How well do you know our beloved convention? Now’s your
chance to test your knowledge! All questions are True/False, and answers at the
bottom of the page. (But no peeking!)
1. The first LCC was held in 1991.
2. It was held in San Diego, California.
3. The second LCC was held in San Francisco,
California.
4. LCC has been held in Arizona two times so
far—2016 will make the third.
5. LCCs are only held in cities that have a
coastline.
6. The LCC region includes all states in the
Mountain Time Zone and west to Hawaii.
7. LCCs are put on by local committees of (dedicated,
generous) volunteers, supported by advice and guidance from the LCC Standing
Committee.
8. LCC awards the Watson Award each year for
the best historical mystery.
9. Each LCC creates its own unique award
trophies, often to reflect the local culture of the host region.
10. Rhys Bowen has been nominated nine times
for awards at LCC, including two nominations one year in the same category.
11. LCC awards prizes in the same categories
every year.
Answers:
1.
True
2.
False, it was held in San Francisco
3.
True
4.
True
5.
False, they can be held anywhere in the LCC
region
6.
True
7.
Very true!
8.
False, the Bruce Alexander Memorial Award is for best historical novel of the prior year
9.
True
10.
True (and she’s won twice)
11.
False, the local organizing committee must award
the Lefty Award for Best Humorous Novel and the Bruce Alexander Memorial Award, but can also award
prizes in two other categories of the committee’s choosing
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