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10:00 AM
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Churchill
- Reading
D. Erickson
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Newbury
- The First Book I Bought With My Own Money
Our panelists tell the stories of their first book purchases.
T. Harvia,
J. Hayden,
B. Hendren,
T. Patterson,
D. Rike*
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Board Room 1
- Writers Workshop: Session D
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Wrap-up session of the FenCon Writers Workshop with Special Guest Monalisa Foster. (The Writers Workshop is only for those who have paid a separate fee in advance.)
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Manchester 2
- DMing on the Fly
What do you do when your party refuses to follow any of your hooks? Tips, tricks, and stories about sessions that did not go as planned.
RJ. Hanson,
R. Howell,
M. Stewart,
Je. Barrett*
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Windsor 1
- The Books and Movies That Shaped Us
Every writer had a spark—a story—that changed the way they saw the world or made them pick up a pen. From On Writing and Save the Cat, to The Chronicles of Narnia and Good Omens, these are the stories and guides that helped shape our craft and creativity. Panelists discuss the books and movies that influenced their writing—and the ones every new writer should know.
P. Black,
J. Laforce,
Tr. Morris,
JL. Yarrow,
Frank Hood*
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10:30 AM
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Churchill
- Reading
D. Kountz
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11:00 AM
Churchill
- DeepSouthCon 64 Business Meeting
Business Meeting for DeepSouthCon. all members of FenCon are invited to attend.
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Newbury
- Future Interplanetary Spacecraft Propulsion
A panel discussion about the various options for propulsion technologies which will take cargo and people from the Earth to Mars, and beyond!
C. Hardwick,
A. Jackson,
A. Presby,
K. Ruffin,
R. Howell*
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Manchester 2
- The Forbidden Archive: Worst Ideas We Ever Had
Authors confess the truly cursed early drafts, abandoned WIPs, and ideas they swear they’ll never show anyone—until tonight.
Horrifying. Cathartic. Absolutely hysterical.
K.B. Bogen,
T. Pennella,
R. Riley,
A. Royer,
T. Patterson*
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Windsor 1
- You Got Your Science In My Fiction!
Science Fiction often leads science and science often surprises SF. Listen as our panelists explore Science Fiction as a medium for real science and how ideas in SF influence science.
J. Curtis,
D. D'Aunno,
B. Kemper,
JL. Yarrow*
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Manchester 1
- Makerspace
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11:30 AM
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Registration
- Autographs
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12:00 PM
Manchester 2
- Let's Build a Space Cult!
Panelists and Audience decide:
And someone inevitably shouts “I LOVE MY SPACE FAMILY” by the end.
D. Erickson,
T. Morgan,
M. Muenzler,
W. Waltner,
S. Patrick*
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Newbury
- The Role of Teachers in Sci-Fi
From Miss Frizzle to Doc Brown, teachers have played a big role in science fiction. Who are your favorite tutors, mentors and instructors and what roles did they play?
A. Burrows,
Tr. Morris,
K. Sullivan,
B. Yalow,
B. Jones*
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Windsor 1
- Where's the Spaceship?
What's happened to science in SF art? Do we want more or less hardware in our artwork, and what trends can we expect to see?
D.L. Anderson,
T. Harvia,
A. Presby,
J. Gephardt*
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Churchill
- You Read It Here First: When Science Fiction Drives Innovation
Before rockets reached the Moon, Jules Verne launched one in print. Before cell phones and tablets, Star Trek gave us communicators and tricorders. From 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to Karel Čapek’s R.U.R., which first imagined artificial intelligence and even coined the word “robot,” science fiction has been humanity’s rough draft for the future. This panel explores how imagination becomes invention—and what ideas today’s writers might turn into tomorrow’s technology.
K Anderson,
H. Carter,
B. Hendren,
D. Rainbolt,
JL. Yarrow*
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1:00 PM
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Windsor 1
- How to Destroy a Writer's Group in Six Easy Steps
Okay, it probably takes more than six steps to destroy a writing group, but what are the behaviors to avoid when joining a writing group? Our panelists share their experiences to help guide the audience in their own quest for the perfect writing group.
Je. Barrett,
R. Eudaly,
M. Muenzler,
DL Young,
J. Curtis*
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Manchester 2
- Publishing Scams and How to Avoid Them
Learn how to separate the good guys (and gals) in the publishing industry from those just out to take your money.
K Anderson,
J. Frost,
J. Hayden,
R. Rose,
R. Howell*
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Newbury
- Everything! The Musical
Seems like everything is adding music these days. From Broadway to the big screen to our favorite series, let's talk about the urge to musical theater.
C. Conrad,
I. Miller,
T. Patterson,
L. Smith,
W. Waltner*
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Churchill
- So Bad It’s Stellar: The Worst Sci-Fi Movies We Can’t Stop Watching
The list is endless: Plan 9 from Outer Space, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Galaxina and Dark Star. These cinematic catastrophes won our hearts. Whether it’s cardboard sets, cosmic clichés, or dialogue that sounds like it was written by a 10 year old, bad movies have a gravitational pull all their own. Join us as we discuss our favorite cinematic train wrecks and explore the psychology of why audiences keep coming back for more. Join fellow fans in celebrating the camp, chaos, and charm of the best worst movies ever made.
K. Lansdale,
A. Martinez,
Greg Radabaugh,
C. Donahue*
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2:00 PM
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Churchill
- My Secret Fandom Shame / Guilty Pleasures
What's your guilty fandom pleasure? It's time to 'fess up about that closet of Hello Kitty stuff! What's happens at FenCon stays at FenCon.
K. Lansdale,
D. Mayfield,
R. Rose,
A. Simmons,
S. Patrick*
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Windsor 1
- Sword & Starship: The Enduring Appeal of Science-Fantasy Blends
Why do we love worlds with laser rifles and enchanted swords? From Star Wars to Dune to modern hybrid genres, creators unpack the irresistible fusion of mythic and futuristic storytelling.
C. Donahue,
D. Kountz,
C. Sanderson,
B. Yalow
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Manchester 2
- “I Can Fix Him” vs “No You Damned Well Can’t”
A hilarious, spicy debate about the morally dubious (or outright feral) characters fans love.
Two teams argue whether a character is:
T. Anderson,
R. Howell,
Tr. Morris,
A. Royer,
W. Waltner
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3:00 PM
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Churchill
- Fan GoH Meet and Greet
B. Hendren
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Windsor 1
- Finalize Closing Ceremonies Set List
Meet w/ ExCom to finalize set list for Closing Ceremonies - EHT, Bobb, Raven, ExCom
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Manchester 2
- Aliens in Science Fiction: Friends, Foes, and Frenemies
Authors discuss the different portrayals of alien species in sci-fi and what they reveal about humanity.
A. Martinez,
D. Mayfield,
JL. Yarrow,
B. Jones*
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Newbury
- Should Stories End
Star Wars - Star Trek - Marvel - Indiana Jones... do sequels and universes limit story telling?
M. Foster,
J. Gephardt,
K. Lansdale,
S. Patrick,
H. Carter*
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4:00 PM
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Windsor 1
- Closing Ceremonies
Join us for one last hurrah as we say goodbye and start making plans for the next FenCon. Remember, it is not just the end of a great con, it is the start of the next one!
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Business Center
- Closed: See you next year
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Newbury
- Closed - See you next year!
Closed - See you next year!
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Manchester 1
- Closed - See you next year!
Closed - See you next year!
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2008
- Closed - See you next year!
Closed - See you next year!
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Manchester 2
- Closed
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Churchill
- Closed: See you next year
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5:00 PM
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Windsor 1
- Closed - See you next year!
Closed - See you next year!
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