This was the first year in a very long time that MidSouthCon has used a new hotel as its venue. While, I am positive that there were many rough spots that will need to be ironed out by both the hotel and convention staff, I have to say that I truly enjoyed this new venue. The dealer room was spacious and very well run by its manager, Stuart. The Kerlak staff had a marvelous time.
As for me, I very nearly didn't make it this year due to illness. With the aid of wonderful people and $550.00 worth of antibiotics, I managed to squeak by. In spite of feeling like warmed over death, I had a great time. I would like to thank everyone I met for being so nice and involved in the Con spirit.
Roundtable with Publishers and Editors
9:00 am Saturday
Ann VanderMeer, Jackie Gamber, Bill Snodgrass, Marty Halpern, & Allan Gilbreath
This panel turned into a spirited discussion with the audience about just does it take to get published. A lot of great advice was given out.
1990 to Today - The New Vampire
11:00 am Saturday
J. F. Lewis, Andrew Fox, Sara Harvey, & Allan Gilbreath
We had a great time discussing the historical and literary history of the vampire. We also had a pretty good time picking on the modern media's version of our favorite fanged characters.
Between Lovecraft and King - Horror in the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
6:00 pm Saturday
J. F. Lewis, Tracy Morris, Linda Donahue, and Allan Gilbreath
A very interesting look at the pulp horror during the heyday of dime store novels and B movies.
Small Fish in Big Pond
10:00 am Sunday
Bill Snodgrass, Dan Gamber, Jackie Gamber, Stephanie Osbourn, Selina Rosen, and Allan Gilbreath
An unflinching look at what it means to be in the small press publishing business.
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night
2:00 pm Sunday
Jackie Gamber, Kimberly Richardson, Cullen Johnson, Stephanie Osborn, Kat Hibpshman, Jeff VanderMeer, Salina Rosen, and Allan Gilbreath
Hapless writers attempt to create an impromptu story based on the "index card" submissions for the Con attendees. We were lucky to escape with our lives. Who knew laughter could be fatal?