Fantasy and the subconscious (by Mattias)

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Mattias Martens will present his perspective on storytelling and fantasy, focusing on the relationship between fantastic elements like magic and far-off worlds and the subjectivity of the storyteller. He will also talk about his experience writing his recently published fantasy novel, The Goer, and offer a short reading.

Information about the novel can be found here: http://hereinspace.com/library/novel/the-goer

TYPICAL FRAMEWORK FOR A TALK: First 1.5 hours: the prepared talk. Last half hour: open discussion of the topic.

AFTER-MEETUP SOCIAL: The Group Organizer invites members to attend an after-meetup social gathering at Ricky's All-Day Grill two blocks to the northeast on Dunsmuir at Cambie.