I’m flying out to Penguicon today and will be having a whole slew of fun-filled adventures while I’m there. I’m taking a red-eye so I won’t actually arrive until EARLY Friday morning. Here’s my schedule while I’m there.
Friday
Author Reading – 6pm
Three authors for the price of one! Cherie Priest, Mary Robinette Kowal, and The Ferrett
Saturday
Puppetry 101 – 10am
The history of puppetry, the different types, and the basic elements of manipulation
Aliens: Form and Function – 12pm
How do aliens in written and media SF influence the kinds of story that one tells about them? How do the demands of the story influence the aliens’ natures?
The Timeshredder, Mary Robinette Kowal, Michael Z. Williamson (m)
The Intersection of Puppetry and Science Fiction – 2pm
Much like science fiction and fantasy, puppetry is often seen as a childhood interest. Mary Robinette Kowal, professional puppeteer and Campbell award-winning author, talks about the what the speculative fiction community can learn from the world of puppetry.
Don’t Be Evil: The Google Books Settlement – 5pm
It’s well-known that Google’s slogan once was “Don’t be evil.” Did Google crossed the line with the Google Book Settlement? How does it impact authors and readers?
Jim C. Hines, Tobias S. Buckell (m), Steve Piziks, Mary Robinette Kowal
Mass Autograph session – 6pm
All our authors at the Con are pen-ready to sign your books!
Mary Turzillo, Cherie Priest, Karl Schroeder, Tobias S. Buckell, Doselle Young, Patrick Rothfuss, Michael Z. Williamson, Sarah Monette, Mary Robinette Kowal
Sunday
Adapting a Novel to a Podcast – 9am
With our constantly-on-the-go culture, why not make your work even more available (and safe!) for our commuter-based society! Two veterans of aural performance help you get started.
Mary Robinette Kowal, Daniel J. Hogan
Short Story Markets – 10am
Finding markets for your short stories in a rapidly-changing world.
Mary Robinette Kowal, Mary A. Turzillo, Michael Z. Williamson (m)
