Elizabeth R. Alix has always been fascinated by ghosts and ghost stories. She grew up in New York in an old farmhouse with ghosts in the basement and mice in the walls. She has a degree in archaeology from Washington State University and spent several summers exploring and excavating in the remote Aleutian Islands of Alaska. Currently she lives in a formerly haunted house. She is a professional archaeologist and writes cozy ghost stories. The Maple Hill Chronicles is her 5 book series.
Sessions in which Elizabeth Wilmerding participates
Friday 18 February, 2022
Find your style or styles of writing to get your story written. Do you you write by the seat of your pants or do you outline your story before you write. There is no wrong or right way to write, but trying different methods could help you get the story out.
Discussing experimental archaeology, historical reenactment, recreating the past for recreation, and what we learn from them all.
Saturday 19 February, 2022
If you are a writer, I’m sure you have had writer's block. But you don't want to simply get unstuck. To put forth your best effort and end with the finest version of your creation, you will need to build upon and maintain your momentum.
How do writers choose the right point of view to tell a story. How do you know if you need more than one point of view character? What special tricks can writers play, using point of view?
Ancient computers The most agreed upon definition of computing is that of a device which completes mathematical calculations and is programmable is some form or another and these devices have been around far longer than most people realize. Come listen to Dr. Mark Rounds, computer scientist with expertise in GIS and Computer Security talk about the history of computing and early computing devices stretching back to 205 BC.
Sunday 20 February, 2022
Archaeology holds many mysteries. We'll discuss the role of re-enactments in understanding how ancient people lived their daily lives.
Does your gaming group work together, or is every player out for himself? Should a GM actively compete against the players? Panelists will discuss this vital aspect of gaming, whether in person or online.This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://zoom.us/j/95177527125?pwd=WGYvVTZoT3paZkpWOFJHRUkyUlh5dz09Meeting ID: 951 7752 7125Passcode: 722863