Inspired by the daring adventures of women characters and compelled by the brilliant works by women authors, Sirens is dedicated to women in fantasy literature. Our conference, part scholarly examination and part networking retreat, welcomes academics, authors, professionals, and readers—and encourages all attendees to provide their perspectives on fantasy books by women, female characters in fantasy works, the market for fantasy by and about women, and how to support women in fantasy literature.
Within our focus on women in fantasy, each year Sirens selects a type of female character to feature—and in 2010, we will feature faeries of all kinds: powerful and mischievous, helpful and ruthless, kind and vengeful. Our guests for 2010 are Holly Black, Marie Brennan, and Terri Windling, each of whom has written of myriad fey, faery courts, and even mortals. In addition, all attendees are welcome to submit presentations of all styles on all topics related to women in fantasy literature.
Sirens will take place October 7–10, 2010, at the Vail Cascade Resort and Spa in Vail, Colorado. Autumn is a gorgeous time of year in the Rocky Mountains: the aspens will be turning yellow, the fires will be warm, and the creek next to the hotel will be rushing. Your free time during the conference can be spent chatting with attendees in the hotel's cozy public spaces, relaxing in the resort's acclaimed spa, traveling the wilderness, or shopping in Vail's many boutiques.
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