When running a conference, there’s a lot more to it than simply booking a hotel and a few meeting rooms. A well-run convention provides a great many things beyond a location. Obviously, programming is a huge concern. I touched on this in another post, but just knowing how many of Read more…
I live in a major metropolitan area (with three more within a few hours’ drive), but it’s no New York City. Our airport (AUS) is the 35th busiest in the US, which is something- but travel here will still likely be more expensive and difficult than to Las Vegas or Read more…
Hearthingstone is still nebulous- quasi-real in the way of things half-remembered, half-imagined. Part of the process of planning a convention is to more thoroughly lay out what you want it to be (or become). This is critical for scope and scale issues, such as locations and dates. For instance, if Read more…
We are being moved. Traditions long recondite are emerging into the polytheistic landscape- familial faiths, circles and hearths who practiced quietly for many years, aging shamans and spiritworkers called alone to their paths… We are not ready. As these formerly hidden servants of the Gods reach out, monotheism and its Read more…