06-27, 12:00–12:50 (America/Los_Angeles), Prime Dome
During Prohibition in Seattle, the Olmstead Rumrunning operation became the largest employer in the whole city, delivering illicit hooch to luminaries such as Boeing and the mayor. And they did it all without guns and moonshine, unlike their east coast counterparts. Come find out the secrets of their success and how they are still useful today, especially given the political and cultural landscape we face now.
Rebecca A. Demarest (she/her) is an award-winning author, playwright, book designer, and writing instructor living in Seattle, WA with her husband and two muppets. Her short work has appeared alongside authors like Cat Rambo and dramatized for the stage and NPR. When not being held hostage by words, you can find her at her day job (working the people side of unbelievably awesome tech) tending to her indoor jungle, crafting, sewing, playtesting tabletop role playing games, and failing to teach her dogs new tricks. For more information on her work, please visit rebeccademarest.com.