Well, it’s that time of year again, the start of convention season (for me, anyway). If you’ll also be in SeaTac, WA over Easter weekend, feel free to find me at one of these events…
Thursday, April 2
Wit and Witticisms (Writing)
Cascade 7 & 8, Thu. 4 to 5 p.m.
Come discuss the intricacies of humor writing, how it works, and the powerful usefulness of comedians as truth tellers in narrative that both amuse and inform readers.
Curtis C. Chen (M), Randy Henderson, Shiv Ramdas, Tara Campbell, Tori Sharp
Different Views: Storytelling 301 (Writing)
Cascade 13, Thu. 5 to 6 p.m.
Managing multiple perspectives is a complicated, nuanced skillset that can either elevate or derail a story quickly. Join panelists as they approach why selecting specific POVs are important and how to weave them together to deepen the reader’s experience without causing confusion.
G.R. Theron (M), Randy Henderson, Curtis C. Chen, Terra Caldwell, Corry L. Lee
Friday, April 3
Spaceships, Colonists, and Castaways: Small Isolated Communities In SF (Science Fiction; Streaming)
Cascade 9 or Twitch, Fri. 2 to 3 p.m.
Often one can achieve more insight into the human condition looking at small groups of humanity rather than at the scale of cities or entire civilizations.
Curtis C. Chen (M), Nancy Kress, Daniel H. Wilson, Susan R. Matthews, Clay Vermulm
Predator/ Alien (Popular Culture & Media)
Cascade 6, Fri. 5 to 6 p.m.
From cinemas to the small screen these extraterrestrial-led franchises have seen a recent resurgence in both quality and popularity. Come discuss your favorite (and least favorite) installments and explore the lore of these beloved baddies.
Curtis C. Chen (M), Luke Elliott, Neena Viel, Emily C. Skaftun, Shiromi Arserio
Saturday, April 4
Autograph Session
Grand 2, Sat. 10 to 11 a.m.
Guests of honor and attending professionals are available to sign autographs. PLEASE NOTE: So that as many fans as possible can participate, a three-items-at-a-time (or single-sketch) autograph limit will be enforced.
T. Kingfisher, Geneva Bowers, Summer Ash, Bradley Englert / Orbit Books, Dutch Bihary ContoursFx, Koji A. Dae, William Alexander, Thomas Ha, A. L. Kaplan, Alexander James Adams, Amanda Cherry, Andie Penn Romine, Andrea Weilgart, Brenda Cooper, Brianna Malotke, Carol Berg, Curtis C. Chen, Daniel H. Wilson, Daphne Singingtree, Dean Wells, Diana Ma, Dr. Mark Rounds, Erik Scott de Bie, Evan J. Peterson, Gabriella Buba, Gordon B. White, GregRobin Smith, J. L. Doty, Jack Skillingstead, Jeff Grubb, Jeff Sturgeon, Josef B. Wilke, K.I. Tolles, Kendare Blake, L.J. Melvin, Laura Anne Gilman, Lauren C. Johnson, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Leslie Lutz, Lily Meade, Lish McBride, Liz Argall, Lizzy D. Hill, Margaret Owen, Megan E. O’Keefe, Miranda Levi, Nancy Kress, Neena Viel, Perla X. Caballero, Remy Nakamura, Rhiannon/R.Z. Held, Rosemary Jones, Sandra Rosner, Sean K. Reynolds, Sebastien de Castell, Shanna Germain, Steven Barnes, Susan R. Matthews, Timothy W. Long, Tori Sharp, Virginia Black, William Boulanger, Diana Fedorak
What Is Your Why (Writing)
Evergreen 3 & 4, Sat. noon to 1 p.m.
Join authors as they discuss the reasons they write and the importance of how to stay true to one’s core motivation while navigating this discipline and industry.
Claire E. Jones (M), Laura Cranehill, Tegan Moore, J.B. Kish, Curtis C. Chen
Reading: Curtis C. Chen
Cascade 3, Sat. 5 to 5:30 p.m.
Kangaroo Forward. The fourth novel in the bestselling Kangaroo series of funny science fiction spy thrillers. Rated PG.
Curtis C. Chen (M)
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