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Art^ffulture aced&clackam as. edu The Clackamas Print 5 W ednesday, N ov. 16, 2011 Peter Honigstock a n d Timothy Z a h n discuss im portant details about Powells Sci-Fi Authorfest. Honigstock is in charge o f the science fiction section a t the store. Z a h n has authored several Star Wars novels a n d holds a Hugo A w a rd fo r his novella “Cascade Point.” Sci-fi authors and Fans unite at Powells 501st Imperial Legion. Imperial Storm Troopers even! Sci-Fi Authorfest is the ultimate book signing, for literary lovers and nerds alike. Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, who served as a U.S. Sometimes words just go together. Like science, fic tion and fantasy. The mind quickly conjures images o f Army nurse in Vietnam, besides audioring over 30 aliens, dragons or worlds of wonder and fantastic design books, arrived early and chatted with her friend Lea that boggle the imagination. Put those words together M. Day, a volunteer for the event. Day, also a retired w i t h a p l a c e l i k e P o w e lls B o o k s a t C e d a r H ills C ro s s in g . v e te ra n , w as th e re to v o lu n te e r d u rin g th e set up of the and an event like Sci-Fi Authorfest V and you almost Authorfest. “[Day] suggested something like that, a similar event have excitement beyond explanation; at least for any self respecting sci-fi or fantasy reader. in Seattle at die university bookstore. It was very success The perfect literary cocktail is mixed with the literary ful,” said Peter Honigstock, who heads the sci-fi section on die revered the likes of Ursula K. Le Guin, Timothy at Powell’s Cedar Hills crossing. W hy can’t we do some Zahn, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough, Phyllis Irene Radford, thing like that here?’ So that kind o f was the genesis for Brent Weeks, Camille Alexa ana many more favorites of organizing and working out the details,” he continued the genre. The power-of this book signing fraught with as he described the conversation he and Day had more well respected and loved authors was clearly evident last than five years ago when they contemplated the first Sunday as the 4:30 p.m. start o f this epic event neared. Sci-fi Authorfest at Powell’s Books. Five years later that The cherry to top this amazing gathering o f literary conversation has proved the insight and wisdom o f two might, is the appearance of the Cloud City Garrison of book lovers can attract readers by the dozens. By Joshua Dillen The Clackamas Print Open mies brings writers graditude By Chris Taylor The Clackamas Print As we come closer and clos er to Thanksgiving, we reflect on o u r lives. We look back at the year th at has passed and w e»think to ourselves ‘W hat am I thankful for?’ T hough we may look back and see th at we have fallen upon dark times, there are m om ents that shine through the darkness and give us a hope. We all express our thankfulness in our own ways b u t for some,- the answer is in w riting. O n Tuesday, Nov. 22, the C lackam as C o m m u n ity College English D epartm en t will be hosting “G ratitu d e O pen M ic,” from 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m . in the Literary Arts C enter (Roger Rook 220). In the sp irit o f the upcom ing holiday, this event is an o p por tu n ity for students to share their own w riting or writings they have found th at express their gratitude. G ratitude O pen M ic is open to C C C students, faculty, and the surrounding com m unity. T he English epartm ent hopes th a t this event will inspire those who attend, w hether lis tening or sharing, to read 'an d w rite more. Each participant is asked to . bring m aterial no longer than three m inutes in length. Participants may read a 1 poem , letter, sh o rt story, m onologue or anything they bring th at expresses their grati tude. “It’s always good to share your w ritin g ,” said T rista C o rn eliu s, CGC E nglish Instructor. “It’s great to have a real audience to react to w hat you w rote, too.” “To those w ho m ay be first tim e sharers, I’m m ore th a n willing to w ork w ith you and help you,” said Sue M ach, event organizer. G ratitude O pen M ic is a com fortable place for you to share your work w ithout being criticized or just listen to others. “D on’t be afraid, just do it. T his event is a good, safe place to do it, it’s supportive and a great atm osphere. These types o f events have been held in the past and greeted fairly well over th e past few years. It’s been an enjoy able experience for some. “I’m always very moved and very surprised by w hat people bring to share. It’s great to know th at despite w hat people have going on in th eir lives,- they can take a few m om ents tp com pose som ething so beautiful to share. It’s very astounding to me,” said M ach. ' T h e E nglish d ep artm en t hopes , to keep these events going and have th em m ore often. T hey plan on having a sim ilar event on V alentine’s Day, also know n as O regon’s birthday and ‘M ay Day’ or the first day o f spring. Students are m ore than willing to share. “I w ould be interested in atten d ing the open m ic, because I w ould like to share m y opin ions and thoughts to everyone else and open up their m inds,” said C C C student, Sarah Fuge. So w hether you’re an old or new hand at w riting and sharing, you should check o u t G ratitude Open, Mic. You may find th at you’re b etter than you th in k you are. It may even open up your eyes a little. “I’ve always been a sci-fi reader from the beginning, from a very early age,” said. Honigstock,“It’s such a really reat experience in terms of having this rflany authors, oth newer authors, local authors, bigger names lesser known names. [It] is just really great for the fans, great for Powell’s, great for the authors, ‘cause they enjoy it.” According to, Honigstock the event was scheduled t o . coincide with Orycon, Portland’s premier Science Fiction Convention, to hopefully attract more authors. 'Timothy Zahn, author o f “The Star Wars Trilogy,” and “Star Wars: The Hand O f Thrawn” besides nine novels and six series, is the 1984 winner of a Hugo Award for his novella “Cascade Point”. Lines were long, books were signed, Storm Troopers stood guard and tne world o f science fiction and fantasy was the point o f it all. “Keep reading,” said Zahn. Readers o f fantastical prose can be assured that their imaginations will be satisfied and look forward to next years event. bear t vou ioinea The Clackamas Print TW EAK S OF TH E W EEK Things to do if college life is tweaking yon out: Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair Clackamas will host tne Hiring O ur Heroes Career and Benefits Fair on Nov. 19 at the Oregon City Campus. The event is open to all veterans, service members and families. The fair will feature veteran-friendly employers and service providers. If your band has ,a gig or there isevent that you want featured in tweaks of the week email aced@clackamas.edu
