Missoula's Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention

AM Scott

MisCon 40 Attending Professional

After twenty years in US Air Force space operations, AM now operates a laptop, trading in real satellites for fictional spaceships in the Folding Space Universe. Start with Lightwave: Nexus Station or Lightwave: Clocker.

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Scheduled Panels and Games:

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(Tentative)

• Fri Noon - 12:50 PM, Indie by Choice: Publishing Without Compromise, Great Hall 1
  Panelists: Jessica Brawner, Katie Cross, GS Jennsen, AM Scott, Matthew Yetter

  More authors than ever are choosing the independent path—but what does it take to produce professional-quality work without traditional publishing? This panel explores the realities of indie publishing, from production to distribution to maintaining high standards.

• Fri 1:00 - 1:50 PM, Informal Author Meet & Greet: Speedfriending Edition, Dragon Pavilion
  Moderator: Justin Barba; Panelists: Justin Barba, Jessica Brawner, C E Chester, Stoney Compton, Katie Cross, Laramie Dean, Jayel Draco, Manny Frishberg, James Glass, Lynsey Griswold (Lynsey G), Rhiannon Held, GS Jennsen, Esther Jones, Frog Jones, Sanan Kolva, Tess Langston, Todd Lockwood, Joseph Malik, Tod McCoy, Danith McPherson, Theresa Miller, Gwendolyn Nix, AM Scott, Steven L Sears, D.L. Solum, Jeff Sturgeon, Patrick Swenson: Fairwood Press, Hunter Kay Wallace, Dean Wells, Danica Winters, Jim Wright (Stonekettle), Matthew Yetter

  If you want to get to know some of MisCon 40's writers/editors, this is the place for you! It's like speed dating, but without the romance. We'll provide lists of question prompts to help break the ice (though you can ask whatever you want), split everyone into pairs, and run quick 3 to 5-minute rounds before rotating to a new conversation partner. Come swap stories, talk art, movies, anime, pop culture, and make a new connection.

• Fri 2:00 - 2:50 PM, What is Your Why?, Great Hall 2
  Panelists: Esther Jones, Gwendolyn Nix, AM Scott, Dean Wells

  The reason creatives do what they do provides a valuable insight not only into themselves, but also the underlying strength of their work. Panelists will discuss their “why” and how you can tap into this for your own development.

• Break Fri 2:50 - Fri 4:00
• Fri 4:00 - 4:50 PM, Magic System Design, Great Hall 3
  Panelists: Manny Frishberg, Rhiannon Held, AM Scott, Matthew Yetter

  Magic is a cornerstone of fantasy, but what is a magic system? Join our panelists as we delve into the workings of magic, discuss examples, and provide insights into balancing magic with world and plot elements.

• Break Fri 4:50 - Sat 2:00
• Sat 2:00 - 2:50 PM, Building a Story on the Fly, Dungeon
  Moderator: Sanan Kolva; Panelists: Sanan Kolva, Cheyenna Krone, Gwendolyn Nix, AM Scott, Steven L Sears

  Your page is blank. Even worse, your map is blank: no lands, no plants, no buildings, no industry, and not a single inhabitant in your world, let alone a culture. So how do you create a story? The panelists will ask questions, the audience will lend a hand giving answers and sharing ideas. Andy will make it all visual, and together we will give shape to a world. No blocking, no wimping, but laughter is encouraged as we show that the blank space is not empty: it's full of potential