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"Mankind will reach maturity on the day it learns to value diversity—of life and ideas. To be different is not necessarily to be ugly; to have a different idea is not necessarily to be wrong. The worst thing that could happen is for all of us to look and think and act alike." Gene Roddenberry
Sunday November 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Why do science fiction & mystery go together?
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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 →
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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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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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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 →
Sunday November 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
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