My Norwescon schedule

 Looks like I'm going to have a busy day of panels on Friday, and I have a reading Thursday in the early evening--if you any of you guys are going to be there Thursday night, I'd love to have more than one or two people at my reading.  :)

And!  Look!  *two* linguistics panels!  Squee!  (And one of them is even a historical linguistics panel, which is one of my core areas!)

Thursday, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m., Cascade 3
Reading: Kris Millering
The Isthmus Variation, Forthcoming in Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Rated: PG
Kris Millering

ETA: My Clarion West classmate and good friend Randy Henderson will be reading at 6 on Thursday in the same room as me!  Randy is a really funny guy, and the story he's planning to read is awesome.  So if you're coming to my reading, come early and come to his, too!

Friday, 9:00 a.m., Cascade 6
Fictional Linguistics
A linguist discusses how to use existing languages as a model for fantasy or
alien languages. A fascinating look at how what we say (or don't) shapes our
world and how that principle affects alien tongues.
Jake Ballin (M), Brent Kellmer, John M. Lawler, Kris Millering

Friday, 4:00 p.m., Cascade 10
Geek Parents
All 'lol virgin nerd' comments aside, there are a lot of geek/nerd parents
in the world, and among the numerous other concerns that face them, they
must confront some tough questions only nerds would know. How early should
you involve your kids in your geeky activities? When do you start exposing
them to fantasy literature and know they will understand the nuances of
fiction? How do you balance gaming with child rearing? Are there activities
that you both can enjoy that's fun and educational? This will be a very
discussion heavy panel, so come in with your ideas!
Michelle Lyons, Kris Millering, Dierdre Phoenix, Steve Savitzky, Leon J.
West

Friday, 5:00 p.m., Evergreen 1
Language Fossils
Language evolves, leaving a trail of outmoded words and expressions behind
it leading back to the past. How does language evolve and why?
John M. Lawler, Kris Millering, David R. Silas

Friday, 10:00 p.m., Cascade 6
Vampire World-Building
Vampires in a Charlaine Harris' book can't handle daylight. Stephanie Myers'
vampires can. It all depends on the writer who creates the rules. Are there
any universal vampire rules that writers must follow? Writers discuss
vampire world-building and culture, including vampire mythology from other
countries.
Kris Millering (M), Adrian Phoenix, Jeanne C. Stein, Saje Williams