SHANNON MUIR ANNOUNCED ON PANELS AT LOSCON 44!

Shannon Muir returns to LOSCON November 24-26, 2017, at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. LOSCON 44 finds her moderating four panels and appearing on a fifth.

 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017

She Was My Princess: The Lasting Impact Of Princess Leia And Princess Diana Of Themyscria

When:
Friday Nov 24   02:30 PM to 03:45 PM (1 hour 15 minutes)
Where:
Marquis 1
With:
Valerie Estelle Frankel
Shannon Muir (moderator)
Today, there are many strong Princess characters in science fiction and fantasy for girls of all ages to look up to. However, in the 1970s, the most prominent choices were Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia of STAR WARS and Lynda Carter’s WONDER WOMAN. This panel talks about the lasting impact of these female heroes on that generation to present day.

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017

Facebook Gaming: Joyful Diversion or Distracting Addiction?

When:
Saturday Nov 25   10:00 AM to 11:15 AM (1 hour 15 minutes)
Where:
Boston
With:
Arlene Busby
Debra Levin
Paige Willey
Shannon Muir
Victor Frost
A look at Facebook gaming. They are fun to play but can we take it to far where it becomes all consuming?

 


 

Blending Mystery and Speculative Fiction

When:
 Saturday Nov 25   05:30 PM to 06:45 PM (1 hour 15 minutes)
Where:
Boston
With:
Barbara Hambly
John DeChancie
Maria Alexander
Steven Barnes
Brian K. Lowe
Shannon Muir (moderator)
Why don’t readers see a whodunit set in space or a high fantasy world frequently? What are the challenges of making a blend of mystery and speculative fiction work? What works have been done, and to what degrees do they work successfully? The panelists share their thoughts and opinions.

 

 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2017

Going from Fan to Pro

When:
Sunday Nov 26   11:30 PM to 12:45 PM (1 hour 15 minutes)
Where:
Atlanta
With:
Gene Turnbow
E.J. de la Pena
Laurie Tom
John DeChancie
Gillian Horvath
Shannon Muir (moderator)
For some, being fans of books or media ultimately chart the course of their professional careers. These pros – still very much fans – share their unique stories.

 


 

Connecting Writers and Readers

When:
Sunday Nov 26   02:30 PM to 03:45 PM (1 hour 15 minutes)
Where:
Atlanta
With:
Ann Gimpel
Kathryn Sullivan
Kymbr Mundstock
Shannon Muir (moderator)
What are the most effective ways for writers to connect with readers and find new ones – personal appearances, social media, or something else? Panelists share their thoughts and discuss.

 

See the full schedule for LOSCON 44 now!

SHANNON MUIR ON PANEL WITH FELLOW MEMBERS OF SISTERS IN CRIME LOS ANGELES CHAPTER NOVEMBER 18TH!

Shannon Muir will be part of an author’s luncheon panel including herself and fellow members of Sisters in Crime, Los Angeles Chapter. The event takes place November 18th, 2017, hosted by the AAUW East San Gabriel Chapter. Nancy Cole Silverman will moderate, and Shannon will appear alongside Jill Amadio, Pamela Samuels Young, and Will Zeilinger.

Find out more information about the Sisters in Crime Los Angeles Chapter Speakers Bureau.

SHANNON MUIR GUEST OF ORANGE COUNTY SCIENCE FICTION CLUB ON OCTOBER 25, 2017!

 

If you are in the Santa Ana, CA, area on October 25, 2017, come to the Marie Callender’s at 1821 N. Grand at 7pm to hear Shannon Muir speak as guest of the Orange County Science Fiction Club.

She’ll talk about how she got into writing animation and prose, her work in the animation industry over the years, covering mystery/SF/fantasy books on her blog THE PULP AND MYSTERY SHELF, plus whatever the audience wants to focus on.

The Orange County Science Fiction Club says visitor are welcome, and you can find out more about them and their offerings at their site.

 

 

Shannon Muir Talks Social Media and Fandom at Long Beach Comic Expo 2017!

After her appearance moderating a panel last Fall at LosCon on Social Media and Fandom with a diverse group of panelists, Shannon Muir tackles the subject of Social Media and Fandom in a solo presentation on Sunday, February 19th, 2017,  from 2:30 to 3:30 PM at the Long Beach Convention Center as part of Long Beach Comic Expo.

Questions raised during the presentation will include what impact the rapid explosion of social media outlets had on science fiction and fantasy fandom, and if it brings more fans together or scatter them into specialized groups. She’ll also touch on the history of how social media changed the way fans interact, and how fans can (and do) leverage social media to show off their writing, art, costuming, and more.

Shannon Muir’s background comes from becoming a pro through the fan community, originally becoming known as one of the forerunners of the VOLTRON online fandom by starting one of the earliest fan sites. She made her way from eastern Washington State to Los Angeles, California, where she would work on the production staffs of memorable animated shows like INVADER ZIM and EXTREME GHOSTBUSTERS, be involved in website production with NEOPETS and its closed sister property PETPET PARK, and as an author she’s written not only short stories and textbooks on animation but been chosen as one of two Western writers for the original Japanese production of MIDNIGHT HORROR SCHOOL. More recently, she’s appeared several times on the podcast LET’S VOLTRON.

To find out more, visit the website for Long Beach Comic Expo.

Shannon Muir Appears On LET’S VOLTRON PODCAST to Talk WONDERCON panel

 

Did you know Shannon Muir has a passion for animation and animation writing, as well as mystery fiction? Find out more about her history and background and how it all ties together in episode 56 of the LET’S VOLTRON podcast, where she is one of two guests commenting on the Wondercon panel for VOLTRON: LEGENDARY DEFENDER: http://www.letsvoltron.com/56

Part One of VOLTRON: THE THIRD DIMENSION PODCAST with Shannon Muir!

 

 

Recently Shannon Muir got the chance at an opportunity that for various reasons she hasn’t had for more than a few years. Find out not just about her journey from fan to pro, but also hear her animated insights in this 2 part (!) Podcast about the 3D incarnation of the long enduring fan favorite VOLTRON! Thanks to Marc Morell and Gregory Tyler for chatting with her about VOLTRON: THE THIRD DIMENSION and being understanding about Shannon’s tight schedule!  LET’S VOLTRON! Listen to part one here:  http://letsvoltron.com/40