266. How Do You Assemble a New Expo for Christian Fandoms? | with Scott Minor
Realm Makers started in 2013 with a Christian-led speculative fiction writers’ conference. Now it’s a 24/7 organization to train aspiring authors, a traveling bookstore, and cousin to a stationary bookstore. This summer the conference levels up with the Realm Makers Expo, a crossover fan-centered event with many other Christian groups and fantastical creators. Join us for this inside look into the past, present and future of the Realm, featuring Scott Minor.
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Backstory: Scott Minor
Scott Minor is the CEO of Realm Makers, a premier conference and community dedicated to supporting authors of faith who write fantasy and science fiction. With a passion for fostering creativity, he and his wife Becky work together to grow Realm Makers into a vital resource for Christian speculative fiction writers. Scott oversees operations, event planning, and the Realm Makers Bookstore, which promotes faith-based fantastical novels. A dynamic leader with a background in operations, project management, and acting, Scott also directs youth theater and has a deep love for the performing arts. Residing near Philadelphia, Penn., he continues to inspire and equip authors to share stories that explore truth and sacrifice.
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Quotes and notes
On August 2-3, 2013, a core group of self-professed nerds are going to try something a just a little bit terrifying — we’re going to hold a conference just for people of faith who love science-fiction, fantasy, and all their odd offshoots.
The event is called Realm Makers, and it will take place on the campus of The University of Missouri, St. Louis, in their JC Penney conference center. …
A little over a year ago, a group of speculative fiction enthusiasts were talking online about science fiction and fantasy conventions, and how many of us would like to attend one, but how the pervasive presence of scantily-clad “bo
