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9:00 AM
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Director's Board Room
- Writer's Workshop: Character development and emotional resonance
K. Ikenberry
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12:00 PM
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Oak
- Closed
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Bamboo
- Princess Bride
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1:00 PM
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The View
- Maker Demos
Members of TheLab.ms will be in attendance, putting on demonstrations of their makerspace finery! There will be SLA and FDM 3D printing demos (and things you can print and take home!), dye sublimation printing demos (bring a shirt, and get a unique souvenir!) as well as raspberry pi tutorials! Stop by any time and learn about Everyone's Makerspace!
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Ebony
- Convention Survival 101: Insider Tips from a Con Chair
A practical, advice-filled panel for first-time convention-goers or people who want to get involved in running cons. Share tips on surviving a convention, from packing and planning to navigating panels, managing stress, and making the most of the experience.
J. Barrett,
R. Eudaly,
Bill Fawcett,
T. Morgan
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Teak
- That’s Not In The Rules!
Most people develop 'house rules' for games that they play frequently. Which ones make the games better? What kind of adaptations do you have for your favorite games?
C. Donahue,
Dara Kountz,
M. Stewart
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2:00 PM
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Mahogany
- Reading
D. Finn
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Ebony
- Bad to the Bone
Where have all the heroes gone? The traditional good guy has given way to complex anti-heroes who would have been the villains just a few decades ago. Are tragically flawed characters really needed or is it just cheap trick to add conflict? Is there still a place for the traditional "hero in a white hat" in modern stories?
M. Foster,
J. Frost,
Fred Hughes,
Dara Kountz
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Oak
- What Readers Want
We want to take the mystery out of your interests in 1632 and the Assiti Shards. Come tell us what you want (or don't want) so we can give it to you!
K. Ikenberry,
Bethanne Kim,
B. Hasseler*
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Teak
- Finding your Tribe
Howard Carter,
T. Harvia,
L. Smith,
P.D. Duncan*
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Bamboo
- Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
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Bamboo
- Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
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3:00 PM
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Teak
- AI: Threat, Promise, or Mirage?
We grow closer and more capable of creating Artificial Intelligence every day. Will it really happen? If it does, will it transform our lives for the better or the worse?
Paige Ewing,
W. Ledbetter,
T. Morgan,
K. O'Brien*
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Oak
- Myth-gen Impossible
There’s much to consider when constructing a mythical, magical, or futuristic world. One important factor: the foundation myth or backstory. What does the writer need to know? What does the reader need to know? When do they need to know it? How does the backstory impact the characters and current events in their world? Let's talk about how to effectively craft a backstory and weave it into your tale.
J. Campbell,
P.D. Duncan,
J. H. Fleming,
Tr. Morris,
J. Black*
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Ebony
- Alt.History: Building a Foundation
It's easy to find a trigger event for an alternate history scenario, but not always so easy to follow the ripples through and create a convincing springboard to carry a story forward. Authors discuss how they find those threads that make an alternate history credible.
C. Hardwick,
K. Ikenberry,
T. Weisskopf,
D. Rike*
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3:30 PM
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Mahogany
- Reading
P. Black
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Bamboo
- Babylon 5: A Race Through Dark Places
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Bamboo
- Babylon 5: A Race Through Dark Places
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Bamboo
- Babylon 5: A Race Through Dark Places
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4:00 PM
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Ebony
- Firearms For Writers
Panelists will discuss how firearms work with an eye towards helping writers get the details correct.
J. Campbell,
RJ. Hanson,
Ian McMurtrie,
A. Wakal,
J. Curtis*
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Teak
- Facts Behind Folklore and Urban Legends
There is usually some authentic foundation to folklore and legends — a true story, a common belief, an insight into the human condition. This starting point becomes transformed through the storytelling process into the familiar tales we hear from parents, fairy tale books, around the campfire, or that meme that just KEEPS getting reposted. How can we dig into these stories to find their center? How can we use that knowledge to craft stories that take on a life of their own?
Sarah Hays,
R. Howell,
K. Redford,
C. Sanderson,
P.D. Duncan*
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Oak
- Writing Humor in 1632
Sometimes a story is all 007. Other times, there's a bit of Inspector Clouseau.
D. Carrico,
Bethanne Kim,
B. Sinor,
S. Sinor,
Tr. Morris*
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4:30 PM
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Mahogany
- Reading
Becky Jones
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Bamboo
- Babylon 5: Sleeping in the Light
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5:00 PM
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Gallery
- Autographs
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Mahogany
- Reading
J. Frost
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Cypress
Location unknown at this point - 1632 Banquet
1632 Banquet
T. Weisskopf
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Teak
- No, I'm Hero Support
Good sidekicks aren't just ciphers. They have back-stories that may be as rich as the main character’s. A good sidekick does more than point, ask questions, and scream. Our panelists discuss what goes into creating a good companion.
J. H. Fleming,
K. Landsdale,
T. Pennella,
K. Redford,
J. Gephardt*
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Ebony
- To Catch a Falling Star
What could we learn from a near-earth asteroid? More importantly, how in the heck to we grab one to study?
P. Abell,
A. Jackson,
M. T. Reiten,
K. Ruffin,
B. Frank*
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5:30 PM
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Gallery
- Autographs
C. Conrad
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Mahogany
- Reading
Reading
J. Black
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Bamboo
- Farscape Look at the Princess Part 1
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6:00 PM
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Mahogany
- Reading
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Ebony
- Son of Sharknado Returns!
Low-budget science fiction movies have been with us forever, but the SyFy channel seems to have mastered them for modern audiences. What is it about these things that catches so many people's attention?
J. Giacoio,
D. Rainbolt,
D. Rike,
S. Patrick*
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Teak
- Wands, Phasers, and Death Rays, Oh My!
The tools used to kill people in stories include all kinds of cool technology and magical implements. They're fun to read about, or to watch being used, but wouldn't be so great to face down in person. Which ones are based in reality and which are just plain fun? No blasters at the discussion, please.
Jonathan Laforce,
T. Pennella,
J. Van Stry,
A. Wakal
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Oak
- Filk Is a State of Mind
What makes Filk what it is and what makes it different from pop-culture and novelty songs.
Jack Carroll,
L. Smith,
C. Ulbrich,
M. White*
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6:30 PM
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Bamboo
- Farscape Look at the Princess Part 2
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7:00 PM
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Grand North and Central
- Opening Ceremonies
Sure, the con has been open all day, but this is where it "officially" begins. Stop by and meet all our guests and find out about the great weekend of programming we have lined up for you.s
P. Abell,
J. Campbell,
B. Foster,
J. Giacoio,
K. Ikenberry,
M. Nelson,
L. Robbins,
C. Ulbrich,
T. Weisskopf,
T. M. Caldwell*
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7:30 PM
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Bamboo
- Eureka - The Pilot
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8:00 PM
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Grand North and Central
- Music GoH Joe Giacoio Friday Night Concert
This is your first chance to see your Music Guest of Honor in concert.
J. Giacoio
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Gallery - FenCon Remembrance and Celebration
Join us in the Gallery as we share stories and celebrate the life of our FenCon Family that was lost this past year.
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Ebony
- Humor in Sci-Fi and Fantasy
What are some favorites, what makes effective humor, and where's the line drawn between humor and silly?
D. Rainbolt,
S. Rosen,
Tr. Morris*
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Teak
- Writing smut for fun and profit
B. Foster,
M. Foster,
G.D. Huff,
C. Walter,
M. Fletcher*
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8:30 PM
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Gallery - Art Show Reception
Meet and mingle with our Artists after Opening Ceremonies. The Art show in Galleria 1-3 will be available for a showing. A cash bar will be available.
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9:00 PM
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Ebony
- Friday Night Bardic Filk
Bardic filk tonight!
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Cypress
- Yard Dog Press Road Show
The folks at Yard Dog Press introduce you to their work, with a show! What's it like? Well it's like... uh... kind of a...um..., you're just going to have to see it!
L. Donahue,
C. Donahue,
P.D. Duncan,
R. Eudaly,
M. Fletcher,
B. Foster,
W. Ledbetter,
J. Mandala,
Tr. Morris,
T. Patterson,
D. Rainbolt,
M. T. Reiten,
S. Rosen,
M. White
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Teak
- Friday Night Chaos Filk
Filk all night and filk a little longer!
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Suite TBD - A Sword and Sorcery Salon
Co-Hosted by Heroic Fantasy Quarterly and the North Texas Apocalypse Bunker
Ma. Finn,
A. Simmons
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Bamboo
- Eureka - Just Another Day...
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