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Conference Update

Posted on March 20, 2013 by cblack

The conference is already off to a GREAT start!! Here are some updates. In addition to Brie’s update, the super final conference schedule is posted on the site! Meals Thursday Lunch is Sold Out Friday Lunch is Closed. If you … Continue reading →

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Original Vess Art Added to Auction

Posted on March 16, 2013 by cblack

Charles Vess has very generously donated the long version of the t-shirt/tote and program  art for ICFA 34: Fantastic Transformations, Adaptations, and Audiences to the silent auction. Funds generated by the auction support the scholar’s honorarium and the conference in … Continue reading →

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Final program updated

Posted on March 14, 2013 by cblack

Final part 2! Updates have been completed and uploaded with and without abstracts.

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Breaking ICFA news from NYRSF

Posted on March 3, 2013 by cblack

Thanks to Joe Berlant for the Facebook posting of this very interesting news item… From David Hartwell: Jennifer Gunnels has contracted to sing a song a capella at ICFA in three weeks if she can get 300 new likes for … Continue reading →

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Final draft of the program guide available!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by cblack

Plan your week now! Final online version of the program is available with and without abstracts.

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2012 Nebula Awards Nominees Announced

Posted on February 21, 2013 by cblack

Reprinted from the SFWA site. We’re so excited to see so many friends here!! Congratulations everyone!! Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America announces the nominees for the 2012 Nebula Awards (presented 2013), nominees for the Ray Bradbury Award for … Continue reading →

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Head of Fantasy Division

Posted on February 18, 2013 by cblack

The IAFA is looking for a candidate for the position of Head of the Fantasy Division, effective June of 2014. The current Division Head, Stefan Ekman, will finish his term following the 2014 conference. We are advertising this position now … Continue reading →

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CFP: Science Fiction: The Interdisciplinary Genre

Posted on February 13, 2013 by cblack

Call For Papers “Science Fiction: The Interdisciplinary Genre” Featuring Robert J. Sawyer McMaster University September 13-15, 2013 On the occasion of Robert J. Sawyer’s donation of his archive to Mills Memorial Library, the Faculty of Humanities at McMaster University is … Continue reading →

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Hotel Overflow now in effect

Posted on February 7, 2013 by cblack

2013 promises to be a most successful IAFA conference as shown by our having already filled our Guest Room block at the Marriott. From now on please reserve your room at our overflow hotel, the Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport, which … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY EXCURSION: Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on February 4, 2013 by cblack

This year’s Sunday Excursion is to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Transportation and entry ticket to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM). The bus will leave the hotel at 9:30 am and return at approximately 5:30 pm. A limited number of tickets is … Continue reading →

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