Missoula's Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

Brenda Carre

MisCon 38 Attending Professional

Brenda Carre writes stories with heart that stretch the imagination into the realm of the romantic, the weird and the funny. She has over 40 published works of short fiction. Some can be found in the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Pulphouse Fiction Magazine, Pulp Literature Magazine, Fiction River Anthologies, and elsewhere. Her debut adventure fantasy Gret of Roon launches in Fall 2023. sign up for Brenda's newsletter here at www.brendacarre.com or follow her author page on facebook here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086982381547

Web site: http://www.brendacarre.com/

Scheduled Panels and Presentations:

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(Tentative)

• Fri 2:00 - 2:50 PM, What's in a Name?, Monster Tent (2)
  Moderator: Brenda Carre; Panelists: Brenda Carre, Katie Cross, Meradeth Houston, Frog Jones, Danica Winters

  What's in a name? Mustafar. K'n-yan. Galadriel. Harry. Drek. Aziraphale. Boba (like the tea or the Fett?). Ghoblin. What about Renesmee Cullen? Is that even a name? Let's discuss names and how they affect our worldbuilding, cultures, and the stories themselves.

• Break Fri 2:50 - Fri 4:00
• Fri 4:00 - 4:50 PM, Crafting Starts (Writing 201), Rocket Tent (3)
  Moderator: G.R. Theron; Panelists: Carol Berg, Brenda Carre, G.R. Theron, Dean Wells

  Dive into the unique elements that define the beginning of stories. Our authors will guide you in identifying these crucial components and demonstrate practical ways to apply them to your own work.

• Break Fri 4:50 - Sat Noon
• Sat Noon - 12:50 PM, Crafting Compelling Middles (Writing 202), Dragon Pavilion (1)
  Moderator: G.R. Theron; Panelists: Carol Berg, Brenda Carre, G.R. Theron, Dean Wells

  You've set the stage, but what comes next? Join our authors in exploring the complexities of the novel middle and how to expand on your story's foundations by analyzing successful examples and how to integrate these insights into your own writing.

• Break Sat 12:50 - Sat 4:00
• Sat 4:00 - 5:50 PM, Northwest Speculative Reading Series: MisCon Version, Yellowstone
  Moderator: G.R. Theron; Panelists: Brenda Carre, Katie Cross, Tod McCoy, Nikki Rossignol McCoy, G.R. Theron, Hunter Wallace, Dean Wells

  Join Northwest Speculative, a regional SF/F reading series, to engage with a dynamic group of authors for a reading event followed by a period of Q&A.

• Break Sat 5:50 - Sun Noon
• Sun Noon - 12:50 PM, Spotlight: Berg, Carre, Spotlight
  Panelists: Carol Berg, Brenda Carre

  Meet a few of our authors, get signatures, and see what they're up to these days.

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• Sun Noon - 12:50 PM, Relating to Characters, Monster Tent (2)
  Moderator: Krista Wallace; Panelists: Brenda Carre, Katie Cross, James Glass, Krista Wallace

  "I don't relate to this character" is often given as an excuse to stop reading a story. But what does it mean? Does it mean we have to have had shared experiences? Honestly, do we need to "relate" to every character? What does it take to make a character "believable?" Is any of this the same as "writing what you know?"

• Break Sun 12:50 - Sun 2:00
• Sun 2:00 - 2:50 PM, Short Story Craft, Monster Tent (2)
  Panelists: Brenda Carre, Julie Frost, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Dean Wells

  Let's discuss short stories. There's a misconception that short fiction is easier to write than longer fiction, but fewer words actually matter more. Let's take a look at how to write (and publish!) short fiction.

• Sun 3:00 - 3:50 PM, Crafting Memorable Ends (Writing 203), Fairy Tent (4)
  Moderator: G.R. Theron; Panelists: Carol Berg, Brenda Carre, G.R. Theron, Dean Wells

  The finale is in sight, and it's time to stick the landing. Discover the art of concluding tales as our authors share their thoughts on impactful endings, the qualities that tie up story and theme threads, and practical ideas to enhance the conclusion of your own work.