Elohimfest 4?

Post by **wayfriend** » Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:41 pm

Jenn,
You didn't come in 2007 when I was there.
And when you were there in 2011, I wasn't.

Everything that is good and just demands that you be present for this one!!!

Must 'Third time is the charm' have no meaning in this world?

I can summon you if I have to ...

Be true, Cameraman
Answer the call

Post by **aliantha** » Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:12 pm

Jenn, Omaha's on the way between DC and ABQ. So if you need a ride, let me know.

Post by **sgt.null** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 3:29 am

I need to find a ca$h reserve or I ain't showing up. will be playing the lotto hard.

Post by **Cameraman Jenn** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 6:56 am

OOOH! Road Trip.... That could be fun.

Post by **lorin** » Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:22 pm

Cameraman Jenn wrote:OOOH! Road Trip.... That could be fun.

I would be up for a road trip! ('course that's assuming I'm invited

)

Post by **aliantha** » Sun Oct 06, 2013 3:49 pm

lorin wrote:
Cameraman Jenn wrote:OOOH! Road Trip.... That could be fun.
I would be up for a road trip! ('course that's assuming I'm invited )

Oh please.

Of course you're invited.

Post by **caamora** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 4:00 pm

Elohimfest 4? I was at the first one. I need to be at this one!!!!

I haven't read the entire thread. Date? SRD sighting?

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 4:43 pm

People are saying weekend of June 21st, I think. But SRD has not committed to any date yet.

Post by **danlo** » Thu Oct 24, 2013 5:51 pm

Is has to be that week Tam has to confirm her annual leave by Monday...

Post by **mrsnull** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 7:23 am

Please nail down a date so Sarge and I can make the appropriate plans.

Post by **sgt.null** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 6:55 pm

mrsnull wrote:Please nail down a
time/date/continuum
so the ever so sexy Sarge
and I can make the appropriate plans
for no tell motels along the wayside.

especially since my current captain does
not like handing out vacations like she should.

Post by **Savor Dam** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:43 pm

Ah...another epic trail of utterly (but sweetly) trashed lodgings across the Southwest.

It's been a while since I have reiterated it, but you and Julie are an inspiration.

Website · Post by **Iolanthe** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:16 pm

Definite date, yes please. And how many days? I would like to put this in ink in my new 2014 diary so that I can open it and nonchalantly say "Ah, I shall be in America" when people ask me to do things at that particular time.

Post by **Damelon** » Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:20 pm

Lets just make it so for June 21. I think the chances were slim for a conflict with SRD's schedule.

*edit*

Of course, make sure SRD knows now that this is the plan...

Post by **sgt.null** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:09 am

Savor Dam wrote:Ah...another epic trail of utterly (but sweetly) trashed lodgings across the Southwest.

It's been a while since I have reiterated it, but you and Julie are an inspiration.

we do try.

the stories I could tell.

Post by **dlbpharmd** » Fri Nov 01, 2013 1:27 pm

Damelon wrote:Lets just make it so for June 21. I think the chances were slim for a conflict with SRD's schedule.

*edit*

Of course, make sure SRD knows now that this is the plan...

I'll PM Romeo and ask him to reach out to SRD again, this time with a date in mind, and see if he will commit.

Post by **danlo** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:29 am

A reposting of my report from SRD's booksigning today: YES ELOHIMFEST IS ON for the week of June 23rd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm VERY glad I went too, I have his email and know where he practices karate, but prefer never to bother him, and this may have been his ONLY public appearance post TLD.

Literary Leper:
I asked the last question, 'what lies ahead' and Stephen replied that upon finishing this massive 12 year process he's way too numb to even consider what's next. Then he answered the perennially complex "anti-hero" question quite simply by saying, "If you're reading TLD you know he's finally starting to come around..." He didn't really do a reading but performed a very interesting contrast of 4 of his styles reading the 1st pages of Against All Things Ending, The Real Story, Mythological Beast and The Man Who Fought Alone. Reiterating that he envisions the end of his stories and then works to get there but that it's very important for him to establish distinct styles in order to create particular worlds. He said style and, particularly, pace is a main distinguishing factor. When it came to the Covenant books he said that since he, personally, reads at a slow pace fleshed out descriptions of the Land, events and character's psychological profiles were more important to him than the story itself. But, since he always knew where he was going that impetus and his support system created a mesh that allowed the 'magic' of the prose to come forth.

He said he's still very critical of the works, and in that way will never be truly finished with the Chronicles, but is always amazed with the lyricism that fueled the 'magic' whenever he rereads. Like Tesla, he attributes his gift for lyricism to power outside himself. He told a neat little story about publishing interplay between him and Patricia McKillip, probably the fantasy writer he admires most and is great personal friends with, and cited McKillip as one of the greatest lyrical writers of all time and a constant inspiration. He also mentioned Steve Erikson and Henry James as great stylists in their own right, Erikson with his multiple character styling, in particular.

Post by **farscape** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 3:59 pm

I have never been to an Elohimfest but would like to attend.
Where will the E4 be held, how many days and what nearby hotels would any of you recommend?
As a long time SRD fan, I'm looking forward to meeting him and all of you.

Post by **lorin** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 6:34 pm

danlo wrote:A reposting of my report from SRD's booksigning today: YES ELOHIMFEST IS ON for the week of June 23rd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :

The date is a little confusing. Since the 23rd is on a monday are we talking about that week, the next weekend or the previous weekend?

farscape wrote:I have never been to an Elohimfest but would like to attend.
Where will the E4 be held, how many days and what nearby hotels would any of you recommend?

Last time I stayed at the Staybridge near the airport. It was a fabulous studio with a kitchen. Only 60/night.

Website · Post by **Iolanthe** » Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:54 pm

lorin wrote:
danlo wrote:A reposting of my report from SRD's booksigning today: YES ELOHIMFEST IS ON for the week of June 23rd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :
The date is a little confusing. Since the 23rd is on a monday are we talking about that week, the next weekend or the previous weekend?

Ditto. I have to book planes, find accomodation (Lorin, is the offer of a share still on?), transport etc. etc. The thought terrifies me, but I'm damn well going to do it!! When I've flown before (Dublin once, Portugal once) someone else has done all the bookings. This time I'm going to be on my own. I'm going to need help when I get there.

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