Interview with Matt Black, 2007 Browncoat Ball Chair

Matt “Tequila Matt” Black has worked with various non-profit organizations coordinating a variety of fundraising activities, including an annual Halloween Haunted House. In the fandom community, he served as a chapter president and a committee member for an international conference of STARFLEET, the largest independent Star Trek fan club. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania Browncoats, a Firefly/Serenity fan organization. Matt has also worked with the former Galactic Entertainment coordinating fandom activities for conventions in Hawaii, Connecticut and Philadelphia.

More information about the Browncoat Ball can be found at www.browncoatball.com

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1. [00:00] Introduction by N.E. Lilly
2. [00:45] How did you get involved with the Browncoat Movement?
3. [02:43] What was your first introduction to Space Westerns?
4. [03:52] What was your first introduction to Firefly?
5. [04:15] What is the attraction to Space Westerns?
6. [04:58] What was the inspiration for hosting the Browncoat Ball in Philadelphia?
7. [07:25] What is the Browncoat Ball?
8. [08:01] What events will be happening during the weekend?
9. [12:41] How can people register for the event?
10. [13:45] What’s the most important piece of information about the event, right now?
11. [14:05] Can you let me in on any exclusive information, unknown insights, or trade secrets?
12. [15:05] What can we expect to see from you in the near future?

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Nathan E. Lilly is the editor-in-chief of SpaceWesterns.com and a man who wears many hats.

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• Interview with Phil Foglio (Nov 8, 2009)
• 10 Most Influential Space Westerns (Oct 25, 2009)
• Space Western Most Wanted (Jan 25, 2009)
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