others. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* Headology & Boffo: Character and Cunning on the Discworld </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* A Night in Ankh Morpork, City of 1,000 Surprises </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* Terry Pratchett's Books for Young People</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* Terry Pratchett Memorial Panel- Join us to hear and share stories about STP </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* Unseen University: A World Within the Discworld, </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text4:0">* Women of Discworld</span></span></span><br />
<span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text12:0"></span><br data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text39:0" />
<span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text40:0"></span><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text44:0"><b>Add to this all the fun of a Worldcon</b>—meet fellow Discworld and science fiction/fantasy fans from all over the globe, attend program sessions and workshops with authors, see the Hugo Awards ceremony, participate in the Masquerade, and more, all in the setting of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.</span><br data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text45:0" /><br data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text47:0" /><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text48:0">See </span><a data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$range0:0" href="http://sasquan.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sasquan.org</a><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text1:0:$text0:0"> for Sasquan convention membership and registration details. </span></span></span><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text1:0:$text0:0"> </span><br data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text1:0:$text1:0" /><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text1:0:$text2:0">Follow our Discworld at Sasquan updates in</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text1:0:$text2:0">* The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NADWCon" target="_blank">North American Discworld Connection Facebook page</a>. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text1:0:$text2:0">* Our <a href="https://twitter.com/nadwcon" target="_blank">NADWCon Twitter page </a></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text1:0:$text2:0">* The <a href="http://www.nadwcon.org/" target="_blank">North American Discworld Connection Website</a> </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text1:0:$text2:0">* the <a href="http://www.discworldmonthly.co.uk/" target="_blank">Discworld Monthly</a> </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text1:0:$text2:0">and on this blog. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text1:0:$text2:0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$text0:0:$text40:0"><b>Discworld Fan Volunteers Welcome !</b>—We
need your help to make this the best event for Discworld fans that we
can. Email us at volunteer@sasquan.org and let us know you’d like to
help with Discworld at Sasquan!</span> </span><br data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$end:0:$text1:0" /><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$end:0:$text4:0"> </span></span></span><br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".1q.$mid=11436922255763=242c42a26fd505c4282.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$end:0:$text4:0">5,000 people are coming to one heck of a party; we hope to see you there. </span></span></span><br />
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-41769380077154931112015-04-29T06:00:00.000-07:002015-04-29T06:00:02.210-07:00A million to one chance <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There is a million to one chance that we might, just possibly, if
the stars align, be able to announce that some very special Discworld
guests will be joining us at Sasquan / Worldcon 2015.<br />
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To say any more at this time would
bring me to the attention of the Assassin's Guild.<br />
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Stay tuned. </div>
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-7183362801369438652015-04-28T12:48:00.002-07:002015-04-28T12:48:55.470-07:00Black Hat Day <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today is Sir Terry's birthday and fans around the world are remembering him by wearing black hats and doing nice things for other people.<br />
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This lady gets my vote for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=919409581442431&set=pcb.1611821249062574&type=1&theater" target="_blank">Nicest Thing Done In Terry's Honor Today</a>. <br />
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Here is one of my favorite photos from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1590274791217220/" target="_blank">Black Hat Day page</a> (which has over 1,000 members). <br />
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-71973614611062187922015-04-23T15:44:00.001-07:002015-04-23T15:44:27.684-07:00Some Updates on The Great Discworld Fan Gathering at Sasquan / Worldcon 2015 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Updates on The Great Discworld Fan Gathering at Sasquan: </div>
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There
is a lot of work going on behind the scenes regarding Discworld
programing and events for Sasquan / Worldcon 2015 but much of it is a surprise, at
least for now. But here is what I <i>can</i> tell you: </div>
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Sasquan is making ribbons for DW fans to wear on their badges so they
can find one another. These will be purple and will say, "Ook". </div>
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(Traditionally, the Seamstress Guild makes up their own ribbons which have their motto: <span class="yiv9124493371" id="yiv9124493371yui_3_16_0_1_1429815732677_16094"><i>Nil Volupti sine lucre</i>. The guild will give these out at the parties they're hosting at Sasquan.) </span></div>
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In addition to all the great
experiences offered by a Worldcon, Sasquan will be hosting Discworld
programming, events, a Discworld exhibit, guild meetups, and our
fabulous Seamstress Guild parties.<br />
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Here are the Sasquan Membership Maps (along with facts and figures) for those attending Sasquan / WorldCon 2015. <br />
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recently started an informal group called <i>Just Us</i>. These are Discworld
fans who perform random acts of kindness at conventions and other
events. We'll have more on this movement and what it might mean at
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Art: <b>Marc Simonetti</b>. This is a piece he painted after Terry passed. <a href="http://art.marcsimonetti.com/127814/1270280/illustration/sir-terry-pratchett-s-discworld" target="_blank">His work for the Discworld is here.</a> </div>
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-47715707329224752002015-03-12T11:35:00.000-07:002015-04-23T15:13:54.134-07:00North American Discworld Fans Remember Sir Terry Pratchett <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sad Oook. Sad, sad, Oook. <br />
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I got the call early this morning. I'm still in shock.<br />
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We knew this day was coming, and that our friends / his fans would need someplace they could go to grieve with those who understand the depth of their loss. So some of us have spent the morning posting to the various Discworld pages on Facebook. (1) Each time we post the same sad announcement but we put up a different photo of Himself for each guild. It's important to us that "Terry's people" know they have a welcoming place to go to in order to share their memories. He wasn't just Sir Terry -ing Pratchett to us. He was pterry. Many of us have known him years, some for decades, and we loved the man as much as we loved the work. <br />
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<b>North American Fans are remembering Terry Pratchett today on Twitter and at the North American Discworld Connection Facebook page. You can read their comments here. </b><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bernard-Pearson-The-Cunning-Artificer/1425990717667440" target="_blank">North American Discworld Connection</a><br />
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Our thoughts are with Terry's family and friends today. One of his long time friends, Bernard Pearson AKA The Cunning Artificer, has posted a lovely note on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bernard-Pearson-The-Cunning-Artificer/1425990717667440" target="_blank">his FB page</a> today. </div>
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We will host a remembrance for Terry at <b>The Great Discworld Fan Gathering at <a href="http://sasquan.org/" target="_blank">Sasquan / Worldcon</a></b><a href="http://sasquan.org/" target="_blank"> 2015</a> which takes place in Spokane, WA, August 19th - 23rd.<br />
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<b>Update:</b> There will be a memorial panel to Terry at Sasquan / Worldcon 2015 and we will host many a glass in his name at the Seamstress Guild parties planned for that convention.<br />
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For those who are interested, I am posting some of the best tributes to Terry that I've found on Twitter on <a href="https://twitter.com/itbodes" target="_blank">@ItBodes</a> <br />
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Today, and <a href="http://wiki.lspace.org/mediawiki/Glorious_Revolution" target="_blank"><b>May 25th</b></a> we'll wear the lilac, and I'll be urging Discworld fans to contribute to two of his favorite charities in his honor. These are <br />
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<a href="http://orangutan.org/" target="_blank">Orangutan Foundation</a> <br />
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<a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/charity/alzheimers-research-uk" target="_blank">Alzheimer's Research</a> <br />
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This loss is huge for all of us, and it will take a long time to process. Right now, I just can't imagine a world without him in it. <br />
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In the days and weeks that follow the rest of the world will comment on his books, his profound influence on literature and culture, his courageous activism on a wide variety of fronts, and his many kind and charitable acts. But today we remember the man, and we're all glad that he died in peace, surrounded by friends and family, and with one of his beloved cats by his side. <br />
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Goodbye pterry. We love you. <br />
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<i>RIP SIR TERRY PRATCHETT </i><br />
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<i>It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce that author Sir Terry
Pratchett has died at the age of 66. Fans are welcome and to share
their memories of Terry here today. </i><br />
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<i> Terry faced his Alzheimer's
disease (an 'embuggerance', as he called it) publicly and bravely. Over
the last few years, it was his writing that sustained him. His legacy
will endure. </i><br />
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<i> Our sympathies go out to Terry's family and friends and all those whose lives were touched by this fine man and his wond<span class="text_exposed_show">erful work. </span></i><br />
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Terry passed away in his home, with his cat sleeping on his bed
surrounded by his family on 12th March 2015. Diagnosed with PCA1 in
2007, he battled the progressive disease with his trademark
determination and creativity, and continued to write. He completed his
last book, a new Discworld novel, in the summer of 2014, before
succumbing to the final stages of the disease.</i><br />
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<i> We ask that the family are left undisturbed at this distressing time.</i><br />
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<i> His daughter Rhianna posted these notes on his twitter page: <a href="https://twitter.com/terryandrob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/terryandrob</a></i></div>
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<b>(1) Some of the Discworld Guilds and pages on Facebook </b><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Discworld-Seamstress-Guild-of-North-America/101255973314785" target="_blank">North American Discworld Connection</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bakersguild/" target="_blank">Discworld Guild of Bakers </a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DarkClerks" target="_blank">Discworld Dark Clerks </a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/printersguild/" target="_blank">Discworld Guild of Engravers and Printers </a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Discworld-Guild-of-Singers-and-Musicians/595574050532384" target="_blank">Discworld Guild of Singers and Musicians </a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Discworld-Seamstress-Guild-of-North-America/101255973314785" target="_blank">Discworld Seamstress Guild </a><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GuildofCunningArtificers/" target="_blank">Guild of Cunning Artificers </a> <br />
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and our Discworld friends in the UK and all over the world are at a discussion (?) group known as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/discworldmonthly/" target="_blank">The Discworld Monthly </a><br />
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<b>Update</b>: On a personal note: I would just like to say a heartfelt "Thank you" to Jason Anthony and
the moderators at the Discworld Monthly and other FB pages. Thank you, all, for
making these pages a safe place to share our feelings and memories. And thank
you, Discworld fans, for sharing. <<hugs from
afar> D. <br />
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<b>Art - found at The Discworld Monthly </b><br />
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-37995658821890942392015-01-23T12:25:00.005-08:002015-01-23T12:42:38.499-08:00Update - The Great Discworld Gathering at Sasquan / Worldcon 2015 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The World Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention takes place in Spokane,
Washington on August 19-23, 2015. Known as Sasquan, it will attract over
5,000 Science Fiction and Fantasy fans from all over the world. Among
their ranks will be hundreds, if not thousands, of Discworld enthusiasts.
The organizers of this convention would like to invite all of you to
be a part of the Great Discworld Fan Gathering at Sasquan.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sasquan takes place in Spokane, Washington, a gorgeous area in the Pacific
Northwest. It is on the west coast of the United States, about 4 hours'
drive from Seattle, WA. For more information about this convention, please
visit <a href="http://sasquan.org/">sasquan.org/</a></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Spokane is a great city with an international airport. There is lots
to see and do for individuals and families. For more information about
Spokane, WA, please visit <a href="http://www.visitspokane.com/">www.visitspokane.com/</a></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* The <b>Seamstress Guild</b> (famous for its parties, it has many decorators,
costumers and performers among its members), </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* the <b>Alchemists</b> (our science
minds), </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* the <b>Cunning Artificers</b> (arts & crafts), </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* <b>Discworld Musicians
and Singers</b> (for filking and other fun), </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* <b>Engravers & Printers </b>(our
writers and editors), </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* the <b>Dark Clerks</b> (folks who like to organize both
paper and people behind the scenes), </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* our fabulous <b>Bakers</b> (lovers of food
and drink who may be leading some of our pub crawls), </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* the <b>Witches &
Wizards</b> (cunning women and men who love history, myth, and folklore), </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* various <b>DW Family Groups</b>, </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">* <b>Ze Black Ribboners </b>(DW folks in recovery),
and more.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The North American Seamstress Guild will be hosting its famous <b>parties
</b> at this convention, and a <b>Discworld exhibit</b> will be mounted in the convention's
Exhibition Room. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Discworld fans are invited to submit their art to the
Sasquan <b>Art Show</b>, and costumers should consider entering the famous Worldcon
<b>Costume Masquerade.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Programming and Events departments are working with notable fans
and attendees from around the world to create a fascinating <b>Discworld-themed
track</b> for fans.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Many events will take place at the Spokane Convention Center. Many of
the parties and meets will take place at the historic Davenport Hotel
(see The Davenport Hotel and Tower, Spokane, Wash. - In Photos: America's
Top Historic Hotels at <a href="http://discworldmonthly.co.uk/url/SPO213A">discworldmonthly.co.uk/url/SPO213A</a>
).</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And reservations have just opened for the new Grand Hotel, one of several
hotels (with varying and reasonable rates) all serving this Worldcon.
Sasquan writes that, "The Grand is still under construction, but
will be open in June. It is part of the Davenport Collection, which is
now branded as Marriott. It will be attached to the Spokane Convention
Center (SCC) across the street via a skybridge on the southwest side.
The INB Theater is the closest space in the SCC, where the Masquerade
and Hugos will be held."</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you make reservations, please use the housing bureau software system:
<a href="http://www.visitspokane.com/sasquan">www.visitspokane.com/sasquan</a></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">To follow Sasquan on Facebook, please like their FB page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sasquan">www.facebook.com/sasquan</a></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">To purchase your membership to this event, please visit Sasquan's registration
page: <a href="https://sasquan.swoc.us/sasquan/reg.php">sasquan.swoc.us/sasquan/reg.php</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please note: This is a <b>family-friendly event</b> and there will be a track
for young people. Why not bring the kids?</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's going to be a well-organized convention and one heck of a party.
We hope to see you there.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">D. J. Connell </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">writing for the Great Discworld Fan Gathering at Sasquan </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Oook!</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">P.S. We're hearing that there might also be a <b>Steampunk / Discworld themed dance </b>on the first night of the convention. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">*************</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Art:</b> <i>Tiffany Aching</i> by Paul Kidby www.paulkidby.net. Art poster by Kim White. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is a direct link to the <a href="http://www.discworldmonthly.co.uk/dwm0213.php#S_6" target="_blank">Discworld Monthly Newsletter for January of 2015 </a></span></span><br />
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-73856321441410141042014-08-22T13:27:00.000-07:002014-08-24T15:22:01.255-07:00Updates: Programing for The Great Discworld Fan Meet At Sasquan<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: small;">Greetings all,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">We've been in touch with Sasquan (WorldCon 2015) about the Discworld
panels we'd like to see offered there for <b><span style="color: purple;">The Great Discworld Fan Gathering</span></b> at
that convention. We have suggested, among others, the ever popular
NADWCon panels titled "The Science of Discworld" and "The Tech of
Discworld", "The Women of Discworld" and "Folklore, World Myths, Ancient Legends and The Discworld".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">We can and will suggest the names of interesting people (many of them folks you might know from previous NADWCons)
for these panels and events AND we are always looking for new people who can add to our sum of Discworld knowledge. So don't be shy, step up and offer your skills. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Over the next few months we will be working closely with the Chair of Events and the Chair of Programming for Sasquan. We will gather names and recommend folks for *every* Discworld panel and event until May 1st, 2015 (which is the programming cut off date). If you wish to be included on a panel - or want to suggest some good ideas - please use the <b><i>Sasquan Program Idea form</i></b>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://sasquan.org/program/idea-form/" target="_blank"><b>http://sasquan.org/program/idea-form/ </b></a></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is what you will see: </span></div>
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SASQUAN PROGRAM IDEA FORM: </div>
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Have an idea for Events or Program? Drop us an E-mail. We’re eager to hear what you’ve liked at conventions.<br />
<br />
Worldcons are always interested in ways to innovate new kinds of
Program and Events. Currently, we have panels, videos, dances, parties,
workshops, contests, game shows, concerts, Masquerade, Hugo Awards
Ceremony, readings, autographings… Over the last few years, a film
festival and Strolling with the Stars have been added to the Worldcon
schedule. Between now and September 1, 2014, we’d like to get con
attendees to think a little about new types of Program or Events we
could add.<br />
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We’re also looking for new topics and panelists for Program, and can take topic/panelist suggestions until May 1, 2015.<br />
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This idea form can help you reflect on what you’ve liked about recent
conventions, and what you’d like to see Sasquan try to do in 2015.<br />
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<b>TO FILL OUT THIS FORM, PLEASE GO TO THIS LINK: </b>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Your Name</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If You've Attended a Recent Worldcon, What's the One Change You'd Like to See for Sasquan Events or Program?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">What's the Optimal Length for a Panel? </span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><input name="optimal-panel-length" type="radio" value="60" /> 60 minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><input name="optimal-panel-length" type="radio" value="90" /> 90 minutes </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Suggest a New Type of Event or Program</span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><textarea cols="80" name="new-type" rows="2" style="height: 51px; width: 461px;"></textarea></span>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Suggest an Idea for a Panel Topic</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Thank you,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">Dj Connell </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Chair, The Great Discworld Gathering at Sasquan</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Chair, NADWCon Steering Committee</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Founder, Seamstress Guild of North America </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Co-Founder, Dark Clerks of North America </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Blah, blah, blah, Ginger</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">Art: Death Playing Guitar by Paul Kidby www.paulkidby.net</span></div>
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-24029007750913057352014-07-30T05:30:00.000-07:002014-07-30T05:30:02.475-07:00We R Igors - 2015 Discworld Calendar <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Good news: The new Discworld Calendars, from Gollancz will be available from <a href="http://www.discworldemporium.com/" target="_blank">The Discworld Emporium</a> in August of this year. <br />
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The Discworld Emporium writes:<br />
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As any Igor will tell you, ‘What goeth
around, cometh around’. This excursion into Pratchett’s world of the
Igors has taught us more about anatomy, and indeed ‘re-cycling’, than
one could possibly have wished to know. Regardless, we’re delighted to
share it with you in this little tome. Hopefully it will have you in
thtitcheth!</blockquote>
The <a href="http://www.gollancz.co.uk/2014/04/gollancz-secures-world-rights-to-publish-lavishly-illustrated-diaries-celebrating-sir-terry-pratchetts-discworld/" target="_blank">Gollancz announcement </a>states that <br />
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The Discworld Diary 2015 is the most lavishly illustrated Discworld
diary Gollancz has ever produced – full-colour throughout for the first
time – and is published in hardback on the 21 August 2014. </blockquote>
<br />
Time to do some Hogswatch shopping ....<br />
<br />
Enjoy,<br />
<br />
D. </div>
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Programming for The Great Discworld Fan Gathering at Sasquan in 2015<br />
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As many of you know, the World Science Fiction and
Fantasy Convention takes place in London in 2014. In 2015, it will be
in the U.S. and it's called Sasquan. There is going to be a <b><i>Great
Discworld Fan Gathering at Sasquan in August of 2015</i></b>.<br />
<br />
Sasquan has asked
us to offer Discworld and other programing ideas for this WorldCon,
which will host 5,000 or more attendees from all over the U.S., Canada
and the world. If you wish to offer DW or other programing ideas, here
is the form to use: <a href="http://sasquan.org/program/idea-form/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sasquan.org/program/idea-form/</a><br />
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You don't have to buy a membership in order to give suggestions. If you
have been to a NADWCon or other DW con please let them know what these
cons offered that you enjoyed. (Excepting Terry and Rob, of course, as
they can't make it). We know you folks have many skills, a lot of
experience, and a wealth of ideas, and now would be a a great time to
share these.<br />
<br />
Sasquan takes place in Spokane, WA., a gorgeous area in the Pacific
Northwest. It is on the west coast of the United States, about 4 hours
drive from Seattle, WA. For more information about this convention,
please visit <a href="http://sasquan.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sasquan.org/</a><br />
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Spokane is a great city with an international airport. For more information about Spokane, WA, please visit <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.visitspokane.com%2F&h=5AQGueRvo&enc=AZOhkH7gruMtXU6qhyZJaxULuYjYPPWRBKIjPLQt1aOfsyxJInW7zRC2THgZOSqw6vc5NTwyzizD1DcP2FhSMnH3lH0-1VQth0MmGnIUnjn_5VmqEXgr2ElHpHsaIIi0EJQo8rq7UGXaZfNvMRporDBvfDuxXm4r8dLjPtT1Qqu2sw&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.visitspokane.com/</a><br />
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Various North American Discworld Guilds will be joining us in
organizing and hosting DW fan events and these include:<br />
<br />
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<i>The Seamstress
Guild</i> (famous for it's parties, it has many decorators, costumers and
performers among it's members), <i>the Cunning Artificers</i> (arts &
crafts), Musicians (all kinds), <i>Printers & Engravers</i> (our writers
and editors), t<i>he Dark Clerks</i> (folks who like to organize both paper and
people behind the scenes), our fabulous <i>Bakers</i> (lovers of food and
drink who may be leading some of our pub crawls),<i> the Witches &
Wizards </i>(cunning men and women who love history, myth and folklore), <i>the
Librarians</i> (DW book lovers and knowers who often run the DW pub
quizes), the various <i>DW Family Groups</i>, <i>the Black Ribboners</i> (DW folks in
recovery), and more. </blockquote>
<br />
We hope to see you there,<br />
<br />
Dj <br />
Chair, Discworld Fan Gathering at Sasquan 2015 <br />
Founder, Discworld Seamstress Guild of North America, Est 2001<br />
@ItBodes on twitter <br />
Yada, yada, yada, Ginger <br />
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Art: Dragons by Paul Kidby, www.paulkidby.net - used with permission </div>
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-85967756101867895052014-04-14T13:57:00.000-07:002014-07-11T20:44:02.066-07:00Announcing the Dates and Location for the North American Discworld Gathering in 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">There are two things you need to know before we announce the location of the 2015 North American Discworld </span><b><i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>G</i>athering:</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Your best chance of seeing Sir Terry in person is to attend the</span><a href="http://www.dwcon.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">International Discworld Convention in 2014</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> in Manchester, England, August 8-11, 2014. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We've been discussing dates for this event that ranged from late summer to early fall because we did not wish to compete with our friends at</span><a href="http://www.norwescon.org/%20" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Norwescon</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">; a fantasy and science fiction convention that takes place in Seattle every Spring. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">An experienced, fun-loving, and collaborative core group of volunteers was deeply engaged in planning when </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">WorldCon, Inc. announced that</span><a href="http://www.visitspokane.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Spokane, WA</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> had won the 2015 bid for the </span><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">World Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention</span></b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>.</b> This meant that most of the talent and volunteers on the west coast would now focus their time, resources and attention on that event. Add to this the fact that many of our NADWCon attendees also go to Worldcon; we cannot ask them to fly out to the same location twice in one year. <span style="color: #274e13;"> </span></span><br />
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The Planning Committee is in touch with the organizers of Sasquan. Our job now is to support this large, international convention, and make sure that our Discworld friends have fun while they're there. Our first question to Sasquan was, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"How can we help?".</span></div>
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The North American Discworld Guilds</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> are on board, including the Seamstress Guild (extroverted, costume loving party givers) led by their talented Director Missy Hayes. (2) Also with us are the the Dark Clerks (highly organized folks who like to run things backstage), the Printers and Engravers (writers and editors), the Cunning Artificers (arts and crafts), along with musicians, various family groups, and other North American guilds to be named later.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">(1) </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">NADWCon 2009</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> (the very first NADWCon) was well organized, well attended, great fun, and nicely profitable. The majority of those profits (money raised through ticket and merchandise sales, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">not including</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> the funds raised for Terry's two charities) were kept by our Arizona hosts,</span><a href="http://www.leprecon.org/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Leprecon, Inc</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. We understand that some seed money was given to one of the NADWCon co-founders, and we believe that she made these funds available to NADWCon 2011 (for which she served as a senior staff member).</span></div>
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-12083298831578084762014-04-13T16:15:00.002-07:002014-04-13T16:19:03.429-07:00Clues as to the location of the 2015 Discworld Event <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We've been giving out clues as to the location of the 2015 Discworld event on the official <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NADWCon?ref=hl" target="_blank">NADWCon Facebook page</a>: <br />
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The <b>Death Coffee Grinder</b> (seen below) was Hint #1 as to the location of the 2015 Discworld event. Fans have since had a lot of fun guessing in the comments section. <br />
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The art at the top of this page was hint #2. It gave an idea as to location and time of year. Oddly enough, some people seem focused on the lighthouse on the left hand side. One clever duck looked up the artist, and found out that the title of this piece is <b>Sasquatch Summer</b>. <br />
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Well done.<br />
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Dj<br />
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We haven't been able to post the event information until just recently. Nor could we say why that was. Understandably, the Discworld fans are anxious to know more, and they want to be able to make plans. These notes below were posted at the FB and Twitter pages earlier in the month. <br />
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<u>This note was posted to the NADWCon Facebook page on April 5th: </u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpP_MeF9WS3B0RZ4Wf3XFzgxFrFdr_RPfytfyfwVIb8lqMQohItP3yKIsv2k6E1VpqXUQ2ttqqqUKEI9UllxtW-NjYWSjo2t7uaUozXufzhBnUewr787MrTY3L6_EW3Nmr2h8he3m_EA/s1600/10015050_591042144325567_1800806194_n.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtpP_MeF9WS3B0RZ4Wf3XFzgxFrFdr_RPfytfyfwVIb8lqMQohItP3yKIsv2k6E1VpqXUQ2ttqqqUKEI9UllxtW-NjYWSjo2t7uaUozXufzhBnUewr787MrTY3L6_EW3Nmr2h8he3m_EA/s320/10015050_591042144325567_1800806194_n.jpg" /></a><br />
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<span class="userContent">Things You Should Know: Events outside our
control have made it impossible for us to comment on plans for 2015
until just recently. (Work has been going on behind the scenes for the
last nine months and we have been communicating with the <span class="text_exposed_show">fans via social media.) The official announcement is planned for April of 2014.<br /> <br />
PLEASE NOTE: It is not possible to book a hotel room at the event site
until later in the year. We promise to make our announcement in time to
give potential attendees well over a year to plan. <br /> <br /> We have
taken contact info from all those who have volunteered to help thus far,
and we are very grateful for everyone's enthusiastic support and
patience.</span></span><br />
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<u>This note was posted to NADWCon FB page on April 9th: </u><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Hi
folks. We'd like to thank you all again for your patience and support.
As we've said, we had hoped to make our 2015 announcement back in
January but events outside of our control made that impossible. As we
speak, the Planning Committee is working to solve problems that are none
of their making. PLEASE NOTE: If it weren't for these folks, there
wouldn't *be* a North American Discworld event in<span class="text_exposed_show">
2015. So please continue to be patient, and please also keep in mind
that these people are Discworld fans just like everyone here. Each of
them is a volunteer who is working diligently for the benefit of all the
Discworld fans in North America. They will receive nothing but your
thanks in return for the many hundreds of hours worth of work they put
in before, during and after this event. <br /> <br /> Regards, and Happy Spring to all here.</span></span> <br />
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(<i>Lots of really nice comments came in, especially after we made that last announcement - I heart Discworld fans</i>)<br />
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-49961240182862392222013-11-24T15:54:00.001-08:002013-11-24T15:56:25.229-08:00Happy 30th Birthday to the Discworld! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was on this day, 30 years ago that the <a href="http://www.teoti.com/books-poetry/128634-happy-30th-birthday-discworld.html" target="_blank">first Discworld novel</a>, <i>The Color of Magic</i>, was published.<br />
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And now, a young Gytha Ogg will sing us a song in honor of the occasion. <br />
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anda 1 ... anda 2 (Hop it, people, we're giving you time to run!) and .....<br />
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-27445457168302468122013-08-05T12:27:00.000-07:002013-08-05T13:01:30.931-07:00Whither NADWCon? Announcements & News re NADWCon 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent"> A lot of people are asking us about NADWCon 2015. Here is where news about NADWCon will be announced. </span></span></span></span></span></h5>
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"Like" this Facebook page if you want information on future NADWCon's and any other
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Steering & Bid Committee, AKA The Guild of Chelonavigators, is </span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">re-organizing and I am talking over some new ideas, both with them and with Terry and Rob, as they have the time. Raising Steam is due out this fall so you can imagine how busy the guys are just now. I doubt we'll have a significant announcement about the next con before the end of September or early October. </span></span></span></span></span></h5>
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-71892279160837873192013-07-05T23:46:00.001-07:002013-07-06T00:22:28.704-07:00The All Guilds Party & Fashion Show <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The All Guilds party at NADWCon 2013 is going on as I write. Conceived and organized by Seamstress Guild Director, Missy Hayes* it is both a party and an All Comers Fashion Show. Missy designed this event to allow all the North American Discworld Guilds to shine. All con attendees are welcome. <br />
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I imagine that some great stories and photos will come out of this one: Have fun, folks!<br />
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D.<br />
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* Missy is also the Volunteer Coordinator for this convention. <br />
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-4520050434539724432013-07-05T13:40:00.000-07:002013-07-05T14:23:58.543-07:00Greetings to North American Discworld Fans from Terry & Rob <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello all.<br />
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Long time, no blog. <br />
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Some of you have wondered about the radio silence on my Discworld blog since 10/2012. As you may know, I am not on the Baltimore Con Committee for NADWCon 2013 and the Con Chair felt that it was important that his be the only voice for that convention. In that case, the only decent thing to do was to put the blog on hold while he and the team in Baltimore organized their event. Volunteers started arriving for set up last Tuesday and NADWCon 2013 officially starts today. Best wishes to all involved. <br />
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As many of you now know, Terry and Rob reluctantly announced last Sunday that they are unable to attend. Here is a note regarding their announcement which I published at the various Discworld Facebook guild pages on 7/3, with their permission:<br />
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<b><i>Greetings all, </i></b><br />
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had a lovely, long chat on the phone with Terry and Rob yesterday.
Terry is in good health and he feels great. The writing and polishing
on the new book is going well even with their grueling schedule. (As you
know, they have a number of Discworld and charity related projects in
hand, and they are working day and night l<span class="text_exposed_show">ike
a couple of Golems.) Both guys are very excited and happy about
"Raising Steam". From what I've heard, Terry is in great form, and we
can expect a classic Discworld novel that is bound to become a fan
favorite. <br /> <br /> Both men send their best regards to their American
friends. They are sorry they can't be at NADWCon this year and they
would like to thank the fans for understanding that the publication
schedule had to take precedence. <br /> <br /> Denise Connell<br /> Founder, Seamstress Guild of North America</span></span></span></i></b><br />
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<span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show">I'm afraid that I can't be there, either. Family duties required that I cancel our hotel reservations five months ago. </span></span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"type":45}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show">But I have been working behind the scenes nonstop to help the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Discworld-Seamstress-Guild-of-North-America/101255973314785?ref=hl" target="_blank">Discworld Seamstress Guild</a> and the US <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DarkClerks?ref=hl" target="_blank">Dark Clerks</a> gather volunteers for this convention for two years now, and so I'd like to send out my greetings to Seamstress Guild Director Missy Hayes and all the other great folks who have given their time and their talents for Sir Terry and the fans. </span></span></span><br />
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Close to 400 people (many Discworld fans among 'em) will be gathering in Washington, D.C. this October 12 - 14th for a charming convention <i>"Where reading is not extinct"</i>. It is called <a href="http://www.capclave.org/capclave/capclave12/" target="_blank">Capclave</a>. <br />
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The website describes Capclave as a: <br />
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Small relaxed literary convention with a program that usually
focuses on the short fiction form. Our Guests of Honor and other notable
authors, editors, artists, and fans of the short fiction form will explore
the creation and enjoyment of short fantasy and science fiction genre
stories.
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Past Capclaves have hosted discussions with authors and fans; readings
by authors; a dealer's room with books, magazines, artwork, crafts, and
other science fiction and fantasy related items; exhibits by artists;
space science presentations from NASA; a hospitality suite; room parties;
interesting conversations with other fans and professionals; and a relaxed
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The <b>Washington Science Fiction Association's <a href="http://www.wsfasmallpressaward.org/" target="_blank">Small Press Award short list</a> </b>is now out. The winner of this award will be announced at Capclave.<br />
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I am told Capclave has a very nice line up of stories this year. If you live in the area and love reading, this is one convention you won't want to miss.<br />
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As many of you know, registration for NADWCon 2013 <a href="http://it-bodes.blogspot.com/2012/08/registration-at-nadwcon-temporarily.html" target="_blank">closed down on July 29th.</a> This led to<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGCMv0geNgwl3rbUu_rbLFhctBtV63aEHvioigUzvrs6CtKWAQWpJ9clH0F2d1RaE_8_qmc6IJKTei06y82K3tWgGwhUCIrNIDPt6ddxg_a1pgOFpw5YQM27v4pz1j_reKyoxv1_HZHg/s1600/cosmolavish.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGCMv0geNgwl3rbUu_rbLFhctBtV63aEHvioigUzvrs6CtKWAQWpJ9clH0F2d1RaE_8_qmc6IJKTei06y82K3tWgGwhUCIrNIDPt6ddxg_a1pgOFpw5YQM27v4pz1j_reKyoxv1_HZHg/s400/cosmolavish.jpg" width="400" /></a> rumors at the Chicon7 World Science Fiction and Fantasy convention and elsewhere that this con was not going to happen after all. Happily, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Discworld-Seamstress-Guild-of-North-America/101255973314785" target="_blank">Seamstress Guild</a> was throwing one of their infamous (excuse me) famous <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.294462543994126.67225.101255973314785&type=3" target="_blank">Discworld Parties at Chicon7</a> and they were able to counter those rumors.*<br />
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<b>Missy Hayes</b>, the Director of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Discworld-Seamstress-Guild-of-North-America/101255973314785" target="_blank">North American Seamstress Guild</a>,
as able to take con registrations at Chicon7 by using her smart phone
and paper registration forms. (Seamstress can do it any way that works,
my friends, including going Old School at need).<br />
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put Missy at some personal financial risk, so I would especially like to
thank her and all of her team for throwing such a great party and
supporting the con when the chips were down. Well done, ladies and
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fixed the problem and their on-line registration page is now once again
active. ** </b><br />
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<b>I'm sure that he would want me to thank all of the Discworld fans who've been waiting for months to buy tickets to this con for their patience and support. You folks have been grand. </b></blockquote>
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<a href="https://www.nadwcon.org/signup/membership/register" target="_blank">You can register for NADWCon 2013 via the website.</a> The $88 price will be in effect for a short time only, so if you want the lowest price now is a good time to buy your tickets.<br />
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* I did my own, small bit here for the cause at this blog in order to
keep the fans informed and the Chair posted an update on the NADWCon site in
late September.<br />
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** I waited to announce this because we heard that there were still a flew
glitches as of last night but the their registration page seems to be working well as of
this morning. <br />
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<b>Art</b>: Cards with Discworld images by <a href="http://www.ospreypublishing.com/blog/peter_dennis_continues_his_description_of_life_as_/" target="_blank">Peter Denni</a>s, <a href="http://www.treefroggames.com/collectors-edition#" target="_blank">Ankh-Morpork Board Game</a>, Treefrog Games <br />
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-84420911856007492042012-09-21T12:15:00.001-07:002012-09-21T18:00:52.090-07:00Wearing Purple for Pratchett on Alzheimer's Awareness Day <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today is <a href="http://www.alz.org/wam2012/wam.asp" target="_blank">Alzhemier's Awareness Day</a> and Terry Pratchett reminds us that <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/joepublic/2011/sep/16/dementia-mental-health" target="_blank">People With Dementia Deserve A Hearing</a>. <br />
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Many of us are wearing purple today, putting up purple images like this one on our Facebook and Twitter pages, and posting links to news stories about Alzheimer's. <br />
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That's because many of us know someone who has Alzehimer's or who is caring for a loved one who has it. <br />
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<a href="http://act.alz.org/site/PageServer?pagename=walk_homepage" target="_blank">Pleae donate or help Walk for the cure.</a> Support the cause any you can. <br />
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Thank you,<br />
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Dj <br />
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You can see more of the Seamstress Guild's images by going to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Discworld-Seamstress-Guild-of-North-America/101255973314785?ref=hl" target="_blank">their facebook page.</a><br />
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Alzehimer's research is one of the two NADWCon charities approved by Sir Terry that we support. We hope to see you at the <a href="http://www.nadwcon.org/" target="_blank">North American Discworld Convention</a> in Baltimore in 2013. <br />
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-74918681948402758462012-09-19T16:36:00.001-07:002012-09-19T16:49:34.728-07:00Discworld Fans Celebrate Terry Pratchett On Twitter Today With #ILovePratchett Hashtag<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Dj Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897528161962860572noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9130198294437574819.post-44626103449495776722012-09-17T14:31:00.002-07:002012-10-05T17:31:57.003-07:00Terry Pratchett coming to U.S. for release of Dodger <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Updated October 5th, 2012</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="userContent"><span style="color: red;">Please NOTE! We're thrilled Terry is coming for
events, but he is NOT signing anything on US tour. Please help us help
adoring fans understand that Sir Terry cannot sign things on tour. We
are anxious that no one be disappointed! - Anne Hoppe HarperCollins </span></span></b></span><br />
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Anne Hoppe at Harper Collins writes:<br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">REJOICE! Sir Terry Pratchett comes to the States--NYC and Chicago--mid-October to celebrate the release of DODGER!</span></b></blockquote>
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>Details to follow!</b></span></blockquote>
You can follow Anne via her twitter page:<br />
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Doing the Happy Dance ...<br />
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<b>Update 9/18/2012 Anne has just posted the details. </b><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7;"><b>The inimitable award-winning and New York
Times bestselling author, Sir Terry Pratchett, is touring three US
cities for his newest novel, DODGER!</b></span> <br />
<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Friday, October 12th – New York, NY<br /> New York Comic Con<br /> Unbound Stage Appearance @ 1PM</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;"> Meet & Green @ 5:15PM<br /> ***Note: Must have ticket to New York Comic Con to gain entrance to this event<br /><br /> Saturday, October 13th – New York, NY</span> <span style="color: #674ea7;"><br /> Barnes & Noble Union Square<br /> 2PM EST<br /><br /> Tuesday, October 16th – Chicago, IL</span> <span style="color: #674ea7;"><br /> Pfeiffer Hall Auditorium in Naperville, IL<br /> Hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop <br /> 7PM CST</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Order your copy of DODGER today! </span></b></div>
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Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dodger-Terry-Pratchett/dp/0062009494/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347913670&sr=1-1&keywords=dodger+terry+pratchett" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>Dodger-Terry-Pratchett/dp/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>0062009494/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>qid=1347913670&sr=1-1&keyw<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>ords=dodger+terry+pratchet<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>t</a> </div>
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Barnes & Noble: <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dodger-terry-pratchett/1108621129?ean=9780062009494" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>www.barnesandnoble.com/w/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>dodger-terry-pratchett/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>1108621129?ean=978006200949<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>4</a> </div>
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Books-a-million: <a href="http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Dodger/Terry-Pratchett/9780062009494?id=5479137438710" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>www.booksamillion.com/p/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>Dodger/Terry-Pratchett/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>9780062009494?id=5479137438<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>710</a> </div>
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Indiebound: <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062009494" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.indiebound.org/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>book/9780062009494</a></div>
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