I’ll be at the NASFIC convention this weekend (June 18-21) in Buffalo, along with some great guests (including Alan Dean Foster, Phil and Kaja Foglio, David Gerrold). When I’m not on panels or doing a reading or signing, you’ll probably find me at the Fantastic Books table in the dealer’s room.
Have a look!
Here’s my schedule:
Opening Ceremony (Thursday 6 pm): All the guests are introduced!
Are Traditional Conventions Dying? (Thursday 7 pm): Cons are having trouble attracting new fans. Coupled with the costs of hotel/program space, are were moving away from the traditional (non-comic con) model? What can be done to recover? Is hybrid the answer? with W. Randy Hoffman, Tony Lewis, and David Stephenson.
Science Fiction and Social Change (Friday 6 pm): Examining the Genre’s Role in Shaping the Future – Discuss the ways in which science fiction literature and media engage with social, political, and ethical issues, exploring how speculative narratives can inspire activism, empathy, and positive change in the real world. with Ed Buchan, Judy Johnson, Alexander Whitaker, and David L. Wayatt, Jr.
Writing Humor in SF (Friday 7 pm): What are the challenges? Is is still popular? with Christine Cohen, David Dvorkin, Vera Nazarian, Alex Shvartsman, and D. G. Valdron
Alternate History (Saturday 12 pm): Why is it so popular? What makes it work? Are there any rules you need to follow? with Bill Fawcett, Laura Anne Gilman, and Walter Hunt
Autographing (Saturday 2 pm): I’ll be at a table for autographing
Reading (Saturday 3:30): I’ll be doing a reading of one of my short stories
Eye of Argon Reading (Saturday 11 pm): A fannish tradition. Panelists and audience members will take turns reading, and TRY to keep a straight face. Good luck! with Daniel Kimmel, and Ian Randal Strock
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Michael A. Ventrella 