LTUE Quotes
Quotes about LTUE
I went to this last year without a lot of expectations, and was blown away by the level of the discussions.
I've been to several other writing conferences throughout the nation, and usually pay a couple hundred bucks to find the sessions are very entry level.
LTUE is an exceptional event -- and for $30 it's a steal.
Jen Greyson
Blog: http://TheSurvivalMama.com
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“I had a very pleasant experience at BYU: it was very pleasant to encounter students who are deferential and call their elders "sir" as if they meant it, not as the TSA does; and who ask difficult questions motivated by a desire to learn the answer, and resolve some of the conflicts between what they are told to believe and what they see around them. An island of order; and a place where you are astonished at rudeness because everyone is so polite, as opposed to much of the world now where you are astonished when anyone is polite…
“The BYU faculty, students and convention showed me kindness, courtesy, and competence. I have fewer than no complaints about the convention itself.”
--Jerry Pournelle on his blog of 20 February, 2005
“The symposium has developed a reputation as being one of the only “serious” science fiction gatherings in the world. Scholars doing work on such authors as J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Ray Bradbury, Ursula K. LeGuin and similar authors of high caliber don’t have many venues where they can present papers and exchange ideas. BYU’s symposium provides this opportunity, allowing both budding authors and scholars a chance to participate in literary criticism of a high caliber
“LTU&E has gained a reputation as one of the great symposia in the field of science fiction and fantasy.”
--David Farland
“LTUE has had a tremendous effect on my writing career. The panels, the amazing list of guests, and the networking have helped me beyond measure. It's something I now look forward to each and every year.”
--James Dashner
“LTUE is a unique conference, concentrating on the academic and writing aspects of speculative fiction. I look forward to LTUE every year because I find its panels, papers, and the company of the interesting people that attend so intellectually and creatively stimulating.”
--Eric Swedin, Ph.D
“My first trip to Provo was marvelous. I enjoyed the convention thoroughly. Well run, original, and fun for all. You've wonderful people down there. I was privileged to spend time with them and yourselves.”
“I’d expected a smallish convention. I didn’t expect one with such passion and interest. A pleasure indeed. I can honestly say I’ve never attended an event where my needs as guest and those of attendees were so well anticipated. Not only was everything seamless, from AV needs to seating to schedules, but all was done with an effortless grace that made it inevitable all will enjoy. Though I must admit I couldn’t keep track of all those who leapt up to help. Those in attendance were as eager to fulfill my slightest “
- Julie E. Cznernda
"As a non-Mormon, I've found LTUE to be a reassuring experience.
Mormons are just as curious about our world and our future as the
rest of us, and are willing to engage in discussion with the rest of
us on equal terms. That's important to me."
-Helge Moulding, local participant.
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