KEVIN HEARNE URSULA VERNON JAMES VAN PELT

Progress Report: #1
Colorado’s Oldest & Best SciFi Literary Convention
October
23-25, 2015
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Denver Tech Center,
7800 E. Tufts Ave.
Author Guests of Honor:
Fantastic
Activities:
 GOH Speeches
 Author
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KEVIN HEARNE
The author of seven novels in the fantasy series, The Iron
Druid Chronicles, and the forthcoming Star Wars novel, Heir
to the Jedi. His novel, Tricked, was on the New York Times'
best seller list. Shattered his first work released in
hardcover, was on the USA Today best sellers list.
KRISTINE
KATHRYN RUSCH
Award-winning author of scifi, fantasy, mystery, romance,
women's fiction and much more. She also writes as Kristine
Grayson and Kris Nelscott. Author of the Fey series, Retrival
Artists, the Diving series and many others.
Artist GOH:
URSULA VERNON
The author and illustrator of Nurk, Digger, Dragonbreath and a
number of other projects. Her work has been nominated for an
Eisner award, "Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition" and a
number of Webcomics Choice Awards.
Toastmaster:
JAMES VAN PELT
Local author, James Van Pelt’s fiction has appeared in
numerous publications, including Analog Science Fiction and
Fact, Asimov's, Realms of Fantasy, and Weird Tales. A finalist
for the 1999 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer.
PLUS over 90 other authors, artists, and speakers
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Autographings
Largest SciFi &
Fantasy Art
Show in Rocky
Mtns.
The Legendary
Critter Crunch
Robotic
Competition
Gaming of all
kinds
Con Suite w/
free drinks &
snacks
Japanese Anime
Special Events
Literacy Auction
CosPlay and
Costuming
Programs
Panel
Discussions
Innovative
Programs
Parties &
Socializing
and much much
more
PROGRAMMING:
PREPARING BEGINS
Vendors/Authors/Publishers—
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Spring has sprung and thoughts are starting to turn to MileHiCon
programming! We have a great lineup of guests for MileHiCon
47 has--authors Kevin Hearne and Kristine Kathryn Rusch, artist
Ursula Vernon, and James Van Pelt as toastmaster, there’s a lot
of talent to draw on.
We are already gathering panel and presentation ideas as well
as proposals for kids and active track programs and workshops.
Meg Ward joins us as kids/active track coordinator this year, and
she plans to have several programs based on our guests of
honor oeuvre. So if you have an idea for either a kid-friendly
item or a hands-on costuming or other workshop suitable for
maker-inclined older fans, shoot us an email to milehiconprogram@hotmail.com
Expect the usual cornucopia of programming, from literary and publishing panels to
science presentations, art programs and
demonstrations, and more. We’re looking
for workshops on costuming, art, and other
hands-on activities for adults and kids
alike.
We’ll be bringing back the Fan Forums (Once Upon a Time?
Orphan Black?), so if you have a favorite show or focused topic
you’d like to suggest, please do so! Program ideas already
turned in for consideration include: Top Ten Horror Films * It
Comes in Pins! When fans Brew * Which Divergence Faction
Would You Be? * Surviving Zombies workshop * Gained in
Translation * What Astronomers See When they Watch Star
Trek * Five Fantasy Worlds That You Wouldn't Want to Visit *
You Always Remember Your First: SF/F or H? * Who Shot First:
A Star Wars Quiz * Creating Kindle Covers That *Aren’t* A Disaster * Ten Mistakes Writers Make … also MHC Meet, Munch &
Mingle, Critter Crunch, Masquerade/Literacy Auction, and more!
Keep an eye on the MileHiCon Facebook page for more ideas,
or send your own ideas to milehiconprogram@hotmail.com and
we’ll see you at the convention!
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will be updated with a lot more details. Thank you for your continued support of MileHiCon gaming.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS!
This year MileHiCon will once again take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel—Denver Tech Center, 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver,
CO. The room rates are single/double = $93/night, triple/quad =
$143/night. Studio Suite = $159/night. Please reserve your room
(s) as early as possible. Go to the Hyatt/MileHiCon passkey
website https://resweb.passkey.com/go/MileHiCon2015 or
call 303-779-1234 to make your reservations and REMEMBER
to tell them you are with MileHiCon to get the convention rates.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS
MileHiCon is proud to host the largest science fiction and fantasy
art show in the Rocky Mountain region. Last year was another
great show and we anticipate the show will be even better this
year. Display panels will be 4’ x 4’ and tables
will be 1.5’ x 6’. Contact Cheryl at
artshow@milehicon.org for pricing and
more information on the art show.
COSPLAY/COSTUME
CONTEST
One of the most fun traditions at MileHiCon is the
Costume Contest. We will again have an excellent
light and sound setup, experienced stage staff, and
all kinds of help for both the experienced and
inexperienced costumers. Look for the Costume
Contest Rules on the MileHiCon website and in future progress reports.
MileHiCon is also looking for filo art for use in
the program book. Good black and white
copies are preferable. Do not send originals,
we will not return them. Please send all filo art
work to info@milehicon.org.
LITERACY AUCTION
DONATIONS NEEDED
GAMING GALA
The round-the-clock Gaming Room is looking for Game Masters
again this year; please email Dustin Hatchett at
colorado_gamer@yahoo.com if you are interested. Allowing
people to learn new games is one of the staples
of the game room; to facilitate this we will have
the “Sharing Shelf” stocked with games that
can be picked up and played anytime during
the weekend. Please reference the gaming
website link on the MileHiCon main page as it
At MileHiCon’s Literacy Auction you can bid on rare books,
autographed books, original artwork, collectibles, SF, fantasy
and horror items generously donated by guests and fans alike.
All proceeds are given to a charity for the purchase of books and
reading education. Every year your donations have been fantastic. Thank you and please keep them coming. If you have
items to donate to the auction, please contact CeCe at
literacyauction@milehicon.org .
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Calling All Mad Scientists and Robot Enthusiasts
entry forms and receive your competitor ribbons. Again,
arrive early.
5) Compete, have fun, and win original trophies
created by sculptor Rod Ford.
Entering the Critter Crunch does not entitle you to a
full MileHiCon membership. Your entrance fee only
entitles you and two assistants to enter the
competition. It does not allow you to attend the rest of
the convention. If you want to attend the rest of the
convention, you will have to purchase your membership at
the registration desk at participant/speaker rates. Family
and/or friends who only want to watch the competition must
purchase at least a Sunday convention membership.
Critter Crunch Competition:
Here’s your chance to show what that gray matter
upstairs can do. For years now you’ve watched and
said, I can make a better critter than that. Well,
now’s the year to show everyone you’re not all hot
air. Start working on that critter NOW!!!
Here’s all you have to do:
1) Read and follow the rules located on the
MileHiCon website, www.milehicon.org. There
may be some changes to the rules, so read them
closely.
2) Build your critter. Your critter will be evaluated prior to
the competition to assure that it stays within all the
specifications listed in the rules. Arrive at least an hour
early.
3) Send in your entry fee (20# division - $7 or 2# division $4) to the MileHiCon address, P.O. Box 487,
Westminster, CO 80036. Entry fees may be paid at the
door; however, they will increase and there is no
guarantee that space will be available in the competition
line-up. Again, arrive early.
4) Be at MileHiCon 47 on October 25, 2015. Check the
MileHiCon website for exact times. You must check-in
at the MileHiCon registration desk to complete your
The 12th Annual MileHiCon
Float-illa Race
Join us at the indoor pool Friday night for a fun competition
and tradition: the MileHiCon Critter Float-illa Race. What
can you do with a milk carton? How fast can you design it
to go? Show up at the pool on Friday and let everyone see
just how inventive and creative you are. Check on the
MileHiCon website for competition rules and updates.
For more information about either of these
competitions, contact John Morse at
crittercrunch@milehicon.org
AUTHORS ROW TABLE
SPACE AVAILABLE
CONSUITE SPONSORSHIPA GOOD IDEA
Authors Row has proven to be a very successful endeavor and
we have decided to continue it this year. Authors Row is a display opportunity for authors and publishers attending MileHiCon.
If you want to participate, request the application from Author’s
Row Coordinator Christine at AuthorsRow@milehicon.org.
You will be sent further instructions on where and when to send
the application and required fees.
MileHiCon ConSuite Sponsorship is an
excellent way to promote your club, shop,
activity, etc. Here’s how it works. You
bring the munchies, host the ConSuite for
two hours and MileHiCon provides the
beverages. While you’re hosting the
room you are free to promote your
organization through fliers, conversation,
activities, etc. Sometimes the best way to
a fan’s heart is through his/her stomach.
So bring your killer nachos, crunchable cookies, or what have
you, to the ConSuite! Contact Tina at
consuite@milehicon.org to reserve your time slot now!
FAN TABLES
Because of the extra space we have available at the hotel, MileHiCon is offering a few tables to fan organizations. These will be
limited so make your reservations early. The table does not
include free memberships to the convention. Please contact
Christine at fantables@milehicon.org.
The AVISTRUM
ACADEMY OF
SORCERY is
Back
MileHiCon is once again proud to announce the
inclusion of THE AVISTRUM ACADEMY OF
SORCERY to the activities available during the
weekend. To attend both MileHiCon and Avistrum events a fee of $60 adult, $38 child for the
weekend will be charged. A limit of 100 sorcery
students may attend Avistrum events, so purchase your memberships today.
The Avistrum Academy of Sorcery is an interac-
tive theatrical experience where YOU become
part of the story! Throughout the weekend the
show will include:
 The Sorting Ceremony
 Interactive Storyline
 Full Class Schedule
 Dark Wizard's Ball
 Quidditch Tournament on the Playstation 2!
 House Points Given (or taken away!)
 Awarding of the House Cup
For more information, visit the Avistrum website at
www.avistrum.org.
Contact Headmaster Dowling with any questions at
headmaster@avistrum.org
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