Firstly, I have to give mad props to Chris at Book-A-Rama. Her dream panel post, “I See Dead People,” was awesome. Go read it if you haven’t already.
Secondly, who would be on my dream panel? Who would I want to see on a panel? Which authors would make my dreams come true? There are so many people I would want to meet and hear talk about their work, but I know one author, hands down, is the one I want to hear speak in public. And that is Neil Gaiman.
The topic?
Fairy Tales.
With him would be Ellen Datlow, Terri Windling, Midori Snyder, and Charles Vess. Oh, and let’s have Margo Lanagan while we’re at it. And don’t forget the Queen of Fairy Tales; Jane Yolen! Oh, and can we have Maria Tatar too? I mean, it is my panel.
So, yes, fairy tales. Topics would include:
- Shadow and Evil in Fairy Tales
- Feminine in Fairy Tales
- Psychological Meaning of Redemption Motifs in Fairy Tales
- The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales
- Fairy Tales and the Culture of Childhood
Obviously these are a lot of titles from books I want to read anyway, but how much better to hear them speak on it in person? What do you think? Is that a panel worth seeing? I know I would happily spend my money on that!
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Thanks for the shout out! That would be an interesting panel!
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Sounds like it would be a interesting panel with some great discussion!
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I agree, Neil Gaiman would be excellent to hear on a panel. Maybe as a moderator?
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I would love that panel! Great choices. I attended a lecture given by Gaiman last month and it was fantastic.
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I enjoyed your interview at Kathleen's yesterday so wanted to stop by and say hello! Please don't hate me because I write in my books ;0)
Have you read The Book of Lost Things? I describe it as Brothers Grimm meets Monty Python – one of my favorite reads from last year in addition to The Help.
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That is a great dream panel! I would love to go to it too!
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This is a fantastic panel! It makes me want to kick myself again, though, because I had the opportunity to drive an hour to see him, but had kiddos to take care of that night. Someday though! I like the idea of possibly having him as the moderator, because I think he could really come up with some intuitive and funny questions. Great post!
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I think I'm drooling on my computer! What a great panel that would be! I only know about half the people you mentioned, but I love them. I'll have to go check out the others now!
That would be a really cool panel. I'd go see it!
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Interesting choice. I still haven't read any Neil Gaiman can you believe it? I'm not sure how much I'll understand the dream panels as I don't read much fiction which most of them are about.
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OMG that would be the most amazing panel EVER!!!! Seriously Heather, I think I just fell in love with your brain :p The great thing is, I can totally see that panel happening some day too and I would fly to wherever that panel would be in a heartbeat. And I would pay whatever the fee would be.
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Oh Chris. You made me blush.
Okay I am going to say something shocking…I still haven't read any Neil Gaiman. I know I could get kicked out of the book blogging community for saying this! But I swear he's on my list to read!
Kathleen! Get thee to a bookstore and buy a Neil Gaiman book! Any book, they are all good!
You are so right! This would be a great panel! Oh to dream
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First things first, loved I See Dead People! Cracked me up!!
Secondly, totally agree about Gaiman! Someday, I actually hope to see him!
Lastly, love the theme of your panel!! I actually host a weekly event called Fairy Tale Fridays where we examine a tale a week! If you ever have any thoughts or suggestions for tales, please feel free to share! Or, I would even love to have you join in!!
Tif! I did not know that! Thank you for telling me. I may have to join in occasionally. I looooove fairy tales.
This is TOTALLY my dream panel too, down to every detail. *daydreams about it*
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*daydreams with Ana*
*sigh*
I would definitely stand in a very long line to see this panel! I've missed most of Armchair BEA but am having great fun visiting your posts.
Gaiman would definitely be on my dream panel too! I got all excited yesterday because I thought he was coming here and then I figured out that one of his books will be read at children's storytime. I knew it was too good to be true.