The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America present a weekend of programming by their member authors and special guests!
Take a look below at the 2011 schedule. This year's lineup is coming soon!
Stage: E24-25
12PM
Panelists Kate Dolan, Rosemary Edghill, and Bud Sparhawk will explore both classic tales and their own work as it delves into the minds of aliens, androids, animals and others who view the universe from a different perspective.
Event Details2PM
Panelists Rosemary Edghill and Catherine Asaro will talk about how authors put fantastic elements into the real world. How do you mix the two elements – the mundane and the magical – and keep your fiction believable? They’ll discuss the works of various authors in what has become one of the most popular genres in fantasy fiction.
Event Details3PM
Acclaimed science fiction author Michael Swanwick will read from his works and talk about his science fiction and fantasy.
Event Details4PM
Join authors Rosemary Edghill, Toby Devens, John Maclay, Michael Swanwick, Michael Sullivan, and Cindy Young-Turner to chat, have your books autographed, and win prizes.
Event Details5PM
Panelists Michael Sullivan, John Maclay, Toby Devens, and Cindy Young-Turner will discuss how ebooks are changing the landscape of science fiction, fantasy, and horror publishing, from the point of view of both the major publishing and from the burgeoning field of small press and print on demand venues.
Event Details6PM
Panelists Michael Swanwick, Catherine Asaro, and Toby Devens offer tips and answer questions about how to get started in genre fiction and conduct a successful career.
Event Details7PM
Join authors Cindy Young-Turner and Kate Dolan for readings, raffles, and games. Play the entertaining game Bookcover Bingo! with Kate and win prizes.
Event Details12PM
Join authors Alan Zendell and Kate Dolan for readings, raffles, and games. Play the entertaining game Bookcover Bingo! with Kate and win prizes.
Event Details1PM
Panelists Brenda Clough, Allison Pang, and Danielle Ackley-McPhail talk about worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy. Is it as important as everyone says? How do you plan a world and make it believable? Come hear tips from experts who are renown for their abilities to create fantastic worlds.
Event Details2PM
Panelists Brenda Clough, Don Sakers, Alan Zendell, and Michael Swanwick discuss the social and political themes in science fiction, as in the tradition of the novel 1984. Science fiction offers a unique vehicle for examining the consequences of various political and sociolical phenomena by extrapolating them into the future. Just how provocative can you make such ideas? Is it ever too much? Come share your thoughts and ideas with our panelists.
Event Details3PM
Author Catherine Asaro and pianist Greg Adams showcase the Diamond Star Project, a unique mixing of literature, music, and dance. Catherine will read passages from her book Diamond Star, about a rock star in the future, and she and Greg will perform selections from the soundtrack. As an added bonus, she will do the first-ever reading from Carnelians, the sequel to Diamond Star, which is due out in October from Baen Books.
Event Details4PM
Join authors Brenda Clough, Aletha Kontis, Leanna Renee Heiber, Catherine Asaro, Alan Zendell, and Allison Pang to chat, have your books autographed, and win prizes.
Event Details5PM
Panelists K.D. Hays, Catherine Asaro, Leanna Renee Heiber, and Aletha Kontis talk about the biggest selling genre in fiction. Why do “young” adult books such as the Harry Potter series appeal to all age groups? How do we define YA and how can you break into that market?
Event Details6PM
Panelists Brenda Clough, Aletha Kontis, Leanna Renee Heiber, and Danielle Ackley-McPhail talk about one of the hottest new genres in speculative fiction. What accounts for the current fascination with steampunk and Victoriana? Just what exactly is Steampunk? Panelists will talk about the genre as a whole and discuss their favorites.
Event Details7PM
Come hear readings from Leanna Heiber and Aletha Kontis, two of the hottest, bestselling authors in paranormal and steampunk fiction.
Event Details12PM
Panelists Daniel Polansky, Wenllian J. Stallings, Monica McAbee, Yoji Kondo, and Danielle Ackley-McPhail talk about how authors go about creating a work of science fiction or fantasy. How are our genres different from others and how are they the same? They discuss the craft of writing as it specifically applies to science fiction and fantasy.
Event Details1PM
Panelists Wenllian J. Stallings, Daniel Polansky, and Don Sakers talk about how they come with ideas for their science fiction and fantasy. How do authors use their backgrounds and experience to create fantastic stories? Hear also from Wenllian (Billie J) Stallings about the biography she and her sister penned of her father, Murray Leinster, one of the most versatile and prolific writers in the history of science fiction.
Event Details3PM
Authors Danielle Ackley-McPhail and Don Sakers read from their work and talk about their writing.
Event Details4PM
Join panelists Daniel Polansky, Monica McAbee, Michael Sullivan, Oz Fontecchio, Yoji Kondo, and Don Sakers to chat, have your books autographed, learn about readers groups in the area, and win prizes.
Event Details6PM
Panelists Monica McAbee, Andy Love, Oz Fontecchio, Dale S. Arnold, Randall Brunk, and Michael Sullivan talk about the many regional science fiction and fantasy clubs. The Baltimore/DC/Pennsylvania area has a rich and vibrant SF community that sponsors many readers groups and well-known conventions. Come hob-knob with luminaries from the local community and find out what’s cooking.
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