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Bhubaneswar to host India’s first national level quiz, ConQuest on Indian Constitution eastern zone #ConQuest #Bhubaneswar #NationalLevelQuiz 

  The Centre for Law and Policy Research (CLPR) will host ConQuest 2016, India’s first national level quiz on the Indian Constitution in July and August.

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Bhubaneswar to host India’s first national level quiz, ConQuest on Indian Constitution eastern zone #ConQuest #Bhubaneswar #NationalLevelQuiz 

  The Centre for Law and Policy Research (CLPR) will host ConQuest 2016, India’s first national level quiz on the Indian Constitution in July and August.

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The brave men and women of Pine Float Press will dive into ConQuesT 47 this weekend. The lovely and talented Orrin Grey, Marshall Edwards and Sean Demory will participate in panels all weekend while the talented and lovely A.E. Ash will make guest appearances in between being a Very Important Person Indeed. Friends of the Float Jack Campbell and Sara Lundberg Campbell will also be in attendance. 

FRIDAY, MAY 27:

Marshall Edwards reading - 5 PM

Sean Demory reading - 5:30 PM

Authors Reading Their Favorite Authors - 6 PM Authors will select and read their favorite scenes from other author’s books. (Sean Demory) Horror from the Headlines: Current Events as Inspiration - 8 PM This panel would discuss how current events can be used to inspire works of horror as well as what possible pitfalls to look out for. (Sean Demory, Orrin Grey)  The Classics - In Space and Beyond! - 9 PM A panel discussing adapting classic stories - Shakespeare, folk or fairy tales, Homer. etc. - speculative fiction. (Sean Demory)

SATURDAY, MAY 28

DC Vs Marvel: Who’s Winning on the Silver Screen? SAT 12 PM Now that the DC movie franchise seems to have a long-term direction and we have seen The Dark Knight meet The Man of Steel on the big screen, is Marvel still ruling the box office? And what does the next five years hold in store for both superhero universes? (Orrin Grey)  Creativity and Mental Health SAT 2 PM There’s an old stereotype that writers and artists have a catalog of A-Z mental health issues. It’s one thing to joke about, but it’s something else entirely to deal with those illnesses. This panel will talk about the mental health issues we struggle against, how it affects our creativity, and productive ways to work through it. Talking about mental illness not only raises awareness, but also reduced the social stigma in the hopes that we can be more open with each other and maybe save lives. (Marshall Edwards) Deconstruction: What Happens When You Take Tropes Apart SAT 4 PM Genre fiction thrives on tropes, from the stalwart hero, the damsel in distress, and all the way to the nefarious villain, but what happens when a show takes those tropes and turns them on their head. Join us as we discuss how and why to do this and examine when it’s done right and when it’s done wrong. (Marshall Edwards)  Film Adaptations: The Best and the Worst - 6 PM Film Adaptations of Books have a checkered history in Hollywood, giving us both masterpieces and stinkers. Panelists would share their favorite and least favorite adaptations and while they think they succeeded or failed (Orrin Grey)  SUNDAY, MAY 29 Orrin Grey reading - 10:30 AM

Should Superheroes Age? -  11 AM If characters start showing signs of aging that limits their longevity. Batman has been around for over 70 years. While it’s good for character development to see him and others age, don’t we want to be able to enjoy them for as long as we can? Don’t we want our children to be able to enjoy them as well? We’ve seen an “older” Bruce in The Dark Knight Returns as well as Batman Beyond but it’s not the same. Where should the line be drawn? How much should writers and publishers allow characters to age? You can’t just age some characters, you have to age the entire comic universe. Should growing older be one battle that superheroes can win? (Marshall Edwards - moderator)

Writer with a Day Job - 11 AM How to balance your “real” job and your dream job. Is everything possible, or does something have to give? (Sean Demory)  Women In Comics - 3 PM Let’s talk about women in comics and anime. From Wonder Woman to the Power Puff Girls. (Marshall Edwards)  The Big Three of Weird Tales - 3 PM H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and Robert E. Howard were the ‘big three’ in weird fiction in the 1920’s and 30’s. Where are they now in the relevance of speculative fiction? Can the younger fans of today appreciate their work?   (Orrin Grey) 

When we’re not KICKING ASS AND TAKING NAMES, you’ll be able to find us in the Mobile Pine Float Press VIP Lounge, drinking virgin mojitos and either playing Dungeon, Munchkin, Sean’s con-ready Nobilis adventure “You’re A Normal Person Living In A Mid-Sized City In A State That Starts With An I And Your Heart Just Caught Fire” or the always-exciting game of staring into the middle distance with grim determination. Ideally with a building blowing up in the distance or jet fighters flying overhead. 

The 47th annual ConQuesT science fiction and fantasy convention is shaping up to be hot as FIRE. In addition to special guests Nnedi Okorafor, Julie Dillon, Diane Lacey and Seanan McGuire, the Pine Float Press Floating VIP Lounge will be present to class the place up.  Pine Float Press authors Sean Demory, Marshall Edwards and Orrin Grey will be participating in the following panels:  FRIDAY, MAY 27: 

Marshall Edwards reading - 5 PM

Sean Demory reading - 5:30 PM

Authors Reading Their Favorite Authors - 6 PM Authors will select and read their favorite scenes from other author's books. (Sean Demory) Horror from the Headlines: Current Events as Inspiration - 8 PM This panel would discuss how current events can be used to inspire works of horror as well as what possible pitfalls to look out for. (Sean Demory, Orrin Grey)  The Classics - In Space and Beyond! - 9 PM A panel discussing adapting classic stories - Shakespeare, folk or fairy tales, Homer. etc. - speculative fiction. (Sean Demory)

SATURDAY, MAY 28

DC Vs Marvel: Who's Winning on the Silver Screen? SAT 12 PM Now that the DC movie franchise seems to have a long-term direction and we have seen The Dark Knight meet The Man of Steel on the big screen, is Marvel still ruling the box office? And what does the next five years hold in store for both superhero universes? (Orrin Grey)  Creativity and Mental Health SAT 2 PM There’s an old stereotype that writers and artists have a catalog of A-Z mental health issues. It’s one thing to joke about, but it’s something else entirely to deal with those illnesses. This panel will talk about the mental health issues we struggle against, how it affects our creativity, and productive ways to work through it. Talking about mental illness not only raises awareness, but also reduced the social stigma in the hopes that we can be more open with each other and maybe save lives. (Marshall Edwards) Deconstruction: What Happens When You Take Tropes Apart SAT 4 PM Genre fiction thrives on tropes, from the stalwart hero, the damsel in distress, and all the way to the nefarious villain, but what happens when a show takes those tropes and turns them on their head. Join us as we discuss how and why to do this and examine when it's done right and when it's done wrong. (Marshall Edwards) Film Adaptations: The Best and the Worst - 6 PM Film Adaptations of Books have a checkered history in Hollywood, giving us both masterpieces and stinkers. Panelists would share their favorite and least favorite adaptations and while they think they succeeded or failed. (Orrin Grey)  SUNDAY, MAY 29 Orrin Grey reading - 10:30 AM

Should Superheroes Age? -  11 AM If characters start showing signs of aging, that limits their longevity. Batman has been around for over 70 years. While it's good for character development to see him and others age, don't we want to be able to enjoy them for as long as we can? Don't we want our children to be able to enjoy them as well? We've seen an "older" Bruce in The Dark Knight Returns as well as Batman Beyond but it's not the same. Where should the line be drawn? How much should writers and publishers allow characters to age? You can't just age some characters, you have to age the entire comic universe. Should growing older be one battle that superheroes can win? (Marshall Edwards - moderator) 

Writer with a Day Job - 11 AM How to balance your "real" job and your dream job. Is everything possible, or does something have to give? (Sean Demory) Women In Comics - 3 PM Let's talk about women in comics and anime. From Wonder Woman to the Power Puff Girls. (Marshall Edwards)  The Big Three of Weird Tales - 3 PM H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and Robert E. Howard were the 'big three' in weird fiction in the 1920's and 30's. Where are they now in the relevance of speculative fiction? Can the younger fans of today appreciate their work?   (Orrin Grey)