I know what you mean about the subjects. The thing that I most enjoyed about the Witching Hour was the number of writing workshops and writing-related panels. I thought that was sadly lacking at Lumos, and the main reason I didn't bother to buy tickets to any of the keynote luncheons.

Despite that, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I really enjoyed all the academic presentations that I attended. I came home with my inner geek recharged and excited about presenting a paper of my own next year at the Prophecy. That's what I love most about these events. They really help to stimulate my creative synapses. :-D

I'll read through your paper in the next couple of days and leave comments here, if you don't mind. I really enjoyed your presentation, and wished I'd taken notes. Darn it!