I run the Opus Fantasy Arts Festival out in Denver that has been graced by the great one's presence two years running now... Steve is a wonderfully gregarious fellow who enjoys time with fans, panels, the bar, playing impromptu musical sets (often in the bar). Should he appear listless or bored simple provide him with a home cooked authentic Hungarian meal and he will become quite content. We have found this is a very good tactic I have also had the pleasure of being invited to his home in Vegas, and after, out to dinner with him. Be aware that if you find your self spending private time such as this with him that it is advisable to sit in the smoking section, for he doth smoke, it is further advisable to have a good opinion of parrots, an open mind on politics, and most importantly an honest opinion of his works. He's not necessarily proud of everything he's done so its likely best to avoid being too worshipful. If you are instead looking for him at the show, try first of course the panels that he is listed on, if the panel is missing from the room it was scheduled to be in, try the nearest bar, he and others of his trade seem to often be willing to extend panels when in such relaxing environs. Hope this was helpful. I know him not nearly as well as I wish to. If you seek further insights I suggest you ask him directly, or perhaps bribe his children or lady fair for further insights... Rion Chairman & Herder of Cats Opus Fantasy Arts Festival, Denver, Colorado ----- Original Message ----- From: "Louann Miller" <lqmiller at ev1.net> To: <dragaera at dragaera.info> Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 8:47 AM Subject: Okay, new topic - Brust in person > At 07:01 AM 9/17/2004 -0700, S SHafer wrote: > >Hey all, > > > >I haven't gotten an e-mail from the list since the 12th and am writing to > >make sure that I'm not missing something. > > > >I'd also like to add a second inquiry... Have any other authors written > >about Brust's world/characters? > > > >Hope everyone has a great weekend - ST > > I'll be glad to get a modest ball rolling. Steven Brust is going to be the > GOH at a con local to me, ConDFW, in February. I'm looking forward to > meeting him. > > Any tips? Pet peeves, subjects he especially enjoys talking about, etc? I > gather from the con organizers that 'Brust' is pronounced 'brewst' rather > than rhyming with 'trust,' so that's one mistake I can avoid. > > Louann, trying to think like an Issola I guess. > >