[HPFGU-Texas] Austin? Nimbus 2003?

[Penny Linsenmayer]

Hi --

<<<<Nimbus 2003 is the HP fanfiction convention in July. 
It's being held in Orlando FL.  http://www.hp2003.org>>>>

"No, no, no!!"  screams the Co-Chair of Programming.  <g>

It is *not* a fanfiction convention.  It is a symposium, with academic programming, as well as programming in fandom culture (which includes alot more than just fanfiction).  We will have continuing education credit for lawyers, teachers and librarians.  We will have presentations and panel discussions on gender issues, religion in the series, rule-breaking and "authority" in the series, discussions of HP as classic literature (or not), discussions comparing HP to other fantasy literature, etc. in the academic track.  We're looking for presentations, panels, roundtables & workshops in fanfiction, fan art, website administration and general fandom issues on the fandom culture side.  

But, do check out the website (which is, btw, in the process of some reconfiguring due to technical issue) at:

www.hp2003.org

Penny


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