Norwescon 31 panels!
Yes, it has been a terribly long time since I posted last, but I thought I would let everyone know what panels I will be on at Norwescon this year! Feel free to mark your calendars, then come on down to heckle me (and Vlad too). But please be gentle--this is my first time as a panelist [gulp].
Contempo-Epic-Slipstream-Gothic: What Do Sub-genre Labels Mean? Thursday 4:00 p.m. Cascade 8
Ever wondered what "Slipstream" means? or what's "Urban Fantasy" or "Southern Gothic" and why? Discussion of the marketing and labeling of Fantasy as an aid to readers and writers.
Lisa Mantchev (M), Richelle Mead, Vladimir Verano, Steve Winter
From Page to Shelf Friday 1:00p.m. Cascade 9
Panel discussion of the publication process and timeline in major SF/F publishing.
John Picacio (M), Steve Winter, Ray Vucevich, Wolf Lahti, Dan Simmons
The Social Mirror--Social and Political Issues as Reflected in Modern Fantasy and Science Fiction Friday 3:00 p.m. Cascade 7
Serious discussion panel on present day issues as reflected in present day Fantasy Fiction and the historical why and how of SFF's role as "safe . From Ayn Rand to Animal Farm and Brave New World.
G. David Nordley (M), Brenda Cooper, Steve Winter
Moving into Young Adult Fiction Friday 5:00 p.m. Cascade 4
With the success of Harry Potter, publishing has focused on young adult fiction. What writers and new fiction should we be looking at from this year?
Lisa Mantchev (M), Vladimir Verano, Steve Winter
Oww… That hurt Saturday 1:00 p.m. Evergreen 4
Books that made me think.
Steve Winter (M), Renee Stern, Brian Tillotson
Quelling Fantasy Fears Sunday 10:00 a.m. Cascade 5
In recent years teachers and librarians have faced increasing opposition, even outright hostility, from parents and other community members to the inclusion of books and stories with magical or fantasy themes, whether on library shelves or in classroom curriculum. Please join us in sharing and discussing rational arguments and approaches to quell the sometimes irrationa concerns of these mostly well-meaning members of the community.
Eva-Lise Carlstrom (M), Mickey Phoenix, Steve Winter
Contempo-Epic-Slipstream-Gothic: What Do Sub-genre Labels Mean? Thursday 4:00 p.m. Cascade 8
Ever wondered what "Slipstream" means? or what's "Urban Fantasy" or "Southern Gothic" and why? Discussion of the marketing and labeling of Fantasy as an aid to readers and writers.
Lisa Mantchev (M), Richelle Mead, Vladimir Verano, Steve Winter
From Page to Shelf Friday 1:00p.m. Cascade 9
Panel discussion of the publication process and timeline in major SF/F publishing.
John Picacio (M), Steve Winter, Ray Vucevich, Wolf Lahti, Dan Simmons
The Social Mirror--Social and Political Issues as Reflected in Modern Fantasy and Science Fiction Friday 3:00 p.m. Cascade 7
Serious discussion panel on present day issues as reflected in present day Fantasy Fiction and the historical why and how of SFF's role as "safe . From Ayn Rand to Animal Farm and Brave New World.
G. David Nordley (M), Brenda Cooper, Steve Winter
Moving into Young Adult Fiction Friday 5:00 p.m. Cascade 4
With the success of Harry Potter, publishing has focused on young adult fiction. What writers and new fiction should we be looking at from this year?
Lisa Mantchev (M), Vladimir Verano, Steve Winter
Oww… That hurt Saturday 1:00 p.m. Evergreen 4
Books that made me think.
Steve Winter (M), Renee Stern, Brian Tillotson
Quelling Fantasy Fears Sunday 10:00 a.m. Cascade 5
In recent years teachers and librarians have faced increasing opposition, even outright hostility, from parents and other community members to the inclusion of books and stories with magical or fantasy themes, whether on library shelves or in classroom curriculum. Please join us in sharing and discussing rational arguments and approaches to quell the sometimes irrationa concerns of these mostly well-meaning members of the community.
Eva-Lise Carlstrom (M), Mickey Phoenix, Steve Winter