ArmadilloCon 30 Program Schedule

Contents

Schedule of Events

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Friday

Fr1600PN Welcome to ArmadilloCon
Fri 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Phoenix North
Bobo, Denton, G. Haldeman*, Hevelin, Meschke, J. Moore, P. Wells
Come learn the best ways to navigate our con. We'll discuss what to see and do, the can't-miss items and parties, and the readings sure to be standing-room-only. This item is targeted for newcomers to conventions in general and ArmadilloCon in particular, but we'll make sure convention veterans have fun too.
Fr1700PN Oklahoma Weird vs. Texas Crazy
Fri 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Phoenix North
Barrett, Chester, Cupp, Finn, Rosen*, Wedel
What are the essential differences betwen stories written by writers from Texas and writers from Oklahoma?
Fr1700DW Electronically Published Fiction
Fri 5:00 PM-6:00 PM deWitt
Burton*, Henderson, Huff, Marin, McKinney, Trimm
An examination of new publishing avenues opened by technology, and the best places to publish and read it.
Fr1700DZ The Influence of Westerns on SF
Fri 5:00 PM-6:00 PM deZavala
Crider, J. Lansdale, Mills*, Reasoner, Rountree
From Horse Opera to Space Opera.
Fr1800DW Swashbuckling in Fantasy
Fri 6:00 PM-7:00 PM deWitt
Brust, Chester, Duggins, Nakashima-Brown*, Oliver, M. Wells
An exploration of the influence of Alexandre Dumas, Rafael Sabatini, Robert Louis Stevenson, and their ilk on the fantasy genre.
Fr1800DZ Why I Write
Fri 6:00 PM-7:00 PM deZavala
Bey*, Sheridan, Swann, Wade, Swenson
Our panelists discuss why and how they transitioned from reader to writer.
Fr1800R Reading
Fri 6:00 PM-6:30 PM Robertson
Nancy Jane Moore
Fr1830R Reading
Fri 6:30 PM-7:00 PM Robertson
Paige E. Roberts
Fr1900PN Opening Ceremony
Fri 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Phoenix North
Anderson, Crider*, G. Haldeman, J. Haldeman, Persons, Scalzi, S. Williams
This kicks the convention into full swing.
Fr2000PF Meet the Pros Party
Fri 8:00 PM-10:00 PM Prefunction Area
Mingle with and meet your favorite writers, artists, and editors. They're friendly -- honest -- and would love to chat with you.
Fr2030DW Reading
Fri 8:30 PM-9:00 PM deWitt
J. M. McDermott
Fr2030DZ Reading
Fri 8:30 PM-9:00 PM deZavala
Caroline Spector
Fr2030R Reading
Fri 8:30 PM-9:00 PM Robertson
Selina Rosen
Fr2100PN Two Chucks (One Resurrected) and a Teenage Terminator
Fri 9:00 PM-10:00 PM Phoenix North
Benjamin*, Eudaly, Martinez, Roberts
A discussion of the recent explosion of sf on American network television.
Fr2100DW Report from Denvention
Fri 9:00 PM-10:00 PM deWitt
Bobo, Docherty, Gelb, Meschke*, J. Moore, Picacio, Price
A group of people freshly returned from last weekend's World Science Fiction Convention will give a report on the highlights of this huge international gathering.
Fr2100DZ Interstitial Fiction
Fri 9:00 PM-10:00 PM deZavala
Denton, Klaw, Person, Richerson, Trimm*
A lot of recent fiction falls between the cracks of genre. There have been anthologies devoted to it, and now there is the Interstitial Arts Foundation. The most recent Nebula-winning novel falls into this category. What are the essential works and authors, and is this a full-fledged literary movement?
Fr2100R Reading
Fri 9:00 PM-9:30 PM Robertson
Lon Prater
Fr2130R Reading
Fri 9:30 PM-10:00 PM Robertson
Rob Rogers
Fr2200PN New Space Opera
Fri 10:00 PM-11:00 PM Phoenix North
Duggins, Fletcher, Mills, N. J. Moore, Picacio*, Reasoner, Scalzi
The subgenre established by Doc Smith, Edmond Hamilton, and Jack Williamson has persisted and evolved to a new tradition upheld by Iain M. Banks, Lois McMaster Bujold, Elizabeth Moon, John Scalzi, and others. Our panelists will discuss this evolution, where they think Space Opera is now, and where it's going.
Fr2200DW Neglected Gems of Genre Fiction
Fri 10:00 PM-11:00 PM deWitt
Blaschke*, Brust, Graham, Hobson, Nakashima-Brown, Sheridan
Which works of speculative fiction are the most criminally-neglected?
Fr2200DZ Adult Topics in SF & F
Fri 10:00 PM-11:00 PM deZavala
Huey, Kimbriel*, Roberts, C. Spector
Must be 18 or older to attend! We'll have a freestyle discussion of "advanced" topics including sensitive topics in fiction, specialized cons and fannish subgroups, and wherever else our panelists want to take it.
Fr2200R Reading
Fri 10:00 PM-10:30 PM Robertson
Matthew Bey
Fr2230R Reading
Fri 10:30 PM-11:00 PM Robertson
Josh Rountree

Saturday

Sa1000PN The Science in 2001
Sat 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Phoenix North
Jackson*, Mahoney
2008 marks the fortieth anniversary of the release of 2001: A Space Odyssey. We examine the technical and operational details of the portrayal of spaceflight in Kubrick and Clarke's remarkable cinematic glance into the crystal ball.
Sa1000DW Artists, Collectors, and Art Show Directors
Sat 10:00 AM-11:00 AM deWitt
Anderson*, Antell, Hart, Kelley, Picacio, Zrubek
A look at convention art shows from several different perspectives.
Sa1000DZ Fan Guest Interview
Sat 10:00 AM-11:00 AM deZavala
Baty*, Persons
Sa1030R Reading
Sat 10:30 AM-11:00 AM Robertson
Kim Kofmel
Sa1100PN Special Guest Interview
Sat 11:00 AM-Noon Phoenix North
Docherty*, G. Haldeman, J. Haldeman
Sa1100DW In the Beginning
Sat 11:00 AM-Noon deWitt
Brust, Scalzi, W. Spector*, M. Wells
Our panelists look at worldbuilding for writers, artists, and game designers.
Sa1100DZ Stump the Panel
Sat 11:00 AM-Noon deZavala
Antonelli, Eudaly, B. Foster, Graham*, Swann
Watch our panelists make up sf/f uses for common objects supplied by the audience.
Sa1100R Reading
Sat 11:00 AM-11:30 AM Robertson
Scott A. Cupp
Sa1100DR Autographing
Sat 11:00 AM-Noon Dealers' Room
J. U. Hall, Mallory, McKinney, Rogers, Webb
Sa1130R Reading
Sat 11:30 AM-Noon Robertson
Stina Leicht
Sa1200PN Editor Guest Interview
Sat Noon-1:00 PM Phoenix North
McHugh*, S. Williams
Sa1200DW Orbital Mechanics
Sat Noon-1:00 PM deWitt
Gibbons*, Jackson, Ledbetter, Mahoney
Learn from NASA scientists, but no equations, just plenty of hula hoops. We'll discuss the basics of terminology and process GETting‡ from here to there, general sense of scales and distances, rules of thumb, and some of the most common / worst misrepresentations of spaceflight basics in SF. Just because it’s rocket science doesn’t mean it ain’t fun! (‡ i.e., juggling Geometry, Energy, Time)
Sa1200DZ Literary Criticism
Sat Noon-1:00 PM deZavala
Hobson, Huey, Kofmel, McDermott, Webb*, Wagner
How does critique of sf differ from that of mainstream literature? Where should one look for the best analysis? Is this the domain of fans, or are academics taking over?
Sa1200R Reading
Sat Noon-12:30 PM Robertson
Patrice Sarath
Sa1200DR Autographing
Sat Noon-1:00 PM Dealers' Room
Eudaly, Finn, Graham, Person, Swann
Sa1230R Reading
Sat 12:30 PM-1:00 PM Robertson
Katharine Eliska Kimbriel
Sa1300PN Guest of Honor Q&A
Sat 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Phoenix North
Scalzi
Sa1300DW WorldCon Bidding
Sat 1:00 PM-2:00 PM deWitt
Boucher*, Granger, Parker, P. Wells
What is a WorldCon bid? How does one do it, and why? Veterans of the bidding wars explain.
Sa1300DZ Cartoon Network
Sat 1:00 PM-2:00 PM deZavala
B. Foster, Martinez, Roberson*, Rosen, Salvaggio
Our panelists discuss recent highlights from this essential cable channel.
Sa1300R Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading
Sat 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Robertson
Burton, Dimond, Eudaly, Henderson, Latner, Leicht, N. J. Moore*, Reisman
Come hear several good but short readings by members of one of our favorite writers' organizations.
Sa1300FF Reading
Sat 1:00 PM-1:30 PM Fourth Floor Capital
Gorg Huff
Sa1300DR Autographing
Sat 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Dealers' Room
Benjamin, Crider, Cupp, Prater, Reasoner
Sa1330FF Reading
Sat 1:30 PM-2:00 PM Fourth Floor Capital
William Ledbetter
Sa1400PN Artist Guest Presentation
Sat 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Phoenix North
Anderson
Slide show and discussion of the illustrious career of our Artist Guest.
Sa1400DW What You Should Have Read
Sat 2:00 PM-3:00 PM deWitt
Dimond*, Hevelin, Klaw, Marin, W. Siros, S. Williams
Our distinguished panel of writers, editors, and book-sellers discuss their take on the most important, influential, and enjoyable books and stories of the year.
Sa1400DZ Hollywood: Book to Screen
Sat 2:00 PM-3:00 PM deZavala
Graham, J. Haldeman, Kenner, J. Lansdale*, Wagner, Wheeler
What is the mysterious process of transforming a book to a screenplay -- and why is the result sometimes unrecognizable?
Sa1400R Reading
Sat 2:00 PM-2:30 PM Robertson
Chris Roberson
Sa1400FF Reading
Sat 2:00 PM-2:30 PM Fourth Floor Capital
Melanie Miller Fletcher
Sa1400DR Autographing
Sat 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Dealers' Room
Barrett, Brust, Chester, Martinez, Rosen, M. Williams
Sa1430R Reading
Sat 2:30 PM-3:00 PM Robertson
Alexis Glynn Latner
Sa1430FF Reading
Sat 2:30 PM-3:00 PM Fourth Floor Capital
Joe McKinney
Sa1500PN JPL Mars Mission
Sat 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Phoenix North
Gibbons
Slide show on the history and results of the lander currently investigating the Martian arctic.
Sa1500DW Dream Realm Awards
Sat 3:00 PM-4:00 PM deWitt
Burton*, Oliver
ArmadilloCon is proud to be the site of this year's Dream Realm Awards!
Sa1500DZ Sex, Drugs, and Urban Fantasy: Teen Fiction is Not For Kids
Sat 3:00 PM-4:00 PM deZavala
Chester, Leicht, J. Moore, Thomas, Sarath*, Wagner
"Young Adult" fiction sometimes seems obsessed with some adult or at least dark topics. Is this a natural reflection of the challenges facing the target audience, or a marketting excess?
Sa1500R Reading
Sat 3:00 PM-3:30 PM Robertson
Neal Barrett, Jr.
Sa1500FF Reading
Sat 3:00 PM-3:30 PM Fourth Floor Capital
Samantha Henderson
Sa1500DR Autographing
Sat 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Dealers' Room
Denton, Fletcher, J. Haldeman, Latner, Reisman
Sa1530R Reading
Sat 3:30 PM-4:00 PM Robertson
Mark Finn
Sa1530FF Reading
Sat 3:30 PM-4:00 PM Fourth Floor Capital
Alan J. Porter
Sa1600PN Fannish Feud
Sat 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Phoenix North
Anderson, Babcock, Bobo, Crider*, Docherty, Gelb, G. Haldeman, M. Hall, Persons, Picacio, Scalzi, S. Williams
Join the fun at our game of trivia pitting fans vs. pros.
Sa1600DW Crazy Grrlz: Slipstream Ain't Just for Boys
Sat 4:00 PM-5:00 PM deWitt
N. J. Moore, Nakashima-Brown, Oliver, Reisman, Ward, Wheeler*
The guys writing hard-to-classify alternative fiction have gotten a lot of attention, and labels such as "Texas Weird". What about the women working this same vein?
Sa1600DZ History of Texas Fandom
Sat 4:00 PM-5:00 PM deZavala
Dravecky, Jackson*, Parker, W. Siros
This year marks 50 years of SF fandom in Texas (and 30 years of ArmadilloCon). Our panel will walk you through a bit of What Has Come Before.
Sa1600R Reading
Sat 4:00 PM-4:30 PM Robertson
Jayme Lynn Blaschke
Sa1600FF Reading
Sat 4:00 PM-4:30 PM Fourth Floor Capital
Joan Upton Hall
Sa1600DR Autographing
Sat 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Dealers' Room
Bey, Kimbriel, Potter, Salvaggio
Sa1630R Reading
Sat 4:30 PM-5:00 PM Robertson
Mitchell Graham
Sa1630FF Reading
Sat 4:30 PM-5:00 PM Fourth Floor Capital
Debbie Lynn Smith
Sa1700PN Forever Wars
Sat 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Phoenix North
Duggins, J. Haldeman, Person, Rosen*, Scalzi, Swann
Our panelists discuss military sf inspired inspired by or written in response to Robert A. Heinlein's classic Starship Troopers. They'll compare and contrast portrayals of war from WWII through today.
Sa1700DW Charity Auction
Sat 5:00 PM-6:00 PM deWitt
Blaschke, Finn
Come discover bargains and treasures, and help raise money for Literacy Austin.
Sa1700DZ Blogging and Social Networking
Sat 5:00 PM-6:00 PM deZavala
Crider, Frost, Harper, Kofmel*, Ledbetter
Blogs are becoming an essential tool for fans and pros to keep in touch with their friends and followers around the world. Our panelists will discuss some basics, some do's and don'ts, differences between the various blog communities, and provide funny anecdotes of the blogosphere.
Sa1700R Reading
Sat 5:00 PM-5:30 PM Robertson
Carrie Richerson
Sa1700FF Reading
Sat 5:00 PM-5:30 PM Fourth Floor Capital
Lee Thomas
Sa1700DR Autographing
Sat 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Dealers' Room
Leicht, McDermott, McHugh, M. Wells, S. Williams
Sa1730R Reading
Sat 5:30 PM-6:00 PM Robertson
Joe R. Lansdale
Sa1730FF Reading
Sat 5:30 PM-6:00 PM Fourth Floor Capital
Tess Mallory
Sa1800DW Reading
Sat 6:00 PM-6:30 PM deWitt
Rie Sheridan
Sa1800DZ Art Auction
Sat 6:00 PM-7:00 PM deZavala
Anderson
If you enjoy seeing two fans fight over a piece of art, then this is your chance! And if you happen to spend money too, then it's a win-win. *This will only happen if necessary.
Sa1800R Reading
Sat 6:00 PM-6:30 PM Robertson
Gloria Oliver
Sa1800FF Reading
Sat 6:00 PM-6:30 PM Fourth Floor Capital
Steven Utley
Sa1830DW Reading
Sat 6:30 PM-7:00 PM deWitt
Rhonda Eudaly
Sa1830R Reading
Sat 6:30 PM-7:00 PM Robertson
Rick Klaw
Sa1900PN Paranormal Romance
Sat 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Phoenix North
Babcock*, Burton, Frost, Kenner, Kimbriel, Mallory
The romance genre has invaded our turf! A large portion of the sf shelves is devoted to the cross-genre paranormal romance. What are the attactions? Why are so many authors making the jump to this fast-growing movement?
Sa1900DW Book Covers
Sat 7:00 PM-8:00 PM deWitt
Denton, Picacio, Hart, Roberson, Rosen, Spencer*
What makes a great -- or not-so-great -- cover? How much difference can it make to the success of a book? How can the artist and author collaborate?
Sa1900DZ Creating Characters that Live
Sat 7:00 PM-8:00 PM deZavala
Brust*, J. U. Hall, Kitanidis, Prater, Ward, M. Williams
Our panel of authors discusses the craft of writing, and the key elements of character development and matching point of view to story.
Sa1900R Reading
Sat 7:00 PM-7:30 PM Robertson
Paul O. Miles
Sa1930R Reading
Sat 7:30 PM-8:00 PM Robertson
S. Andrew Swann
Sa2000PN Arthur C. Clarke
Sat 8:00 PM-9:00 PM Phoenix North
Docherty, J. U. Hall, Latner, Miles*, Person
Celebrating the life and career of one of the greats of the field: favorite books, influence on the field, and impact on the world at large.
Sa2000DW How to Sell a Story to Asimov's
Sat 8:00 PM-9:00 PM deWitt
Antonelli*, McHugh, Webb, S. Williams
What is the editor really looking for? What do others -- from a variety of viewpoints -- see in her choices, and how is the magazine evolving?
Sa2000DZ Elves in Condos
Sat 8:00 PM-9:00 PM deZavala
Fletcher, Kenner, Rogers*, D. L. Smith, Swann, Wade
Urban fantasy isn't just a matter of putting elves on motorcycles or in a rock band. What is it -- and why is it so fascinating?
Sa2000R Reading
Sat 8:00 PM-8:30 PM Robertson
C. J. Mills
Sa2030R Reading
Sat 8:30 PM-9:00 PM Robertson
Mikal Trimm
Sa2100PN Bloodsucking Friends: Vampires
Sat 9:00 PM-10:00 PM Phoenix North
Bey*, Mallory, Martinez, McKinney, Roberts, C. L. Smith, Wedel
The vampire mythos seems to resonate with something deep in human nature -- sexuality, for one thing. Why is it so powerful, and how can the sub-genre stay fresh?
Sa2100DW Changing Women's Roles in SF
Sat 9:00 PM-10:00 PM deWitt
Henderson, D. L. Smith, C. Spector, Swenson, Tyler*
From Barabarella to Ellen Ripley, Dale Arden to Podkayne to Honor Harrington -- a light-hearted look at how the genre has depicted women.
Sa2100DZ Metafiction in Comics
Sat 9:00 PM-10:00 PM deZavala
Benjamin, Blaschke, Klaw*, Porter, Potter
Metafiction has a long and rich history in comic books and graphic novels. Recent works such as Dr. 13, Nextwave, Scott Pilgrim and Ambush Bug have ushered in a new era for this insightful and entertaining storytelling method. What are some of the best examples, why do writers & artists use this method, and why has it become so popular?
Sa2100R Reading
Sat 9:00 PM-9:30 PM Robertson
Chris Nakashima-Brown
Sa2100PS Campfire Stories
Sat 9:00 PM-11:00 PM Phoenix South
Crider, Cupp, J. Haldeman, J. Lansdale
Some outstanding story-tellers at their entertaining best: reminiscing, spinning yarns, and topping each other's tall tales.
Sa2130R Reading
Sat 9:30 PM-10:00 PM Robertson
Lynn Ward
Sa2200DW Lovecraft and His Legacy
Sat 10:00 PM-11:00 PM deWitt
Leicht, Prater*, Reasoner, Richerson, Rountree, Spencer, Wade
How accessible is the ground-breaking horror writer to a modern reader? How has he influenced our panelists' work, and why are so many homages appearing lately?
Sa2200DZ Reading
Sat 10:00 PM-10:30 PM deZavala
M. K. Hobson
Sa2200R Reading
Sat 10:00 PM-10:30 PM Robertson
Rory Harper
Sa2230DZ Reading
Sat 10:30 PM-11:00 PM deZavala
Eric T. Marin
Sa2230R Reading
Sat 10:30 PM-11:00 PM Robertson
Dave Duggins
Sa2300R Reading
Sat 11:00 PM-11:30 PM Robertson
Steven E. Wedel

Sunday

Su900FF FACT Meeting
Sun 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Fourth Floor Capital
Su1000PN Religious Themes in SF
Sun 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Phoenix North
Dimond*, Eudaly, Latner, Webb
How does religion inform our panelists’ writing? And how do they feel religion has been treated in science fiction?
Su1000DW Challenges of Writing Genre for Younger Readers
Sun 10:00 AM-11:00 AM deWitt
Benjamin, Chester, Fletcher*, J. Moore, C. L. Smith, M. Williams
How does writing for young adults differ from writing for adult readers? Our panelists discuss whether it’s harder, easier, or pretty much the same, but with a different label.
Su1000DZ Illustration
Sun 10:00 AM-11:00 AM deZavala
Anderson, B. Foster, Hart, Kelley, Potter*, Salvaggio
We’ve all seen plenty of book cover art, but what should we be looking for in general science fiction and fantasy art? Our panelists will discuss genre art that did not grace the cover of a book.
Su1000R Reading
Sun 10:00 AM-10:30 AM Robertson
Lou Antonelli
Su1100PN Alternate History
Sun 11:00 AM-Noon Phoenix North
Huff, J. Lansdale, Mills, Rogers, Utley, S. Williams*
Rome never falls, Dewey defeats Truman, New England Patriots defeat the Giants in the Superbowl. A discussion of writing alternate history and how to show how changes in the past can affect the present.
Su1100DW Living with a Creator
Sun 11:00 AM-Noon deWitt
C. Foster, G. Haldeman*, K. Lansdale, W. Spector, T. Wilson
What’s it like living with a writer or artist? Is it more boredom, like going to conventions where you have nothing to do because your spouse was invited? Or is it more excitement, such as seeing a new work spring from their fingertips? Our panelists will give us an idea of what living with a creator is like.
Su1100DZ No More Excuses: Making Writing a Part of Your Life
Sun 11:00 AM-Noon deZavala
Antonelli, Kenner, Richerson, Sarath*, M. Wells
Having trouble fitting writing into your life? We'll have tips, tactics, and boot camp-style exhortations to get you to stop making excuses and spend more time writing.
Su1100R Reading
Sun 11:00 AM-11:30 AM Robertson
A. Lee Martinez
Su1100DR Autographing
Sun 11:00 AM-Noon Dealers' Room
N. J. Moore, Oliver, Picacio, Roberts
Su1130R Reading
Sun 11:30 AM-Noon Robertson
Bradley Denton
Su1200PN Getting the Biology Right in SF
Sun Noon-1:00 PM Phoenix North
Fletcher, Frost*, J. Moore, Persons, Roberts
Could there be three sexes? What would aliens from a methane planet look like? What would the effects of a few hundred years on low gravity or high gravity be? Our panelists will answer these questions and many more to tell you how to get the biology right in science fiction.
Su1200DW Movies
Sun Noon-1:00 PM deWitt
Klaw, Leicht, Miles, Scalzi, Person, M. Williams*
This has been a booming year for science fiction, comic book, and fantasy movies. Our panelists tell us which ones you should have seen, and which you can safely avoid. Of course, they’ll probably talk about movies of the past as well.
Su1200DZ Fanzines
Sun Noon-1:00 PM deZavala
Crider, Finn*, B. Foster, Gelb, Hevelin, Juday, Kelley
What many supposed was a dying art has experienced a renaissance in the past few years. Talk with our panelists about what’s behind this fanzine boom, what it takes to create a fanzine and, more importantly, how to keep a fanzine going.
Su1200R Reading
Sun Noon-12:30 PM Robertson
Jessica Reisman
Su1200FF ALAMO Meeting
Sun Noon-1:00 PM Fourth Floor Capital
Su1200DR Autographing
Sun Noon-1:00 PM Dealers' Room
Blaschke, Burton, Huff, C. L. Smith, Thomas
Su1230R Reading
Sun 12:30 PM-1:00 PM Robertson
Martha Wells
Su1300PN From Agent to Editor to Publisher to Store
Sun 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Phoenix North
Finn, G. Haldeman, Leicht, Roberson, Rosen*
We examine the process and decisions between an author finishing a book and it showing up on store shelves.
Su1300DW State of SF at ArmadilloCon 1: 1979
Sun 1:00 PM-2:00 PM deWitt
Barrett, Bobo, Cupp*, Mills
A discussion of the good old days when Alien, "The Ugly Chickens", and Mork and Mindy were the hot new things.
Su1300DZ Speculative Fiction in Computer Games
Sun 1:00 PM-2:00 PM deZavala
Duggins, Huey, McDermott, Salvaggio, W. Spector*, Tyler
Science Fiction and Fantasy are in computer gaming - from Bioshock to Final Fantasy to Warcraft to Fallout. Why is there so much talk about the science fiction and fantasy element in movies, when computer gaming has so many genre elements in most of its top games?
Su1300R Reading
Sun 1:00 PM-1:30 PM Robertson
William Browning Spencer
Su1300DR Autographing
Sun 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Dealers' Room
Kenner, Rountree, Sarath, Scalzi, Wedel
Su1330R Reading
Sun 1:30 PM-2:00 PM Robertson
Joe Haldeman
Su1400PN New British SF TV
Sun 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Phoenix North
Docherty*, Duarte, Kimbriel, Oliver, Porter
Are the British better at having entertaining science fiction on TV? We’ll be talking about Dr. Who , Torchwood, Life of Mars, etc.
Su1400DW SF Canon for Short Fiction
Sun 2:00 PM-3:00 PM deWitt
Denton, McDermott, Richerson, Rountree, Swenson, S. Williams*
Is there a science fiction canon for short fiction? Are there short stories and novellas that we all should have read, or is there no required reading in this form. Our panelists will try to determine if there is a canon, and talk about what to add to it or what should be in it.
Su1400DZ FACT Reading Group: The Automatic Detective
Sun 2:00 PM-3:00 PM deZavala
Campbell
The FACT Reading Group will be discussing The Automatic Detective by A. Lee Martinez. Everyone is welcome to drop by and discuss the book.
Su1400R Reading
Sun 2:00 PM-2:30 PM Robertson
Steven Brust
Su1400DR Autographing
Sun 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Dealers' Room
Anderson, Klaw
Su1430R Reading
Sun 2:30 PM-3:00 PM Robertson
Maureen F. McHugh
Su1500PN Pictionary
Sun 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Phoenix North
Antell, Huey, Potter, C. Siros*, P. Wells
Su1500DW Guest of Honor Reading
Sun 3:00 PM-4:00 PM deWitt
Scalzi
Su1500DZ Dystopia in Anime and Animation
Sun 3:00 PM-4:00 PM deZavala
Anderson*, Kimbriel, Person, Reisman, Ward
From Akira to Wall-E, why is dystopia so prevalent in the animated form? Or is it just that the best films and series incorporate some elements of dystopia? Our panelists will discuss.
Su1500R Reading
Sun 3:00 PM-3:30 PM Robertson
Mark L. Williams
Su1530R Reading
Sun 3:30 PM-4:00 PM Robertson
Don Webb
Su1600PN Closing Reading
Sun 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Phoenix North
Waldrop

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