A round table discussion of how to let go of a lost favorite character via death or banishment into another dimension. And the hope of them returning and how
The character of Spock connected in many ways with fans around the world. What is it about the character and his relationships with others that helped define generations of Star Trek fans?
From Hunger Games to Mad Max, the world ends and humanity survives. What can we learn about ourselves and our future from these stories?
From Star Wars to the Marvel Universe, fans can get vocal about our feelings. Are we entitled to our say, or just entitled?
This will be an open discussion among our literary guests about everything related to writing. This is the place to ask all those burning questions that you have. What they find to be the most difficult aspect of writing, why they derive joy out of this craft, and how they think the future of writing will evolve.
A space habitat is a logical next step beyond the International Space Station. Where might we build it, and how? How would we make it safe to actually live in?
Given the explosion of superheroes in movies, TV, graphic novels and comics over the last ten years, can we get the room to agree on the top ten superhero media experiences that are absolutely essential?
Han Solo, Mal Reynolds, Artemis Entreri, Robin Hood, Aramis of the Musketeers, the Gray Mouser, Mat Cauthon, and Gambit are just some of the characters that could be considered rogues or scoundrels…so let's define the terms. Are rogues and scoundrels interchangeable or is there a difference between them?
Artists bring a sample of their work and receive suggestions and constructive feedback by our guest artists and editor.
You know those panels where a bunch of stuffy scientists talk about science in fancy language that goes over your head but everyone comes out feeling 20 IQ points smarter? Yeah, didn't think so, and that's good, because this is not one of those panels. Science - it's confusing, mysterious, and sometimes you just have to wonder what the scientists were thinking when they came up with the ideas. Here's your chance to corner some scientists in a panel room for a Q&A on new, funny, important, weird and/or confusing science. It's late in the evening, so let's see if we can have some fun with it!
Defining "should" as appealing to broad tastes as well as genre specific. Audience and panelists discuss what's new in the realm of Horror novels and which authors we should be looking out for.
A round-table discussion on what Yoda and Obi-Wan’s true intentions were in training Luke. Did they want him rebuild the Jedi, or simply destroy the Sith?
Have a question you'd really like to ask an editor. Join four pros in a relaxed atmosphere as they answer your questions from grammar to queries to submissions.
Bring your guitar and sing or just listen along as musicians come together to filk your favorite songs.
Does audience enthusiasm for one (like the wildly popular Steam Punk) mean they are willing to experiment with others (like Weird West), or do these pockets of readers isolate themselves?
Stormtroopers can't hit anything, the Death Star had a monumental weakness. Our panelists explain why these things happen with an eye toward 'real-life" situations and problems.
Audience members can jump in with possible problems that need explanations.
It's Sunday. It's late. Our remaining brave panelists will talk about whatever topics you (the audience) throw at them.
