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Saturday, November 9
 

10:00am CST

Letters of the Rainbow
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
York
Join in a discussion about LGBTQ+ representation in media.
Moderators
avatar for Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie is an award-wining author who creates stories of tenacious women battling injustice and creating their own happily-ever-after.  Her current work-in-progress is a pentalogy that takes place in Europe in 1802.  France is planning to invade, people with psychic powers... Read More →
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 →
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Megen Leigh

Artist GOH
avatar for Lisa Moe
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
York
  General, Panel

11:00am CST

Writing & Editing Techniques For The Neurodivergent and Disabled
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
York
Moderators
avatar for Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie is an award-wining author who creates stories of tenacious women battling injustice and creating their own happily-ever-after.  Her current work-in-progress is a pentalogy that takes place in Europe in 1802.  France is planning to invade, people with psychic powers... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Donna J W Munro

Donna J W Munro

Donna J. W. Munro teaches high schoolers the slippery truths of government and history at her day job. Her students are her greatest inspiration. She lives with five cats, a cute curly-haired dog, a fur-covered husband, a sassy septuagenarian Mama, and an encyclopedia son. Her daughter... Read More →
SA
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
York
  Writer's, Panel

12:00pm CST

Launch Pad Astronomy
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
York
Join us in this panel featuring highlights from the workshop of the same name!

Speakers
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Christian Ready

GOH; Professor, Astronomer
avatar for Mike Brotherton

Mike Brotherton

Author & Science GOH; Astronomer, Professor
Saturday November 9, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
York
  Science & Technology

1:00pm CST

Writing Characters with Disabilities
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
York
In what ways will our writing need to change? Why or why not?
Moderators
avatar for Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie

Llewella Forgie is an award-wining author who creates stories of tenacious women battling injustice and creating their own happily-ever-after.  Her current work-in-progress is a pentalogy that takes place in Europe in 1802.  France is planning to invade, people with psychic powers... Read More →
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 →
avatar for RhymesWithCamer

RhymesWithCamer

Hi!I'm Tamara (rhymes with camera).I'm just a reader who loves to gab about scifi/fantasy stuff.
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 →
MR
Saturday November 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
York
  Writer's, Panel

2:00pm CST

Reading & Writing Through the Female Gaze
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
York
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 Lisa Moe
DS
avatar for K. M. Herkes

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.
avatar for Alexis Craig
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
York
  Writer's, Panel

3:00pm CST

Xenoarchaeology Road Show
Saturday November 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
York
Experts from the Xenoarchaeology Foundation analyze and discuss artifacts from around the universe. Audience is invited to bring their own unusual artifacts for the archaeologists to analyze at this interactive session.
Moderators
avatar for Jody Lynn Nye

Jody Lynn Nye

Special Gusets; Moderator
Jody Lynn Nye lists her main career activity as ‘spoiling cats.’ When not engaged upon this worthy occupation, she writes fantasy and science fiction books and short stories.Before breaking away from gainful employment to write full time, Jody worked as a file clerk, book-keeper... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Chris Gerrib

Chris Gerrib

Chris Gerrib admits to being a bit obsessed with Mars, but in a healthy way – all three books of his Pirate Series are set on Mars. Chris lives in the Chicago suburbs and still has a day job in IT. He holds degrees in history and business from the University of Illinois and Southern... Read More →
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Bill Fawcett

Special Guest, Bill Fawcett & Associates
BJ
Saturday November 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
York
  General, Panel

4:00pm CST

What's Going On In the World of Space?
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
York
What are some of the current experiments and things being developed with current space missions?
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.
CR

Christian Ready

GOH; Professor, Astronomer
avatar for Mike Brotherton

Mike Brotherton

Author & Science GOH; Astronomer, Professor
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
York
  Science & Technology, Panel

7:00pm CST

Trivia for Chocolate
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
York
This favorite trivia contest from Windycons past is back!! Test your trivia knowledge and earn chocolate. The hard part is not eating the chocolate before the end!
Speakers
avatar for Steven Silver

Steven Silver

Steven H Silver is a twenty-time Hugo Award nominee and was the editor and publisher of ISFiC Press for 8 years.  He has also edited books for DAW, NESFA Press, and ZNB Books.  He began publishing short fiction in 2008, his most recently published story is "Initial Engagement... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
York

8:00pm CST

The Rowling Effect
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
York
Separating the Story from the Storyteller. Should the personal views and beliefs of the writer affect your enjoyment of the story?
Speakers
avatar for Steven Silver

Steven Silver

Steven H Silver is a twenty-time Hugo Award nominee and was the editor and publisher of ISFiC Press for 8 years.  He has also edited books for DAW, NESFA Press, and ZNB Books.  He began publishing short fiction in 2008, his most recently published story is "Initial Engagement... Read More →
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 →
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 →
avatar for Lisa Moe
GS
avatar for Tiffany Voltz

Tiffany Voltz

Fandom additict. Fanfiction connoisseur. Professional napper. 
KS
Saturday November 9, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm CST
York
  Writer's, Workshop

9:00pm CST

Celebrating Newer Trends & Older Works
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST
York
Join us for a lively and engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of science fiction and fantasy literature. This panel will explore the dynamic interplay between newer trends and beloved classics in the genre. Our expert panelists, including authors, critics, and scholars, will delve into how recent works are pushing the boundaries of speculative fiction, incorporating fresh perspectives, diverse voices, and cutting-edge themes, while also paying homage to the timeless elements of older, iconic works that shaped the genre.

Whether you’re a fan of groundbreaking new releases or a devotee of the golden age classics, this panel will offer something for everyone. Discover how modern authors draw inspiration from the past while forging bold new paths, and join the conversation on what the future holds for science fiction and fantasy.

Moderators
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 →
Speakers
avatar for K. M. Herkes

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.
avatar for RhymesWithCamer

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 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST
York
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