Hello friends of the speculative arts!
Have
you ever had an idea that just won't leave you alone? I keep trying to
ignore the concept of creating an annual event for lovers of fantasy,
science fiction, and other "weird" stories--for people who also happen
to be trying to live their lives with their faith emblazoned upon them
for all to see--but the idea keeps rearing its head no matter where I
try to tuck it.
And so, here is the first public introduction to this idea: FaithandFantasyCon2012.
Here's the concept as I see it:
For a couple of days, authors, filmmakers, artists, musicians, fans, anyone at all interested, really, would come together to celebrate what about the speculative arts can serve as a conduit of our worldview to the world, in ways that are effective, winsome, and just plain cool. A time to discuss how to live as a person of faith who also happens to love things not of this world. It would be a time to encourage one another, that although we may be a small group, we have the power of story in our hands, and therefore, we are mighty!
Want to read the rest of my thoughts on this ? Please join me over at http://faithandfantasycon.wordpress.com/ to see what nuts-o stuff I'm thinking. If I can combine all the little pockets of speculative networking I come into contact with, this could be more fun that we know what to do with!
Have
you ever had an idea that just won't leave you alone? I keep trying to
ignore the concept of creating an annual event for lovers of fantasy,
science fiction, and other "weird" stories--for people who also happen
to be trying to live their lives with their faith emblazoned upon them
for all to see--but the idea keeps rearing its head no matter where I
try to tuck it.And so, here is the first public introduction to this idea: FaithandFantasyCon2012.
Here's the concept as I see it:
For a couple of days, authors, filmmakers, artists, musicians, fans, anyone at all interested, really, would come together to celebrate what about the speculative arts can serve as a conduit of our worldview to the world, in ways that are effective, winsome, and just plain cool. A time to discuss how to live as a person of faith who also happens to love things not of this world. It would be a time to encourage one another, that although we may be a small group, we have the power of story in our hands, and therefore, we are mighty!
Want to read the rest of my thoughts on this ? Please join me over at http://faithandfantasycon.wordpress.com/ to see what nuts-o stuff I'm thinking. If I can combine all the little pockets of speculative networking I come into contact with, this could be more fun that we know what to do with!
This sounds interesting. I'm heading over to the link to read more...
ReplyDeleteThe likelihood of me being able to come is slim, but I wanted to let you know that I think this is a great idea!
ReplyDelete