Sini Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 I booked my flight today. :) :thumbsup: The following programs are planned for Mr. Martin at the moment - On Friday at 2pm - Kaffeeklatchat 5pm - On writing (Martin, Alastair Reynolds & Adam Roberts)at 6pm The Grand Opening and right after that Guest of Honour speechOn Saturday at 11am The New Breed: Modern Vampire Mythos - panel discussionat 2pm Guest of Honour interview On Sunday at 12pm "Big is better but small is beautiful" - panel discussion about big fantasy series vs smaller scale stand alonesat 5pm Reading (naturally we're hoping to hear something from Dance)Naturally there will also be a signing at some point, not yet decided when (on Saturday most likely). And then there's the party on Saturday :cheers: Looking forward to meeting you! Feel free to ask anything you'd like to know - I check this thread regularly.Edit: Added another program for Saturday and one for Friday. There is also going to be a signing on Thursday in a Helsinki bookstore, which is not part of the Con program but if you're in town already... Don't remember the time but once I've checked that out I'll update again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleeing Finn Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 My first and prolly last con, but yeah, I'm attending! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LugaJetboyGirl Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Send in the con reports, guys! Let us live vicariously through you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelo Rebelo Firqoralas Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I booked ferry tickets yesterday, so I'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupigis Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I booked ferry tickets yesterday, so I'll be there.Have fun! If I lived in Stockholm I would seriously consider going, but with the additional travel time from southern Sweden I can't really justify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sini Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 You can now see the whole programme here. The programme in English can be found here.Please note that we have a special "Alien Info" desk at the con site, in Puristamo, just for those coming outside Finland (but naturally Finns are helped there too, just that we have a regular info desk as well...). Alien info is open on Friday 14-20, Saturday 10-18, Sunday 10-17. If you have questions before the con, post them here or email me: sini.neuvonen at gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luzifer's right hand Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 But we aliens prefer to suck information out of the brains we eat. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sini Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Well, what ever works for you... Just please don't alarm the police to our con! Be discreet.Working on the interview at the moment. If you have a good question let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'm going to attend.I just got my ferry tickets and found somewhere to stay during the con. I assume I need tickets to get in or do I just buy those at the door?First time at a con looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Borange Wizard Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I'm going to attend.I just got my ferry tickets and found somewhere to stay during the con. I assume I need tickets to get in or do I just buy those at the door?First time at a con looking forward to it.No need for tickets, Finncon is free. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sini Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 If you're in Finland on Thursday already, there will be a signing at the Akateeminen Kirjakauppa (Pohjoisesplanadi 39) at 3:30 pm. Both George RR Martin and Alastair Reynolds will be there. We had a nice day in Suomenlinna, good food and even better company. Even the rain understood to really start pouring down only at the point when we had already toured the island and didn't need to walk anywhere but to the restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ealdorman Halasahr Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 If you're in Finland on Thursday already, there will be a signing at the Akateeminen Kirjakauppa (Pohjoisesplanadi 39) at 3:30 pm. Both George RR Martin and Alastair Reynolds will be there. We had a nice day in Suomenlinna, good food and even better company. Even the rain understood to really start pouring down only at the point when we had already toured the island and didn't need to walk anywhere but to the restaurant.********************************************************************************It sounds great, Sini!Can't make it on Thursday, but I'm looking forward to see you - and the writers, no doubt - at the actual Finncon. It's getting closer now, doesn't it? I'm all giggly like a little school-girl (or, indeed, boy), but that might be the painkiller I just took for my back-problem.See ya all on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 If you're in Finland on Thursday already, there will be a signing at the Akateeminen Kirjakauppa (Pohjoisesplanadi 39) at 3:30 pm. Both George RR Martin and Alastair Reynolds will be there.Two of my favourite authors in the same room? That's pretty awesome. Sorry to be missing out on this :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 No need for tickets, Finncon is free.I've been to events where there was a membership fee instead of regular ticket for entrance so I misunderstood. I will make sure to spend a little extra inside instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupigis Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 We had a nice day in Suomenlinna, good food and even better company.Sounds like fun, especially since GRRM has written a story that takes place there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sini Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Sounds like fun, especially since GRRM has written a story that takes place there.Make that TWO stories. My impression was that he was quite curious to see the place himself. I hope it didn't let him down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ealdorman Halasahr Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I wonder if Ran and Linda will be present at the Finncon? I'm sure its going to be a lot of fun ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelo Rebelo Firqoralas Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Since Finncon is a pretty large event with several thousand attendants, it might be difficult to meet fellow boarders if you don't know them already. Is there any traditional way of making yourself known as such at cons? Or maybe one could try to organize a meet-up somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luzifer's right hand Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Since Finncon is a pretty large event with several thousand attendants, it might be difficult to meet fellow boarders if you don't know them already. Is there any traditional way of making yourself known as such at cons? Or maybe one could try to organize a meet-up somewhere?A meet-up somewhere would be a good idea.An exchange of phone numbers works best from my experience.I will bring my winter is coming T-shirt and my horns just in case. :PI will arrive in Helsinki tomorrow afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parris Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Make that TWO stories. My impression was that he was quite curious to see the place himself. I hope it didn't let him down.we had a great time, thanks so much for sharing it with us. I hope George impressed you with qouting from the english translation of that Finnish poem he's been carrying that around in his head for 30+ years!we're looking forward to the actual convention, and hope that we get to meet many more new friends and fans.Hey folks, if you're in the general vincinity, come to Finncon and share a wonderful convention and city with us for the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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