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Posted on May 28, 2009 - by Monica Valentinelli

WisCon: the Recap


Billed as a feminist science fiction convention, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I walked through the doors to WisCon for the first time. Held at the Concourse hotel in Madison, this was — by far — the best organized event I’ve ever attended. (This includes both the gaming-related and business events I’ve [...]

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Posted on March 24, 2009 - by Monica Valentinelli

Visit Me at OddCon During These Panels


From April 24th through the 26th, I will be appearing at Odyssey Con 2009, a small science fiction and fantasy convention held here in Madison, Wisconsin. This will be the first convention I’ll be speaking at this year, and I’ve taken on quite a few panels in order to share my thoughts with you and [...]

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Posted on May 21, 2008 - by Monica Valentinelli

WisCon Schedule, Prince Caspian and Memorial Day Sunshine!


I’m happy to report that for the first time I will be attending WisCon, a feminist science fiction convention at the Madison Concourse hotel. Please note that I will be there as an attendee, and not as a panelist or a speaker. Due to writing and life commitments, I will be there on Saturday and [...]

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Posted on February 20, 2008 - by Monica Valentinelli

Lunar Eclipse in Madison, Wisconsin


Like many Madisonians I ventured out in the cold, winter night to watch the lunar eclipse and try to take a few pictures with my digital camera. It’s still occurring, up in the sky behind me, but you can get a sense for how cold it was outside by the ice-covered tree you see here.
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Posted on February 11, 2008 - by Monica Valentinelli

Winter Got you Down? Things to do in Madison to Cheer You Up!


Well, the snow has been really intense this year and as several of my friends have pointed out — it’s been a long winter. Yes, we probably were due for one and with all this cold and wintry weather, the upside is that it has to be great for the farmers. I’m very much looking [...]

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