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Saturday, November 9
 

9:00am CST

Writer's Workshop 1
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Entries:
"Iguana Soup" by Kevin J. Miller
"A Place to Call Home" by Robert Hobson
Moderators Speakers
avatar for Sue Burke

Sue Burke

Sue Burke’s most recent science fiction novel is Usurpation, published on October 29, the conclusion of the trilogy that began with Semiosis and Interference. She began writing professionally as a teenager, working for newspapers and magazines as a reporter and editor, and began... Read More →
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K. M. Herkes

Author, Dawnrigger Publishing
I write books, tell tales, and generally spin stories in as many ways as I can. I also like to sing but not on stage, dance but rarely when anyone is watching, and take many pictures of my cat.
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Gracie York

Guild Founder and Head Editor, York Editing Guild
Gracie York is the guild founder and head editor of the York Editing Guild, offering editorial services to self-published authors. She's also edited everything from medical textbooks to sci-fi/fantasy books for traditional publishers.Gracie accidentally writes things in her spare... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Butterfield

12:00pm CST

Cosplay Is For Everyone!
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
A discussion of techniques, items and hacks that everyone can use for cosplay -- regardless of demographics & body type
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Skwarski

Jennifer Skwarski

Costumer, HI wrangler, techie. Apparently, I'm not happy unless I have 20 projects going at once.
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Butterfield

1:00pm CST

Self-Care for the Creative
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
What can you, as an author, artist, sculptor, or costumer, do to care for yourself in the throes of your creative muse?
Moderators
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Ryan Francis

Ryan Francis is a multi-talented cartoonist and animator who likes to draw animals with swords.After spending time in college learning to draw for money, Ryan tackles the day to day arrangements of projects, commissions, and ventures where he must draw like a mad lad.
Speakers
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Dex Greenbright

Dex Greenbright is a writer of monsters both kind and cruel, an award-winning artist, and the editor, illustrator, and a contributing author for Tales of the Automazombs, a book series with steampunk cyborg zombies. He is a creative whirlwind, a magical master of dungeons, and the... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Butterfield

2:00pm CST

Little Bits of This ...
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
A sprinkle of glitter and a dollop of hot glue --- Cosplay Creations & where to find inspiration and materials
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Skwarski

Jennifer Skwarski

Costumer, HI wrangler, techie. Apparently, I'm not happy unless I have 20 projects going at once.
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Butterfield

3:00pm CST

Writers & Donuts
Saturday November 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Meet and greet for professional writers & aspiring writers
Speakers
avatar for Richard Chwedyk

Richard Chwedyk

Writer, Teacher
Nebula winner; Hugo, Sturgeon and Rhysling award nominee. Adjunct Professor of Instruction at Columbia College Chicago, where I've taught Science Fiction Writing, Fantasy Writing, Science Fiction, and Tolkien, among other courses. I've been involved in convention writing workshops... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Butterfield

4:00pm CST

Robots of Future Wars
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Given the current level of advancement with drones, bots and AI technology, what will warfare look like in 40 years?
Moderators
BF

Bill Fawcett

Special Guest, Bill Fawcett & Associates
Speakers
avatar for Ray Tabler

Ray Tabler

Author, Science Fiction You Can Enjoy
My aim is to write science fiction you can enjoy. So far that's manifested as what I call Light Space Opera. Imagine Starship Troopers, hijacked by Monty Python, or space opera as produced by Gilbert and Sullivan, while bankrolled and bullied by Flo Ziegfeld. Additional links:Ray's... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Butterfield

7:00pm CST

From One Planet to Another
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
SF novels often depict people leaving Earth to settle on another planet. Wouldn't a better choice be to settle a space station or some other habitat less like the planet we just left?
Moderators
avatar for W. A. Thomasson

W. A. Thomasson

I obtained a PhD in biochemistry but, lacking the patience for scientific research, switched into science/medical writing. Now retired, I have recently completed a first novel, a sword and sorcery work titled The Whip of Abadur, and am currently seeking a publisher. I am interested... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Bill Higgins

Bill Higgins

Physicist. Interested in astronomy, spaceflight, history of science, history of science fiction, weird aviation, and, of course, various corners of physics. Approaching 50 years in SF fandom. Attended Windycon 3.
avatar for Richard Chwedyk

Richard Chwedyk

Writer, Teacher
Nebula winner; Hugo, Sturgeon and Rhysling award nominee. Adjunct Professor of Instruction at Columbia College Chicago, where I've taught Science Fiction Writing, Fantasy Writing, Science Fiction, and Tolkien, among other courses. I've been involved in convention writing workshops... Read More →
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RhymesWithCamer

Hi!I'm Tamara (rhymes with camera).I'm just a reader who loves to gab about scifi/fantasy stuff.
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Butterfield

8:00pm CST

The Many Facets of Fandom
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
How you can experience the different brilliance depending on how you cut the gem that is fandom.
Moderators
avatar for Sue Burke

Sue Burke

Sue Burke’s most recent science fiction novel is Usurpation, published on October 29, the conclusion of the trilogy that began with Semiosis and Interference. She began writing professionally as a teenager, working for newspapers and magazines as a reporter and editor, and began... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for W. A. Thomasson

W. A. Thomasson

I obtained a PhD in biochemistry but, lacking the patience for scientific research, switched into science/medical writing. Now retired, I have recently completed a first novel, a sword and sorcery work titled The Whip of Abadur, and am currently seeking a publisher. I am interested... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Butterfield

9:00pm CST

Spooky Stories
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Put on your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and come listen to a number of spooky stories before bedtime! (Not recommended for younger children.)
Moderators
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Butterfield

10:00pm CST

Fan Fic Erotica
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
A boon or bane to society?
Moderators
avatar for Tiffany Voltz

Tiffany Voltz

Fandom additict. Fanfiction connoisseur. Professional napper. 
Speakers
avatar for Malda Marlys

Malda Marlys

Malda Marlys teaches science just outside Chicago and writes the sort of speculative fiction that requires too many qualifiers for the normal flow of conversation. Fortunately the SFFH umbrella is wide (and kind of spooky and full of brass fittings and snakes). Eir short fiction has... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
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