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Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall longs for more swashbuckling in her life. To fill that void, she writes award-winning historical romance about piracy, privateering and smuggling in 19th C. Florida. She loves having a job where driving to the beach in a convertible and drinking mojitos at the end of the day is research, though after the caving trip for The Bride and The Buccaneer she asked them to just leave the bottle. Marshall has lived in North Florida most of her life and is a graduate of the University of Florida. She worked in broadcast news for ten years before realizing she'd much rather make up stories for a living.
Marshall shares her home with her native Floridian husband, two sons who occasionally return to the nest and make snarky comments about pirate porn, a snake who had a cameo role in Smuggler's Bride, and a dachshund who's constantly on guard against squirrel encroachment.
Marshall's novels are published in English, German, and Estonian, in digital and print editions.
Darlene Marshall is the pen-name of fan Eve Ackerman.
Programming for Darlene Marshall
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| Thu | 16:00 | (A03) | 1 hr |
Arrrggh! Tall Tales versus History in Pirate Research
Pirate fiction is a popular sub-genre. While grounded in history, research about pirates can be tricky. Records are erratic and often exaggerated. What are some of the more reliable resources? And what about when the truth about pirates is stranger than its fiction? |
| Fri | 11:00 | (A05) | 1 hr |
The Continuing Popularity of Jane Austen
Jane Austen remains very popular, including among SF fans. Her books continue to be read, and they've spawned numerous movies as well as a number of spin off novels. The panel discusses Austen's continuing popularity. |
| Fri | 16:00 | (A03) | 1 hr |
Elements of Romance in Speculative Fiction
Romantic stories focus on relationships and romantic love. Speculative fiction is often considered a genre of ideas. What is the role of the romantic element in this genre of ideas? How does speculative fiction bring a fresh perspective to stories about emotion and relationships? |
| Fri | 17:00 | (E01) | 1 hr |
Pirates for Kids
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| Sun | 12:00 | (A17) | 1 hr |
Fashion Design for Memorable Pirates
One of the things that makes Jack Sparrow a particularly memorable pirate was his fashion sense. What are the essential elements of a good pirate costume? How to think beyond ruffled shirts and tri-corner hats. |
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