First con of 2016, and I’m excited. Radcon (Pasco, Washington) is always fun….so if you’re there, come see me at a panel or grab me at a break!
Friday, February 12
4:15-5:15 pm Is it always true you have story ideas?
Audience members toss out ideas and genres for panelists to respond to with story ideas.
5:30-6:30 pm Empaths, Synesthetes, & Other Super Powers
Moderating this one. Should be interesting.
6:45-7:45 pm The value of being alien in your own culture
There are many terms people use to describe individuals who do not reside in the main portion of the bell curve such as being manic, depressive, ADD, ADHD, autistic, color blind or even myopic. Yet these differences have stayed in our population. Could it be that there is a benefit in certain situations where these conditions are actually beneficial to long term survival? Come listen to our panel of experts and find out.
Saturday, February 13
11:00 am-12:00 pm Autograph session
12:30-1:30 pm How Big a Fish Do You Need To Be?
You’re an independent writer. You’re an independent musician. You’re an independent artist. How big do you need to be to make a sustainable living? The traditional track to success has involved the large imprints and labels, but that’s not working so well anymore, particularly not for musicians. Come listen to our pros talk about alternative ways of building your own career niche as an independent creator.
5:30 -6:30 pm You Can’t Keep a Good Woman Down
Why do we like strong women in our stories? What do you like about them. Is there anything you’ve had enough of yet? Reading and Writing the Formidable Woman.
6:45-7:45 pm Nonconformity & Personal Agency in Geek Culture
Schools teach about self-efficacy, but often as a tool to effectively conform. What about empowerment? Better yet: personal agency – having a voice and guiding one’s own journey. This includes nurturing a culture of consent, innovation, and getting in the hero’s role for your journey.
Sunday, February 14
10:30-11:00 am Reading
11:15 am-12:15 am Non-biological pets
Not virtual pets, but actual walking, (talking?) Robot dogs, cats, and mini dragons? They don’t poop, you feed them electricity or sunlight, they act like they have personalities, and (if maintained) they don’t die. Will they replace the real thing, in time?
