Author Guest of Honor: Tanya Huff Huff is one of the most prominent Canadian authors in the category of contemporary fantasy, a subgenre pioneered by Charles de Lint. Many of the scenes in her stories are near places where she has lived or frequented in Toronto, Kingston, and elsewhere. This author frequently uses as character names the names of people in her circle of acquaintances. The television series Blood Ties, based on Huff's Vicki Nelson novels, is currently airing on the Lifetime channel. Toastmaster: Rusty Hevelin Artist Guest of Honor: TBA ICON 33 October 31 – November 2, 2008 Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Coralville, IA Early Bird Registration is available Sunday at the ICON 32 registration table, or at the Mindbridge table in the Dealers’ Room. Don't wait until the rate goes up on Monday!