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Amanda Meuwissen
- Oct 15, 2019
- 1 min
Fall Con Fun & Galaxy Con to Come
I’m doomed to chilly weather for all my events this year, it seems, because it was rainy and cool at Fall Con at the MN State Fair Grounds but still a wonderful time. This event, the one-day wonder, as they call it, since it’s the single-day version of the two-day MSP ComiCon in the Spring, is put on by the MCBA (Midwest Comic Book Association) and just a joy every time. I had the pleasure of sharing table space with Brass Marionette for the second time, who made a kickass Li
Amanda Meuwissen
- Mar 25, 2019
- 3 min
5 Tips for a Successful Author Convention
There are many kinds of conventions. The ones I’m most familiar with are comic cons (being a huge geek myself) and creator conventions where authors, artists, and craftsmen can share their work with others. I have had tables and wonderful experiences at both for my writing for close to a decade now and have learned a lot about what works best, what to hope for, and what is considered a successful experience. Here are 5 of my top tips for your next convention. Bring too many b
Amanda Meuwissen
- Jun 10, 2018
- 2 min
What A Difference Three Years Make
Three years ago, my husband and I donned Captain Cold and Heat Wave cosplay for the first time, inspired by the versions on the CW’s The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow, and I have to admit, the costumes and photos turned out pretty amazing. It even helped get me on CW Fantalk at the time where I got to ask a question of John Wesley Shipp (and Keiynan Lonsdale on a later episode). A year ago, getting ready for a vacation to Jamaica, we decided to try out Nutrisystem to get our
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