Mass Autograph Signing - Friday, 8 PM, Ballroom C / the Hallway
Science Fiction in China-
Saturday 12 PM, Courtyard
Science fiction is booming in China
as the country experiences unprecedented economic growth, an increasingly
liberal society, and a new space program. Derwin Mak shows an illustrated
presentation of the history of science fiction in China, its new writers,
what’s being published there, and the growth of the largest SF fandom community
in the world. Derwin Mak.
Fantasy in the Rest of the World - Saturday 2 PM, Room 209
Africa, the Middle East,
Asia, and South America are fertile foundations for medieval fantasy, but most
of what’s out there is based on European traditions and myths. Who is doing the
best at exploring other areas? What other cultures and histories offer
opportunities for the aspiring writer?
Saladin Ahmed, Cathy Hird,
Derwin Mak(M), Rati Mehrotra, Bob R. Milne;
Properly Praising Your Panelist -
Saturday 6 PM, Room 209
We've all seen and/or dealt
with rude/obnoxious/abusive panelists and audience members at cons, but are
there any guidelines for how to deal with such issues appropriately? The
moderator who really doesn't want a particular panelist to speak; the audience
member who interrupts a panelist, and the panelists who condone it; the
programming co-ordinator who insists that pro panelists jump through ridiculous
hoops to do what they came to do. What can we do?
Beverly Bambury, Derwin Mak,
Matt Moore;
Reading - Saturday 8 - 8:30 PM,
Room 207
